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This chapter introduces the Model 5625HD EtherSpeedII 24-Port Autonegotiating
Switch Module and includes information about the following topics:
• Overview of the EtherSpeedII switch module (this page)
• Features of the switch module (page1-3)
• Physical description of the switch module (page1-5)
• Switch configuration and management (page1-6)
• Model 500xBH/BHC backplane architecture (page1-9)
Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Module
EtherSpeedII switch modules provide 10/100 megabits per second (Mb/s)
autonegotiation ports that support servers, routers, or dedicated connection s to
users (Figure1-1). The switch modules can also support multiple users through a
shared-media hub connection to a port.
Each EtherSpeedII switch module is installed in a single slot of a Model 500xBH/
BHC chassis. You can use SpeedView™ network management software to
configure and manage the modules.