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Alcatel OmniSwitch 6800
To meet the needs of networks transitioning to Gigabit Ethernet at the desktop, Alcatel has introduced the OmniSwitch 6800 family of Layer 3 Gigabit switches with 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. The switches support Alcatel's dynamic VLANs, host-integrity check and automated quarantine engine data security features. They offer built-in redundancy for management, power supplies and uplink ports. You can manage and configure a stack as a single unit with a single IP address. Starts at $4,495; two-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink module, $4,995, available February. Alcatel, (800) 995-2612, (818) 880-3500. www.ind.alcatel.com
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