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MGS3700-12C User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
1.1 Introduction
The MGS3700-12C is a layer 2 stand-alone Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch.
The Switch has 12 GbE dual personality interfaces with each interface comprising
one mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port, with either port or slot
active at a time.
With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is easy. In
addition, the Switch can also be managed via Telnet, any terminal emulator
program on the console port, or third-party SNMP management.
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network
environments.
See Chapter 47 on page 419 for a full list of software features available on the
Switch.
1.1.1 Backbone Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be
expected in the near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of
heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and servers directly to the
Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.