ZyXEL Communications SWITCH 4500 Datasheet

Key Features

L3 Advanced Routing Protocols,
OSPF, VRRP
Multilayer-aware (L2/L3/L4) ACL
for Security Protection and
Traffic Optimization
IGMPv3, DVMRP, MVR
Port Security and Enhanced
802.1x Port Authentication
VLAN Stacking (QinQ) for
Network-based VPN or Campus
VPN
802.1x Authentication
TM
ZyXEL iStacking Technology
Clustering Network
Management
SNMP & RMON Support
IEEE 802.1p 8 Hardware Priority
Queue
WFQ, WRR and SPQ Queuing
Algorithms
Backup Power System Support
Enterprise Enterprise
Switches Switches
ZyXEL Switch 4500 ZyXEL Switch 4500
Series Series
The ZyXEL Gigabit Switch 4500 Series consists of two switches: the ZyXEL XGS-4528F and
XGS-4526. These are intelligent multilayer (L2/L3/L4) Ethernet switches that provide four
flexible performance choices—10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gbps speeds, along with enterprise-
class availability, resiliency and a redundant architecture. The 4500 Series offers complete
Layer-3 features to make it the preferred choice for real routing networks in the enterprise.
The ZyXEL 4500 Series has two variations:
The XGS-4528F features a very unique design in its hardware configuration. With 24 Gigabit
dual-personalities, 2 built-in 12G stacking interfaces and 1 open slot for the optional 10-
Gigabit uplink port module, the XGS-4528F provides the maximum flexibility on deployment.
The XGS-4526 provides 20 1000Base-T ports, 4 Gigabit dual-personalities, and 1 open slot for
the optional 10-Gigabit uplink port module, the XGS-4526 is ideal for small and medium
enterprises seeking to build a high performance network.

Key Benefits

Managed L2 and L3 Gigabit Connectivity for Lower Future Expansion and
Upgrading Costs
The ZyXEL Switch 4500 Series provides wirespeed Layer-2 Gigabit switching of up to 144 Gbps,
along with advanced Layer-3 switching, multicasting, resiliency including OSPF, DVMRP and VRRP for
connectivity requirements. Its four flexible speeds—10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gbps performance—
also provide greater flexibility to the core networks or high-performance servers.
Unique 24 GbE Copper and Fiber Connectivity in 1U-height Design
(XGS-4528F Only)
Unlike competing offerings with GbE copper and fiber connectivity, the leading architecture
employed by XGS-4528F delivers 24 1000Base-T copper interfaces along with standard RJ-45
connectors and 24 SFP slots in a 19-inch 1U enclosure. This unique benefit gives network designers
the highest flexibility and cost advantage in terms of equipment investment, network
administration and system maintenance.
Intelligent QoS for Mission Critical Applications Ensure Best Network Status
With more applications integrated into IP-based networks, traffic flows become more complicated
and diverse than ever. To ensure the quality of multiple services on a converged network, adopting
advanced traffic control technologies to manage different types of traffic flows is critical and
necessary to enterprises.
The ZyXEL 4500 Series supports Intelligent QoS features to regulate network traffics for the best
performance. Taking advantage of Class of Service (CoS) and Differentiated Services Code Point
(DSCP) supports, administrators can easily classify and perform traffic prioritizing for critical business
applications such as VoIP and video conferencing. In addition, the 4500 Series provides advanced
bandwidth control with granularity of 64 kbps and 8 hardware priority queues that bring better
bandwidth administration to network operators.