A VLAN is a group of end-stations that are not constrained by their
physical location and can communicate as if a common broadcast
domain, a LAN. The primary utility of using VLAN is to reduce
latency and need for routers, using faster switching instead. Other
VLAN utility includes:
Security, Security is increased with the reduction of opportunity in
eavesdropping on a broadcast network because data will be switched
to only those confidential users within the VLAN.
Cost Reduction, VLAN’s can be used to create multiple broadcast
domains, thus eliminating the need of expensive routers.
Features 16 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-negotiation Gigabit Ethernet UTP
ports
2 x 1000Mbps mini-GBIC (Auto-Sense) for optional mini-GBIC
transceiver to extend distance, shared with 2 1000BASE-T ports
All 1000BASE-T ports support auto MDI/MDIX, so there is no
need to use cross-over cables or an up-link port
Half duplex transfer mode for connection speed 10Mbps and
100Mbps
Full duplex transfer mode for connection speed of 10Mbps,
100Mbps and 1000Mbps
Store-and-Forward switching scheme capability to support rate
adaptation and ensure data integrity
Up to 8K unicast addresses entities per device, self-learning, and
table aging
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