10 Gigabit Ethernet Is Becoming Economically Feasible

The standard for 10 Gigabit Ethernet was finalized in 2002. Just as Gigabit Ethernet equipment is now available that conforms to the established standards. In 2002, the 10 Gigabit Ethernet was finished. For this reason it might be considered as a replacement for older backbone technologies mentioned earlier in this chapter. Gigabit Ethernet is the more cost-effective technology today.