Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. The GS108T Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a small desktop switch and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS108T Smart Switch and provides the following information:
•Overview
•Features
•Package Contents
Overview
This Installation Guide is for the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. This product offers support for eight 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing ports.
Using Gigabit ports, high-speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone. For example:
•Linking to high-speed servers
•Providing 10/100/1000 Mbps copper connectivity
The GS108T Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch’s many capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner. The switch’s management features include configuration for port and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features provide better understanding and control of the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a PC.
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