Introducing the switch, 1 overview, 1 backbone application – ZyXEL Communications ES-3124 User Manual
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ES-3124 Series User’s Guide
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Introducing the Switch
This User’s Guide covers the following models: ES-3124, ES-3124-4F, ES-3124-PWR and
ES-3124F. The following table lists features that are specific to individual models.
See
for a complete list of features that are common to all of the
models.
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the Switch. It also introduces the
ways you can manage the Switch.
1.1 Overview
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
1.1.1 Backbone Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the
near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy-traffic users. You can
connect computers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers, etc.
Table 1 Model-specific Features
MODEL
FEATURE
ES-3124
ES-3124-4F
ES-3124PWR
ES-3124F
Dual Personality Port
X
X
X
X
2 RJ-45 Gigabit ports for stacking
X
X
2 Mini-GBIC ports for stacking
X
X
24 Fast Ethernet SFP Slots
X
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
compliant Ethernet Ports
X