Chapter 2 Installation; Product Description - Planet FNSW-2402S User Manual

Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of FNSW-2402S components and guides how to
install it on the desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read
this chapter completely before continuing.

2.1 Product Description

The PLANET FNSW-2402S provides 24 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch ports with 2
open slots for available for 10/100Base-TX/ 100Base-FX Fast Ethernet modules. The
optional modules can be 10/100Base-TX TP port or multi-mode fiber using either SC or
ST connectors. The PLANET FNSW-2402S with non -blocking backplane and simplifies the
task of upgrading your LAN to cater for increased bandwidth demand. Equipped with a
console interface, the FNSW-2402S Smart Switch can be programmed for basic switch
management functions such as port speed configuration, rate control, VLAN and Port
Trunking.
2.1.1 Product Overview
PLANET FNSW-2402S is a Smart Fast Ethernet switch with 24 RJ-45 10/100Mbps ports
and up to two 100Mbps fiber ports or two 10/100Mbps TP ports for cost effective high-
performance network connectivity. With its 8.8Gbps non-blocking switch fabric, the
PLANET FNSW-2402S can also provide a local, high bandwidth, Fast Ethernet network
for your departmental backbone plus the ability to trunk two ports (200Mbps) to enable
switch-to-switch backbone. The advanced functionality of the FNSW-2402S eliminates
traditional problems associated with the use of Ethernet. Users can be segregated using
built-in VLAN functionality. This, coupled with the flexible fiber module options, make
the FNSW-2402S one of the best and most cost-effective MTU switch solutions for Multi-
tenant service providers.
This product also supports store-and-forward forwarding scheme to ensure low latency
and high data integrity, eliminates unnecessary traffic and relieves congestion on critical
network paths. With an intelligent address recognition algorithm, FNSW-2402S could
recognize up to 6K different MAC address and enables filtering and forwarding at full
wire speed.
2.1.2 FNSW-2402S Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows front panel of FNSW-2402S.
Figure 2-1 PLANET FNSW-2402S Front Panel
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