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Chapter 2Product Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
• “Product Overview” on page 2-1
• “Software Features” on page2-2
• “Hardware Features” on page2-2

Product Overview

This chapter contains an overview of the following Foundry Networks FastIron GS® (FGS) products:
• FGS624P-POE – 24-port POE
• FGS624P – 24-port POE-upgradeable
• FGS624XGP – 24-port POE-upgradeable with 1-port 10-GbE (new in release 02.5.00)
• FGS624XGP-POE – 24-port POE with 1-port 10-GbE (new in release 02.5.00)
• FGS648P-POE – 48-port POE
• FGS648P – 48-port POE-upgradeable
The FGS provides high port density within a compact form factor. All devices provide 128 MB of SDRAM when
shipped from the factory.
You can order the FGS with or without Power over Ethernet (POE) installed. If you order a POE-upgradeable
device, you can later upgrade your device to a POE device.
The FGS delivers a full complement of standards-based, feature-rich Layer 2 switching and Base Layer 3
capability. The extensive feature set supports network requirements ranging from basic connectivity to multicast-
enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services such as Voice over IP (VoIP).
The FGS, together with Foundry’s FastIron X Series devices, provide an integral range of network connectivity
within the entire enterprise network. The FGS provides high port density and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) uplinks in a
compact form factor. All models optionally support two 10-GbE uplink ports. The FGS624XGP and FGS624XGP-
POE, introduced in release 02.5.00, come with one 10-GbE uplink port.
The POE devices provide electrical power over existing Ethernet cables, supporting the need for integrated data,
voice, and video applications.