Features and benefits

Layer 4 prioritization: enables prioritization based on TCP/UDP port numbers

Traffic prioritization (IEEE 802.1p): allows real-time traffic classification into eight priority levels mapped to eight queues

Class of Service (CoS): sets the IEEE 802.1p priority tag based on IP address, IP Type of Service (ToS), Layer 3 protocol, TCP/UDP port number, source port, and DiffServ

Rate limiting: sets per-port ingress enforced maximums and per-port, per-queue guaranteed minimums

Bandwidth shaping: Rate limiting: provides per-port, ingress-based enforced bandwidth maximums

Guaranteed minimums: provides per-port, per-queue egress-based guaranteed bandwidth minimums

Broadcast control: allows limitation of broadcast traffic rate to cut down on unwanted broadcast traffic on the network

Management

Remote configuration and management: is available through a secure Web browser or a command-line interface (CLI)

Manager and operator privilege levels: enable read-only (operator) and read-write (manager) access on CLI and Web browser management interfaces

Management VLAN: segments traffic to and from management interfaces, including CLI/telnet, a Web browser interface, and SNMP

RADIUS accounting support: separates RADIUS accounting server support per SSID; provides detailed session, usage, and billing information for each client activity

Multiple configuration files: can be stored to the flash image

Dual flash images: provide independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading Secure Web GUI: provides a secure, easy-to-use graphical interface for configuring the module via HTTPS

Command-line interface (CLI): provides a secure, easy-to-use command-line interface for configuring the module via SSH or a switch console; provides direct real-time session visibility

SNMPv1, v2c, and v3: facilitate centralized discovery, monitoring, and secure management of networking devices

Port mirroring: enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network analyzer for monitoring

Connectivity

Optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports: allow the addition of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections for uplinks or high-bandwidth server connections; flexibly supports XFP, SFP+, or CX4 local connections

Auto-MDIX: automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports

Dual-personality functionality: includes four 10/100/1000 ports or SFP slots for optional fiber connectivity such as GigabitSX, -LX, -LH, or 100-FX

IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): provides up to 15.4 W per port to IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras