SMC EZ Switch SMC8506T

SMC EZ Switch SMC8506T ... provides a seamless migration to higher-speed networking while solving bandwidth issues. It is designed to allow simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via an internal high-speed data channel. Network users and applications continue to increase the use of bandwidth intensive software programs and graphically dense materials. Users are also looking for faster speeds to the desktop. SMC EZ Switch 1000 meets that demand with its standards-based, copper gigabit switched ports. This 1U rack mount or desktop switch seamlessly integrates with the rest of the network through its auto-negotiating, non-blocking design, featuring advanced technologies such as VLAN, Priority Queuing, Trunking and Failover.

In addition, the SMC8506T also supports one module slot for 2 Ethernet Gigabit ports to uplink to a server or network backbone. These gigabit switches are designed for Plug and Play installation, allows the network administrator to simply connect the network and power cables and the switching/bridging functions begin automatically.