Compaq HB1004 manual Overview, Features

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Chapter 1

Overview

The Compaq HB1004 10Base-T Ethernet Hub is a stand-alone, intelligent, 4 port hub. If offers an SNMP V1-compliant firmware agent. The HB1004 can be monitored and controlled through a network management station. In addition, you can also cascade the hub to additional 10Mb/s hubs or 10/100Mb/s switches.

The hub supports both in-band and out-of-band management. For in-band management you can use SNMP compliant network management software to monitor and control the system. For out-of-band management, you can connect the hub’s RS232 port to a PC running the Compaq HB1004 System Configuration Program.

Features

QFour RJ-45 10Base-T ports

QIEEE 802.3 compliant

QProvides one DB9 connector RS232 port for out-of-band network management using the Compaq HB1004 System Configuration Program

QOne port is selectable to provide either MDI or MDI-X support

QSupports automatic polarity detection and correction, permitting automatic recovery due to wiring errors

QAutomatically auto-partitions bad ports to protect normal network operation

QAutomatically adapts to a wide range of power sources

QCan be mounted on a desktop or in a standard 19” rack

QIncludes a comprehensive LED indicator panel for reporting network activity, unit configuration, and problem diagnosis

QSNMP support including MIB-II, repeater MIB, and Compaq private

MIB

QSupports FlashROM on board for easily updating the microcode using TFTP or the Compaq HB1004 System Configuration Program running on a PC

Compaq HB1004 10Base-T Hub User Guide