FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Dual-Chip Layer 2 Switch:

Forwarding rate of 19 million packets per second at full wire speed over all network interfaces in a unit

 

12.8 Gbps switch fabric (per unit) minimizes blocking and latency

 

Coupled to embedded PowerPC RISC processor to handle advanced features

 

Runs cooler and more reliably than older, multi -chip designs

Extensible Platform:

Choose from 2 popular Gigabit configurations with auto -selectable switching

 

Run multi-mode or singlemode fiber 1000 Mbps (1000BaseSX/LX) using GBIC transceivers

 

Run standard Category 5 UTP copper cables up to 100 meters at 1000 Mbps (1000BaseT)

Quality of Service:

Multiple priority queues ensure mission critical applications get the bandwidth and priority they need:

 

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4 transmit queues per 10/100 port

 

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8 queues per gigabit port

 

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Priority allocated on a port basis using Weighted Fair Queue (WFQ)

 

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2 packet dropping criteria using Weighted Random Early Detect (WRED)

 

Throughput is maintained—even under heavy traffic conditions

Multicast support:

Internet group management protocol (IGMP) optimizes multicast bandwidth by allowing multicast traffic only to

 

registered users; minimizes denial of service attacks from unknown sources

Virtual LANs:

Logically organize nodes into 64 VLANs compliant with IEEE 802.1Q with VLAN Tagging

 

Overlapping VLANs are ideal for sharing and segmenting traffic and security

Total Cost of Ownership:

Lowest acquisition cost for an enterprise-grade, workgroup switch

 

IntraCare: Free technical support and advanced warranty support for 3 years. Includes free telephone support, 24-hour support via

 

web and ftp, complete product warranty with 2nd business day (within US) advanced replacement and software maintenance

 

agreement.

 

AsanteCare: Optional extended technical support and product warranty for additional years.

Graphically monitor your network by using the software tools built into the IntraCore 3548

Dual-state status indicators clearly display Link/Speed or Duplex/Activity for each port

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