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VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
A VLAN is a group of end-stations that are not constrained by their
physical location and can communicate as if a common broadcast
domain, a LAN. The primary utility of using VLAN is to reduce
latency and need for routers, using faster switching instead. Other
VLAN utility includes:
Security, Security is increased with the reduction of opportunity in
eavesdropping on a broadcast network because data will be switched
to only those confidential users within the VLAN.
Cost Reduction, VLANs can be used to create multiple broadcast
domains, thus eliminating the need of expensive routers.
Features
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48×10/100/1000Mbps 1000BASE-T Auto-negotiation Gigabit
Ethernet ports
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4 x 1000Mbps mini-GBIC (Auto-Sense) for optional mini-GBIC
transceiver to extend distance, share with 4 1000BASE-T ports
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All RJ45 ports support auto MDI/MDIX, so there is no need to
use cross-over cables or an up-link port
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Half duplex transfer mode for connection speed 10Mbps and
100Mbps
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Full duplex transfer mode for connection speed of 10Mbps,
100Mbps and 1000Mbps
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Store-and-Forward switching scheme capability to support rate
adaptation and ensure data integrity
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Up to 8K unicast addresses entities per device, self-learning, and
table aging
