Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
1-2 Getting to Know the
• 16 1000Base-T Ethernet ports on the GS-1016
• Auto-sensing (auto MDI/MDIX) for all ports
• Embedded MAC address table GS-1008: 8K entry, GS-1016: 4K entry
• Supports auto address learning
• Supports Store-and-Forward switching
• Full-duplex and half-duplex flow control
• Plug-and-Play
• LEDs for displaying real-time status
• Standard 19-inch rack mount design
1.2 Package Contents
Compare the contents of your Dimension Gigabit Ethernet switch package with the list
below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer.
• Dimension Gigabit Ethernet switch
• Power cord
• Four self-adhesive rubber feet
• This User’s Guide
• Rack mount kit
1.3 Backbone Switch Network Application
This section provides a sample of network topology in which the switch is used as a
high-bandwidth backbone. The switch is an ideal upgrade for 100Mbps Ethernet
networks. You can connect existing switches, hubs or computers with Gigabit
1000Base-T Ethernet adapters to the switch.
The following figure depicts a typical backbone application of the switch in an
enterprise environment. Workgroup A, Workgroup B, the standalone workstation with
gigabit Ethernet adapter and the two servers can all communicate with each other at
speed reaching 1000Mbps.
