Enterasys Networks VH-8G-L3 - Manual (Page 18)

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traditional collapsed backbone router. The VH-8G-L3 Layer
3 switch communicates with a WAN router using a standard
Gigabit Ethernet port. Multiple VH-8G-L3 switches can also
be linked.
Features
The VH-8G-L3 was designed for easy installation and high
performance in an environment where traffic on the network
and the number of users increase continuously.
Switch features include:
Ports
• Six 1000BASE-SX (SC-type fiber transceiver).
• Two GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• RS-232 DCE Diagnostic port (console port) for setting up
and managing the Switch via a connection to a console
terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program.
Performance Features
Layer 2 Features
• 16 Gbps switching fabric capacity.
• Wire speed packet forwarding rate per system.
• Store and forward switching scheme.
• Auto-polarity detection and correction of incorrect polarity on
the transmit and receive twisted-pair at each port.
• IEEE 802.3z compliant.
• IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support.