The Cisco Catalyst 3750 v 2 Series Switches (Figure 1) are next-generation energy- efficient Layer 3 Fast Ethernet stackable switches. This new series of switches supports Cisco Energy Wise technology, which enables companies to measure & manage power consumption of network infrastructure & network-attached devices, thereby reducing their energy costs & their carbon footprints. The Cisco Catalyst 3750 v 2 Series consumes less power than its predecessors & is the ideal access layer for enterprise, retail, & branch-office environments, as it increases productivity & investment protection by enabling a unified network for data, voice, & video. Catalyst 3750 v 2 Series Highlights Lower power consumption than its predecessors Backward compatible with Cisco Catalyst 3750 & 3750-E Series Switches Energy Wise support to monitor energy consumption of network infrastructure & implement energy saving programs to reduce energy costs Open Shortest path First (OSPF) routing with IP Base feature set Compatible with Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS) 2300 Uniform depth of 11.9 inches on all units for better cable management IPv 6 routing included in the IP Services feature set