D-Link DSS-24+ User Manual - Introduction

DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide

Introduction

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Introduction

This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DSS-24. The DSS-

24 is an unmanaged switch, designed for use on small and medium sized networks

that require the ability to switch between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. The DSS-24

can be used in conjunction with other switches and hubs.

The chapter is divided into several sections. Each section describes the features of

the DSS-24. Many of the topics covered will be dealt with in more detail later in

the manual.

The topics covered are:

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 Summary of Features

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 Explanation of Front and Rear Panels

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 Management

Features

The DSS-24 has the following features:

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 24 NWAY 10/100-TX Fast Ethernet Ports.

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 All ports support both Full Duplex and Half Duplex operation and

are configurable with polarity detection and correcting.

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 Wire speed packet filtering and forwarding.

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 Per port LED to indicate link, activity, speed and operation modes.

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 Configuration data held in EEPROM, controlled by an embedded

micro-controller.

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 Integrated address management, including Layer-2 address

resolution, self learning

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 Supports up to 8K unicast addresses.

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 Low-power design operating at 3.3V.

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 RS-232 console port allows user to configure switch ports.

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 All ports support store and forward.

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 Packet forwarding rate at 148,810 packets per second in 100 Mbps