16 or 24 high-performance ports for connecting to end stations, servers and hubs (mdi-x 10/100 ethernet utp ports and 1 mdi-x/mdi-ii uplink port).

    all utp ports can auto-negotiate between 10mbps/100mbps, half-duplex, or full duplex and flow control.

    two optional rear panel gbic interface for connecting to another switch, server or network backbone.

    rs-232 dte diagnostic port (console port) for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console terminal or pc using a terminal emulation program.