ZyXEL Communications VES-1000 - Manual (Page 21)

VES-1000 Series Ethernet Switch
Getting to Know the VES-1000 Series 1-1
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the VES-1000 Series.
The VES-1000 Series of VDSL-Ethernet Switches multiplexes traffic from VDSL (Very high bit rate Digital
Subscriber Line) subscribers into two 10/100M Ethernet ports that connect to a WAN network via an Ethernet
switch.
The compact VES-1008 (only one rack-unit (1U) high) can be mounted on a wall or placed on a rack. It has built-
in voice-signal splitters to minimize space requirement. In addition to remote management capability, a console
port is used for local management. This 8-port switch is equipped with VLAN (Virtual LAN) capability that can
isolate each port. You can connect up to 8 subscribers to this switch (ports 1 to 8). The VES-1012 extends on the
flexibility of the VES-1008 as it provides 12 ports that allow for the connection of up to 12 subscribers.
1.1 Features
VDSL to Ethernet Switch
All the models in the VES-1000 Series of switches aggregates traffic from VDSL lines to the Fast Ethernet ports.
Main switch features are:
• Transparent Bridge
• Port-based and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
Integrated Splitters
The integrated splitters eliminate the need to use external splitters that separate voice-band and DSL signals. This
minimizes installation space requirements.
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports
The two Ethernet ports allow you to aggregate the ports into one logical link. This provides the opportunity for a
faster network connection.
They allow for switches in the VES-1000 Series to connect to:
• A second level WAN switch
• Daisy-chain to other switches in the VES-1000 Series.
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between switches, bridges or routers. It allows a
device to interact with other STP-compliant devices in your network to ensure that only one path exists between
any two stations on the network.
Chapter 1
Getting to Know the VES-1000 Series of
Switches