Cisco Systems' standalone Catalyst 2900 switch combines high-speed configuration flexibility with exceptional affordability for workgroup applications. Available for a very low cost per port, the Catalyst 2900 is ideal for Ethernet workgroups and individual users requiring increased performance and 100BaseT or 100BaseF connectivity to servers and backbones.The Catalyst 2900 is part of Cisco's Catalyst family, a comprehensive line of high-performance switches designed to help you easily migrate from traditional shared LANs to fully switched networks. An integral element of the CiscoFusion scalable architecture, the Catalyst family delivers the varying levels of flexibility and cost-effectiveness required for today's desktop, workgroup, and backbone applications while enabling enterprise-wide switched internetworks.