User's Manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
The SMC EZ Switch 10/100/1000 SMC8508T is an 8-port unmanaged 10/100/
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet switch with a metal-case chassis that brings the
speed of copper to the desktop. The switch includes a new green-saving 802.3az
feature that consumes less power than non-green Ethernet switches, without
reducing network performance. Powered by an external AC-DC adapter, the
switch uses fan-less cooling and is completely quiet in operation.
The SMC8508T switch forwards data at up to 10 times the speed of 100Mbps
networks, which reduces transfer times of large data files and boosts bandwidth-
intensive applications, thereby significantly enhancing overall network
performance. Jumbo frame support enables more efficient data transfers with
data packets up to 9K Bytes in size.
The switch is easy to install, either on a desktop or in a rack, and is an ideal
solution for network migration with its 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto MDI/MDIX ports.
EEE SUPPORT
The switch supports green 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet to reduce power
consumption and energy costs.
FAN-LESS DESIGN
The switch utilizes a fan-less design for a noise-free operation that will not
disturb anyone nearby.
OTHER FEATURES
◆ Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab standards.
◆ 8 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX.
◆ All ports support full/half-duplex transfer mode for 10/100 Mbps and full-
duplex transfer mode for 1000 Mbps.