the 8-port gigabit ethernet switch provides 1000 mbps switching performance in a cost-effective desktop package. the switch has eight rj-45 ports, each one of which is a 10/100/1000 port capable of auto-sensing both speed and half/full duplex mode.

    this switch makes it possible to join a 1000 mbps gigabit ethernet network to an existing 100 mbps fast ethernet and 10 mbps ethernet network. its internal cache buffers the traffic from the higher bandwidth 1000 mbps segment to the 10/100 mbps segment. if you later decide to make both segments 1000 mbps gigabit ethernet, the ports of the switch will automatically sense the change and adjust to 1000 mbps operation.

    in addition to the benefits of integrating 10 mbps and 100 mbps networks with 1000 mbps, this switch is also useful for segmenting networks that are bogged down with excess traffic. by splitting a network into several segments and bridging them, you can cut the traffic load on your network and reduce collisions on each segment, especially if you can minimize intersegment traffic by placing users and devices that normally communicate with each other on the same segment.

    this switch fully complies with ieee802.ab 1000baset, ieee802.3u 100basetx, and ieee802.3 10baset standards. it features non-blocking, wire?speed switching mechanisms, as well as the ability to filter local traffic, collisions, and errored packets to maximize network performance.

    this eight-port gigabit ethernet switch also facilitates an affordable and efficient migration path to 1000 mbps gigabit ethernet, and can continue to enhance your network's performance even if you upgrade your existing network with standard ethernet applications, internetworking systems and client?side adapters to minimize migration costs.