Asante IntraCore IC35516-G, User Manual

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Intelligently Designed
Pick any IntraCore switch and you’ll see why Asante is the choice for demanding
users—and network managers. Take our IC35160-T, a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Each RJ45 port not only handles up to 2000 Mbps (1000 Mbps transmit, 1000 Mbps
receive) at wire speeds with no blocking, they also support
Auto-Uplink™ (AU) so
common wiring mistakes, like crossover (MDI-X), can be quickly detected and
automatically fixed.
Ports 13-16 are special on the IC35160-T. Each is paired with an industry-standard
GBIC port to accommodate a fiber Gigabit module (1000BaseSX or 1000BaseLX). For
greater reliability, run both copper (RJ45) and fiber (GBIC) cables to the same port
numbers; in the event of a fiber link failure, the IntraCore switch’s
Auto-Failover™ (AF)
service will immediately route traffic to the copper port.
The front-mounted console port is handy for initial configuration (setting up the unit’s IP
address, password, etc.) and troubleshooting. On the rear, a port accepts an
emergency
power supply (EPS) module for instant failover should the internal power supply fail.
Student-Proof Security
Employees are generally friendly, but IntraCore
switches have been installed in numerous schools
and universities where students regularly test
Asante’s
integrated security suite (ISS) against
unauthorized users and even malicious tampering.
Each security policy can be individually enabled.
Integrated reports quickly produce alerts and graphs
to isolate potential trouble spots. If Asante can keep
students from logging on to a faculty network and
changing their grades, imagine the piece of mind we
can provide for your network.
Features and Benefits
As a pioneer of multiplatform hubs and switches,
IntraCore switches form a complete solution for the
most demanding network environments. Here’s why