Overview; Product Concept - NETGEAR GSM7248R Command Line Interface Reference Manual

The 7200RS Series Stackable Switch software has two purposes:
• Assist attached hardware in switching frames, based on Layer 2, 3, or 4 information
contained in the frames.
• Provide a complete device management portfolio to the network administrator.
The 7200RS Series Stackable Switchs support the same commands, except in these cases
Table 2-1. Exceptions to Feature Support Among the 7200RS Series Switches
Documented
Commands
in Chapter
Routing
Stacking

2.1 Product Concept

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switching continues to evolve from high-end backbone
applications to desktop switching applications. The price of the technology continues to
decline, while performance and feature sets continue to improve. Devices that are capable
of switching Layers 2, 3, and 4 are increasingly in demand. 7200RS Series Stackable
Switch software provides a flexible solution to these ever-increasing needs.
The exact functionality provided by each networking device on which the 7200RS Series
Stackable Switch software base runs varies depending upon the platform and requirements
of NETGEAR.
7200RS Series Stackable Switch software includes a set of comprehensive management
functions for managing both the switch and the network. You can manage the 7200RS
Series Stackable Switch software by using one of the following three methods:
• Web-based
• VT100 interface

Overview

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