The NetVanta 1524ST is the first in a series of Gigabit Ethernet switches from ADTRAN. Offered at a price point less than half the cost of other 24-port Layer 2 Gigabit switches, this product is setting a new standard for affordable higher bandwidth and Gigabit to the desktop deployments. Multiple NetVanta Gigabit and Fast Ethernet switches may be stacked, with support for up 16 switches per stack, and managed using a single IP address. Ideal for new installations or network upgrades, these switches can provide higher bandwidth for corporate and branch office LANs to support today’s most bandwidth intensive applications.

• Sets a new price point for Gigabit to the desktop switching
• Provides affordable solutions to support today’s bandwidth-intensive network applications
• Stacking supports wiring closet applications with single IP address management for ease of configuration and administration
• LLDP further aids in management by discovering neighboring network devices
• Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities support mission-critical applications such as VoIP