Appendix A. Validated Ethernet Switches

Table A-1 summarizes Ethernet switches that have been specifically validated for the Network Load Balancing Software.

Table A-1. Validated Ethernet Switches

Manufacturer

Switch

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Catalyst 5000 Switching System

 

Catalyst 2900 Fast Ethernet Switching System

Alteon Networks, Inc.

ACEswitch 110

 

ACEswitch 180

SMC Networks

SMC TigerSwitch 10/100/1000

Foundry Networks, Inc.

Foundry FESX424

 

Foundry FESX448

The Network Load Balancing Software is compatible with any Layer 2 switch.


Note: Only the Foundry FESX424 and FESX448 switches has been validated for use with static trunking.