Foundry Networks FastIron GS Series are enterprise-class Layer 2/ Base Layer 3 switches that are ideal access layer switches, for medium to large enterprises deploying converged applications with adjustable changing business needs, without compromising performance and reliability.The FastIron GS Series provides enterprise organizations with a scalable, convergence-ready solution in a compact form that features the benefit of a "pay-as-you-grow" architecture. Featuring high-density power over Ethernet, redundant power, 10-GE upgradeability for high capacity connectivity to the network backbone, the FastIron GS delivers the scalability, quality of service assurance, resilience and VoIP-readiness that are needed to implement a high-value converged solution that can scale to meet future growth at the network edge.Combining Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet with a feature rich, secure, high reliability solution and intelligent fault detection, the FastIron GS Series offers maximum productivity and investment protection, while enabling the deployment of applications such as IP telephony, wireless access, WebTV, video surveillance, building management systems, triple play � voice, video and data, and remote video kiosks in a cost-effective and high-performance compact design.The FastIron GS Series can also be deployed in metro area networks connecting branch offices with 10GbE uplinks. In this environment, important features include Foundry's Metro Ring Protocol for building resilient ring-based topologies.