The Catalyst 3508G XL eight-port stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch is a member of the Cisco Systems Catalyst 3500 series XL, a scalable line of stackable 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet switches that delivers best-in-class performance, manageability, and flexibility with unparalleled investment protection.The Catalyst 3508G XL switch features eight Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)-based 1000BaseX ports and a 10-Gbps switching fabric. These features make this switch ideal for either high speed wiring closet stack aggregation or a distribution layer Gigabit Ethernet aggregation switch. The switch is easy to deploy, either on a desktop or in a wiring closet, and features Cisco IOS software support. Administration of the Cisco desktop Catalyst switches is made even more convenient via Cisco Switch Clustering technology.