GS2200-24 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
1.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
The Switch is a layer-2 standalone Ethernet switch with additional layer-2, layer-
3, and layer-4 features suitable for Ethernets. The Switch has twenty-four 10/
100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. It also has four GbE dual personality interfaces
with each interface comprising one mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45
port, with either port or slot active at a time.
With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is easy. In
addition, the Switch can also be managed via Telnet, any terminal emulator
program on the console port, or third-party SNMP management.
See Chapter 41 on page 329 for a full list of software features available on the
Switch.
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 and servers directly to the
Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
