Getting to know your switch, 1 introduction, 1 backbone application – ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Dimension ES-2048 User Manual
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Getting to Know Your Switch
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
1.1 Introduction
The Switch is a stand-alone layer 2 Ethernet switch with 48 10/100 Mbps ports, 2 dual
personality interfaces for uplink as well as a console port and a management port for local
management. A dual personality interface includes one RJ-45 Gigabit port and one slot for
mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module) with one port active at a time.
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.
See
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.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers etc.