Introduction - NetComm NP2624M User Manual

1. Introduction

The NP2624M switch is a high performance web-managed SNMP Layer 2 switch that provides
users with 24 x 10/100Mbps Ethernet and 2 x 1000Mbps Gigabit ports. This Switch has SNMP
management and remote control capabilities such as "Web Cluster". The Gigabit module, which can
be copper or fibre media, supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-T, allowing users
to increase their network response time at gigabit speeds and with great flexibility. An RS-232 serial
port provides an easy way for to install and set-up the Switch.
Non-blocking and maximum wire speed performances are designed on all ports. The Switch not
only supports Auto-Negotiation, but also Auto-MDIX function on all switched 24 x 10/100Mbps RJ-
45 ports and two Gigabit Copper ports in both half or full duplex mode. The Auto-MDIX function
makes it convenient for the user, because it eliminates cabling on straight-line or cross-line issues.
The NP2624M switch provides a convenient way to operate layer 2 management through a web
browser. The User-friendly drop-down menus allow the user to easily learn, control and monitor the
Switch. It supports not only traditional SNMP function, but also RMON 1,2,3,9 groups for advanced
network analysis. A new management tool called "Single IP" provides the administrator an access
right to enter the private IP domain through a single real IP. Using this management tool, a network
manager can remotely control far-side servers in a private IP domain.
The Switch also supports both Port-based and Tag-based VLANs. To increase bandwidth
application, it supports 7 groups with up to 4 ports Trunk, and moreover, these trunk ports offer a
fail-over function and provide back up when one or more ports malfunction. A stacking mode is
introduced here to enhance the ability of VLAN. An integrated UI not only displays the link status
of the stacking sets, but also provides an easy way to set up the VLAN.
Total front access design with full LED status display provide easy installation, inspection and
maintenance in rack mount environments. An additional LED display of the fan status allows for
quick diagnosis of any over-heating.
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