The DES-3326 is a multi-layer routing switch that combines wire-speed Layer 2 switching, multiple link aggregation and quality of service (QoS) with basic Layer 3 IP packet routing, all in a single box.
Designed to offer everything a business needs for today`s switched networks, the DES-3326 switch offers edge device simplicity and price/performance ratio ideal for departmental connection.
This switch is all about easy integration. One is able to start with Layer 2 switching, then upgrade to Layer 3 routing anytime by simply re-configuring the ports. The switch can be seamlessly integrated into any existing Ethernet network.
To filter extraneous traffic, a network can be segmented into (1) VLANs (Layer 2) with custom filters based on users` physical MAC addresses, or (2) domains (Layer 3) using subnet IDs and user IP numbers for packet routing. Another feature of the DES-3326 is that it can operate with or without a redundant power supply. For mission-critical applications, an optional RPS can be connected to the back of the switch to provide added reliability against power interruption risks.
The switch comes with 24 auto-sensing 10/100Mbps ports for direct connection to desktops. With this high port density, one can easily group workstations together for intra-domain Layer 2 packet switching, or inter-domain Layer 3 local packet routing.
According to SA branch manager, Attie Pienaar, the switch is designed for basic IP routing, with instant support for Windows, Unix and Internet environments. "It provides wire-speed non-blocking switch fabrics with hardware-based packet filtering/forwarding. Packet routing is performed by on-board ASICs at speeds many times faster than CPU-based routers."
With Priority Queues and IP multicast (IGMP snooping) support, Quality of Services (QoS) can be guaranteed for successful execution of delay-sensitive applications like video conference and IP telephony.
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