Description Maximize the performance of your FDDI backbone today-and build a seamless path to new technologies-with the award-winning GIGAswitch/FDDI system. This multitechnology switch delivers industry-leading performance, exceptional scalability and reliability, all at a price you can afford. Plus you get modular connectivity to Fast Ethernet and ATM, preserving your current investments as your network environment evolves.With its high-speed cross-bar switching fabric, the GIGAswitch/FDDI system can handle your most demanding bandwidth requirements. Even under peak loads, the GIGAswitch/FDDI system performs without missing a beat. Plus, with plug-in Fast Ethernet and ATM linecards, you can support multiple technologies very cost effectively-maximizing the value of your network assets today and into the future. And with redundancy of all key components, you are assured of the highest availability for mission-critical distributed applications.Get the advantages of high-performance FDDI switching in your existing network-and gain a clear path to the next generation of network switching-with the GIGAswitch/FDDI system.