The FastIron Edge Switch (FES) series provides greater flexibility, higher reliability, enhanced security, extensive redundancy, and expanded resiliency - while simplifying network management complexity and reducing on-going training expenses. The FES increases your network's Return on Investment (ROI) and decreases its Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by using common sparing components and offering improved functionality through a common feature set controlled by industry standard Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax, all in a compact (1.5 - 2.5 Rack Units) form factor at industry leading prices. With an advanced hardware platform to provide user-selectable Layer 2 switching - upgradeable to full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing - the FastIron Edge Switch is the ideal networking platform for today's Enterprise wiring closet and server farm applications.FastIron Edge Switch 12GCF features 12 combo ports that supports 10/100/1000Base-TX or fiber ports using mini-GBIC optics, allowing a choice between fixed RJ-45 ports or 1000Base-X (mini-GBIC), Full Layer 2 and Base Layer 3 Switching, and one hot-swappable, field replaceable AC power supply.