Nortel NetworksPassport 1424TRouting SwitchThe Nortel Networks Passport* 1424Trouting switch is an application-basedfixed port desktop Ethernet switch thatdelivers the enhanced network perfor-mance, simplicity, and flexibility requiredby today’s bandwidth-sensitive applica-tions. Simple to install and maintain,the Passport 1424T combines networkcore routing features with wiring closettype efficiency (Figures 1 and 2).Twenty-four 10/100 Ethernet ports andtwo GBIC slots combine to provideconnectivity for workgroups, servers,and switches in a 1U high solution.Wire-speed routing and a non-blockingarchitecture provide core routing typeperformance. For applications that aremore sensitive to network jitter and delay,four priority queues—with support for802.1p and DiffServ—provide Qualtiyof Service within the network.Benefits• Increases applicationperformance for mission-critical solutions• Enhances networkbandwidth utilization• Easy to manage andinstall with SNMP andWeb management• Two built-in GBIC-baseduplinks for maximumflexibilityAs more critical and revenue-basedapplications flow across companynetworks, data networks are becomingthe corporate “competitive” edge. Lackof performance in the wiring closet,more stringent application bandwidthrequirements, and the lack of qualifiednetwork experts are all challenges thathave to be met before implementingthe next “killer application.”Fixed port desktop routing switchesprovide core network routing featureswithout the large rack space require-ments and large capital expenditurerequired by traditional core routingswitches. By enabling better bandwidthutilization, application performanceincreases and both employee productivityand revenue can be enhanced—creatinga truly competitive network.Product BriefProduct BriefPassport 1424T