Accton Technology FAST ETHERHUB-12S manual Basic Features

Fast EtherHub-12s User’s Guide

Basic Features

∙Transmits data at 100 Mbps for demanding applications

∙Conforms to the IEEE 802.3u repeater specification for 100BASE-TX

∙Provides 12 RJ-45 100BASE-TX station ports (using MDI-X wiring)

∙Port 12 can serve as an MDI-X station port (for connection to network devices such as workstations or servers) or as an MDI daisy-chain port (for connection to network devices such as hubs or switches), eliminating the need for crossover cables

∙Supports 100Ω Category 5 shielded or unshielded cable (STP or UTP)

∙Friendly design that monitors network utilization, collisions, link and port partition status

∙LED indicator panel including Utilization and Collision rate indicators for reporting hub activity and facilitating problem diagnosis

∙Automatically partitions bad ports to protect the network system

∙Automatic polarity detection and correction permits automatic adjustment for wiring errors

∙Plug-and-play operation

∙An Alert LED that shows if the fan has failed

The Fast EtherHub-12s also supports the following basic system safeguards:

∙This hub features automatic partitioning and reconnection, jabber lockup protection, and automatic polarity detection for network cabling.

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