Gigabit Ethernet Network Service Overview
Gigabit Ethernet, also known as GigE or GbE, is a networking technology for transmitting Ethernet frames at a gigabit per second (Gbps) as defined by the IEEE 802.3-2008 standard. Gigabit Ethernet service currently includes 1 Gigabit Ethernet service (1 GbE) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) service. Furthermore, 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet services are currently under development by leading Ethernet providers and equipment manufactures.
Does your business network require more bandwidth than a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection? If so, Gigabit Ethernet service may be the right solution for your growing bandwidth needs. Gigabit Ethernet services are designed for global network reach and metro depth. Gigabit Ethernet services can be used via public, private, switched, metro, long haul, point-to-point and multipoint access.
With Gigabit Ethernet service, your business gains access to a simple, cost-effective solution for one or more locations. Gigabit Ethernet service simplifies LAN/WAN transport interconnectivity with the ability to scale bandwidth as your business and demand grows. Gigabit Ethernet service is among the most cost-effective solutions on a price per megabit basis. Other transport services such as DS3, OCn and even Fast Ethernet cannot compare.
When it comes down to performance, there really are no comparisons between other transport services and Gigabit Ethernet service. 1 Gigabit Ethernet provides speeds of up to 1 Gbps or 1000 Mbps. 10 Gigabit Ethernet provides speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Gigabit Ethernet is typically used by enterprises with large bandwidth usage and ISPs. Gigabit Ethernet networks offer more flexibility when it comes to management with the ability to prioritize traffic. This is necessary in today’s business environment with increasing IP traffic and intensive applications such as VoIP.
The features and benefits of Gigabit Ethernet are many. Gigabit Ethernet service frees network congestion and bottlenecks allowing your network to operate smoothly and efficiently. Gigabit Ethernet along with other carrier Ethernet services include service level agreements (SLAs) or class of service (CoS) which guarantees up to 99.99% uptime, 24 x 7 customer service and network monitoring. Gigabit Ethernet is a proven technology and offers the upmost reliability when it comes to network performance.
