Enterasys Networks V2H124-24P manual Features and Benefits, Connectivity, Performance, Management

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1 Introduction

Features and Benefits

Connectivity

•24 dual-speed ports for easy Fast Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment

•All 10/100 RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3af standard Power-over-Ethernet

•Two Gigabit combination ports—use either 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 port or Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slot

•Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex), if this feature is supported for the attached device

•Independent RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX ports with auto MDI/MDI-X

•Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or better for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections

•IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, and IEEE 802.3ab compliant

Performance

•Transparent bridging

•Aggregate duplex bandwidth of up to 8.8 Gbps

•Switching table with a total of 8K MAC address entries

•Store-and-Forward switching

•Wire-speed filtering and forwarding

•Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex

•Auto MDI/MDIX on all 10/100BASE-TX ports

•Provides Head-of-Line blocking

•Broadcast storm control

•Desktop or rack-mountable

•Stacking capability for up to eight units

Management

•“At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting

•Network management agent:

-Manages switch in-band or out-of-band

-Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and web-based interface

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Contents Matrix V-Series V2H124-24P Fast Ethernet Switch Page Page Regulatory Compliance Information Environmental Requirements Safety Compliance Power Cord Set France et Pérou uniquement Vii Declaration of Conformity Enterasys Networks, Inc Firmware License Aggreement Page Page Xii Contents Appendix C Specifications C-1 Glossary Index Tables Figures Figures Introduction Switch ArchitectureOverview Power-over-Ethernet Capability Network Management OptionsDescription of Hardware 10/100BASE-T Ports1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Port and System Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs System Status LEDs Mode PoE/Link Button Stack Master ButtonPower Supply Receptacle Optional Stacking TransceiverFeatures and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance ManagementIntroduction to Switching Network PlanningApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneNetwork Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsApplication Notes Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchEthernet Cabling Package Contents Equipment ChecklistGetting Help Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment MountingRack Mounting Installing the Switch in a Rack Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling an SFP Transceiver Installing an SFP TransceiverStacking Switches Installing a Stacking TransceiverConnecting Switches in a Stack Connecting Switches in a StackConnecting to a Power Source Connecting to the Console PortWiring Map for Serial Cable DTE PortInstalling the Switch Connecting Network Devices Power-over-Ethernet ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Twisted-Pair DevicesConnecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Cabling GuidelinesNetwork Wiring Connections Network Wiring ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making Fiber Port Connections1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection RecordsMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingPower and Cooling Problems In-Band Access InstallationStack Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B Cables10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments BCable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Fiber StandardsAppendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSwitch Features Management FeaturesStandards CompliancesSpecifications Glossary 10BASE-TIeee LED Virtual LAN Vlan Index NumericsIndex-2 Page ES3526-PoE-60 P/N 150200039300A E042004-R01