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Ethernet

Ethernet is a family of IEEE 802.3 wired networking technologies that defines how devices exchange data frames over physical media, providing the standard Layer 2 foundation for enterprise LANs, data centers, and other IP-based network environments.

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  • Most covered: Nvidia, Aviz Networks, Dell'Oro Group

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