D-Link DES-5016 manual Introduction, Features

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide

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Introduction

This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5016. The DES-5016 is an intelligent, managed switch, designed for use on medium sized networks as part of the backbone or for use with other switches and hubs on a larger network.

There are three models available: the DES-5016TX, DES-5016TF and the DES-5016FX. This manual refers to all models as the DES-5016. There are two optional modules available: a 2-Port 100BASE-FX and a 1-Port 1000BASE-SX modules. Both modules can be installed in slot 3. The modules can be ordered at the time of purchase or ordered separately.

The chapter is divided into the following sections. Each section briefly describes the features of the DES-5016. Most of the topics discussed will be explained in greater detail later in the manual.

The topics covered are:

∙Summary of Features

∙Modules of the DES-5016

∙Explanation of Front and Rear Panels

∙Management Methods

∙Updating Firmware

Features

There are three models available:

∙The DES-5016TX comes with two 8-Port 10/100-TX modules.

∙The DES-5016TF comes with one 8-Port 10/00-TX module and one 8-Port 100BASE-FX module.

∙The DES-5016FX comes with two 8-Port 100BASE-FX modules.

The DES-5016 has the following features:

∙One half-size slot that supports two types of optional, installable modules, a 2- Port 100BASE-FX and 1-Port 1000BASE-SX module.

∙All TX ports auto-negotiate 10/100 Mbps.

∙Supports up to18 100BASE-FX ports.

∙The DES-5016 can be managed in three ways: Local Console Management, Telnet and SNMP.

∙Supports Cut-through and Store-and-Forward switching.

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