Make the switch: traffic across a LAN is directed by a network switch, which enables computers to communicate and share resources. This month, Communications News looks at a representative sampling of the latest switches from leading vendors.(Local Area Networks)(briefs)(Korenix Technology)

From: Communications News | Date: April 1, 2008 | Copyright information

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The 3Com Baseline Switch 2900 Plus series delivers voice-ready Layer 2 enterprise-class gigabit switching with advanced features for network control and security. Key benefits include: out-of-the-box operation for organizations with limited or no IT support; auto-voice VLAN to automatically detect and connect any standards-based Internet protocol phone; QoS prioritization, so voice calls always have sufficient bandwidth to ensure c...

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