the front panel of the switch consists of led indicators for power and for each port, an rs-232 communication port, 16 (des-1218) or 24 (des-1226) 10/100 mbps twisted-pair ports and a slot for installing an optional 2 port gigabit ethernet module.

    des-1218

   

    des-1226

   

    ·an rs-232 dce console port for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console terminal or pc using a terminal emulation program.

    ·16 or 24 high-performance, nway ethernet ports all of which operate at 10/100 mbps for connections to end stations, servers and hubs. all ports can autonegotiate between 10mbps or 100mbps, full or half duplex, and flow control.

    ·mdi-x/mdi-ii button for port 1x located between the rs-232 dce console port and the rj-45 utp ports. this port can be put in uplink (mdi-ii) position by pushing the button in.

    ·slot for optional 2 port gigabit ethernet module.