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Gigabit EthernetEthernet has been the dominant networking protocol since its inception in the early 1970's. The Fast Ethernet protocol increased Ethernet speed from 10 to 100 Mbps. Gigabit Ethernet builds on top of the Ethernet protocol, but increases speed over Fast Ethernet to 1 - 10 Gbps. Since Gigabit Ethernet technology is an extension of the original Ethernet protocol, users are able to leverage their existing knowledge base to manage and maintain gigabit networks. Gigabit Ethernet solutions work alongside existing ATM, Fast Ethernet and Ethernet networks. Aspen Systems provides relief for congested networks with state-of-the-art gigabit networking. Our gigabit solutions expedite network traffic flows and ensure that emerging multimedia applications can be seamlessly integrated into an installed network. Up to 2 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bandwidth between switches or routers means heightened network performance and resiliency.
Gigabit Networking Interface Cards
Aspen Systems offers Gigabit network cards that have been designed for best-in-class performance with following features:
Gigabit Switches
Gigabit Switch Features & Benefits
Accelerates performance in server farms and power workgroups
Switches are available with advanced Quality of Service (QoS), multicast and security address locking features
Available in configurations that support multimode fiber optic cabling or traditional Category 5 cabling
A Gigabit networking switch offers Fast and Gigabit Ethernet switching for the price of an intelligent hub. Enterprises that previously deployed hubs can now use the speed and dedicated bandwidth of switching to increase LAN performance and future-proof their network. Transparently scaleable from 10 megabits per second (Mbps) to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), Gigabit network switches support today's mission-critical data and tomorrow's bandwidth-hungry multimedia applications. Gigabit Network Switches offered by Aspen Systems provide a very high-performance, low-cost solution for a variety of applications including server farms, power workgroups and intelligent hub replacement. 
Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks offers a range of modular chassis-based switches including Alpine access switches, Aspen modular switches and BlackDiamond core switches, so you always have a path to scale as needed. Adding more ports is simply a matter of slotting in a larger module or moving to the next-sized chassis. Switching modules can be used interchangeably within product families thereby saving money and reducing the need to maintain a multitude of spares. Extreme Networks networking products are engineered to provide predictable performance, high availability, security and simplified management. |
Gigabit Ethernet is an excellent solution for file servers, high-speed workstations,
graphics systems, server farms, server mirroring, fast backup and special
applications requiring very fast networks.
Based on IEEE Gigabit Ethernet Full-Duplex Ethernet standards, Gigabit network cards
offer 1 - 10 Gbps full-duplex operation.
They feature plug-and-play operation, reducing the complexity of
installation and reconfiguration.
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