Amer Networks SD16 - Manual (Page 7)

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LAN Switching technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network br
idges, which were criticized by their higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment lo
cal area networks. But, the router is typically, expensive, difficult to setup, and maintenance inte
nsive, which makes it relatively impractical for the network. Switch, on the other hand, is less ex
pensive, easier to setup, and practically maintenance free, which make it an ideal solution to tod
ay’s local area network congestion problems.
Features
This high performance Switch was designed for a network environment where traffic and the nu
mber of users increase continuously.
The Switch, with their small desktop size, was specifically design for small to middle workgroup
s. It provides immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of user-reliab
le functions.
The Switch is ideal for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups with multiple high-s
peed servers. With the highest bandwidth at 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), each port c
an provide a workstation with a congestion-free data-pipe for simultaneous access to the server.
The Switch is expandable by cascading two or more switches together. As all ports support 200
Mbps, the Switch can be cascaded from any port and to any number of switches.
The Switch is a perfect choice for upgrading a 10Mbps network site to Fast Ethernet. Ethernet
workgroups can connect to the Switch now, and change to Fast Ethernet adapters and hubs anyti
me later without changing the Switch or reconfiguring the network.
The Switch combines dynamic memory allocation with store-and-forward switching to ensure th
at the buffer is effectively allocated for each port. It also controls the data flow between transmit
and receive nodes to guarantee against all possible packet loss.
This Switch is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions to increase
Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key features are as follows:
16-port 10/100BASE Ethernet Switch with RJ-45
connectors
Support Auto-negotiation for speed and duplex modes
for each port
Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X for each port
Wire speed reception and transmission