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Campus networks are absorbing traffic patterns that look more and more like the data center: Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 backhaul, UHD collaboration, micro-segmentation, observability pipelines, and east-west flows between edge apps and private cloud.
The NS-S7800 family from Network-Switch delivers the same-class capabilities you expect from premium Campus Core Switches and modular Chassis Switch designs, Clos switching fabrics, high-density 10G/25G access, and flexible 100G uplinks, but shipped as your product.
We customize the faceplate logo, exterior colorway, labels/packaging, and even the day-0 software (VLAN plan, QoS/AAA, Syslog/SNMP, LACP/MLAG templates), so every core boots your standard, not someone else’s.
The series uses an orthogonal Clos architecture with independent supervisor engines and switch-fabric modules for non-blocking forwarding and smooth bandwidth upgrades. Zero-touch features (ZTP, plug-and-play, optical link alarms) and a standards-rich L2/L3 stack are documented in the official series datasheet and hardware guides.
Product Overview
Highlights
- Orthogonal Clos Fabric. Control, line-card, and fabric resources are separated for true backplane-free scaling and line-rate switching across all ports.
- Real capacities (system level). Published datasheet figures list up to 16 Tbps switching / 12,000 Mpps on the 10-slot class, 12 Tbps / 9,000 Mpps on the 8-slot class, and 6 Tbps / 4,500 Mpps on the 5-slot class (actual throughput depends on installed cards).
- Virtualization & fast failover. Platform supports virtual-chassis style operation (VSU/VSD), cross-device link aggregation, and sub-second recovery—ideal for redundant core pairs.
- Operations that scale. Zero-touch replacement and provisioning, optical fault alarms, rich SNMP/Syslog, and telemetry/sFlow are called out in the guides.
- Open automation. SDN hooks (OpenFlow/NETCONF) allow controller-driven policy in greenfield or brownfield estates.
Unlike fixed-brand gear, Network-Switch delivers NS-S7805 Switches, NS-S7808 Switches, and NS-S7810 Switches with your logo and your baseline software pre-loaded, LACP/MLAG on core trunks, MSTP edge guards, AAA order, CoPP/CPU-protect, SNMPv3/Syslog, and named “port roles” (User, Voice, Camera, Server, Uplink).
Models Lineup at a Glance
Slot counts, forwarding/switching figures, and module layouts are from the official series datasheet and installation guides.
| Model (NS) | Slots & Architecture | System Switching / Forwarding | Supervisors & Fabric | Notes |
| NS-S7805 | 5-slot chassis: 3 × service, 2 × supervisor | 6 Tbps / 4,500 Mpps | Supervisors integrated; fabric built-in for this size | Shorter depth; ideal when closet RU is tight. |
| NS-S7808 | 8-slot chassis: 6 × service, 2 × supervisor | 12 Tbps / 9,000 Mpps | Supervisors + optional fabric resources | 10 RU “compact chassis” called out in product pages. |
| NS-S7810 | 10-slot chassis: 8 × service, 2 × supervisor, 2 × fabric | 16 Tbps / 12,000 Mpps | Dual supervisors + independent switch-fabric cards | Orthogonal Clos, backplane-free, line-rate forwarding. |
| NS-S7810-X | 10-slot variant with enhanced card options | (platform class per above; model-specific via cards) | Eight line-card slots support diverse port mixes | Official page highlights 10-RU design and card breadth. |
Line-card ecosystem (examples). The hardware guide lists common service cards: 48×10G SFP+, 32×10G + 4×40G, 8×100G QSFP28, 48×GE SFP, 48×GE RJ45, and hybrid GE/10G mixes—letting you tailor downlinks and uplinks per building.
What You Can Customize?
- Exterior & branding: front-bezel colorway, logo silkscreen, rear and belly labels, packaging, asset tags.
- Default configuration: VLAN plan (e.g., 10-User / 20-Voice / 30-Video / 40-IoT), LACP/MLAG on inter-core and northbound trunks, MSTP edge guards, IGMP profiles, AAA order, SNMP/Syslog, and login banners.
- Port-role templates: “Access,” “Uplink,” “Server,” “Camera,” “IoT”—with ACLs, QoS queues, and storm controls pre-applied.
Software, Routing & Virtualization
- L2/L3 stack: 802.1Q VLANs/QinQ, LACP, MSTP/RSTP, jumbo frames; dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 with static routing and dynamic protocols (RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP) listed in the datasheet.
- Virtualization & HA: Virtual-chassis technologies (VSU/VSD) and cross-device link aggregation enable active-active cores and millisecond-class reconvergence; ERPS/Ring protection is available for distribution rings.
- Automation & SDN: NETCONF/OpenFlow support enables controller-driven policy; ZTP and zero-touch replacement simplify large rollouts.
- Operations: Web, CLI/SSH, SNMP, Syslog/RMON; optics telemetry on SFP+/QSFP ports; dual-image/boot safeguards.
Deployment Scenarios
Dual-core with active-active trunks (NS-S7810)
Stand up a pair of NS-S7810 chassis as the campus core. Use MLAG/VSU for active-active paths to distribution and server blocks; run OSPF or IS-IS internally and BGP northbound to the WAN/SD-WAN edge. Independent supervisor and fabric modules provide clean failover and headroom for future line-card growth.
Large aggregation with room to grow (NS-S7808)
Use the NS-S7808 when you need more service slots for 10G SFP+ downlinks but want to stay in a compact 10-RU footprint. System numbers (12 Tbps / 9,000 Mpps) and rich card options fit multi-building aggregation with 100G uplinks to the core.
Small core / big building (NS-S7805)
A NS-S7805 with three service cards and dual supervisors is perfect for a large single building or a compact campus that still needs diversified uplinks. Later, migrate to an NS-S7808 or NS-S7810 and reuse the same optical plant and IP design.
Gradual 10G→25G→100G rollups (any NS-S7800)
Mix cards, 48×10G SFP+ for existing access, 8×100G QSFP28 for core uplinks, and hybrid GE/10G cards for edge closets. Keep inter-core trunks on 100G LAGs for predictable bisection and fast maintenance windows.
Optics & Cabling
Choose optics to match plant distances and breakout needs; the table maps the most common core/aggregation links. Specs and card options are taken from the official documents.
| Port / Card Type | Recommended Optics / Cables | Typical Use | Notes |
| QSFP28 100G (e.g., 8-port 100G card) | SR4/DR/FR/LR; 4×25G DAC/AOC breakout | Core trunks; DCI metro short-reach | 100G uplinks are the sweet spot for campus cores today. |
| QSFP+ 40G (on mixed 10G/40G cards) | SR4/LR4; 4×10G breakout | Transitional uplinks, lab interconnects | Handy for staged migrations; breakout to 10G distribution. |
| SFP+ 10G (48×10G cards) | SR/LR; DAC/AOC | Aggregation downlinks, inter-closet fiber | Use LR over SMF for campus spans; DAC/AOC for row links. |
| SFP (1G) (GE cards) | SX/LX/BiDi | Legacy access/IoT closets | BiDi halves strands where plant is constrained. |
NS vs. Fixed-Brand Campus Core Switches
| Aspect | NS-S7805 / NS-S7808 / NS-S7810 | Fixed-Brand OEM Core | Other Third-Party Resellers |
| Performance & Fabric | Orthogonal Clos with dual supervisors and independent fabric (model-dependent); 6/12/16 Tbps class, line-rate forwarding | Comparable, but features can hinge on proprietary licenses | Mixed; may be re-badged/refurb with older software |
| Customization | Full exterior (logo), labels; preloaded VLAN/QoS/AAA, LACP/MLAG, edge guards, ACL baselines | Branding/defaults fixed; minimal templating | Cosmetic only; configs done after arrival |
| Compatibility | Standards-aligned SFP/SFP+, QSFP+/QSFP28; no optical lock-in | Potential optics/licensing lock-ins | Optics caveats common; CLI workarounds |
| After-Sales | 24/7 helpdesk, fast RMA, ongoing EEPROM/firmware updates | Business-hours support; 5–7-day RMA typical | Limited coverage; 7–14-day RMA |
| Pricing & TCO | Typically ~30% below OEM; ships ready-to-deploy | Premium list + add-on licenses | Slightly cheaper than OEM with fewer guarantees |
| Lead Time | Custom SKUs; factory pre-config & burn-in | Standard SKUs | Inconsistent stock; long tails |
Operations, Visibility & Security
- Zero-touch day-0. We ship your image and baseline—VLAN plan, LACP/MLAG on core trunks, ERPS/MSTP settings, AAA order, SNMP/Syslog endpoints, banners, and per-port roles—so field techs just patch and power.
- Faster troubleshooting. With Web/CLI/SSH, SNMP, Syslog/RMON, optics power readouts, and dual-image safeguards, you diagnose remotely without truck rolls. ZTP and “zero-touch replacement” reduce change-window risk.
- Hardened by default. DHCP Snooping + IP Source Guard + DAI, storm controls, and CoPP/CPU-protect policies keep the control plane healthy; BFD helps dynamic routing reconverge quickly. (Supported protocol set listed in official docs.)
FAQs
Q1: Are the NS-S7810 Switches true modular cores with separate fabrics?
A: Yes. The 10-slot class provides 8 service slots, 2 supervisor slots, and 2 independent fabric slots; the design is orthogonal Clos for non-blocking forwarding.
Q2: What real system numbers should I design around?
A: The datasheet lists 16 Tbps / 12,000 Mpps (10-slot), 12 Tbps / 9,000 Mpps (8-slot), and 6 Tbps / 4,500 Mpps (5-slot) at the system level—capacity then depends on which line cards you install.
Q3: Can I mix 10G access and 100G uplinks on the same chassis?
A: Yes. Common cards include 48×10G SFP+ and 8×100G QSFP28; hybrid 10G/40G and GE/10G cards are also listed to support staged migrations.
Q4: Do these cores support virtual-chassis and cross-device LAG?
A: Yes, VSU/VSD and cross-device link aggregation are documented, enabling active-active designs and fast failover.
Q5: What’s different about the “-X” variant?
A: The NS-S7810-X mirrors a 10-RU modular core with eight line-card slots and a broad card ecosystem aimed at flagship campuses. (See the official “-X” product page for sloting and card examples.)
Conclusion
If you need Campus Core Switches that scale like the data center while staying standards-aligned, the NS-S7805 Switches, NS-S7808 Switches, and NS-S7810 Switches from Network-Switch are the fast path. Orthogonal Clos fabrics, independent supervisors and fabric modules, virtualization (VSU/VSD), and rich L2/L3 stacks deliver resilient, non-blocking cores.
Because we ship them as your product with your logo and your baseline software that you standardize operations, trim rollout time, and avoid lock-in. Design your core once; deploy it everywhere.
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