Some vendors provide firewall, network intrusion detection, and performance analysis modules that can plug into switch ports. Some of these functions may be on combined modules. In other cases, the switch is used to create a mirror image of data that can go to an external device.
The airliner that holds the current record of highest passenger capacity is the Airbus A380. The Airbus A380 is a four-engine aircraft and is the largest commercial plane in the world. The A380 took the first flight in April 2005 and commercial service began in October 25th, 2007 with Singapore Airlines.
Gulfstream G650. The Gulfstream G650, with a maximum cruise ceiling of 51,000ft, is one of the highest altitude passenger planes in the world. It is the largest and fastest business jet built by Gulfstream Aerospace. The Gulfstream G650 was released into the market in 2008.