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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
ES1100 Series User’s Guide
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1.2 Features
The following are the essential features of the Switch.
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, and 802.3az standards.
• Auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
• Auto-sensing crossover for all 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
• Supports N-Way protocol for speed (10/100 Mbps) and duplex mode (Half/Full)
auto-detection.
• Supports store-and-forward switching.
• Supports automatic address learning.
• Full wire speed forwarding rate.
• 802.1p CoS support.
• Embedded 8K MAC address table providing 8000 MAC addresses entries.
Refer to Chapter 4 on page 23 for the product specifications.
1.3 Applications
This section provides two network topology examples in which the Switch is used.
1.3.1 Standalone Workgroup
In this application, the Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid
growth can be expected in the near future.
The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can
connect computers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the
Switch.