The ZyXEL GS2200-24 incorporates a high-performance switching architecture that provides 56 Gbps non-blocking switch fabric, 41.7 million packets per-second forwarding rate and wire-speed performance to connect high performance desktop devices with resources at the heart of the network. For branch offices and SME users, the GS2200-24 enables the delivery of converged applications and adapts to changing business needs with flexible configurations. In addition, the GS2200-24 is optimized for high-density Gigabit Ethernet deployments and is suitable for both the core and the edge of the network. The GS2200-24 is easy to use and manage the applications that are needed to support the business and increase productivity. ZyXEL iStacking clustering management technology can manage devices across different floors and routing domains to locate other iStacking-capable switches in the same management cluster. This allows administrators to manage 24 switches with one single IP address. This greatly reduces operating costs and offers more flexible maintenance of ZyXEL Switches. IT staff can opt for the Web or command line interface to suit their needs, and even encrypt their instructions with SSHv1/v2 and SSL. With these sophisticated functionalities, the IT staff is empowered to build a highly secure and efficient corporate network with minimum effort. The GS2200-24 provides rich features including VLANs, CoS/QoS, Port Trunking, Rapid Spanning Tree, Security (Port Security and 802.1x authentication) and network management to meet evolving SME requirements. Meanwhile, it delivers the most cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet solution to empower Gigabit converged networking for branch offices and SME users.