Gigabit Ethernet, Layer 2, 16x internal downlinks

Designed for the new c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c) provides a full set of industry standard Layer 2 features, sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects in a single low cost blade solution. The HP GbE2c Switch dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to external stand-alone switches, allowing you to realize the full cost saving capabilities of the HP c-Class BladeSystem. The HP GbE2c Switch helps protect your investment with an upgrade path to full Layer 3 dynamic routing capabilities. Along with simplified management, wire-speed performance, redundant path capabilities and HP's world class service and support, the HP GbE2c Switch offers the best price/performance ratio of all the BladeSystem Ethernet options.