[Tfug] Switches -- and hubs!

[Zack Williams]

> But, to be fair, wouldn't you be comparing *newer* 10/100 switches
> (or hubs -- if they even make them) with newer Gb switches?
> Apples/Apples?
>
> E.g., the TE100-S80g uses 2.5W whereas the TEG-S80g uses 5W.
> (granted, this might be Apples/Persimmons...)

Ah, didn't know they were still actively making new silicon for 10/100
networks - I figured they would keep making old designs and spend
engineering resources on new gigabit stuff.

It's nice that there's a 10x performance boost for 2x power usage.

- Zack