Description The Bay Networks 28000 Series switches enhance existing Ethernet LANs by providing 2 gigabits per second (Gbps) of internal switching and scalable 10/100Mbps dedicated bandwidth to support today's high performance, high-demand networks. By delivering dedicated, scalable bandwidth, where and when it is needed, the 28000 Series switches relieve the performance bottlenecks that plague traditional shared-media networks. Featuring Bay Networks Fast Frame technology, the switches' 2 Gbps internal switching fabric allows multiple conversations to take place simultaneously, providing up to 200 times the aggregate bandwidth available on 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. The 28000 Series switches allow seamless integration into existing Ethernet environments and deliver additional bandwidth for particularly demanding applications. The 28000 Series switch family is fully integrated with the latest release of the Optivity network management system for complete port-level monitoring and control. Combined with Optivity's configuration switching capabilities and working with Bay Networks System 5000 and Distributed 5000 hub families, the 28000 Series switches also contribute to a virtual networking solution that combines the benefits of both switched and shared-media technologies. The 28000 Series switches are a key component of the Bay Networks high-performance Ethernet strategy. Working with other Bay Networks Fast- and switched-Ethernet products, such as BayStack 100BaseT Stackable Hubs, the BayStack Ethernet Workgroup Switch, and the Access Stack Node (ASN) and Backbone Node (BN) routers, the 28000 Series switches contribute to the industry's most complete 100 Mbps Ethernet solution.
