Black Box 410T Switch User Manual


 
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Each port matches
speed, duplex, and
flow control for 10-
and 100-Mbps devices.
Affordably delivers
switched performance
to every desktop.
Quick setup with
easy manual or
auto-configuration.
Only 1U high!
Perfect for tight
spaces.
Delivers performance
even during high
traffic bursts.
Low price per port.
connection. That means your
users can access the switch
at 100 Mbps without disrupting
other network users. The switch
is particularly helpful if you use
demanding applications like
CAD or multimedia programs.
Compatibility isn't a problem,
either. The 410T works in any
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network
configuration.
Available in 16- and 24-port
versions, the 410T features 10/100
auto-negotiating ports that match
speed, duplex, and flow control of
all connected devices.
For devices that can‘t auto-
negotiate, the switch lets you
manage from a single source by
manually configuring each switch
port for speed, duplex, and flow
control. Why bother with having
to reconfigure each legacy device
that’s connected to your network?
In addition to auto-negotiating
ports, the 410T features auto-
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he Intel
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Express 410T
Standalone Switch lets you
migrate your workgroups from
shared to switched networks
and economically provide Fast
Ethernet performance to your
desktop users.
The switch combines high
performance with affordability,
giving you a low-cost way to
migrate from shared to switched
workgroups. It’s most ideal for
organizations looking for a simple
yet powerful switch solution that’s
within budget.
The 410T is also your choice
if you want to replace your hub
with a reliable switch, but you’re
more concerned with reliability
and ease of use than extensive
management features.
Specifically, the Express 410T
helps you increase network
performance by allowing your
users to connect at either 10 or
100 Mbps via a dedicated network
Key Features
INTEL EXPRESS 410T STANDALONE SWITCH
6/11/99
configuration and easy out-of-
the-box setup. Connect it, plug it
in, and quickly deliver switched
performance to each user. It’s
that easy. Rackmounting brackets
are included, too.
If you’re tight on room,
you’ll appreciate the switch’s
streamlined design. It’s only 1
rack unit (1U) high, so you can
increase your port density without
taking up much office space.
Connect PCs and print
servers to the device with
straight-through cable, and use
crossover cable to connect the
switch to another switch or hub.
If you don’t want to use crossover
cable to link the devices, simply
depress the crossover button
on the 410T’s front panel. This
toggles Port 1 from MDI-X to MDI.
LEDs above each port indicate
port status, individual port speed,
and port activity.
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Fast Ethernet performance at the
desktop—in an affordable package!
Give your users dedicated performance
whether they’re at 10 or 100 Mbps.