Waters Network Systems
2800M/MR User’s Manual
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2.0
Package Contents
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this product. Notify the
carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment. Ensure that the items listed
below are included. If an item is missing, please contact your supplier.
ProSwitch 2800M or MR switch chassis
Modules (sold separately)
Mounting Accessory for (19” rack shelf)
User’s manual
AC power cord
RS-232 Cable
3.0
Introduction
The ProSwitch 2800M is a managed modular switch chassis providing outstanding performance
in any network environment requiring a combination of fiber and copper ports. The 2800M has
three module bays for 10/100Base-TX or 100Base-FX (multi or singlemode) 8 port modules. In
addition to the three module bays, the 2800M has two 10/100/1000Base-TX ports and two mini
GBIC slots for 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX SFP modules, providing a total of 28 usuable
ports.
The switch can be managed through RS-232 serial port via direct connection or through an
Ethernet port using CLI or Web-based management unit, associated with SNMP agent. With the
SNMP agent, the network administrator can logon the switch to monitor, configure and control
each port’s activity through easy to use menu options. The switch features comprehensive and
useful functions such as QoS (Quality of Service), Spanning Tree, VLAN, Port Trunking,
Bandwidth Control, Port Security, SNMP/RMON, IGMP Snooping capability via the intelligent
software. The switch is suitable for both metro-LAN and office application.
3.1
Hardware Features
The 2800M switch provides the comprehensive features listed below for users to perform
network administration functions efficiently and provide maximum network security.
Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, and 802.3ab and 802.3z
256KB packet buffer
Maximum useable ports is 28
Programmable classifier for QoS
8K MAC address and 4K VLAN support (IEEE802.1Q)
Per-port shaping, policing, and broadcast storm control
IEEE802.1Q-in-Q nested VLAN support
Full-duplex flow control (IEEE802.3x) and half-duplex backpressure
Supports online plug/unplug of SFP modules
Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
3.2
Software Features
The following lists management highlights of the 2800M switch:
Supports concisely the status of ports and easily port configuration
Supports per port traffic monitoring counters
