Intel 550T Switch User Manual


 
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C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 550T Routing Switch
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Introduction to the product
Purpose of the switch The Intel Express 550T Routing Switch uses your existing network
cables to integrate switching technology into your computer network.
Each device in a workgroup or a network segment can communicate
at a full wire-speed of 10Mbps or 100Mbps to provide:
High-speed connectivity
Simultaneous two-way communication between connected
devices
Increased network throughput and performance
Increased server availability
Physical features This switch offers the following features:
Plug-and-play—no need to configure the module to use the basic
operations
8 x 10/100Mbps, non-blocking connections
Two option slots for modules
Front panel LEDs that show switch, port and traffic status
Automatic detection of 110V and 240V power supplies
Hardware features The switch offers the following features:
Each port can operate in one of three switching modes: cut-
through, fragment-free or store-and-forward
Each port supports half- and full-duplex operation
Simultaneous full wire-speed switching on all ports
RMON support for Statistics, History, Alarm, Host, HostTopN,
Matrix, Filter, Capture and Events
Full RMON support on a limited number of ports
Switch routing: IP and IPX protocols
Spanning tree support on all ports
Flow control
Permanent MAC address entries
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