What are the end-user benefits?
A Benefits of Gigabit Ethernet include the potential for low-cost products, freedom of choice in selecting the products, interoperability, and backward compatibility. The Gigabit Ethernet technology is an extension of the 10/100-Mbps Ethernet standard. Gigabit Ethernet will support existing applications, network operating systems, and network management; it requires a minimal learning curve for Ethernet network administrators and users. These investment preservation and risk minimization aspects are what make Gigabit Ethernet so attractive.
