D-Link Systems 52-Port Gigabit Web Smart Switch including 4 Gigabit SFP Ports (DGS-1210-52)

Product Features

• Port Configuration: The switch offers 52 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Gigabit Ethernet provides data transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second), suitable for high-speed data transmission within a network.
• Smart Managed: The “Smart Managed” feature indicates that the switch offers a level of management and control over network traffic and settings. This can include features like VLAN (Virtual LAN) support, Quality of Service (QoS) settings, and more.
• Non-PoE: As mentioned, this switch doesn’t support Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE allows network devices to receive power and data over the same Ethernet cable, which is useful for devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
• Rack-Mountable: This switch is likely designed to be rack-mounted in a network equipment rack, making it suitable for centralized network setups.
• Layer 2 Functionality: The switch probably operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model, meaning it can handle Ethernet frames, MAC addresses, and basic networking functions.
• Web-Based Management: The switch likely comes with a web-based management interface that allows you to configure settings, monitor network traffic, and manage connected devices.
• Security Features: Smart Managed switches often include security features such as MAC address filtering, port security, and other measures to enhance network security.
• VLAN Support: Virtual LANs allow you to segment a network into smaller, isolated groups, improving network efficiency and security.
• Quality of Service (QoS): QoS features allow you to prioritize certain types of traffic, ensuring that critical applications or devices receive the necessary bandwidth.
• Link Aggregation: The switch might support link aggregation (also known as LACP or port trunking), which combines multiple physical connections for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
• Loop Prevention: To avoid network loops that can cause disruptions, the switch might include loop prevention mechanisms.
• Energy-Efficient Features: Many modern switches include energy-saving features like port shutdown during periods of inactivity to reduce power consumption.

Product Specifications

Port Configuration:

52 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: These ports support data transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps, allowing high-speed connectivity for various devices.

Switching Capacity:

Switching Capacity: Up to 104 Gbps: The total bandwidth available for data transmission within the switch.

Forwarding Rate:

Forwarding Rate: Up to 77.4 Mpps (million packets per second): The rate at which the switch can process and forward data packets.

Switching Layer:

Layer 2: The switch operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model, handling Ethernet frames and MAC addresses.

Management:

Web-Based Management: Provides an intuitive web interface for configuring and managing the switch settings.

SNMP Support: Simple Network Management Protocol support for network monitoring and management.

D-Link Network Assistant (DNA): Software for easy switch discovery and basic configuration.

Command Line Interface (CLI): Advanced users can configure the switch using command-line commands.

Security:

Access Control Lists (ACL): Granular control over network traffic by specifying which packets are allowed or denied.

MAC Address Filtering: Control access to the network based on MAC addresses.

Port Security: Limit the number of MAC addresses that can be learned on a port.

DHCP Snooping: Prevent unauthorized DHCP servers from distributing IP addresses.

VLAN Support:

VLAN Groups: Support for creating multiple VLANs to logically segregate network traffic.

802.1Q VLAN Tagging: Allows VLAN identification within Ethernet frames.

Quality of Service (QoS):

Traffic Classification: Prioritize traffic based on 802.1p priority, DSCP, or IP precedence.

Bandwidth Control: Allocate and manage bandwidth for different types of traffic.

Queue Management: Supports multiple priority queues for better handling of different types of traffic.

Link Aggregation:

Link Aggregation Groups (LAG): Combine multiple ports into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

Loopback Detection:

Prevents network loops that can lead to disruptions in communication.

Energy Efficiency:

IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE): Automatically reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity.

Physical Design:

Rack-Mountable: Designed to be installed in a standard network equipment rack.

Dimensions:

Dimensions (W x D x H): Measurements of the physical dimensions of the switch.