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BayStack 420 Switch
Overview
The BayStack 420 10/100/1000 has 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX autosensing ports, one GBIC-based (Gigabit
Interface Converter) uplink port and built-in stacking connectors. It can be used standalone or in a stack of up
to 8 switches (up to 192 ports), that can be easily managed as a single entity via a single IP address. Advanced
features such as VLAN Trunking, MultiLink Trunking, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and
Web-based management tools help Network Managers to efficiently control network traffic.
Customer Profile
• Small and medium businesses with growing
network needs
• Branch offices that need a cost-effective, stackable
switching solution
• Customers looking to simplify the management of
their network
• Businesses with multiple sites requiring
long-haul connectivity (up to 70 km)
Defining needs
• Are your users experiencing slow application
response time?
• Are you suffering from slow server or
application access?
• Do you currently use BayStack or another
competitor’s hubs?
• Are you looking for a switch that is easy to
install and use?
• Are you looking for robust Web-based
network management?
• Do you have multiple, distant offices (up to
70 km apart) that need to share resources?
• Do you expect your business to grow within the
next 6-18 months?
• Are you concerned about cost when considering
switching purchases?
Typical Applications
• Network segmentation and high-density
desktop switching
• High-speed LAN connectivity and data access
• Gigabit uplinks to fit any larger network
architecture
Key Points
• Affordability – low per port price for a
cost-effective switching solution
• Build as you need; buy as you grow
• Simplicity – plug and play set up and
configuration
• Easy to manage with a web browser
• Scalability – stacks to deliver investment
protection for changing and growing
businesses needs
• MultiLink trunking combines ports into
high-bandwidth load-balanced connections
between switches or servers
• Security – increased network security
with BaySecure and RADIUS-based security
• MAC address controls boost security
Features and Benefits
• Easy to install, easy to use – the 24 10/100
Autosense ports enable quick and easy
configuration – the plug and play feature means
less time spent managing your network
• Built-in stacking connectors make stacking very
easy and save money by not requiring additional
cascade module
• A stack of BayStack 420s is managed as a single
entity with a single IP address
• With robust Web-based management, network
administrators can view statistics and configure
settings from any Web browser. BootP and TFTP
support allow for easy software upgrades over
the network