ZyXEL Communications GS1100-8HP Quick Manual

Affordable Solution for Gigabit Connections
to the Desktop
• Non-blocking, wire-speed
transmission
• Auto MDI/MDI-X support
• IEEE 802.3az compliant
• Fanless design for silent operation
• IEEE 802.3x flow control supported
• IEEE 802.1p CoS supported
• Jumbo frame support up to 10 K
bytes (GS1100-24/24E)
• IEEE 802.3at PoE Plus standard
with 30 W per port (GS1100-8HP)
GS1100 Series
8/16/24-port GbE
Unmanaged Switch
The ZyXEL GS1100 Series is the best solution for instant Gigabit connectivity in office
environments demanding silent operation and better energy efficiency. With power-saving
functions, Gigabit Ethernet and a fanless design, the GS1100 Series provides plug-and-play
simplicity for high-bandwidth network applications.
The ZyXEL GS1100 Series consists of four unmanaged switches: the GS1100-8HP, GS1100-16,
GS1100-24 and GS1100-24E. The GS1100-16 and GS1100-24E feature 16 and 24 GbE ports. The
GS1100-24 is a 24-port Gigabit switch with 2 additional open Gigabit SFP slots, while the GS1100-
8HP is an 8-port Gigabit switch that complies with the IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) Plus
standard, providing 4 PoE ports with up to 30 watts per port.
Benefits
Green networking
The GS1100 Series not only offers Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for next-generation network
applications, but also power-saving functions for better energy efficiency. Capable of dynamically
adjusting power output according to traffic, active links and cable length, the GS1100 Series can reduce
energy consumption for lowered operating costs.
Traffic detection — Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliance
The IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) feature automatically detects network traffic and adjusts
power consumption dynamically, enabling the switch to reduce power consumption during low link
utilization periods. The GS1100 Series comes with IEEE 802.3az on/off button to help reduce power
consumption. This button allows users to keep the best performance without transmit impacted or to
have green support of Energy Efficient Ethernet mode with a simple push of a button.
Inactive link detection
The inactive link detection function automatically reduces power usage when inactive links or devices
are detected. The ZyXEL GS1100 Series can adjust power consumption according to link status and the
number of active network devices.
Cable length detection
This green feature enables the switch to automatically detect the length of connected Ethernet cables
and adjust power usage accordingly. The shorter the cable length, the less power it consumes.
Fanless design
The complete GS1100 Series comes in a fanless design that ensures silent operation in small or quiet
office environments. The GS1100-8HP PoE model is specifically designed with an external power adapter
that eliminates the need for an additional fan to cool down the device, making it perfect for quiet PoE
deployments.