Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your ES-2008

The ES-2008 is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch uses a store-and-forward switching scheme, in which incoming data frames are first stored in buffer memory and checked for errors before being forwarded; thus offering minimum delay for high-speed networking. It is the ideal switch for small-to-medium sized enterprise workgroups, departments or backbone computing environments.

The embedded web configurator makes managing and configuring the ES-2008 easy, enabling system management as well as individual port control and monitoring.

In addition, the ES-2008 can be managed via Telnet, the console port, or SNMP.

1.1Features

Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x Ethernet Standards IEEE802.3ab Gigabit copper for ES models with a gigabit port.

8 auto-negotiating (100M Full/half-duplex, or 10M Full/half-duplex mode) Ethernet RJ-45 ports

Auto MDI/MDIX (auto-sensing) Ethernet ports

One fixed 100Mbps Fiber (SC/SC single- mode) or gigabit port (not available on all switch models)

One console port for local configuration

Full duplex and half duplex mode flow control Store-and-Forward switching scheme

2 megabits memory buffer

Automatic MAC address learning; MAC address table can contain up to 8,000 entries

Performs non-blocking full wire speed (switch fabric bandwidth 3.8 Gbps) switching

PWR, 100M, LK/ACT and FD/COL LEDs Ten-inch desktop size design

1.2Management Features

Web-based management

SNMP network management

Getting to Know Your ES-2008

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