Other features
| Authentication method |
802.1x |
| Electromagnetic emissions |
47 CFR Parts 2 & 15, CSA C108.8, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, VCCI V-3 |
| Networking features |
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion slots |
1x Network Expansion Module (NEM) |
| Input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
Protocols
| Switching protocols |
Ethernet |
| Data link protocols |
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10GbE |
Data transmission
| Switching capacity |
9 Gbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
1 Gbit/s |
| Number of VLANs |
4094 |
| Throughput |
6.5 Mpps |
Networking
| IGMP snooping |
Y |
| Link aggregation |
Y |
| IP routing |
Y |
| Spanning tree protocol |
Y |
| Flow control support |
Y |
Performance
| Internal memory |
256 MB |
| Flash memory |
32 MB |
| Stackable |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity |
48 |
Design
| Safety |
UL160950, CSA 60950, EN 60825, EN 60950, IEC 60950 |
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
Y |
Power
| Input voltage |
100 - 125/200 - 250 V |
Additionally
| Jumbo Frames support |
Y |
| Wireless technologies |
Wired |
GOLD DFE with 48 10/100/1000Base-T PoE ports via RJ45 & 1 Network Expansion Module (NEM) slot
-High-density, cost effective 10/100, 10/100/1000, 100FX and Power-over-Ethernet Modules.
-Optimized for enterprise edge network deployments.
-Multiple authentication techniques enable user/device-aware networking.
-Enables simplified network design to reduce maintenance & service costs.
-Backplane architecture provides a total of 1.68 Terabits per second of switching capacity.
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