Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction - GE -DS-242-POE User Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

The GE Security GE-DS-242-PoE offers 24 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports with 2
Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports (Port-25, 26). The two Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports can be
either 1000Base-T for 10/100/1000Mbps or 1000Base-SX/LX through SFP (Small
Form-Factor Pluggable) interface. The GE-DS-242-PoE has a high performance switch
architecture that is capable of providing non-blocking switch fabric and wire-speed
throughput as high as 8.8Gbps. Its two built-in GbE uplink ports also offer incredible
extensibility, flexibility and connectivity to the Core switch or Server.
The PoE in-line power following the standard IEEE 802.3af makes the GE-DS-242-PoE
able to power on 24 PoE devices at the distance up to 100 meters through the 4-pair
Cat 5/5e UTP wire.
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