Matrox Piranha Switch 8
8 Port 10BaseT Ethernet Switch
SAE8
Installation Guide 10496-MT-0102
The Matrox Piranha Switch 8 is an 8 port 10BaseT Ethernet switch. The Piranha
Switch is a full segment switch, yet is affordable enough to be used instead of a
repeater hub. Devices connected to the Piranha Switch can communicate with
each other at full wire speed, achieving aggregate throughput 800% faster than
devices connected to the ports of a repeater hub.
Each of the 8 ports on the Piranha Switch can be configured for half or full-duplex
operation, allowing you to double the connection speed for devices that are able
to operate in full-duplex mode. Each port can be connected to a server,
workstation, another switch, or to a repeater hub connected to multiple Ethernet
devices. The Piranha Switch is capable of supporting up to 8192 MAC addresses.
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Before You Begin
Verify the contents of your package. It should contain the following items:
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Matrox Piranha Switch 8
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Power adapter
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Power adapter cord
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Registration card
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This guide
NOTE:
If any of these items are missing, contact your Matrox Networks representative.
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Configuring Ports for Half or Full-duplex
Operation
Many Ethernet devices, including newer Network Interface Cards (NICs) and
most switches, are capable of full-duplex operation. If possible, you should
configure a device and Piranha Switch port to which it connects for full-duplex
operation. Repeater hubs and older NICs are only capable of half-duplex
operation.
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10 BaseT Ethernet Switch
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