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CS14 & CSN14 Series Converter Switches Installation and User Guide (09/09)
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Switching, Address Learning
The Magnum CS14 & CSN14 Series units have address table capacity of 2K
node addresses, and are suitable for use in large networks. They are self-learning, so that as
nodes are added or removed or moved from one segment to another, the CS14 & CSN14
Series automatically keeps up with node locations.
An address-aging algorithm causes least-used addresses to fall out in favor of new
frequently-used addresses. To reset the address buffer, cycle power down-and-up.
4.2 Auto-cross (MDIX), Auto-negotiation and Speed-sensing
The RJ-45 ports support auto cross (MDI or MDIX) in the auto-negotiation
mode according to the IEEE 802.3u standard. No crossover cables are needed when
connecting the CS14’s to other unmanaged switches, legacy hubs, managed switches,
media-converters etc. Please note that there can be conditions with managed switches
where the switch manager fixes the port settings via software, and the result of the auto-
negotiation is changed in the managed switch by the manager commands. In such cases,
the 10/100 speed or the F/H mode may be affected, but auto-cross in the CS14 Switches
will still work. The auto cross function cannot be disabled.