D-Link`s DES-5600 switch meets unique needs of mid-sized networks

Today`s demanding applications, such as computer-aided design, electronic publishing, high-performance client/server databases, and multimedia programs cannot function in a shared-media LAN environment. At the same time, network managers must provide reliable connectivity and scalability. For many companies, chassis-based Ethernet switching solutions are the answer.

D-Link`s DES-5600 Ethernet switch is designed specifically to meet the unique needs of mid-sized networks. It offers the most advanced reliability features of any departmental switch available today, along with intelligent switch ports and modular investment protection. Targeted to high capacity Ethernet environments in corporate networking, the DES-5600 delivers maximum performance and flexibility.

According to D-Link SA sales manager, Attie Pienaar, the DES-5600 multi-tech switch is a reliable, scalable, and manageable chassis-based edge switch capable of layer 2 switching among traditional, Fast, Gigabit Ethernet segments. Port based VLAN support that is scalable to up to 64 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 16 Gigabit Ethernet connections, and no single point of failure makes the DES-5600 an important part of the network architecture.

"The DES-5600 implements switching intelligence in ASICs within each user module, along with system port buffering, eliminating any single point of failure and allowing a highly scalable architecture. Even if the management card should fail, the DES-5600 continues to operate, allowing administrators to hot-swap a new management card with no network downtime," says Pienaar.

Supporting advanced management features including SNMP, RMON, and Web-based management ties network management back to network managers seamless end-to-end visibility into the network. Management includes the ability to `drill down` to obtain RMON information on every port in the DES-5600. As a result, the DES-5600 is fully integrated into the backbone network.

"With its unmatched scalability, ability to support multiple Ethernet technologies simultaneously for maximum flexibility, investment protection, reliability and integration, the DES-5600 is an ideal solution for network managers who wish to protect their investment in Ethernet connectivity," adds Pienaar.

The DES-5600 features a 5-slot chassis for maximum density and flexibility in configuration.

The DES-5600 supports bridging, switching, with simultaneous support of Switched Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. In a maximum configuration, the DES-5600 supports a total of 64 Switched 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports.

"Network managers can customise the DES-5600 configuration in several ways. Ethernet modules can be placed in flexible configurations. In addition, the DES-5600 supports network administrators` requirements to consolidate multiple decentralised hubs into a controlled switching environment," concludes Pienaar.

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Product Features
Base Unit Configurations

• DES-5600 : Base Unit: DES-5601 chassis/power supply + DES-5602 CPU module

• DES-5664TX: DES-5600 + 4 DES-5603 16-port 10/100BaseT RJ-45 modules

Modules

DES-5603 16-port 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 Switch Module

• 16-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Auto-Negotiation Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) ports

• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX compliance

• All ports support auto-negotiation speed, duplex, flow-control functions

• All ports support auto-polarity detection and correcting

• IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for full-duplex

• Back pressure Flow Control support for half-duplex mode

DES-5604: 12-port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Switch Module

• 12-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet (MT-RJ) ports

• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX compliance

• Support auto-negotiation Full/Half Duplex functions

• IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for full-duplex

• Back pressure Flow Control support for half-duplex mode

DES-5605: 4-port 1000BASE-SX (MT-RJ) Switch Module

• 4 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet (MT-RJ) ports

• IEEE 802.3z compliance

• Support Full Duplex operations

• IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for full-duplex

Technical Specifications

• 22Gbps switching back-plane capacity

Port packet filtering/forwarding rate:

• 14,880 pps for 10M & 148,810 pps for 100M

• Store & forward switching forwarding mode

• Support 8K MAC address per system (up to 16K)

• Support 3 MB buffer memory per system (up to 6K)

• Support 802.1D Spanning Tree

• Packet Buffer : Per Device 3 MB

LED indicators

• System Module: Power, O.K., Fault, Diagnostic, Utilization

• 16-port TX module: Link/Act, Port Speed(10M/100M), Duplex Mode(Full/Half)

• 12-port FX module: Link/Act, Port Speed(10M/100M), Duplex Mode(Full/Half)

• 4-port Gigabit module: Link, Act

Management Functions

• RS-232 port for out-of-band management & system diagnosis

• Telnet remote control console

• SNMP Agent

• MIB - II (RFC 1213)

• Repeater MIB (RFC 1516)

• Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)

• Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643)

• RMON MIB (RFC 1757) - Statistics, History, Alarm, Event

• VLAN MIB (802.1Q) (release 2)

• D-Link proprietary MIB

• Support Web-based management

• Support RMON 4 groups

• TFTP software upgrade capability

Physical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 441(W) x 264(D) x 129(H) mm (19-inch, 3U size)

• Built-in 80 x 80 X 25 mm DC fan * 2, 60 x 60 x 15 mm DC fan * 1

• AC input 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Internal universal power supply

• Operating Temperature - 0 - 55 ^0C

• Storage Temperature - -25 - 55 ^0C

• Humidity: 0% - 95% non-condensing

Emission (EMI) Certifications

• FCC class A

• VCCI class A

• BSMI class A

• CE class A

• C-Tick class A

Safety Certifications

• CUL or NRTL

• TUV/GS