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Getting to Know Your Switch
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
1.1 Introduction
The MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F are layer 2 stand-alone Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches.
The MGS-3712 has four GbE dual personality interfaces with each interface comprising one mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port, with either port or slot active at a time. In addition, the MGS-3712 has 8 100/1000 Mbps RJ- 45 ports.
The MGS-3712F also has four GbE dual personality interfaces with each interface comprising one mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port, with either port or slot active at a time. In addition, the MGS-3712F has 8 mini-GBIC slots.
With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is easy. In addition, the Switch can also be managed via Telnet, any terminal emulator program on the console port, or third-party SNMP management.
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
See Chapter 42 on page 357 for a full list of software features available on the Switch.
1.1.1 Backbone Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
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