The Platinum Distributed Forwarding Engine (DFE) is Enterasys' next generation of enterprise modules for the Matrix N-Series and Matrix E7 switches. Within either the Matrix N-Series or Matrix E7, Platinum DFEs are ideal for high-density network edge, collapsed backbone, distribution, and server aggregation applications. Platinum DFEs deliver high performance and flexibility to ensure comprehensive switching, routing, Quality of Service, security and traffic containment unmatched by competitive solutions. Platinum DFEs are supported in the Matrix N1, N3, N5 and N7 as well as the Matrix E7, for guaranteed investment protection across the entire series.