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VES-1124 User’s Guide
Getting to know the VES-1124 1-1
Chapter 1
Getting to know the VES
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the VES-1124.
1.1 Overview
The VES-1124 is a stand-alone layer-2 VDSL over Ethernet switch with two Telco-50 connector port for 24 VDSL
and 24 POTS/ISDN connections. The VES-1124 also comes with two 10/100Base-TX uplink ports.
With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the switch is easy. From cabinet management to port-
level control and monitoring, you can visually configure and manage your network via the web browser. Just click
your mouse instead of typing cryptic command strings. In addition, the switch can also be managed via Telnet, the
console port, or third-party SNMP management
1.2 Features1
The next two sections describe the hardware and firmware features of the VES.
1.2.1 Hardware Features
QAM Modulation
The VES, combined with the Prestige 841 VDSL modem, provides service providers a QAM (quadrature amplitude
modulation)-based VDSL solution.
Band Plan Support
The VES supports various VDSL band plans (ETSI, ANSI/ETSI and 10 BaseS).
Two Telco-50 Connection Ports
There are two Telco-50 connectors for 24 VDSL and POTS/ISDN connections respectively.
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 the VES to connect to:
A second level switch