Asante FriendlyNET GX5-424W User manual

FriendlyNET®GX5-424W
24 + 4 Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Setting up a network to connect 28 network devices is
easy with the powerful FriendlyNET GX5-424W. Just
plug in the network connections and you’ll be up and
running within minutes.
Gigabit Performance with Unmatched Flexibility
With two dozen legacy computers running 10/100 Fast Ethernet,
the GX5 is the switch you’ll want. As file sizes increase to many
megabytes (MB), you’ll appreciate how easily you can add newer
Gigabit-equipped workstations, servers and backbone uplinks. At
the heart of the GX5 is a sophisticated chipset that forms an
impressive 12.8 Gbps wire-speed switch fabric.
The versatile GX5 uses its on-board CPU to take the complexity out
of configuring a workgroup. Using any popular web browser, you’re
only a few clicks of your mouse away from enabling high-end
services, like trunking, mirroring, virtual LANs (VLANs) and quality
of service (QoS).
Highlights GX5-424W Other 24-Port Switches
Gigabit Ports 4 1-2
Plug-and-Play Operation Yes Yes
Configure via Web Yes No
Port Mirroring Yes No
Virtual LANs Yes No
Quality of Service Yes No
Trunking Yes No
Gigabit Speeds with No Compromises
Does Gigabit Ethernet run better over copper or fiber cables? With
this GX5, you have 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports to run 2 of each media
types simultaneously. For short distances (up to 100 meters), the
dual 10/100/1000BaseT ports are the least expensive route to
Gigabit speeds. Trunk the two 1000BaseT ports together for even
more throughput and reliability. For longer distances with greater
security, add fiber modules (sold separately).

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•Tru nk ing. Combine two 1000BaseT links to form an
aggregate total of 2000 Mbps (or 4000 Mbps, full duplex)
•Dual SFP Mini-GBIC. Add fiber
modules for 1000BaseSX,
1000BaseLX or even 1000BaseLZ
connections
•Auto-Uplink™. The switch can
automatically detect and correct
for common wiring errors, including crossover (MDI/MDIX)
on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports
Advanced Features
As Asanté’s most potent FriendlyNET workgroup switch, the GX5 is
powerful enough to handle the needs of a growing organization.
•WebManaged™. All features are accessible from an easy-to-
use interface. No cryptic command line commands or third-
party network management applications required
•Mirroring. With a network analyzer (sold separately), look
at traffic on other ports; it’s ideal for troubleshooting
•Virtual LANs (VLANs). Improve overall network performance
and security by limiting organizing computers and
peripherals into logical workgroups. Data is delivered only
to the intended recipients while broadcast frames are sent
only to members of the VLAN (limiting broadcast domain)
•Quality of Service (QoS). Efficiently control network
resources by classifying traffic and prioritizing flows
Supports Mac OS X v10.2
Rendezvous and iChat

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SPECIFICATIONS
Ports
Fast Ethernet: 24 x 10/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet ports with Auto-Uplink: RJ-45 shielded connectors
Gigabit Ethernet: 2 x 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet ports with Auto-Uplink: RJ-45 shielded connectors
2 x 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet ports: SFP Mini-GBIC
Configuration: IEEE Auto Negotiation (sets 10/100/1000 Mbps speed and half/full duplex) or manual
configuration via web management
Expansion: Uplink using Gigabit Ethernet ports. Selectable trunking for 4000 Mbps aggregate bandwidth
using 1000BaseT ports
Reset: To factory defaults
Status Indicators
Power: System is on
CPU: Microprocessor is functioning properly
Per 10/100 Port: Link (solid)/activity (blink) and 100 Mbps
Per 1000 Port: Link (solid)/activity (blink), 1000 Mbps and 100 Mbps (1000BaseT only)
Performance
Efficiency: Wire-speed, Gigabit Ethernet switching at 1,488,100 packets/second
Switch Fabric: 12.8 Gbps aggregate
Switch Architecture: 3-chip set with store-forward and integrated broadcast storm filtering
Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x flow control (full duplex) and back pressure (half-duplex)
Link Aggregation: 1 trunk/2 ports
Forwarding MAC Table: 4000 addresses with automatic learning and aging
Buffer: 1152 KB total (768 KB packet, 384 KB control)
Web Management
System Requirements: Internet Explorer 5, Netscape 6, Apple
Safari 1 and later. Windows
98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Mac OS X. Screen
resolution 1024 x 768 or higher.
Operation: Configuration and management under no
load
Port Settings: Speed (disable, auto, 10 or 100 Mbps, full
or half-duplex), flow control, QoS (normal
or high)
Port-Based VLAN: Add or delete group, select members. Up to
28 VLANs
Trunk: Aggregate 1000BaseT ports into 1 trunk
(4000 Mbps bandwidth, full duplex)
Mirror: Sniffer mode (receive, transmit or both), port and source port(s)
Overview: Transmit (OK and error) and receive (OK and error),
Port Statistics: Transmit (bytes, unicast, multicast, broadcast, drop, pause,
deferred, late collision, collision, excessive collision), receive
(bytes, unicast, multicast, broadcast, undersize, jabber, FCS
error, drop, pause, excess size, oversize, fragment, SA
change, count by size)
System: Name, location, timeout, IP address, subnet mask and gateway
Trap Settings: IP of monitoring station running GX5W Management utility,
system events, SFP and 1000BaseT port events
Backup: Save/restore configuration and upgrade firmware
Reset: Reset to factory defaults and reboot switch

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GX5W Management Utility
System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT and XP
Supported Switches: FriendlyNET GX5-424W, GX5-2400W
Discovery: Automatic switch discovery or manually add
switches. Save settings to a default file
Traps: View system (boot-up, illegal login) and Gigabit
port events
Gigabit Port Events: Detects abnormal receive error and abnormal
transmit error. Also detects link up/down on
SFP Mini-GBIC ports
Firmware: Upgrade firmware
Settings: Save configuration settings
Password: Change password
Web Management: Open web browser to manage switch
Physical
Case: Metal
Color: Asanté Titanium Silver
Cooling: 3 fans, < 68 dB
Dimensions (W x D x H): 15.8 x 7.8 x 1.7 inches, 44 x 20 x 4.4 cm
Mounting: Desktop or rack (rackmount kit included)
Operating Temperature: 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Power: Internal universal switching, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, maximum 19 watts
Standards Compliance
Network: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BaseT
Safety: UL, CUL, CB (IEC 60950)
Emissions: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, VCCI-A
Support
Technical Support: 24-hour support via web and ftp. 90-day email and telephone support
Product Warranty: 2-year product warranty covers defects in manufacturing and workmanship
ORDERING INFORMATION
Model Name* Description
FriendlyNET GX5-424W 24 port 10/100, 2 port 1000T, 2 port SFP, smart Web configurable switch
SFP M1000SX 1000BaseSX SFP MiniGBIC module, duplex LC connector
SFP M1000LX 1000BaseLX SFP MiniGBIC module, duplex LC connector
SFP M1000LZ 1000BaseLZ SFP MiniGBIC module, duplex LC connector
* For international part numbers, please refer to the Asanté price list.
Asante Networks, Inc. 2223 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131 USA · Phone [phone] · Website www.asante.com
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