DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide
Introduction
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Introduction
This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DSS-24. The DSS-
24 is an unmanaged switch, designed for use on small and medium sized networks
that require the ability to switch between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. The DSS-24
can be used in conjunction with other switches and hubs.
The chapter is divided into several sections. Each section describes the features of
the DSS-24. Many of the topics covered will be dealt with in more detail later in
the manual.
The topics covered are:
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Summary of Features
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Explanation of Front and Rear Panels
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Management
Features
The DSS-24 has the following features:
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24 NWAY 10/100-TX Fast Ethernet Ports.
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All ports support both Full Duplex and Half Duplex operation and
are configurable with polarity detection and correcting.
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Wire speed packet filtering and forwarding.
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Per port LED to indicate link, activity, speed and operation modes.
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Configuration data held in EEPROM, controlled by an embedded
micro-controller.
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Integrated address management, including Layer-2 address
resolution, self learning
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Supports up to 8K unicast addresses.
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Low-power design operating at 3.3V.
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RS-232 console port allows user to configure switch ports.
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All ports support store and forward.
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Packet forwarding rate at 148,810 packets per second in 100 Mbps
