User's Manual

User’s Manual of SGS-5240 Series Managed Switch
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Central IP Stacking Management
Positioned as the distribution or aggregation layer switch for large networks, the SGS-5240 series supports IP stacking function
that helps network managers to easily configure up to 16 switches in the same series via one single IP address instead of
connecting and setting each unit one by one. The IP Stacking technology groups PLANET SGS-5240 switch series together to
enable centralized management through a single unit, regardless of physical location or switch type, as long as they are
connected to the same local network.
Redundant Ring, Fast Recovery for Critical Network Applications
The SGS-5240 series supports redundant ring technology and features strong, rapid self-recovery capability to prevent
interruptions and external intrusions. It incorporates advanced ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching)
technology and Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP) into customer’s network to enhance system reliability and uptime in
harsh environments. In a certain simple Ring network, the recovery time could be less than 50ms to quickly bring the network
back to normal operation.