Specifications

Standard Compliance

•IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet

•IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-Tx Ethernet

•IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Ethernet

•IEEE 802.3z

•IEEE 802.3x Flow control

•IEEE 802.1D Spanning tree protocol

•IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning tree protocol

•IEEE 802.1p Class of service, priority protocols

•IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging

•IEEE 802.1x Port Authentication

•IEEE 802.3ad LACP aggregation

Performance

•12.8 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric

•Switching Forwarding Rate 9.6 Mpps (1488000 pps/1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X/1000BASE-BX, 148800 pps/100BASE-TX)

•Wire-speed performance

MAC and Packet Buffer

•16 K MAC entries

•32 MB Packet Buffer

Traffic Management and QoS

•Rate Limiting: Rule-based/Port-based bandwidth control, 64 kbps granularity

•CIR/PIR for bandwidth control

•Port-based egress traffic shaping

•Broadcast Storm Control

•IEEE 802.1p with 8 priority queues per port for different traffic types

•WFQ (Weighted Fair Queuing)/WRR (Weighted Round Robin)/SPQ scheduling algorithm

•Supports DSCP

•Supports DSCP to 802.1p priority mapping

•Supports IGMP/IGMP snooping v1, v2

•Supports MVR

•Congestion control on all ports

IP Routing and Service Features

•8 IP routing domains

•4 K IP address table

•Wire-speed IP forwarding

•RIP v1, v2

•Static Routing

•IGMP v1, v2

•Support DHCP Server

Link Aggregation

•IEEE 802.3ad LACP link aggregation compliant

•Support static manually port trunking

•Up to 6 aggregation groups, 8 ports/per group randomly selected

Resilient Network

•IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)

•BPS (Backup Power System)

User Security and Authentication

•IEEE 802.1Q tag-based and port-based VLAN

•Support GVRP, automatic VLAN member registration

•256 static VLAN, up to 4K dynamic VLAN

•Full range 4 K PVID support

•Port-base VLAN & VLAN isolation

•IP Classification VLAN

•Intrusion Lock

•MAC Freeze

•MAC filtering per port secures access to each port

•Specific MAC forwarding per port: only specified MAC addresses can access the network (Port Security)

•Limited MAC number per port

•IP Filtering

•TCP/UDP Socket Filtering

•BPDU transparency

•802.1x port-based authentication, compensated assignment over VLAN and bandwidth for valid access

Network Administration Security

•User name/password required for Web/Telnet/local console administrators

•Two-level security by specific SNMP read/write community

•Multiple login session

•Multiple access permission management

•SSH v1/v2

•SSL/TLS

Network Management

•ZyXEL iStacking™, up to 24 switches managed by single IP address

•Web-based management

•Telnet CLI

•SNMP v1, v2

•RS-232c Local console

•IP management: static IP

•RMON four RMON groups 1, 2, 3, 9 (history, statistics, alarms, and events) for enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis

•Port mirroring: supports Source/Destination/ Both port mirroring

•ZyXE EMS* support

Intelligent ACL

(L2/L3/L4 Access List Control)

•Based on MAC address

•Based on VLAN

•Based on IP address

•Based on Protocol type

•Based on TCP/UDP type

•Based on DSCP

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ES-2724 specifications

ZyXEL Communications is known for its innovative networking solutions, and the ES-2724 is a standout product in their line of Ethernet switches. The ZyXEL ES-2724 is a managed L2 switch that offers exceptional performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for small to medium-sized enterprises and businesses looking to enhance their networking capabilities.

One of the primary features of the ES-2724 is its 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which enable high-speed data transfer and provide sufficient bandwidth for multiple connected devices. This makes it perfect for environments that require robust connectivity, such as office networks, educational institutions, and data centers. Additionally, the switch supports a number of advanced Layer 2 features, including VLAN, STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), and Link Aggregation, which help in optimizing network traffic and improving overall efficiency.

In terms of management capabilities, the ES-2724 provides a user-friendly web-based interface, allowing network administrators to easily configure and monitor settings. The switch supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), which facilitates network management and monitoring through centralized management systems. Moreover, the ES-2724 supports QoS (Quality of Service) features, enabling prioritization of critical data traffic, which is essential for businesses using VoIP and video conferencing applications.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) support is another significant advantage of the ES-2724. This feature allows the switch to deliver power directly to PoE-enabled devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones without needing additional power sources, simplifying installation and reducing equipment clutter.

The ES-2724 is also designed with a focus on security. It includes various security features such as port security, DHCP snooping, and access control lists, ensuring that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized access and potential threats. This combination of performance, reliability, and security makes the ZyXEL ES-2724 a compelling choice for organizations aiming to build a robust networking infrastructure.

In summary, the ZyXEL Communications ES-2724 is a highly capable managed L2 switch that combines advanced features and technologies to meet the demands of modern networking environments. With its high-speed connectivity, user-friendly management, PoE support, and security measures, it stands out as a valuable asset for businesses seeking enhanced network performance and efficiency.
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