Cabletron 6H302-48 48-Port 10/100 RJ-45 Switch Module (Black Version)

Ethernet has become the undisputed LAN technology of choice, accounting for over 85% of all network connections. As new applications have driven the need for increased bandwidth, Ethernet has cost-effectively scaled from 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. Currently, the leading desktop network technology is 10/100 Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet is becoming dominant for backbone and server connectivity.Network infrastructure is a source of competitive advantage for enterprises and service providers. Switching solutions for 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet must therefore be high performance, intelligent, manageable, and cost effective.The 6H302-48 High-Density Switching Modules is one of the first of Enterasys' third-generation 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet switching solutions for the Matrix E7 and SmartSwitch 6000. This module delivers pinpoint control to critical network entry areas, without the expense and complexity of routed solutions. The third-generation modules also provide the throughput and port densities needed to eliminate bandwidth concerns and serve in the largest networks.By embedding Layer 2-4 services on advanced ASICs, these modules bring comprehensive quality of service, security and traffic containment to desktops and servers at the network edge. Network managers can now guarantee delivery of high-priority applications, enable service level agreements (SLAs) by provisioning bandwidth, and prevent security breaches by stopping them at their sources.