SMC Networks SMC6826MPE manual Network Management Options

OVERVIEW

from the switch over the Ethernet cable without requiring its own separate power source. This capability gives network administrators centralized power control for devices such as IP phones and wireless access points, which translates into greater network availability.

For each attached 802.3af-compliant device, the switch automatically senses the load and dynamically supplies the required power. The switch delivers power to a device using the two data wire pairs in UTP or STP. Each port can provide up to 15.4 W of power at the standard -48 VDC voltage. Independent overload and short-circuit protection for each port allows the switch to automatically shut down a port’s power when limits are exceeded.

Network devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and network cameras, typically consume less than 10 W of power, so they are ideal for Power-over-Ethernet applications.

Network Management Options

With a comprehensive arrange of LED indicators, this switch provides “at a glance” monitoring of network and port status. The switch can be managed over the network with a web browser or Telnet application, or via a direct connection to the console port. The switch includes a built-in network management agent that allows it to be managed in-band using SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3, 9) protocols. It also has an RS-232 serial port (DB-9 connector) on the front panel for out-of-band management. A PC may be connected to this port for configuration and monitoring out-of-band via a null-modem serial cable. (See Appendix B for wiring options.)

For a detailed description of the advanced features, refer to the Management Guide.

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