BNT Layer 2/3 Copper Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM

40Gbps

20 x 1Gbps

Copper

27 Watts

BNT Layer 2/3 Gigabit Copper Ethernet Switch Modules with six 1G uplink ports is designed to route, filter and queue traffic without dropping, losing or delaying data.

BNT Layer 2/3 Copper GbESM

Choose this switch:

Industry leading cost effective and feature rich design
Take advantage of flexible, in-chassis traffic management and sophisticated security through Layer 2 networking and Layer 3 routing capabilities.
Unmatched high-availability support and proven resilience.
Simplify server deployment and management

This switch also includes a number of features either not found on competitors switches or require a special license. Examples include: OSPF, VRRP, BGP 4, IGMP snooping V3 and larger MAC address tables.

Features	Benefits
Virtual	Better blocking ratio than the competition.
Cooler	Consumes a fraction of the power of an external switch Consumes up to 50% less power than competitor blade switches.*
Easier	Reduces cable clutter (no cables from server to switch). Support for multiple CLIs allows IT staff to select the CLI they are most comfortable with. Seamless integration with 3rd party switches.
Performance	Up to 50% more uplink bandwidth Better traffic control with 8 priority queues. Better latency than other embedded L2/3 switches.
Cost of Ownership	Acquisition cost is 1/3rd that of competitors 1G.** Enterprise-class layer 3 features like OSPF and BGP are included standard in the base software vs. an additional price like Cisco.

*27W verse the Cisco Catalyst 3012 ESM 45W
** Web prices as of Feb. 24, 2009 - $1,999 BNT L2/3 GbESM verse Cisco Catalyst 3110G $6,999

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