Foundry Networks 2402CF - Manual (Page 16)

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Switch Architecture
The switch contains 24 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports on the
front panel. Each port can provide a dedicated link directly to an
end-user PC, or be attached to another Ethernet switch/hub at
the end-user’s premises and used as a shared link. The switch
completely eliminates the bottlenecks of dial-up internet access
by offering a configurable bandwidth of up to 100 Mbps full
duplex for each end-user connection. For all port connections, the
switch’s 8.8 Gbps bandwidth capacity is more than enough to
handle even the most demanding environments.
Auto-negotiation is used to select the optimal transmission speed
and communication mode for each connection. With
store-and-forward switching and flow control, maximum data
integrity is always maintained, even under heavy loading.
This switch includes two port: 1000BASE-SX and RJ-45. These
ports allow users the flexibility to use either fiber or copper
media.
The switch also supports a stacking module that can be installed
into slot M1. The stacking module allows up to eight units to be
linked together and managed from one unit using one IP address.
Management Options
This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for
“at-a-glance” monitoring of network and port status. It also
includes a management agent that allows you to configure or
monitor the switch using its embedded management software, or
via SNMP applications. To manage the switch, you can make a
direct connection to the RS-232 console port (out-of-band), or you
can manage the switch through a network connection (in-band)
using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or Windows-based
network management software.