Appendix A: Software Specifications

Software Features

Authentication

Local, RADIUS, TACACS, Port (802.1x), HTTPS, SSH, Port Security DHCP Client

Port Configuration

1000BASE-T: 10/100/1000 Mbps, half/full duplex

1000BASE-SX/LX: 1000 Mbps, full duplex

Flow Control

Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x

Half Duplex: Back pressure

Broadcast Storm Control

Traffic throttled above a critical threshold

Port Mirroring

Multiple source ports, one destination port

Rate Limits Input Limit Output limit

Range (configured per port)

Port Trunking

Static trunks (Cisco EtherChannel compliant) Dynamic trunks (Link Aggregation Control Protocol)

Spanning Tree Protocol

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, IEEE 802.1D)

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP, IEEE 802.1w)

VLAN Support

Up to 255 groups; port-based, protocol-based, or tagged (802.1Q),

Class of Service

Supports four levels of priority and Weighted Round Robin Queueing (which can be configured by VLAN tag or port),

Layer 3/4 priority mapping: IP Precedence, IP DSCP

Multicast Filtering

IGMP Snooping (Layer 2)

Additional Features BOOTP client

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) RMON (Remote Monitoring, groups 1,2,3,9) SMTP Email Alerts

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VS4512DC, VS4512 specifications

Accton Technology is renowned for its innovative networking solutions and has made significant strides in the realm of networking devices with its VS4512 and VS4512DC models. These devices cater primarily to the advanced needs of enterprise and data center environments, providing robust features and cutting-edge technologies that enhance network performance and reliability.

The Accton VS4512 is a high-performance Layer 2+ switch designed for top-of-rack applications in data centers. It boasts a compact 1U design, making it highly efficient for space-constrained environments. One of its standout features is the support for Ethernet Flow Control, which significantly reduces data loss during peak traffic loads. This is essential for businesses that rely on real-time data processing and streaming.

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Both models support advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, enabling efficient traffic management across complex networks. They also incorporate features like VLAN segmentation and link aggregation, which facilitate better bandwidth utilization and improved network security.

Security is another cornerstone of these switches, with features such as DHCP snooping, port security, and storm control to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access and network congestion.

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