Chapter 1 Introduction; Features - Advantech EKI-6538 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Features

Equipped with 8 x 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports with RJ-45 con-
nectors, Advantech's EKI-6538 Industrial Smart Ethernet Switch repre-
sents a cost-effective solution for customers to implement Ethernet
packet switching with easy fine-tuning of network performance and secu-
rity. Able to operate in the harshest of environments, EKI-6538 offers
wide dual power input (10~48 V
(0 ~ 60° C), a rugged mechanical design, and multiple mounting methods.
EKI-6538 runs smarter than other unmanaged switches in network man-
agement: VLAN, QoS, Port Mirroring, and Port Trunk.
VLANs for Enhanced Security & Performance
EKI-6538 supports IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN standard to improve
security and bandwidth utilization by limiting the broadcast domains and
confining intra-group traffic within their segments. It also helps you to
break up the limitation of physical connections.
Quality of Service Support
The QoS function support ensures your important data is delivered con-
sistently and predictably. EKI-6538 supports Layer 2 - 802.1p Priority
Queue control to prioritize network packets. Classification of user data
priorities can be based on a Priority Queue data packets.
Port Mirroring
The network administrator can use this function as a diagnostic tool or
debugging feature, especially when fending off an attack. EKI-6538
assists you to keep close track of switch performance and alter it if neces-
sary. Port mirroring can be managed locally or remotely. The administra-
tor places a protocol analyzer on the port receiving the mirrored data to
monitor each segment separately. The analyzer captures and evaluates the
data without affecting the client on the original port.
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