Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Switch; Introduction; Figure 1-1 The Es-1124 - ZyXEL Communications ES-1124 User Manual

Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of your
switch.
1.1

Introduction

The ES-1124 is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched
workgroup networks. This switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency
for high-speed networking. The switch is targeted at workgroup, department or
backbone computing environments for SME (small, medium enterprise) businesses.

Figure 1-1 The ES-1124

The ES-1124 features a "store-and-forward " switching scheme. This allows the switch
to auto-learn and store source address in an 8K-entry MAC address table.
All ports are auto-crossover, that is auto-MDIX ports (Media Dependent Interface
Crossover), so you may use either a straight through Ethernet cable or crossover
Ethernet cable for all Ethernet port connections. Auto-crossover ports automatically
sense whether they need to function as crossover or straight ports, so crossover cables
can connect both computers and switches/hubs.
The ES-1124 has 24 auto-crossover 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports and 2 auto-detect
gigabit ports for higher connection speed.
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