D-Link DES-5016 Switch User Manual


 
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Introduction
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Introduction
This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5016. The DES-5016
is an intelligent, managed switch, designed for use on medium sized networks as part of
the backbone or for use with other switches and hubs on a larger network.
There are three models available: the DES-5016TX, DES-5016TF and the DES-5016FX.
This manual refers to all models as the DES-5016. There are two optional modules
available: a 2-Port 100BASE-FX and a 1-Port 1000BASE-SX modules. Both modules
can be installed in slot 3. The modules can be ordered at the time of purchase or ordered
separately.
The chapter is divided into the following sections. Each section briefly describes the
features of the DES-5016. Most of the topics discussed will be explained in greater detail
later in the manual.
The topics covered are:
Summary of Features
Modules of the DES-5016
Explanation of Front and Rear Panels
Management Methods
Updating Firmware
Features
There are three models available:
The DES-5016TX comes with two 8-Port 10/100-TX modules.
The DES-5016TF comes with one 8-Port 10/00-TX module and one 8-Port
100BASE-FX module.
The DES-5016FX comes with two 8-Port 100BASE-FX modules.
The DES-5016 has the following features:
One half-size slot that supports two types of optional, installable modules, a 2-
Port 100BASE-FX and 1-Port 1000BASE-SX module.
All TX ports auto-negotiate 10/100 Mbps.
Supports up to18 100BASE-FX ports.
The DES-5016 can be managed in three ways: Local Console Management,
Telnet and SNMP.
Supports Cut-through and Store-and-Forward switching.