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Introduction
The GSS-8T2SFP is a high performance web-smart switch that provides up to 8 10/100/1000Mbps
copper Ethernet ports and 2 mini-GBIC ports. The versatility of this switch allows users to migrate
easily from existing Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks while providing an easy upgrade path to a
Gigabit Ethernet network. It also provides users with a simple management interface via an
out-of-band Ethernet port rather than a sophisticated SNMP management structure.
User- friendly web management is supported through any web browser. This gives you total control
of the switch much the same as you would have with an SNMP switch but at a smart switch cost. An
out-of-band Ethernet port (Cfg Port) is supported for initial setup. The out-of-band Ethernet port
provides an independent control channel which is secure from the main network. It can optionally be
connected back to your main network, or left as a secure separated network.
Non-blocking, maximum wire speed performance is implemented on all switched ports. The switch
supports auto- negotiation and AUTO-MDIX functions on all switched 10/100/1000M RJ-45 Gigabit
copper ports. These functions make it easy to use and eliminate the need for both straight through
and cross-over cables when up- linking.
The GSS-8T2SFP supports both port-based and 802.1Q (tag-based) VLAN’s. To increase bandwidth
for back bone applications, it supports a single trunk group with a total of 4 ports. These trunk ports
are supported with a fail-over function to provide redundant back- up when one or more ports loose
connection.
