Planet WGSW-2840 [9/104] Switch front panel

2. INSTALLATION

This section describes the functionalities of the Switch's components and guides how to install it on the desktop or

shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.

2.1 Product Description

2.1.1 Product Overview

The PLANET WGSW-2840/5240 is a 24/48-Port 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet Switch with 4-Port Gigabit TP/SFP

Combo interface which boasts a high performance switch architecture that is capable of providing non-blocking

switch fabric and wire-speed throughput as high as 12.8/17.6Gbps. Its four built-in GbE uplink ports also offer

incredible extensibility, flexibility and connectivity to the Core switch or Servers.

The IEEE 802 standard-based firmware provides a rich set of features and ensures interoperability with equipment

from other vendors. Additionally, the firmware includes advanced features such as IGMP snooping, broadcast

storm control, and MAC address filtering, to enhance security and bandwidth utilization.

With its built-in web-based management, the PLANET WGSW-2840/WGSW-5240 offers an easy-to-use,

platform-independent management and configuration facility. The PLANET WGSW-2840/WGSW-5240 supports

standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and can be managed via any standard-based

management software. For text-based management, the WGSW-2840/WGSW-5240 can also be accessed via

Telnet and the console port.

2.1.2 Switch Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the switch.

Figure 2-1 WGSW-2840 front panel.

Figure 2-2 WGSW-5240 front panel

2.1.3 LED Indications

WGSW-2840:

LED Color Function

PWR

Green

Lights to indicate that the Switch is powered on.