Cisco 1538 series Installation Manual page 2

Features
Features
Table 1-1 summarizes the features of the Micro Hubs.
Table 1-1 Feature Summary of the Micro Switch
Feature
Management
Stacking
Performance
MDI/MDI-X connectivity
Connectivity
Security slot
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Cisco 1538 Series Micro Hub 10/100 Installation and Configuration Guide
Description
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Monitoring (RMON)
provides configuration, management and monitoring on a per-port and per-hub basis.
• Three management interface options:
— The Cisco ConfigMaker configuration application provides a single configuration
interface for all products in the Cisco Networked Office stack.
— Cisco 1538 Hub Manager with an embedded HTTP server provides an interface for
all supported management functions.
— A command-line interface (CLI) supports management through Telnet in-band or
console port out-of-band connections.
• Menu-based diagnostic console for hub recovery tasks.
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) enables network management stations to discover the
hub in a network topology.
• Manages up to 32 ports in a 4-hub stack with one IP address.
• Integrated stacking ports allow up to four hubs in a single collision domain.
• Two managed hubs can be deployed for management backup.
• Autosensing on all ports allows automatic configuration for either 10BaseT or
100BaseT connections.
• Built-in high-speed bridge function automatically connects 10BaseT and 100BaseT
workstations without an external switch or router.
• Embedded switch supports store-and-forward switching and filtering and forwarding
rate at full-wire speed.
• MDI/MDI-X option for port 5 inter-hub connectivity without crossover cables.
• Class II repeater supports a two-hub daisy chain.
• Complies to the IEEE 802.3 10BaseT and 802.3u 100BaseTX specifications.
• The switch can be secured to a desktop or other surface using lockdown equipment.