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menu-driven process for even novice users to quickly
a
nd confidently configure the switch during initial
setup and manage it during normal operation.
Graphical switch and port views provide a clear
understanding of switch status and configuration.
In addition, the web interface features individual port-
traffic monitoring (port mirroring) and MAC address
port mapping tables. A cable diagnostic tool lets users
troubleshoot basic connectivity problems via the web
management interface further simplifying network
installation.
The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch
is also supported by 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS)
and 3Com Network Director (3ND) management
software. 3NS and 3ND can be used to map the
n
etwork topology, indicating what devices are
connected, and on what ports. Switch management
and software upgrades can be easily done. Other
SNMP-based management tools may also be used.
The Switch family also supports a Full Command Line
Interface (CLI) that is accessed via the front panel
console port and Telnet/SSH support for remote
management via CLI interface. Using the CLI, major
switch management options can be quickly
configured.
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KEY BENEFITS (continued)
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
VLANs Segment the network by grouping users based on their data or traffic exchange
requirements. This ensures optimal use of available bandwidth as traffic flow is directed
according to the needs of the business.
Advanced QoS and traffic shaping Traffic prioritization, using IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) and Type of Service
(TOS) with Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), and ingress/egress rate shaping
help ensure that critical time-sensitive traffic like voice gets the priority needed for
quality communications.
Link aggregation (trunking) Group together any number of ports automatically using Link Aggregation Control
Protocol (LACP), or manually, to form an ultra-high-bandwidth connection to the
network backbone; help prevent traffic bottlenecks.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol support Improves network compatibility, scalability and availability.
IGMP snooping Multicast filtering optimizes network performance, instead of flooding traffic to all ports.
Unique voice features Automatic assignment of voice traffic to separate VLANs (“auto-voice VLAN”), advanced
voice QoS, traffic shaping, multicast filtering and PoE support delivers the support
necessary for quality voice communications.
Flexible Gigabit uplink Daisychain multiple units together via the built-in copper Gigabit uplink port or connect
to a network backbone via SFP-based fiber modules.
PoE support Provides power for IP phones, wireless LAN access points, and other IEEE 802.3af-
compliant devices over the same cable used for data; lowers total cost of ownership
since there is no need to run additional electrical wiring.
Fanless design Silent operation whether used in a rack or desktop situation.
Security
IEEE 802.1X network access control Provides standards-based security combined with local authentication.
Advanced Access Control Lists (ACLs) MAC- and IP-based ACLs enable network traffic filtering and enhance network control.
Traffic monitoring (port mirroring) Administrators can examine suspect data streams received on any port by mirroring the
data stream to a monitoring port.
Configuration and management
Enhanced browser-based interface Graphical user interface allows even the most novice users to configure the switch during
initial setup and monitor it during normal operation.
SNMP support Switch can be managed with 3Com Network Supervisor, Network Director and other
SNMP-compatible tools.
PoE configuration PoE power can be enabled or disabled per unit and per port; power can also be limited
per port.
Cable diagnostics Remotely detect copper cable issues using a browser-based tool.