The BayStack Business Policy Switch (BPS) is a 24-port, stackable 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Layer 2 switch that delivers Layer 2/3/4 packet classification and prioritization to the desktop. With Web-based management and advanced IP QoS, this LAN switch is targeted for resource-intensive and delay-intolerant applications in mid- to large-sized enterprises, such as voice over IP, video streaming, and e-commerce.
Key Features:
Includes the feature set of the BayStack 450 Switch plus:
Traffic prioritization with eight hardware-based queues (with new Gigabit Media Dependent Adapters).
Policy management to enable assured delivery of applications to the desktop.
Web-based management to create policies and provide real-time statistics for the entire stack.
End-to-end Quality of Service when used with the Nortel Networks Passport 8600 switch in the core.
Voice over IP capabilities when used with the Nortel Networks Business Communications Manager and Meridian voice systems.