Designed as a Layer 2 switch with Layer 3 software routing functions, Compass switches can easily integrate into existing network configurations and can be managed through the console, telnet and the web. With powerful 12.8Gbps and 16Gbps backplanes, you can rely on Compass switches to efficiently pass traffic with wirespeed performance and non-blocking architecture. With stack functionality, the Compass is the right choice for power workgroups requiring a fast link to the LAN backbone.