10 Gigabit Ethernet is the next evolution in Internet bandwidth, one that has traditionally been expensive. As technology continues to develop, prices drop. Indeed, the per-port pricing gap between 10GbE and alternative network options has rapidly diminished as more consumers pressurize the demand for affordable 10Gb Ethernet.

In short, 10 Gigabit Ethernet promotes the use and availability of Ethernet in a WAN environment. Typical servers would normally use 4 to 8 Ethernet links per cable, which can add up to a good deal in extensive server configurations. 10GbE makes these connections much simpler and gives you more flexibility at directing bandwidth traffic, so you get optimal power at a cost effective rate.

As technology continues to evolve, the need for bandwidth grows exponentially. This puts high pressure on providers to fill the demand. 10Gb Ethernet cost-effectively increases the flow of bandwidth while seamlessly meeting the agreements of customer service levels. Prices on a 10GbE have fallen below $500 a port, making it the choice technology for access, distribution and core layers of data centers.

The beauty of 10 Gigabit Ethernet is more than just higher speeds and feeds. Data center economics are driven by factors such as energy efficiency and cooling. Performance must be balanced between power consumption factors in order to meet company budgets. 10GbE must be energy efficient in order to be cost effective. The power to run the system must be taken into consideration against the increased bandwidth that is leveraged.

Luckily, 10GbE supports many transceiver and cable options, so you can pretty much take your pick and find the best system to support your data center configuration. It's crucial to have network management tools that can monitor, maintain and configure large switch installations for extensive networks. An administrator would perform all configurations, upgrades and other maintenance, using a program that keeps track of each 10GbE Ethernet switch.

As the need for bandwidth continues to escalate, 10GbE provides the new technology to affordable meet the demand. You can therefore divert bandwidth where it is not needed to the applications in use, providing sufficient leverage for full bandwidth capacity with minimal latency. 10 Gigabit Ethernet delivers better performance and an optimal use of bandwidth that's flexible and cost effective.