Enterasys Networks VH-4802 manual Application Examples

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Application Examples

The exploding popularity of the Internet and of corporate intranets, as well as new, high-bandwidth desktop applications, are driving the demand for Fast Ethernet. The increase in multimedia traffic and the need to support legacy protocols alongside new, data intensive applications is driving the need for network segmentation and traffic prioritization.

The VH-4802 switch is ideal for meeting the needs of today’s high performance networks. The switch’s low cost and high port count makes it attractive and affordable for dedicated 10/100Mbps connections to the desktop. In addition, extensive features, including redundant links, traffic Class of Service and VLAN capability, provide the management needed for the workgroup and local backbone.

The following sections illustrate the VH-4802 switch employed in application examples:

•Client/Server Network

•Local Backbone

14 Product Overview

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch User GuidePage 9033630 FCC Notice Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Safety Information Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Enterasys NETWORKS, INC Program License Agreement 9033630 Declaration of Conformity Viii Table of Contents Index Preface PurposeAudience ConventionsOrganization Other ConventionsProduct Overview DescriptionFeatures Tftp Front Panel Front Panel ComponentsOptional Modules Optional Modules Optional Module ComponentsRear Panel Rear Panel ComponentsFeature Summaries Ieee 802.1D BridgeSpanning Tree Protocol Frame Buffering and Frame LatencySoftware Download Configuration and Management InterfacesNon-Volatile Parameter Storage Rmon Port MirroringBootP Full Duplex ModeAuto-negotiation LEDsClass of Service Flow ControlVirtual LANs VLANs Port TrunkingFactory Defaults Factory Default SettingsGvrp Application Examples Client/Server Network Application Client/Server Network ApplicationLocal Backbone Application Local Backbone ApplicationInspecting Your Shipment InstallationSite Requirements Mounting the Switch on a Table or Shelf Mounting the Switch in a Rack Mounting the Switch in a RackInstalling an Optional Module into the Switch Installing an Optional Module into the SwitchConnecting a Terminal to the Console Port Console Port Out-of-Band ConnectionsRemote Management via the Console Port In-Band ConnectionsPowering the Switch Connecting the Power CordCopper Network Cable RequirementsFiber Base-LX Fiber Specifications 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ports100Base-FX/1000Base-SX/LX Fiber Ports Fiber Uplink ModulesAppendix A. Technical Specifications GeneralElectrical Specifications Physical SpecificationsPort Specifications Console Port10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ports Table A-1. RS-232 Console Port Pin AssignmentsMDI/MDI-X Crossover Cable Wiring Power Cord Set RequirementsGeneral Requirements Table A-3. Power Cord Set Requirements by Country Country-Specific RequirementsTechnical Specifications VH-4802 Appendix B. Flow Control Flow Control VH-4802 Appendix C. Acronyms & Abbreviations Term DefinitionSnmp Index Index VH-4802 9033520 Index Index VH-4802 Page 150420-102 R01