ES-2108 Series User’s Guide

Cluster management (also known as iStacking) allows you to manage switches through one switch, called the cluster manager. The switches must be directly connected and be in the same VLAN group so as to be able to communicate with one another.

Configuration and Firmware Maintenance

You can backup or restore the switch configuration or upgrade the firmware on the switch.

1.3Hardware Features

This section describes the ports on the switch.

Ethernet Ports

The ports allow the switch to connect to another Ethernet devices.

Gigabit Ethernet Port

Avaliable on the ES-2108-G and ES-2108PWR, the port allows the switch to connect to another WAN switch.

Mini-GBIC Slot

Install SPF transceivers in this slot to connect to other Ethernet switches at longer distances than the Ethernet port.

Console Port

Use the console port for local management of the switch.

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

The ES-2108PWR can provide power to a device (that supports PoE) such as an access point or a switch through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port.

1.4 Applications

This section shows a few examples of using the switch in various network environments.

1.4.1 Backbone Application

In this application, the switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch

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