Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Introduction
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Introduction
This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5200. The
DES-5200 is an intelligent, managed, modular switch, designed for use on
medium sized networks as part of the backbone or for use with other switches and
hubs on a larger network.
The chapter is divided into the following sections. Each section briefly describes
the features of the DES-5200. Most of the topics discussed will be explained in
greater detail later in the manual. This manual refers to all models as the DES-
5200.
The topics covered are:
• Summary of Features
• Modules of the DES-5200
• Explanation of Front and Rear Panels
• Management Methods
• Updating Firmware
Features
There are three models available:
• The DES-5224TX comes with two 12-Port 10/100-TX modules.
• The DES-5220TF comes with one 12-Port 10/100-TX module and
one 8-Port 100BASE-FX module.
• The DES-5216FX comes with two 8-Port 100BASE-FX modules.
All DES-5200’s have two half size slots that support the following optional
modules:
• 2-Port 10/100-TX module
• 2-Port 100BASE-FX module
• 1-Port 1000BASE-SX module supporting Gigabit Ethernet
Both half size slots are available.
The DES-5200 has the following features:
• All TX ports auto-negotiate 10/100 Mbps.
• Supports up to twenty-eight 10/100-TX ports.
• Supports up to twenty 100BASE-FX ports.
• Supports two 1000BASE-SX ports.
