Backbone Application; Bridging Example - ZyXEL Communications GS2210 Series User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
The following table describes the PoE features of the Switch by model.
Table 2 Models and PoE Features
SWITCH MODEL
GS2210-24HP and
GS2210-48HP
GS2210-24HP and
GS2210-48HP
GS2210-24HP and
GS2210-48HP
GS2210-24HP and
GS2210-48HP
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.

1.1.1 Backbone Application

The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near
future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect
computers and servers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers
etc.
Figure 1 Backbone Application

1.1.2 Bridging Example

In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the
corporate backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network
bottlenecks. All users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers via
the Switch. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC
port on the Switch.
Moreover, the Switch eases supervision and maintenance by allowing network managers to
centralize multiple servers at a single location.
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POE FEATURES
IEEE 802.3af PoE
IEEE 802.3 at High Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power management mode - Classification
Power management mode - Consumption
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