Managed Ethernet Switch Data Sheet
24-Port 10/100Mbps TP + 4-Port Gigabit TP/2-Port mini-GBIC 
Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Data Sheet
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Cost-Effective Solution
The PLANET WGS3-2820 is a 24-Port 10/100Mbps Layer 3 Managed 
Ethernet Switch. Its essentials Layer 3 functionality of multimedia switch 
brings high-end security and traffic control to the edge of the network. 
With IP routing capability and flexible management tools, the PLANET 
Managed Multi-Layer Switch Solution performs a cost-effective way for 
today with the ability to expend as the growing of network demands.
High Performance 
PLANET WGS3-2820 boasts the high performance switch architecture that 
is capable of providing non-blocking switch fabric and wire-speed 
throughput as high as 12.8Gbps. Its two built-in Fiber uplink ports also 
offer incredible extensibility, flexibility and connectivity to the other core 
switches or Servers.
Excellent Traffic Control
PLANET WGS3-2820 is loaded with powerful traffic management and QoS 
features to enhance services offered by telecoms. The functionality includes 
QoS features such as wire-speed Layer 4 traffic classifiers, bandwidth 
limiting, Policy-Based DiffServ that are particular useful for multi-tenant 
units, multi business units, Telco, or Network Service Provide applications. 
It also empowers the enterprises to take full advantages of the limited 
network resources and guarantees the best performance of VoIP and 
Video conferencing transmission. 
Powerful Security
PLANET WGS3-2820 offers comprehensive Access Control List (ACL) for 
enforcing security to the edge. Its protection mechanisms comprises of 
port-based 802.1x user and device authentication. The port-security is 
effective in limit the numbers of clients pass through. The administrators 
can now construct highly secured corporate networks with time and effort 
considerably less than before. 
Flexibility and Extension Solution
The two mini-GBIC slots are compatible with 1000Base-SX / LX and WDM 
SFP (Small Factor Pluggable) fiber-optic modules. The distance can be 
extended from 550 meters (Multi-Mode fiber), up to above 10/50/70/120 
kilometers (Single-Mode fiber or WDM fiber). They are well suited for 
usage within the enterprise data centers and distributions. 
Efficient Management
With its built-in web-based management, the PLANET WGS3-2820 offers 
an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration 
facility. The PLANET WGS3-2820 supports standard Simple Network 
Management Protocol (SNMP) and can be managed via any standard-
based management software. For text-based management, the WGS3-
2820 can also be accessed via Telnet and the console port. For remote 
secured management, the WGS3-2820 supports SSL and SSH connection 
which encrypt the packet content at each session.
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