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.
Ready for action. Photos: The world's 'biggest' aircraft readies for takeoff. Airlander 10 â The Airlander 10 is said to be the world's biggest aircraft -- more than 20 meters longer than the Airbus A380 superjumbo.