Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 - Manual (Page 31)

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Ports
The OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch has a number of
ports, each with their own purpose:
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24 Fast Ethernet (FE) ports
Used for connecting to Access Points (APs) and wired LAN
segments. These 10/100 Mbps FE ports aggregate and route
traffic under the direction of the switch’s internal software. These
ports can also provide power and serial connectivity to compatible
devices.
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2 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports
Used for high-bandwidth 10/100/1000 Mbps GE uplink between
the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN. Each port
socket accepts a variety of Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs)
for versatility in selecting optical and electrical interfaces.
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One Serial Console port
Used for connecting a local configuration and management
console.
This chapter describes the general features and physical
characteristics of the various ports and details their compatible
cables and connectors.