Hawking Technology HGMS224 Switch User Manual


 
Hawking Technologies’ HGMS224 24-Port 10/100 Layer 2 Managed Switch (Intelligent) + 2-
Port Gigabit Module Slot is a high performance, web-managed SNMP (simple network
management protocol) Layer 2 switch that provides users with (24) 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports
and (2) 1000Mbps gigabit ports. The switch features SNMP management and remote control
capabilities such as “Web Cluster”. The gigabit module (available in copper media or fiber media
by special order) supports the 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-T standards, thus
allowing you to increase your network response times to gigabit speeds, as well as improve
flexibility. In addition, an RS-232 serial port provides an easy medium for installation and initial
set-up.
All ports are capable of non-blocking and maximum wire speed performance. The HGMS224
supports auto-negotiation and auto-MDIX technology on all 24 switched RJ-45 ports and both
gigabit copper ports in both half and full duplex modes. The auto-MDIX function enables the use
of either standard or crossover cables for connection with other devices.
The switch provides a convenient way to control Layer 2 management via a web browser. The
user-friendly drop-down menu allows you to easily learn, control and monitor the switch. It
supports not only traditional SNMP function, but also RMON (remote monitoring) 1,2,3,9 groups
for advanced network analysis. A new tool called “Web Cluster” can also be used to manage the
switch easily and efficiently. Using this tool, all switches can be managed via a single master
switch.
The HGMS224 also supports both port-based and tag-based VLANs. To increase bandwidth, the
switch supports 7 groups with up to 4-port trunking capabilities. These trunk ports utilize the
fair-over function to provide back up when one or more ports malfunction.
Complete front access design and a full LED status display simplify your installation, inspection,
and maintenance efforts within rack mount environments. Two extra LEDs display fan status for
quick diagnosis of over-heating issues.
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