Chapter 2 installation, 1 product description – PLANET FNSW-1602S User Manual
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Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of FNSW-1602S compo-nents and guides how to 
install it on the desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read 
this chapter com-pletely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
The PLANET FNSW-1602S provides 16 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch ports with 2 
open slots for available for 100Base-FX Ethernet fiber modules. The optional modules 
can be multi-mode fiber using either SC or ST connectors. The PLANET FNSW-1602S 
with non-blocking backplane and simplifies the task of upgrading your LAN to cater for 
increased bandwidth demand. Equipped with a console in-terface, the FNSW-1602S 
Smart Switch can be programmed for basic switch management functions such as port 
speed configuration, VLAN, Port Trunking, Port Priority and Broadcast Storm Control. 
2.1.1 Product Overview
PLANET FNSW-1602S is a Smart Fast Ethernet switch with 16 RJ-45 10/100Mbps ports and 
up to two 100Mbps fiber ports for cost effective high-performance network connectivity. 
With it’s 4.5Gbps non-blocking switch fabric, the PLANET FNSW-1602S can also pro-vide 
a local, high bandwidth, Fast Ethernet network for your departmental backbone plus the 
ability to trunk two ports (200Mbps) to enable switch-to-switch backbone. The advanced 
functionality of the FNSW-1602S eliminates traditional problems associated with the use 
of Ethernet. Users can be segregated using built-in VLAN functionality. This, coupled with 
the flexible fiber module options make the FNSW-1602S one of the best and most cost-
effective MTU switch solutions for Multi-tenant service providers.
This product also supports store-and-forward forwarding scheme to ensure low latency 
and high data integrity, eliminates unnecessary traffic and relieves congestion on critical 
network paths. With an in-telligent address recognition algorithm, FNSW-1620S could 
recognize up to 2K different MAC address and enables filtering and forwarding at full wire 
speed. 
2.1.2 FNSW-1602S Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows front panel of FNSW-1602S.
Figure 2-1 PLANET FNSW-1602S Front Panel