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Intel® Express 550F Routing Switch

IP address

 

 

44

change details,

IP Filtering

 

 

75

add a member,

add a User Group,

74

check connections,

75

enable,

74

 

 

 

purpose,

73

 

 

IP Multicast

 

95

 

Forwarding,

 

IGMP table,

 

96

 

Networks,

95

 

IP Routing

 

 

70

change details,

monitor counters,

94

monitor links,

93

93

monitor networks,

RSVP tables,

94

 

IPX Routing

 

 

70

change details,

monitor counters,

97

monitor links,

96

97

monitor networks,

monitor services,

97

Isolate a problem,

127

L

LED

colors and their meanings, 14 for troubleshooting, 127

functions,

4

 

number of,

117

on front panel,

4

port state,

12

 

RPS,

14

 

 

Status,

14

 

 

Temperature, 14

Link Aggregation

 

add a,

49

 

23

Local Management,

access,

104

 

overview,

103

58

Location for a port,

M

MAC addresses

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

ageing time,

 

 

52

 

 

 

change ageing time,

 

 

 

number per port,

118

 

 

 

 

permanent entries,

13

 

 

 

 

Main power connection,

118

 

 

 

Main window

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

color coding,

 

35

 

 

 

commands for a port,

 

32

commands for a single switch,

commands for a switch in a stack,

34

commands on a stack border,

33

 

mouse moves,

31

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance Mode,

4, 124

 

 

 

commands,

126

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

 

using Intel Device View,

 

 

Management PC,

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manager, 105

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

Managing the switch,

 

 

 

 

Memory sizes,

119

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message age expiry time

 

 

 

 

 

change,

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Missing parts,

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

removal,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99

distribution of frames on a port,

faults on a port, 98

85

 

 

 

 

IntraStack activity,

 

 

 

 

IP counters,

 

94

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP links,

93

93

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP networks,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IPX counters,

97

 

 

 

 

 

 

IPX links,

 

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

IPX networks,

97

 

 

 

 

 

IPX services,

97

 

 

 

 

 

99

packets transmitted from a port,

performance of a port,

98

99

 

received packets on a port,

 

spanning tree statistics,

81, 88

99

spanning tree statistics on a port,

stack performance,

84

 

 

 

 

switch performance,

79

 

 

 

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550F specifications

The Intel 550F is a powerful and versatile processor designed for high-performance computing applications. As part of Intel's family of processors, the 550F is engineered to deliver exceptional processing power, energy efficiency, and advanced features that cater to a wide range of computing needs.

One of the standout features of the Intel 550F is its architecture. Built on Intel's cutting-edge technology, the processor utilizes the 10nm SuperFin process technology, allowing for better transistor performance and energy efficiency. This results in higher clock speeds while consuming less power, making it suitable for data centers and enterprise-level applications.

The Intel 550F boasts multiple cores and threads, which enable it to handle multitasking and parallel processing with ease. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require extensive computational power, such as scientific simulations, financial modeling, and artificial intelligence workloads. The processor's ability to support a large number of simultaneous threads enhances its overall performance, ensuring that users can run demanding applications without experiencing slowdowns.

Another notable feature of the Intel 550F is its support for Intel Turbo Boost Technology. This technology automatically increases the processor's clock speed during high-demand tasks, allowing for improved performance when needed. Coupled with Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, the processor can efficiently manage multiple tasks, enhancing productivity and responsiveness.

In terms of memory support, the Intel 550F is compatible with DDR4 memory, enabling faster data access and improved overall system performance. The processor also supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which is crucial for mission-critical applications that require high reliability and data integrity.

Security is another area where the Intel 550F excels. It features advanced security technologies such as Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), which provides a secure enclave for sensitive data and applications. This hardware-based security feature is essential for businesses concerned about data breaches and unauthorized access.

The Intel 550F is designed with scalability in mind, making it an ideal choice for servers and large-scale computing environments. Its thermal design power (TDP) is optimized to ensure efficient cooling solutions can be implemented, allowing systems to maintain performance under heavy workloads.

In summary, the Intel 550F stands out as a feature-rich processor that combines high performance, energy efficiency, and advanced security features. Its architecture, multitasking capabilities, memory support, and scalability make it an excellent choice for a wide range of computing applications, from enterprise-level solutions to high-performance computing environments. As technology continues to advance, the Intel 550F remains a solid option for those looking for reliability and performance.