1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Description
This installation and user guide describes the Cabletron Systems ELS100-8TXUF2 Ethernet switch. This unit is IEEE 802.1D bridging compliant, and supports eight IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports. Each of the RJ-45 ports can alternatively operate as an IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T port. In addition, the switch also includes one port that supports Fast Ethernet over fiber (IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX).
The Cabletron Systems ELS100-8TXUF2 switch automatically learns end-station addresses from the network and stores them in a Media Access Control (MAC) address forwarding table. Incoming packets are then forwarded to the appropriate output port based on the addresses in the packet. Each port on the switch operates at full Fast Ethernet wire speed with full address and frame filtering. This switch also supports advanced features such as flow control and broadcast throttling.
The ELS100-8TXUF2 switch can be conveniently mounted on a desk or shelf. LEDs on the front panel provide information about the operating status of the switch. The back panel of the switch contains a connector for an external power adapter that is provided with the switch.
This chapter provides the following information:
•Product Description
•Features
•Front and Rear Panel Component Descriptions
•Feature Summaries
•Application Examples
Features
•Ports:
-8 dual-speed 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports using RJ-45 connectors (MDI-X)
-1 100Base-FX port using SC connectors
Note: When attaching a device to Port 8, use the toggle switch on the front panel to select the RJ-45 or fiber connector.
•Architecture:
-8-port switch ASIC in a distributed switching architecture
-1.6 Gbps internal switching fabric
-Up to 1024 KB packet buffering (128 KB/port)
-Forwarding table holds up to 1K MAC addresses per system
