Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview Of Enterasys Matrix N Standalone (Nsa) Series Capabilities - Enterasys 2G4072-52 Installation Manual

This chapter provides an overview of the Enterasys Matrix N Standalone (NSA) Series
2G4072‐52 capabilities.
Overview of Enterasys Matrix N Standalone (NSA) Series
Capabilities
The 2G4072‐52 provides robust functionality, including the following:
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Superior performance and capacity to support more high‐bandwidth and latency
sensitive applications
10/100/1000 Base‐TX and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Integrated Services Design that reduces the number/type of modules required,
simplifies network design, and lowers entry cost
Port‐ and User‐Based Policy and Multilayer Packet Classification that provides
granular control and security for business‐critical applications
High‐availability services with stateful failover for services and management
Self‐learning configuration modules with increased reliability and fault tolerance that
reduces configuration time and maximizes uptime
Network‐wide configuration, change, and inventory management that is easier to
install, troubleshoot, and maintain
Reduced support and maintenance costs, and decreased configuration time
Support for a variety of converged applications including VoIP with Power‐over‐
Ethernet
Introduction
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