ZyXEL Communications EES-1024AF - Manual (Page 29)

EES-1024AF Intelligent Ethernet Switch
Hardware Connections 2-1
This section describes the hardware of the EES-1024AF Intelligent Switch, and gives a functional
overview of the switch.
2.1 Hardware Description
2.1.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the switch consists of 24 auto-sensing 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports, two optional expansion
slots, and a Console port. The LED indicators are also located on the front panel of the switch.
Figure 2-1 The Front Panel of switch
10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX):
Your switch comes with 24 10/100Mbps auto-sensing ports for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX devices connections.
With the auto MDI/MDIX feature, you can connect to another switch or workstation without changing to straight-
through or crossover network cables.
Expansion Slots
The chassis of the switch contains two expansion slots. The optional modules come with the built-in CPU module.
You can choose two of the following optional modules. For more information, see the Optional Modules chapter.
• 8-Port 10/100 auto-sensing Intelligent Switch Module
• 2/4-Port 100 Base-FX Intelligent Fiber Module
• Gigabit 1000Base-T Intelligent Switch Modules
• Gigabit 1000Base-SX/LX Intelligent Fiber Modules
Chapter 2
Hardware Connections