Fast EtherHub 3500 System User’s Guide
1-2 Product Overview
Moreover, the Fast EtherHub 3500 System provides advanced
network security features including “Intrusion Protection”
which ensures that only designated workstations are able to
transmit packets onto the network. Management access via the
out-of-band serial port or in-band via telnet is also password
protected.
The basic components of this network system include:
Full Connectivity
Provides 12 RJ-45 (MDI-X) 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
(shielded) station ports for connecting devices to the network
using straight-through shielded or unshielded twisted-pair
cable (100W Cat 5 UTP or 100WSTP)
1 RJ-45 (MDI) daisy-chain port for connection to a switching
hub, eliminating the need for crossover cables
1 slot for optional SmartExtender Modules which provide a
connection to 100BASE-TX (10BASE-T), 100BASE-T4 or
100BASE-FX via a switching port
A multi-segment bus architecture that enhances traffic
management and network bandwidth utilization
2 FlexBus ports for connecting to other hubs in a Fast
EtherHub 3500 stack via FlexBus 3500 stack cable
On-board management via the RS232 serial port connected
directly to a terminal, or to a local or remote computer (that
provides a standard RS232 port)
The specific components are the:
Fast EtherHub-12i
Intelligent Fast Ethernet Stackable Hub with 12 100BASE-TX Ports
The Fast EtherHub-12i conforms to the IEEE 802.3u repeater
specification. It also serves as an intelligent hub which collects
port statistics and records events for system administration. Basic
configuration is provided by the on-board configuration program.