VIA debuts 24 port Ethernet chip

Posted on Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 19:33 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

The Inquirer reports VIA launched the Atlantic VT6528 Ethernet Switch Controller a few days ago.

This chip offers 24 10/100 ports and two 10/100/1000 ports.

The part that got me interested is that there is a pretty big price gap between the 8/12 port switch market and their slightly larger 16 and 24 port brethren. If chips like this, targeted at the price conscious set, can take those switches down a notch or three in end user price, all the better.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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