3Com 4200G PWR Getting Started Manual

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14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILYAbout the Switch4200GThe Switch 4200G Family are mixed media devices which consist of:■ 12, 24 or 48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports■ Four 1000BASE-X SFP ports■ One option module slot for a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port module on theSwitch 4200G 12-Port. Requires an optional XFP.■ Two option module slots for a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port module on theSwitch 4200G 24-Port and the Switch 4200G 48-Port. Requires anoptional XFP.■ One RJ-45 connector for serial managementThe Switch 4200G Family provides high-performance workgroups with abackbone to server connection. You can also add the Switch 4200GFamily to any SuperStack® system as your network grows.For information about using the software features of the Switch, refer tothe “Command Reference Guide” and the “Configuration Guide” on theCD-ROM that accompanies the Switch.Summary ofHardware FeaturesTable 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by theSwitch 4200G.Table 3 Hardware FeaturesFeature Switch 4200GAddresses Up to 8,000 supportedAuto-negotiation Supported on all portsForwarding Modes Store and ForwardDuplex Modes Half and full duplex on all front panel portsAuto MDI/MDIX Supported on all ports. If fiber SFP transceivers are used,Auto MDIX is not supported.Flow Control In full duplex operation all ports are supportedTraffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition):Eight traffic queues per portEthernet, FastEthernet, and GigabitEthernet PortsAuto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T portsSFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX),long-haul (LH70) and copper (T) transceivers in anycombination.10014914AA.book Page 14 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:08 PM