User's Manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
The EZ Switch 10/100 SMCGS1601P PoE switch provides 16 10/100/1000 Mbps
auto-negotiating RJ-45 ports. Each port on the switch support auto MDI/MDI-X,
which eliminates the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. The switch is
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, and IEEE 802.3ab standards
◆ 16 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating RJ-45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/
MDIX
◆ Supports PoE power up to 30W for each PoE port
◆ PoE total power budget 200W for all PoE ports
◆ Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure
for half-duplex mode
◆ LED indicators for monitoring power, link, activity
◆ Rack-mountable steel case
◆ Support for IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, which can save up to
72.23% of power consumption
◆ Support for IEEE 802.1p QoS