IBM 8271-612 Ethernet LAN Switch
IBM 8271-612 Ethernet LAN Switch
Manufacturer: IBM
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
The new IBM 8271 Nways Ethernet LAN Switch Model 612 is the latest addition to the popular family of Ethernet switches available from IBM. This switch, based on ASIC technology, is the most cost-effective mean available for extending the benefits of LAN switching to the user's desktop. Any size business can upgrade its workgroup or campus LANs to relieve existing Ethernet LAN congestion. With the integrated Fast Ethernet and optional ATM modules that provide connections to high-speed backbones, this switch offers an extremely attractive and scalable enhancement to Ethernet networks of any size. Models 612 provide twelve 10Mbps Ethernet ports. Each of these ports can connect to a dedicated workstation or hub. In addition to the fixed 10Mbps ports, Model 612 provides one integrated 100BASE-TX port. Consistent with other members of the IBM Ethernet switch family, this 8271 model supports FDX communications on the high-speed ports, cut-through switching, store-and-forward switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree protocol, SNMP, BootP initialization and a local EIA 232 port for out-of-band management. In addition to these familiar features, the 8271 612 switch provides integrated RMON for seven of the nine standard groups, Intelligent Flow Management to minimize packet loss, and Resilient Links to bypass failed links, thereby preventing network downtime. The switch comes fully loaded with all the software necessary for Plug and Play installation. The switch may be mounted in standard 19 inch racks, on a wall or placed on horizontal surfaces.
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