The NetVanta 1524ST is the first in a series of Gigabit Ethernet switches from ADTRAN. Offered at a price point less than half the cost of other 24-port Layer 2 Gigabit switches, this product is setting a new standard for affordable higher bandwidth and Gigabit to the desktop deployments. Ideal for new installations or network upgrades, this switch can provide higher bandwidth for corporate and branch office LANs to support today's most bandwidth intensive applications.