[TriLUG] OT: what is a gigabit ethernet server?

[Christopher L Merrill]

Looking at a Dell server ad, the "Embedded Intel Pro Gigabit NIC"
feature referenced a disclaimer that reads:

"Gigabit Ethernet: This term does not connote an actual operating speed
of 1GB/sec. For high-speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet
server and network infrastructure is required."

What does that mean?  Does that mean I need something besides a switch
with a gigabit port?

TIA,
C

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