Product Introduction - D-Link DXS-1210 Series User Manual

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Product Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of D-Link DXS-1210 Series Switch.
D-Link's latest generation L2 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch series blends plug-and-play simplicity with
exceptional value and reliability for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networking. All models are
housed in a new style rack-mount metal case with easy-to-view front panel diagnostic LEDs, and provides
advance features including network security, traffic segmentation, QoS and versatile management.
Flexible Port Configurations: DXS-1210 Series is D-Link's latest 10G switch which provides 8-port, 10-port
10GBASE-T and 12-port SFP+ models. The DXS-1210 Series switches, have the advantage of using
intuitive feature-rich software and utilizing a neat and simplified Web GUI allowing users to access and
configure the Switch from everywhere via a web browser. 10GBASE-T provides the requisite backward
compatibility that allows end users to transparently upgrade from 10/100/1000Mbps to 10 Gbps, using Cat 6,
6A, 7 unshielded and shielded twisted-pair cables. 10G SFP+ has the advantage of lower power
consumption, longer cable distance, and better latency performance. Direct Attach Cables (DACs) can be
used to provide a cost effective way of connecting switches at 10 Gbps that are in close proximity to each
other.
D-Link Green Technology: D-Link Green devices aim to provide eco-friendly alternatives without
compromising performance. D-Link Green Technology includes a number of innovations to reduce energy
consumption on DXS-1210 series such as reducing power when a port does not have a device attached, or
adjusting the power usage according to the length of Ethernet cable connected to it.
Extensive Layer 2 Features: Implemented as complete L2 devices, these switches include functions such
as IGMP snooping, port mirroring, Spanning Tree, 802.3ad LACP, SNTP, LLDP and Loopback Detection to
enhance performance and network resiliency.
Extensive Layer 3 Features: These switches include functions such as IP interface, static route, IPv6 Static
Route, and ARP to enhance performance and network resiliency.
QoS: The switches support bandwidth control and 802.1p priority queues, enabling users to run bandwidth-
sensitive applications such as streaming multimedia by prioritizing that traffic in network. These functions
allow switches to work seamlessly with VLAN and 802.1p traffic and IPv6 traffic class priority to prioritize
traffic on the network.
Network Security: D-Link's innovative Safeguard Engine function protects the switches against traffic
flooding caused by virus attacks. Additional features such as Storm Control can help to keep the network
from being overwhelmed by abnormal traffic. Port Security is another simple but useful authentication
method to maintain the network device integrity. Also supports DHCP Server Screening, SSL and IP-MAC-
Port Binding features.
Versatile Management: The new generation of D-Link 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switches provide growing
businesses with a simple and easy management of their network, using a Web-Based management interface
that allows administrators to remotely control their network down to the port level.
Users can also access the switch via TELNET. Some basic tasks can be performed such as changing the
Switch IP address, resetting the settings to factory defaults, setting the administrator password, rebooting the
Switch, or upgrading the Switch firmware by using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
In addition, users can utilize the SNMP MIB (Management Information Base) to poll the switches for
information about the status, or send out traps of abnormal events. SNMP support allows users to integrate
the switches with other third-party devices for management in an SNMP-enabled environment. D-Link DXS-
1210 Series also comes with the D-View plug-in module that works with D-View 6 SNMP Management
Software, and provides easy-to-use graphic interface and facilitates the operation efficiency.
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