Overview

Intelligence in the Server Access Network As companies increasingly rely on the network as the strategic business infrastructure, and with servers having Gigabit Ethernet capabilities, it is more important than ever to consistently try to ensure network security, high availability, and QoS-from the server edge out to the clients at the network edge. Cisco Catalyst switches, including the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020, enable companies to realize the full benefits of adding intelligent services into their networks. These capabilities make the server network infrastructure:Secure, to protect confidential informationHighly available, to meet on time-critical needsCapable of differentiating and controlling traffic flows to handle the increasing number of critical business applicationsEasily manageable, to reduce operational expenses