Dedicated 80-port, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and two-port, 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet with flexible media interfaces Feature-rich enterprise Catalyst system software with advanced Cisco IOSŪ network services Comprehensive management tools based on standard CiscoWorks2000 applications 24 Gbps non-blocking switch fabric 18 million packets-per-second forwarding rate EtherChannelŪ, UplinkFast, PortFast and other fault-tolerant features Reduced Network Operational Expenses---Simplified Configuration with high port-density minimizes set-up and maintenance configuration difficulty, compared to using numerous lower density switches to network the same number of desktops. Single IP Address along with Web-based management interface (option)---offers quick plug-n-play network insertion. Consistent Catalyst Software compatibility---provides enterprise feature, Command Line Interface, and default value consistency with the Cisco Catalyst 2948G switching solution for lower cost of ownership and maintenance. Performance---Layer 2 switching delivers a fast 18 million packets-per-second (pps) powered by a 24 Gbps engine. Density---The Catalyst 2980G reduces complexity and easily supports the changing desktop environments of today's small- and medium-wiring closets. Cisco IOS Network Services---Catalyst 2980G switch provides mature enterprise Layer 2 features capable of enhancing corporate networks. |