CONFIGURING THE SWITCH

Table 3-9 Port Statistics (Continued)

Parameter

Description

 

 

Multicast Frames

The total number of good frames received that were

 

directed to this multicast address.

 

 

CRC/Alignment Errors

The number of CRC/alignment errors (FCS or

 

alignment errors).

 

 

Undersize Frames

The total number of frames received that were less than

 

64 octets long (excluding framing bits, but including

 

FCS octets) and were otherwise well formed.

 

 

Oversize Frames

The total number of frames received that were longer

 

than 1518 octets (excluding framing bits, but including

 

FCS octets) and were otherwise well formed.

 

 

Fragments

The total number of frames received that were less than

 

64 octets in length (excluding framing bits, but

 

including FCS octets) and had either an FCS or

 

alignment error.

 

 

64 Bytes Frames

The total number of frames (including bad packets)

 

received and transmitted that were 64 octets in length

 

(excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).

 

 

65-127 Byte Frames

The total number of frames (including bad packets)

128-255 Byte Frames

received and transmitted where the number of octets

256-511 Byte Frames

fall within the specified range (excluding framing bits

512-1023 Byte Frames

but including FCS octets).

1024-1518 Byte Frames

 

1519-1536 Byte Frames

 

 

 

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SMC6752AL2 specifications

The SMC Networks SMC6752AL2 is a robust and versatile gigabit Ethernet switch designed to cater to the demands of medium to large enterprise networks. This switch delivers an impressive combination of performance, flexibility, and manageability, making it an ideal solution for businesses seeking to enhance their network infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the SMC6752AL2 is its 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for high-speed network connections to a variety of devices such as servers, workstations, and other networked equipment. Additionally, the switch includes 4 SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) slots that provide options for connecting to other networking devices via fiber optics, enhancing the versatility of the network configuration.

The SMC6752AL2 supports advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities, which are crucial for efficient data handling and traffic management. With features such as VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) support, the switch can segment network traffic to improve performance and security while effectively managing broadcast domains. It supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging, allowing for better network segmentation and isolation of different types of traffic.

Moreover, the switch is equipped with Quality of Service (QoS) features to prioritize critical data transmissions. This is essential for applications requiring real-time data flow, such as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and video conferencing. The SMC6752AL2's QoS capabilities enable users to classify and prioritize traffic, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for bandwidth-intensive applications.

The SMC6752AL2 also includes features such as port mirroring and link aggregation, enhancing the monitoring and management capabilities of the network. Port mirroring allows administrators to duplicate traffic from one port to another for analysis and troubleshooting, while link aggregation enables combining multiple connections for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

In terms of security, the switch supports802.1X port-based authentication, providing a layer of network access control that ensures only authorized users can connect. This feature, combined with the ability to create access control lists (ACLs), helps to safeguard the network against unauthorized access and other potential threats.

Overall, the SMC Networks SMC6752AL2 is a feature-rich Ethernet switch that offers reliable performance and advanced capabilities for managing enterprise networks. Its combination of port density, layer 2 switching features, QoS functionalities, and enhanced security makes it an excellent choice for organizations looking to expand or upgrade their networking solutions. With the SMC6752AL2, businesses can maintain high-performance connectivity and effective network management tailored to their specific operational needs.
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