Dell PowerConnect 5012 Information Manual

Gigabit Ethernet was
first introduced as a
technology using fiber
media. Today, Copper
Gigabit Ethernet is
offering two critical
advantages for
distances of up to 100
meters: Standard
Category 5 cabling can
be used and the cost
per port for Gigabit
Ethernet has decreased
dramatically
PowerConnect™ 5012
Key Points
The Dell™ PowerConnect 5012 is designed to deliver a high
performance, flexible Gigabit Ethernet switching solution with
comprehensive management features.
The PowerConnect 5012 provides full wire-speed switching across 12
Gigabit Ethernet ports at all Ethernet packet sizes. The maximum
switching capacity is 24 Gbps.
The PowerConnect 5012 provides exceptional flexibility and
investment protection. In addition to the 10 built-in Copper Gigabit
Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BaseT), the PowerConnect 5012 includes
two GBIC slots to support a variety of fiber media.
The PowerConnect 5012 supports a variety of standards-based
advanced switching features that allow the network administrator to
optimize the traffic flow in the network.
The PowerConnect 5012 can be managed via its embedded Web server
or via 3 rd party management console applications utilizing open
management standards like SNMP.

Product Description

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This device has not been approved by the Federal Communications Commission for use in a
residential environment. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased
for use in a residential environment until the approval of the FCC has been obtained.
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September 2001