FGSW-2620VM User’s Manual
2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Switch's components and guides how to install it on the desktop or shelf.
Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
The PLANET FGSW-2620VM offers 24 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports with 2 Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports (Port-25,
26). The two Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports can be either 1000Base-T for 10/100/1000Mbps or 1000Base-SX/LX
through SFP (Small Factor Pluggable) interface. PLANET FGSW-2620VM boasts a high performance switch
architecture that is capable of providing non-blocking switch fabric and wire-speed throughput as high as 8.8Gbps. Its
two built-in GbE uplink ports also offer incredible extensibility, flexibility and connectivity to the Core switch or Servers.
With its built-in web-based management, the FGSW-2620VM offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent
management and configuration facility. The FGSW-2620VM supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) and can be managed via any standard-based management software.
The IEEE 802 standard-based firmware provides a rich set of features and ensures interoperability with equipment
from other vendors. Additionally, the firmware includes advanced features such as IGMP snooping, broadcast storm
control, Access Control List and MAC address filtering, to enhance security and bandwidth utilization.
For efficient management, the FGSW-2620VM Managed Switch is equipped with web interface. The FGSW-2620VM
can be programmed for basic switch management functions such as port speed configuration, Port Trunking,
Port-based VLAN, Port Mirroring, QoS, bandwidth control, Access Control list and Misc Configuration.
The FGSW-2620VM provides port-based VLAN (including overlapping) and 802.1Q tag-based VLAN. The VLAN
groups allowed on the FGSW-2620VM will be maximally up to 26 for port-based VLAN. Via supporting port trunking,
the FGSW-2620VM allows the operation of a high-speed trunk combining multiple ports. The FGSW-2620VM
provides seven groups of up to 8-ports for trunking and it supports fail-over as well.
2.1.1 Product Overview
With its built-in web-based management, the PLANET FGSW-2620VM offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent
management and configuration facility. The PLANET FGSW-2620VM supports standard Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) and can be managed via any standard-based management software.
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