Gigabit Ethernet - Cisco Catalyst 2950-12 Migration Manual

Gigabit Ethernet

Proven Technology
Desktops and notebooks are now
shipped with GE adapters
Increased PC bus speeds and
server TCP offload engines (TOE)
allow for full bandwidth utilization
Easy to Deploy
Works over existing Cat
Works over existing Cat
Prepares the network for future
application demands
Scales beyond 100Mbps as
Scales beyond 100Mbps as
bandwidth requirements increase
bandwidth requirements increase
Protects your investment and
Protects your investment and
avoids a costly upgrade
avoids a costly upgrade
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Storage
Takes advantage of simple and
affordable Network Attached
Storage (NAS)
Clustering
Enables high performance GRID
and distributed computing
Software Applications
Data Backup, Database Access,
Microsoft Exchange, File Sharing,
Collaborative Development,
Remote Operating System
Updates, Scientific Modeling,
Medical Imaging, Video
Production
Prepares your network to leverage
capabilities in next generation
operating systems, such as
Microsoft Vista
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