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Force10 Networks
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Force10 Networks

Force10 Networks

Acquired

Force10 Networks: Global provider of advanced computer networking equipment and services.

HQ
San Jose, CA, US
Founded
1999
Overview
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Force10 Networks was a global provider of advanced computer networking equipment and services, focusing on ethernet switching equipment, multiservice transport switches, servers, cell site access aggregators, converged access devices, and metro access platforms. Founded by PK Dubey, Naresh Nigam, and Som Sikdar, the company served customers worldwide from its headquarters in San Jose, California.

Key achievements include the development and marketing of 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit Ethernet switches, significantly impacting corporate and educational network infrastructures. Acquired by Dell in August 2011, Force10 Networks contributed to Dell's expansion in the networking sector.

Force10 Networks - M & A Snapshot

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  • Dell Technologies

    Acquired Force10 Networks • $300M • Sep 1, 2011

Force10 Networks - Quick Facts

When was Force10 Networks founded?

Force10 Networks was founded in 1999.

Where is Force10 Networks' headquarters located?

Force10 Networks' headquarters is located in San Jose, CA, US.

When was Force10 Networks' last funding round?

Force10 Networks' most recent funding round was for $300M (USD) in September 2011.

How much has Force10 Networks raised to-date?

As of Sep 1, 2011, Force10 Networks has raised a total of $605.1M (USD).

Force10 Networks - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Networking
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Networking Equipment
Tags
  • API
  • Data
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
ISIC
  • 6190Other telecommunications activities
  • 6202Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
Show 27 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 517120Telecommunications Resellers and Agents for Wireless Telecommunication Services
  • 517121Telecommunications Resellers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541512Computer Systems Design Services
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 4810Telephone Communications
  • 4812Radiotelephone Communications
  • 7373Computer Integrated Systems Design
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 4800Communications
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7372Prepackaged Software