Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Chapter 1 Getting to Know the GS-1008/ GS-1016

This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the GS- 1008/GS-1016.

The GS-1008/GS-1016 is designed for the campus or building environment as a high bandwidth backbone. With the eight auto-negotiating 100/1000Base-T gigabit Ethernet ports on the GS-1008 (16 on the GS-1016), you can connect the GS-1008/GS-1016 to existing Ethernet routers, switches or hubs without additional expensive wiring or equipment installation.

Figure 1-1 GS-1008
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•Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3x standards

•Eight auto-negotiating 100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports on the GS-1008

Getting to Know the

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