FGSW-2620VM / FGSW-2624SF User’s Manual
2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the FGSW Managed Switch's components and guides how to install it on the desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
The PLANET FGSW Managed Switch offers 24 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports or 24 100Base-FX SFP slots with 2 Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports (Port-25, 26). The two Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports can be either 1000Base-T for 10/100/1000Mbps or 1000Base-SX/LX through SFP (Small Factor Pluggable) interface. It boasts a high performance switch architecture that is capable of providing non-blocking switch fabric and wire-speed throughput as high as 8.8Gbps. Its two built-in GbE uplink ports also offer incredible extensibility, flexibility and connectivity to the Core switch or Servers.
With its built-in web-based management, the FGSW Managed Switch offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration facility. It supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and can be managed via any standard-based management software.
The IEEE 802 standard-based firmware provides a rich set of features and ensures interoperability with equipment from other vendors. Additionally, the firmware includes advanced features such as IGMP snooping, broadcast storm control, Access Control List and MAC address filtering, to enhance security and bandwidth utilization.
For efficient management, the FGSW Managed Switch is equipped with web interface. It can be programmed for basic switch management functions such as port speed configuration, Port Trunking, Port-based VLAN, Port Mirroring, QoS, bandwidth control, Access Control list and Misc Configuration.
The FGSW Managed Switch provides port-based VLAN (including overlapping) and 802.1Q tag-based VLAN. The VLAN groups allowed on the Managed Swith will be maximally up to 26 for port-based VLAN. Via supporting port trunking, it allows the operation of a high-speed trunk combining multiple ports. The FGSW Managed Switch provides 13 groups of up to 8-ports for trunking and it supports fail-over as well.
2.1.1 Product Overview
With its built-in Web-based management, the PLANET FGSW Managed Switch offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration facility. It supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and can be managed via any standard-based management software.
