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VES-1000 Series Ethernet Switch
Getting to Know Your VES 1-1
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your VES
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the VES-1000 Series.
1.1 Overview
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the VES-1000 Series.
The VES-1000 Series of VDSL-Ethernet Switches multiplexes traffic from VDSL (Very high bit rate Digital
Subscriber Line) subscribers into two 10/100M Ethernet ports that connect to a WAN network via an Ethernet
switch.
The compact VES-1008A (only one rack-unit (1U) high) can be mounted on a wall or placed on a rack. It has built-
in voice-signal splitters to minimize space requirement. In addition to remote management capability, a console
port is used for local management. This 8-port switch is equipped with VLAN (Virtual LAN) capability that can
isolate each port. You can connect up to 8 subscribers to this switch (ports 1 to 8). The VES-1012 extends on the
flexibility of the VES-1008A as it provides 12 ports that allow for the connection of up to 12 subscribers.
1.2 Features
VDSL to Ethernet Switch
All the models in the VES-1000 Series of switches aggregates traffic from VDSL lines to the Fast Ethernet ports.
Main switch features are:
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Transparent Bridge
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Port-based and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
Integrated Splitters
The integrated splitters eliminate the need to use external splitters that separate voice-band and DSL signals. This
minimizes installation space requirements.
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports
The two Ethernet ports allow you to aggregate the ports into one logical link. This provides the opportunity for a
faster network connection.
They allow for switches in the VES-1000 Series to connect to:
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A second level WAN switch
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Daisy-chain to other switches.
Rate Adaption
Rate adaption is the ability of the device to adjust the configured transmission rate to the attainable transmission
rate automatically depending on your telephone line quality. The DSL transmission rate then stays at the new rate
or adjusts if line quality improves or further deteriorates.