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BayStack 380 Switch 5
BayStack 380 Switch
Overview
Ideal for medium and large enterprises, Nortel Networks BayStack* 380-24T Switch is designed to provide
high-density high-bandwidth connectivity to desktops, other switches, servers, and other network devices.
This Layer 2 switch with 24 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing ports and four SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable)
GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) ports provides high-density Gigabit connectivity to power-user desktops for
high-speed applications such as graphics, multimedia, and CAD/CAM. It is a resilient solution that minimises
capital and operational expenses. Its robust security features offer protection against unauthorised access to
data traffic.
Customer Profile
• Small to large single-site or multi-site enterprises
looking for Gigabit connectivity to desktops or
high bandwidth aggregation switches
• Buyers who demand quick installation, high
performance and a cost effective solution
• Customers looking to simplify the management of
their network with a simple Layer 2 Gigabit core
Defining needs
• Are your users experiencing slow application and
response time?
• Do you have power users requiring Gig power to
the desktop?
• Are you suffering from slow server or
application access?
• Are you looking for an aggregation or core switch
that is easy to install and use?
• Do you have multiple, distant offices (up to 70 km)
that need to share resources?
• Are you concerned about cost when considering
switching purchase?
• Do you want Gigabit performance without the
investment in a chassis based switch?
• Do you expect your business to grow and the
associated traffic in your network within the next
6-18 months?
Key Points
• High density high bandwidth desktop switching
• Dual 24 Gb switch fabrics
• Simple installation
• Cost effective L2 switch for server farms,
aggregation or small to medium core
• Multi-link Trunking for high bandwidth
load-balanced connections
• Secure access and data traffic protection
• Common software lowers training and
installation costs
Features and Benefits
• High-density High-bandwidth desktop switching –
24 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ-45 auto-sensing ports
and four built-in SFP GBIC ports for dedicated
uplink connectivity to other switches, servers, or
the network core such as Nortel Networks Passport
8600 Switches. Ports 21 through 24 may be
configured as either 10/100/1000BASE-TX ports or
SFP GBIC ports in any combination.
• Cost-effective Layer 2 Switch for Server farms –
The BayStack 380-24T Switch allows customers to
aggregate servers without the need to purchase
an expensive modular Layer 3 switch.
• Resilient connectivity for minimal network
downtime – MultiLink Trunking (MLT) enables
grouping of links between the switch and another
switch or server to provide greater bandwidth of
up to 8 Gbps with active redundant links. This
feature provides load-balancing and automatic
fail-over protection. Passport 8600’s Split