Getting To Know Your Switch; Introduction; Features - ZyXEL Communications GS1100-16 User Manual

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Getting to Know Your Switch

1.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of your Switch.
The Switch is a 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit multi-port switch that can be used to
build high-performance switched workgroup networks. The Switch is a store-and-
forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The Switch is
designed for workgroups, departments or backbone computing environments for
SME (small, medium enterprise) businesses.
Figure 1 Front Panel
The Switch has a built-in algorithm that automatically assigns priority to received
packets. It can operate in low power idle mode in compliance with draft IEEE
802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).

1.2 Features

The following are the essential features of the Switch.
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3x standards.
• Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
• Auto-sensing crossover for all 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
• Supports N-Way protocol for speed (10/100/1000 Mbps) and duplex mode
(Half/Full) auto-detection
• Supports store-and-forward switching.
• Supports automatic address learning.
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