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Chipcom ONsemble
Part Number: CHP-4616SH-TP

ONsemble 10Base-T Sixteen-Port Workgroup Switch with Two Uplink Slots.


The Chipcom ONsemble (TM) Workgroup Switch microsegments an existing Ethernet network into several smaller Ethernet networks, reducing traffic on each LAN. Each smaller network can support multiple users or provide dedicated 10Mbs service to a single workstation or computer. Flexible segmentation lets you switch traffic to any network location without burdening all attached devices. As a result, you can create high-performance workgroups wherever they are needed within the enterprise.

ONsemble Workgroup Switch Highlights


High Performance Ethernet Switching

The ONsemble Workgroup Switch provides true plug-and-play installation which does not require changes to existing Ethernet adapters or wiring and installs easily for immediate use.

Self-tests occur automatically when the unit powers up and when there is a status change in a port. LEDs report on the status of the switch and each of its ports. Network integrity is assessed through ongoing operation tests on connected equipment. Also, Service is simplified because it's done from the front of the unit.


Modular Design for Maximum Flexibility

With its modular design, the ONsemble Workgroup Switch lets you choose the most appropriate configuration for your needs. The Onsemble Workgroup Switch offers sixteen 10Mbs 1OBASE-T Ethernet ports and up to two high-speed network ports. One high-speed (115,000bps) RS-232 port is available for local or remote access or loading of firmware updates. Each Ethernet port defines a distinct Ethernet LAN segment. The internal switching capacity of 150,000 packets per second allows all Ethernet ports of the ONsemble Workgroup Switch to intercommunicate simultaneously at a wire rate of 10Mbs. Today, the high-speed network ports provide 100Mbs access to high-performance file servers via FDDI. Further, Chipcom has designed investment protection into this switch, as it does with all of its products. In the near future, the Workgroup Switch will support 10BASE-TX and 100VG-AnyLAN, giving you a migration path from one technology to another. Your investment is further protected by the expansion capabilities of the ONsemble Workgroup Switch which enables your switched infrastructure to grow along with your installation. The switch is stackable and multiple switches can be interconnected by its unique 200Mbs full duplex fiber Switch Bus. The Switch Bus supports distances up to 500 meters.


Benefit from Full Compliance with 802.1d

The ONsemble Workgroup Switch complies fully with the IEEE 802.1d transparent bridging standard providing address filtering, protection against bad frames and fragments and redundant mission-critical links.


Speed Internal Throughput with a Superior Switching ASIC

A cutting-edge Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) increases internal switch throughput while providing full write-rate forwarding and frame filtering.


Simplified Network Management

The ONsemble Workgroup Switch supports standard SNMP management using SNMP MIB II and the RFC 1493 bridge MIB. In addition to Station Management (SMT), FDDI is managed by the RFC 1512. Performance and diagnostic reports are available through any SNMP management system. The system supports as many as four inbound TELNET sessions for remote console access. The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) and BootP protocol are supported for in-band downloads. The next releases of ONdemand NCS (version 2.0 for Windows and version 3.2 for UNIX) and the ONdemand SwitchCentral management applications will support the ONsemble Workgroup Switch. These applications will provide switch autodiscovery, graphical icon support and remote configuration and monitoring. The local console supports full system configuration, real-time monitoring, inventory management and easy access to all MIB objects through a unique MIB browser.


Standard IP Fragmentation

Long IP datagrams received at an FDDI port are fragmented into Ethernet frames according to RFC 830 and 1191, providing compatibility with standard FDDI to Ethernet bridging. The FDDI interface implements IEEE 802.111 and SMT 7.3.


A Network Plan for the Next Decade

One of the Chipcom InfiNET Switching Solutions, the ONsemble Workgroup Switch, provides answers to your real-world problems. We will continue to expand the breadth of our switching solutions and bridge the gap from the shared-LAN technology of today to the cell-switching technology of tomorrow. Chipcom understands that your network is not just a purchase - it is an investment.

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