D-Link DES-1008D - Manual (Page 12)

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Features
The DES-1008D was designed for easy installation and high
performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the
number of users increase continuously.
The DES-1008D with its small, compact size was specifically
designed for small to middle workgroups. The DES-1008D can be
installed where space is limited; moreover, the DES-1008D provides
immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range
of functions.
The DES-1008D is ideal for deployment with multiple high-speed
servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. With
the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any
port can provide workstations with a congestion-free data pipe for
simultaneous access to the server.
The DES-1008D is expandable by cascading two or more DES-
1008Ds together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the DES-1008D can
be cascaded from any port and to any number of DES-1008Ds.
The DES-1008D is a perfect choice for sites planning to upgrade to
Fast Ethernet in the future. Ethernet workgroups can connect to the
DES-1008D now, and you can change adapters and hubs anytime later
without needing to change the DES-1008Ds or reconfigure the
network.
The DES-1008D combines dynamic memory allocation with store-
and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is effectively allocated
for each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and
receive nodes to guarantee against all possible packet loss.
The DES-1008D is a managed 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch that offers
solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other
key features are: