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Ethernet switching provides the speed, performance, and flexibility required for today's enterprise networks. Nortel’s Ethernet Switching portfolio includes a broad portfolio of products designed to securely deliver Layer 2 connectivity, Layer 3 routing and Quality of Service, combined with Layer 4-7 content-aware intelligence. Integrating Layer 2-7 switching capabilities into one solutions portfolio, provides for the needs of the entire network, end-to-end. With integrated network security technologies like 802.1x (EAPoL), deep packet filtering and integrated firewalls the network elements work together to provide a comprehensive security solution throughout the LAN. Nortel’s Ethernet Switching solutions offer a simplified secure architecture that can increase network reliability, deliver exponential growth in bandwidth, all while delivering a network that becomes a true competitive advantage for your business.
Ethernet switches can also provide the Power over Ethernet required to properly power multiple IP Phones and wireless access points. Today, the traditional 'data switch' can even take over the data router's roles such as routing as mentioned before and even terminate T-1 circuits.
Nortel 5500 Series Nortel 470
Cisco 2900s and 3750s
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