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Chapter 1
Overview of the Model 5625HD Switch Module
This chapter introduces the Model 5625HD EtherSpeedII 24-Port Autonegotiating
Switch Module and includes information about the following topics:
• Overview of the EtherSpeedII switch module (this page)
• Features of the switch module (page 1-3
)
• Physical description of the switch module (page 1-5
)
• Switch configuration and management (page 1-6
)
• Model 500xBH/BHC backplane architecture (page 1-9
)
Overview of the EtherSpeed
II
Switch Module
EtherSpeedII switch modules provide 10/100 megabits per second (Mb/s)
autonegotiation ports that support servers, routers, or dedicated connections to
users (Figure 1-1
). The switch modules can also support multiple users through a
shared-media hub connection to a port.
Each EtherSpeedII switch module is installed in a single slot of a Model 500xBH/
BHC chassis. You can use SpeedView
™
network management software to
configure and manage the modules.