Download ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User's Guide

Introduction to the ES-2810
1.1 Introduction to the product
1.1.1
Purpose of the Switch
The ES-2810 uses your existing network cables to integrate switching technology into your
computer network.
Each device in a workgroup or a network segment can communicate at a full wire-speed of
10Mbps or 100Mbps to provide:
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High-speed connectivity
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Simultaneous two-way communication between connected devices
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Increased network throughput and performance
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Increased server availability
1.1.2
Physical Features
This switch offers the following features:
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Plug-and-play—no need to configure the module to use the basic operations
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24 x 10/100Mbps connections
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Two option slots for modules
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Front panel LEDs that show switch, port and traffic status
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Automatic detection of 110V and 240V power supplies
1.1.3
Hardware Features
The switch offers the following features:
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Each port can operate in one of three switching modes: cut-through, fragmentfree or store-and-forward
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Each port supports half- and full-duplex operation
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Simultaneous full wire-speed switching on all ports
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RMON support for Statistics, History, Alarm and Events
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Spanning tree support on all ports
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Flow control
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Permanent MAC address entries
FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual