At a Glance
The Versa Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliances are next-generation software-defined switching platform and access layer appliances that combine an Ethernet switch chipset with an x86-based processor subsystem. CSX1000 series switches deliver carrier-grade reliability, line-rate Ethernet switching, and built-in x86-based computational power to provide enterprise-grade routing, SD-LAN services, and integrated security.
CSX1000 series appliances run Versa Operating System™ (VOS™) software, which provides comprehensive integrated security, including the following:
- Next-generation firewall (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
- On-premises ZTNA
- Next-generation software-defined access
- Fully secure software-defined perimeter
- Application intelligence and application policy-based forwarding capabilities
- Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding and switching
- Scalable advanced routing
- Genuine multitenancy
- Big-data–based analytics
The CSX1000 series appliances with VOS software are ideal for enterprise branch and campus LAN edge deployments, offering natively built-in security and connectivity capabilities. The appliances enable secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise-wide LAN networking solutions.
Versa Networks management and control software, including Versa Director, Concerto orchestrator, and Versa Analytics, support CSX1000 series appliances. Versa Director and Concerto orchestrator support configuration, monitoring, and provisioning of CSX1000 series appliances. Versa Analytics provides device, network, and security analytics. Managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprises of all sizes can deploy CSX1000 series appliances for scalable managed services.
CSX1000 series appliances deliver carrier-grade reliability, high performance, line-rate Ethernet switching, and high computational capacity for enterprise-grade routing, ZT-LAN, next-generation security, on-premises ZTNA, and inline device auto discovery scenarios. They are designed for deployment in small to medium size enterprise branches, campus sites, and data centers that require advanced secure SD-WAN along with comprehensive advanced application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises.
CSX1000 series appliances offer LAN edge or access and high-speed uplink ports to provide non-blocking, high-performance LAN solutions. CSX1000 switching ports are highly scalable, and the Ethernet switch chipset provides single-rate Gigabit Ethernet and multi-rate Gigabit Ethernet ports with built-in Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) capabilities. CSX1000 LAN edge Ethernet switches offer 25/10 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet to provide high-speed connectivity to other network elements in the LAN environment.
CSX1000 series appliances have x86 processor computational capacity and high-capacity memory and storage that allow you to run VOS stateful functions in highly scalable forms. You can use the built-in computational capacity to host third-party virtual machines (VMs) and simplify network deployments, eliminating the need for consolidating multiple appliances and functions, such as additional compute blades, other standalone hardware platforms, and separate firewalls.
CSX1000 series appliances integrate a TPM chip with cryptographic acceleration to ensure the integrity and security of data, such as encryption and authentication keys. CSX1000 series appliances have a secure BIOS and secure boot capabilities.
CSX1000 series appliances provide the following networking and management interface features:
Networking interfaces
- Ethernet switching
- 12 1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports for LAN edge/access interfaces for CSX1100
- 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports for LAN edge/access interfaces for CSX1200
- Four multi-rate 5/2.5/1-Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
Management interfaces
- One Gigabit Ethernet-over-copper dedicated management port
- One RJ45 RS232 console port
- One USB port
- PoE source support on all copper ports
- Fixed, single AC power supply
- Side-to-side cooling
CSX1000 Appliance Models
The CSX1000 series appliances are available in CSX1100 and CSX1200 models.
Chassis Views
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front and rear panels of the CSX1100 appliance.
Figure 1: Front Panel of the CSX1100 Appliance
Figure 2: Rear Panel of the CSX1100 Appliance
Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the front and rear panels of the CSX1200 appliance.
Figure 3: Front Panel of the CSX1200 Appliance
Figure 4: Rear Panel of the CSX1200 Appliance