LevelOne GSW-2493, User Manual

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3. Network Application
GSW-2493 is designed as a segment switch. That is, with its large address table (8000
MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting networking
segments.
PC, workstations, and servers can communicate each other by directly connecting with
GSW-2493. The switch automatically learns nodes address, which are subsequently
used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address.
By using Gigabit, Gigabit Fiber, or Ethernet Fiber port, the Switch can connect with
another switch or hub to interconnect other small-switched workgroups to form a larger
switched network. Meanwhile, you can also use Ethernet or Gigabit fiber ports to
connect switches.
Stacking Workgroup
With stackable technology can unites up to eight individual stackable switches into a
single logical unit, using cables and with stacking software supported. The stack
behaves as a single switching unit that is managed by a master switch elected from
one of the member switches. The master switch automatically creates and updates all
the switching tables. A working stack can accept new members or delete old ones
without service interruption
Each switch in the stack has the capability to behave as a master or subordinate in the
hierarchy. The master switch is elected and serves as the control center for the stack.
The subordinates act as forwarding processors. Each switch is assigned to a one
workgroup ID. Up to eight separate switches can be joined together as a workgroup.
The stack can have switches added and removed without affecting stack performance.
There are no special tools, extra software, or expensive equipment needed to form a
Stacking workgroup. It provides single image management for entire Stack (fewer