Chapter 7 Technical Specifications

Ports

 

Fast Ethernet:

24 x 10/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet ports with Auto-Uplink: RJ-45 shielded

 

connectors

Gigabit Ethernet:

2 x 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet ports with Auto-Uplink: RJ-45 shielded

 

connectors

 

2 x 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet ports: SPF Mini-GBIC

Configuration:

IEEE Auto Negotiation (sets 10/100/1000 Mbps speed and half/full duplex) or

 

manual configuration via web management

Expansion:

Uplink using Gigabit Ethernet ports. Selectable trunking for 4000 Mbps aggregate

 

bandwidth using 1000BaseT ports

Status Indicators

 

System:

Power

Per 10/100 Port:

Link (solid)/activity (blink) and 100 Mbps

Per 1000 Port:

Link (solid)/activity (blink), 1000 Mbps and 100 Mbps (1000BaseT only)

Performance

 

Efficiency:

Wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet switch

Switch Fabric:

12.8 Gbps aggregate

Switch Architecture:

3-chip set with store-forward and integrated broadcast storm filtering

Flow Control:

IEEE 802.3x flow control (full duplex) and back pressure (half-duplex)

Link Aggregation:

1 trunk/2 ports

Forwarding MAC Table:

4000 addresses with automatic learning and aging

Buffer:

1152 KB total (768 KB packet, 384 KB control)

Web Management

 

System Requirements:

Internet Explorer 5, Netscape 6, Apple Safari 1 and later. Windows

 

98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Mac OS X

Port Settings:

Speed (disable, auto, 10 or 100 Mbps, full or half-duplex), flow control, QoS (normal

 

or high)

Port-Based VLAN:

Add or delete group, select members

Trunk:

Aggregate 1000BaseT ports into 1 trunk (4000 Mbps bandwidth, full duplex)

Mirror:

Sniffer mode (receive, transmit or both), port and source port(s)

Overview:

Transmit (OK and error) and receive (OK and error),

Port Statistics:

Transmit (bytes, unicast, multicast, broadcast, drop, pause, deferred, late collision,

 

collision, excessive collision), receive (bytes, unicast, multicast, broadcast,

 

undersize, jabber, FCS error, drop, pause, excess size, oversize, fragment, SA

 

change, count by size)

System:

Name, location, timeout, IP address, subnet mask and gateway

Trap Settings:

IP of monitoring station running GX5W Management utility, system events, SFP and

 

1000BaseT port events

Backup:

Save/restore configuration and upgrade firmware

Reset:

Reset to factory defaults and reboot switch

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GX5-424W specifications

Asante Technologies is known for providing high-performance networking solutions tailored for today’s demanding applications. Among their offerings, the GX5 series includes the GX5-424W and GX5-2400W models, both designed to enhance network efficiency and reliability in various environments.

The GX5-424W model is a high-capacity switch that is equipped with robust features aimed at ensuring seamless connectivity across extensive networks. It boasts 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their network without sacrificing speed. Its Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities allow for advanced routing and traffic management, making it suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises. The device integrates Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality, enabling it to power compatible devices such as IP cameras and VoIP phones directly through the Ethernet cable, therefore simplifying installations and reducing cabling needs.

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