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The Versa Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 2000 series appliances are next-generation software-defined LAN (SD-LAN) edge and access layer appliances that combine an Ethernet switch chipset with an x86-based processor subsystem. CSX2000 series appliances 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.

CSX2000 series appliances run Versa Operating System™ (VOS™) software, which provides comprehensive integrated security, including:

Fully secure SD-LAN perimeter with built-in stateful security
Inline device fingerprinting and identification
Network access control and next-generation software-defined access
On-premises zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
Micro-segmentation
Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding and switching
Scalable advanced routing

The CSX2000 series appliances with VOS software are ideal for enterprise branch and campus LAN edge deployments, offering natively built-in connectivity and LAN security capabilities. The appliances enable secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise-wide LAN networking solutions.

Versa Networks management and control software, including Versa Director and Versa Analytics, support CSX2000 series appliances. Versa Director supports configuration, monitoring, and provisioning of CSX2000 series appliances, and Versa Analytics provides device, network, and security analytics. Managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprises of all sizes can deploy CSX2000 series appliances for scalable secure LAN fabric.

CSX2000 series appliances offer LAN edge or access and high-speed uplink ports to provide non-blocking, high-performance LAN solutions. CSX2000 switching ports are backed by the Ethernet switching chipset that provides single line rate Gigabit Ethernet and multi-rate Gigabit Ethernet ports with built-in power over Ethernet (PoE++) capacity of up to 90W per port. CSX2000 LAN edge Ethernet switches also allow some of the 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports to be used as downlinks for high capacity devices.

CSX2000 series appliances have x86 processor computational capacity and high-capacity memory and storage that allow you to run VOS stateful functions.

CSX2000 series appliances integrate a trusted platform module (TPM) chip with cryptographic acceleration to ensure the integrity and security of data, such as encryption and authentication keys. CSX2000 series appliances have secure BIOS and secure boot capabilities.

CSX2000 series appliances provide the following features:

Networking interfaces
- Ethernet switching for CSX2200
  - 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ (90 W) ports for LAN edge/access interfaces
  - Six SFP+ 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports for switch interfaces
- Ethernet switching for CSX2300
  - 48 1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ (90 W) ports for LAN edge/access interfaces
  - Six SFP+ 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports for switch uplinks
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
Built-in AC power
Fan for cooling

CSX2000 Appliance Models

The CSX2000 series appliances are available in CSX2200 and CSX2300 models.

Chassis Views

The front panel of a CSX2000 appliance is the side with LEDs for status and power, a soft reset button, and ports. It also has integrated rack-mount ears for installation in standard 19-inch racks. This is the side that is visible when you install the appliance in an office environment or in a rack.

The rear panel has the power supply units, ground contact, and cooling fans. This is the rear side when you mount the appliance in a 19-inch rack.

Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front and rear panels of the CSX2200 appliance.

Figure 1: Front Panel of the CSX2200 Appliance