theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Since it is compatible with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a company’s existing investment in hardware, software, and trained personnel.
Front Panel
The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators, an RS-232 communication port, two GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports, and six 1000BASE-SX ports.
Figure 1-1. Front panel view of the Switch
•Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the switch and the network (see the LED Indicators section below).
•An RS-232 DCE console port for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program.
•Six Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000BASE-SX).
•Two GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Switch consists of a slot for the optional Redundant Power Supply and an AC power connector.
Figure 1-2. Rear panel view of the Switch
