User's Manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
The EZ Switch 10/100 SMCFS1601 and SMCFS2401 switches provide 16 or 24
10/100 Mbps auto-negotiating RJ-45 ports. Each port on the switches support
auto MDI/MDI-X, which eliminates the need for crossover cables or uplink ports.
The switches are plug-and-play; any port can be connected to a server, a hub, or
a switch, using straight-through or crossover cable.
FEATURES
◆ Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards
◆ 16/24 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiating RJ-45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/
MDIX
◆ Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure
for half-duplex mode
◆ LED indicators for monitoring power, link, activity, speed
◆ Rack-mountable steel case
◆ Internal power supply
◆ Support for IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, which can save up to
49% of power consumption
◆ Support for IEEE 802.1p QoS