Intel 510T Switch User Manual


 
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C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch
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Introduction to the product
Purpose of the switch The Intel Express 510T 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
24 x 10/100Mbps 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 and Events
Spanning tree support on all ports
Flow control
Permanent MAC address entries
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