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FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual
Introduction to the ES-2810
1.1 Introduction to the product
1.1.1 Purpose of the Switch
The ES-2810 uses your existing network cables to integrate switching technology into your
computer network.
Each device in a workgroup or a network segment can communicate at a full wire-speed of
10Mbps or 100Mbps to provide:
• High-speed connectivity
• Simultaneous two-way communication between connected devices
• Increased network throughput and performance
• Increased server availability
1.1.2 Physical Features
This switch offers the following features:
• Plug-and-play—no need to configure the module to use the basic operations
• 24 x 10/100Mbps connections
• Two option slots for modules
• Front panel LEDs that show switch, port and traffic status
• Automatic detection of 110V and 240V power supplies
1.1.3 Hardware Features
The switch offers the following features:
• Each port can operate in one of three switching modes: cut-through, fragment-
free or store-and-forward
• Each port supports half- and full-duplex operation
• Simultaneous full wire-speed switching on all ports
• RMON support for Statistics, History, Alarm and Events
• Spanning tree support on all ports
• Flow control
• Permanent MAC address entries
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