1. Introduction
Gigabit Ethernet over copper technology is a cost-effective way for network equipment to be upgraded from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit speeds without the use of expensive fiber optics cabling. Gigabit networks create high-speed backbone connections between switches, servers, databases and end stations.
The MIL-S8000G, an 8-Port Gigabit switch, is an ideal solution for solving traffic block at the core of the network. It offers eight auto-negotiation 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports that can significantly improve your network’s backbone performance. The switch will fit into any level network to act as an exit to the backbone switch that can handle throughput speeds up to 2000Mbps at Full-duplex mode.
Figure 1-1. MIL-S8000G
The switch will automatically detect the speed of the device that you plug into it to allow connections to 10, 100 or 1000Mbps devices.
The eight port Gigabit switch features automatic MDI/MDIX connections for each port. It also features store-and-forward switching and auto- learning of source addresses with an 8,000 entry MAC address table.
Features
Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3x standards
Eight auto-negotiation 10/100/1000Base-TX switch ports (Using shielded RJ-45 connections)
Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover for all ports
Embedded 8K entry MAC address table (Supports 8K Unicast/Multicast/Broadcast addresses)
Store-and-Forward architecture
Full Duplex and Half Duplex flow control support
Plug-and-Play configuration
LED Indicators for Power, 100M, 1000M, LK/ACT, and FDX/COL
Standard 19-inch rackmount design
Console Management (Port Configuration/Statistics, Port Mirroring, Port-Based VLAN’s and Port Trunking)
