The 3510-24T (model AL1001E08, Optivity line) is designed for the requirements of small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. It delivers a highly affordable LAN solution that offers high performance, is easy to use, and offers investment protection. This product is the entry point for the Nortel ethernet routing data switch line. It is a non-stackable managed switch. It competes with the Netgear FSM7328S 24 port switch. The Netgear products are strong competitors in this part of the Nortel line. One would purchase the Nortel data switch to maintain vendor consistency, for speed of packet throughput, or if it is desired to have a slightly more commercial grade switch.