D-Link DES-8500-12TS 12 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T card module

The D-Link DES-8500-12TS is a high-performance 12-port 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet line card module designed for D-Link’s DES-8500 Series modular chassis switches. Built for enterprise aggregation, service provider core, and campus backbone applications, this module delivers non-blocking Layer 2/3/4 switching performance with a 960 Gbps switching capacity and 1920 Mpps packet forwarding rate.

Engineered for scalability, redundancy, and reliability, the DES-8500-12TS supports hot-swappable installation, ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), and 1+1 power redundancy for maximum uptime. It offers extensive QoS, ACL, and security capabilities, making it a robust choice for large-scale, mission-critical network environments that demand IPv6 readiness, high availability, and advanced traffic control.

Key Features

• 12-Port 10/100/1000Base-T Connectivity
  Provides high-density Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for copper-based network access or aggregation.

• 960 Gbps Switching Fabric
  Enables full wire-speed performance for demanding enterprise and carrier-class deployments.

• Advanced L2/L3/L4 ACL & QoS
  Supports multi-layer Access Control Lists and granular Quality of Service for intelligent traffic prioritization.

• Comprehensive IPv6 Support
  Ensures future-proof network operation with full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 routing capabilities.

• High Reliability Architecture
  Includes two MSU slots for redundancy, 1+1 power backup, and hot-swappable modules to eliminate downtime.

• Security & Protection
  Features DDoS mitigation, uRPF, port security, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and IP-MAC-Port binding.

• Network Resilience
  Implements link aggregation, ERPS ring protection, VRRP, BFD, and GR for OSPF/BGP ensuring network stability.

• OAM and Management
  Supports Ethernet OAM (IEEE 802.3ah/802.1ag/ITU-Y.1731), SNMP, and command-line access control with privilege levels.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• 1 × D-Link DES-8500-12TS Line Card Module

• 1 × Fan Tray

• Installation Guide & Warranty Documentation

Why Choose D-Link DES-8500-12TS

• Delivers robust multi-layer switching performance for enterprise cores.

• Scalable design supporting up to 960 Gbps throughput.

• Hot-swappable components minimize downtime and simplify maintenance.

• Supports advanced QoS, security, and IPv6-ready routing.

• Ideal for data centers, ISPs, and large enterprise backbones.