Introducing The Switch; Overview; Backbone Application; Table 1 Model-Specific Features - ZyXEL Communications ES-3124PWR User Manual

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This User's Guide covers the following models: ES-3124, ES-3124-4F, ES-3124-PWR and
ES-3124F. The following table lists features that are specific to individual models.

Table 1 Model-specific Features

MODEL
FEATURE
Dual Personality Port
2 RJ-45 Gigabit ports for stacking
2 Mini-GBIC ports for stacking
24 Fast Ethernet SFP Slots
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
compliant Ethernet Ports
See Chapter 38 on page 291
models.
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the Switch. It also introduces the
ways you can manage the Switch.

1.1 Overview

This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.

1.1.1 Backbone Application

The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the
near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy-traffic users. You can
connect computers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers, etc.
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Introducing the Switch

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