The 12 SFPPlus ports make it easy to attach additional switches to the network while the 10G RJ-45 ports allow for devices such as NAS storage arrays to be incorporated directly into the configuration making stored data accessible to multiple clients. Once configured, the EX-16-XG supports a non-blocking throughput of up to 160 Gbps, a 320 Gbps switching capacity, and a forwarding rate of up to 238.10 Mpps. Installation of the switch is simple thanks to the included rackmount brackets and with the DC input option the switch can be configured in redundant or stand-alone modes.