Magnum 6K32 Managed Switch Installation and User Guide (02/05)
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Product Description - Magnum 6K32 Managed Switch
The Magnum 6K32 Managed Switch provides high port density, with up to 32
ports in a 1U rack-mount package. It is used to boost the performance of large Ethernet
LANs, typically serving as a “backbone” switch in
carrier-class (Telco)
or
Industrial
applications. Being a member of Magnum 6K-family, the Magnum 6K32 has modularity
via a selection of 20 different modules where any one may be configured in the A slot,
and proven reliability for heavy duty applications. It has 24 ports of 10/100 RJ-45 ports,
plus a mix of fiber and copper ports, 10 Mb or 100Mb or Gigabit, in the modular slot.
The Magnum 6K32 is equipped with MNS-6K Managed Network Software to
handle industry-standard IEEE 802.1p QOS prioritization and non-blocking wire speed
on all ports. It provides high performance switching services for both “smooth”
streaming and “bursty” data traffic. For redundant LANs, it offers S-ring, Link-Loss-
Learn, STP and RSTP. Security features include SNMPv3, SSL/SSH, 802.1X, Port
Security, and TaggedVLANs. See MNS-6K materials for further details about software.
The Magnum 6K32’s port flexibility is achieved via a family of 6K port
modules for copper and fiber-built-in (emphasizing Small Form Factor fiber for high
fiber port density), 6-port modules for fiber and RJ-45 combinations, and 1Gb or 2Gb
port module selections using GBICs. These modules can be factory configured in a base
chassis unit (or may be changed in the field by trained technicians) to adapt the unit to
the user’s application and Ethernet cabling requirements. Even evolving mixed-media
requirements for 10Mb and 100Mb fiber and copper as well as Gigabit ports can be
handled by the Magnum 6K32 product.
The packaging and power-input options target the Magnum 6K32 at heavy-
duty applications. The chassis mounting rack style may be “regular” (with the ports and
LEDs in the front and the power input and management console connector in the rear) or
“Reverse” (with the ports and LEDs and the power-input and the management console
connector all in the rear and a duplicate set of LEDs in the front). Rack widths
accommodated include standard 19” RETMA, ETSI, and 23” Telco. Input power may be
AC, or –48VDC for Telco environments, or 24VDC for Industrial applications.
Designed for use in network traffic centers, the Magnum 6K32 provides high
performance plug-and-play hardware operation, 802.1p packet prioritization in hardware,
and industry-standard managed networks software functionality, all in convenient 1U
rack-mount packages.
