MDF Core/Distribution Fiber Switch (Fiber Edge) - The requirements define a high-performance Layer 3 switch for your main distribution frame (MDF) to act as the core/distribution layer, aggregating the traffic from the Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs). Ports: 12 or more (25G/10G) SFP ports. Must have a minimum of 12 ports that support either 10 Gigabit (10G) or 25 Gigabit (25G) Ethernet SFP, SFP+, or SFP28 transceivers. Transceivers: Must accept 3rd party SFP fiber modules. Must support use of fiber transceivers from manufacturers other than the switch manufacturer (e.g., compliant 3rd party optics). Routing: Must support Full OSPF dynamic routing. Must be a Layer 3 switch that supports Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) dynamic routing protocol. Management: Must be able to manage locally via SSH and not strictly cloud managed. Must provide a Command-Line Interface (CLI) accessible via Secure Shell (SSH) for local management. Cloud-based management can be optional but not mandatory or exclusive...
