Linksys LGS528 Managed Switch, 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet

Linksys LGS528 - Description

Managed Switch, 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet

High-Performance Gigabit Switching for Business Networks:

Linksys LGS528 Managed Switch delivers powerful and reliable Gigabit Ethernet switching with 28 high-speed ports, including two combo mini-GBIC (SFP) ports for network expansion. Designed for growing business environments, this managed switch offers exceptional performance with a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 41.67 Mpps, ensuring smooth data transfer and minimal latency. Whether you're handling large file transfers, video conferencing, or IP telephony, the LGS528 provides a stable and high-throughput network backbone.

Advanced Network Security and Access Control:

Security is paramount for business networks, and the LGS528 excels with robust security features. It supports IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication, MAC-based port security, DHCP snooping, and IP-MAC-Port binding to prevent unauthorized access. With advanced mechanisms like ARP inspection, IP source guard, and STP protection features (root guard and BPDU guard), the switch ensures a secure and tamper-resistant network environment. These tools collectively protect mission-critical data from external threats and internal misconfigurations.

Seamless Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Prioritization:

Equipped with four hardware queues and support for IEEE 802.1p, DSCP, and port-based QoS, the LGS528 ensures that real-time applications like VoIP and video conferencing receive priority bandwidth. It supports traffic shaping via WRR (Weighted Round Robin) and strict priority queuing, while per-flow policing and rate-limiting capabilities help enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This makes the switch ideal for environments with demanding multimedia and communications needs.

Scalable and Efficient Network Expansion:

The Linksys LGS528 supports advanced features like IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation with up to four groups and eight ports per group, helping boost bandwidth and provide redundancy. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid STP (RSTP) protect against network loops, allowing safe deployment of mesh and ring topologies. With energy-efficient technologies such as EEE+ and short-reach detection, the switch also reduces power consumption without compromising performance.

Intuitive Management and Monitoring Tools:

Designed for both novice and experienced network administrators, the LGS528 features a built-in web user interface (HTTP/HTTPS), Telnet access, SNMP v1/v2c, and support for RMON for advanced network monitoring. Other management features include port mirroring, system logs, dual firmware images, and configuration backup via HTTP or TFTP. These tools offer flexible and comprehensive control over network operations, enhancing reliability and ease of maintenance.

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