Nortel 1424t Guide De Spécification

The Nortel Networks Passport* 1424T
routing switch is an application-based
fixed port desktop Ethernet switch that
delivers the enhanced network perfor-
mance, simplicity, and flexibility required
by today’s bandwidth-sensitive applica-
tions. Simple to install and maintain, 
the Passport 1424T combines network
core routing features with wiring closet
type efficiency (Figures 1 and 2). 

Twenty-four 10/100 Ethernet ports and
two GBIC slots combine to provide 
connectivity for workgroups, servers, 
and switches in a 1U high solution.
Wire-speed routing and a non-blocking
architecture provide core routing type
performance. For applications that are
more sensitive to network jitter and delay,
four priority queues—with support for
802.1p and DiffServ—provide Qualtiy 
of Service within the network. 

Benefits

As more critical and revenue-based
applications flow across company
networks, data networks are becoming
the corporate “competitive” edge. Lack
of performance in the wiring closet,
more stringent application bandwidth
requirements, and the lack of qualified
network experts are all challenges that
have to be met before implementing 
the next “killer application.” 

Fixed port desktop routing switches
provide core network routing features
without the large rack space require-
ments and large capital expenditure
required by traditional core routing
switches. By enabling better bandwidth
utilization, application performance
increases and both employee productivity
and revenue can be enhanced—creating
a truly competitive network.