TP-Link TL-SG1024DE Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Introduction
Thanks for choosing the TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE 16/24-port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch!
2.1 Overview of the Switch
The TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE 16/24-port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch is an ideal upgrade from
an unmanaged switch, designed for Small and Medium Business networks that require simple
network management. Network administrators can effectively monitor traffic via Port Mirroring,
Loop Prevention and Cable Test features. To optimize traffic on your business network, they offer
both port and tag based QoS to keep latency-sensitive traffic moving smoothly and jitter-free.
Additionally, port-based, tag-based and MTU VLAN can improve security and meet more network
segmentation requirements. Moreover, with the innovative energy-efficient technology, they are
eco-friendly solution for your business network.
2.2 Main Features
Resiliency and Availability
+ Multicast snooping automatically prevents flooding of IP multicast traffic.
Layer 2 Switching
+ Supports up to 32 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4K VLAN IDs).
Quality of Service
+ Supports L2/L3 granular CoS with 4 priority queues per port.
+ Rate limiting confines the traffic flow accurately according to the preset value.
Manageability
+ Supports Easy Smart Configuration Utility for central configuration and management.
+ Supports web access.
+ Port Mirroring enables monitoring selected ingress/egress traffic.
Note:
For details about Easy Smart Configuration Utility, please refer to the User Guide of the Easy
Smart Configuration Utility in the Resource CD.
2.3 Appearance Description
2.3.1 Front Panel
The front panel of TL-SG1016DE is shown as Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel of TL-SG1016DE
The front panel of TL-SG1024DE is shown as Figure 2-2.
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