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- In Stock: 5
- Manufacturer: Packeteer
- Model or Part: PS2500-L006M
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Packeteer PS2500-L006M PacketShaper 2500 is a compact, high-performance bandwidth management and traffic shaping appliance designed for midsize enterprises and branch offices. With a dedicated 6MB shaping engine, this device delivers granular control over every packet, ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need while limiting the impact of bandwidth-hungry or non-essential traffic. Its plug-and-play architecture and intuitive web interface make deployment fast and administration simple, helping IT teams protect network performance without adding complexity.
Key Features
- Real-time traffic classification and shaping with a 6MB dedicated engine
- Integrated application awareness for VoIP, video, web, and file transfer protocols
- Policy-based bandwidth allocation and rate limiting per user, group, or application
- Automatic QoS mapping to existing network devices for seamless integration
- Web-based GUI and CLI for flexible configuration and monitoring
- Four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with optional uplink expansion
- Low latency processing to preserve user experience for latency-sensitive apps
Technical Specifications
- Model: PS2500-L006M
- Shaping capacity: 6 MB per second
- Maximum aggregate throughput: 2 Gbps
- Port configuration: 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000
- CPU: Multi-core processor optimized for packet inspection
- Memory: 2 GB DDR3
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 9.5 x 7.0 inches (H x W x D)
- Weight: 2.5 lbs
Typical Applications
- Branch office WAN optimization to prioritize VoIP and video conferencing
- Enterprise campus networks needing per-application bandwidth guarantees
- Data center edge routing where traffic shaping protects upstream links
- Service provider environments that require granular traffic control for multiple tenants
- Educational campuses managing student traffic while preserving bandwidth for critical services
By deploying the Packeteer PacketShaper 2500, organizations can enforce fair usage policies, improve application performance, and reduce the risk of network congestion-all while maintaining a simple, cost-effective solution.