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FriendlyNET® GX5
Gigabit Ethernet Switches
New! The FriendlyNET GX5 family includes the smart GX5-2400W (top) and GX5-424W (bottom)
“Most of the news in LAN product introductions these days is coming from
smaller companies, rather than the big names. Whatever the case, it
seems like there have been more new products from network up-andcomers like…Asante Technologies than from others.
Asante recently debuted a new model of its most powerful workgroup
switch, which now has four ports of Gigabit Ethernet instead of two, in
addition to the 24 ports of 10/100M bit/sec Ethernet. It’s called the
FriendlyNET GX5-424W 24+4 WebManaged Gigabit Ethernet switch.”
Asanté Improves Workgroup Switch, November 6, 2003
PRODUCT LINE GUIDE
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For your GHz computer with multi-GB of storage, Asanté offers a
complete family of Gigabit Ethernet switches. The FriendlyNET GX5
Series is the simplest, easiest way to move massive amounts of
information between computers and peripherals on your local area
network. With 8 popular configurations to choose from, Asanté has
the exactly the right Gig switch for your needs.
Every GX5 Series switch provides exceptional value for simple,
unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches that can run at the highest
throughput (full wire-speed). The strong metal chassis is
optimized for both compact size and to help dissipate heat—
providing many years of reliable service.
Asanté’s new GX5-2400W and GX5-424W switches are the smart
choices for workgroups with more than 16 users and peripherals.
Out of the box, these switches are ready-to-run in almost any
environment—with no setup required. To access each switch’s
advanced features, just open a web browser to enable trunking,
mirroring, virtual LANs (VLANs) and quality of service (QoS).
Model Gigabit Ports 1000BaseT Ports GBIC 10/100 Ports Height/Mount Advanced Features
GX5-2400W 24 24 Yes
Desk/Rack
GX5-424W 2 2 2 (SFP) 24 1U
Desk/Rack
Model Gigabit Ports 1000BaseT Ports GBIC 10/100 Ports Height Mounting
GX5-2400 24 24 2 (shared) 1U Rack or Desktop
GX5-1600 16 16 1U Rack or Desktop
GX5-800 8 8 1U Rack or Desktop
GX5-800P 8 8 Sub-1U Desktop
GX5-500 5 5 Sub-1U Desktop
GX5-208 2 2 8 1U Rack or Desktop
“This switch [FriendlyNET GX5-1300] is clearly designed to be a ‘drop in and
forget it’ solution for infrastructures that do not require flow or access control.
There is nothing to configure once you rackmount the unit.”
May 2003
Trunking, mirroring, VLAN,
QoS, web configuration
Trunking, mirroring, VLAN,
QoS, web configuration
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• Configure with Web Browser. All features are accessible from
an easy-to-use interface. No cryptic command line commands
or third-party network management applications required
• Mirroring. With a network analyzer (sold separately), look at
traffic on other ports; it’s ideal for troubleshooting
• Virtual LANs (VLANs). Improve overall network performance,
manageability and security by limiting organizing computers
and peripherals into logical workgroups. Data is delivered only
to the intended recipients while broadcast frames are sent
only to members of the VLAN (limiting broadcast domain)
• Quality of Service (QoS). Efficiently control network resources
by classifying traffic and prioritizing flows
All GX5 switches can connect to 10/100 Fast Ethernet devices
through some of the Gigabit (1000BaseT) ports. If you have several
10/100 devices, choose a switch (GX5-424W, GX5-208) with
dedicated 10/100 ports for a more economical solution.
Mounting your network equipment into a rack? Choose a
rackmountable GX5 switch (rackmount kit included) and all of your
equipment can be neatly stacked and mounted. If you’re not using a
rack, the switches can also be placed on a desktop.
To add Gigabit Ethernet over fiber, look for switches that include
GBIC ports, like the GX5-2400 and GX5-424W. Plug in an Asanté
or industry-standard module for 1000BaseSX or 1000BaseLX for
longer distance connections with maximum reliability. The GX5424W features small form factor pluggable (SFP) GBIC modules.
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The Right Gigabit Switch for Your Network
Two of our most popular switches include the FriendlyNET GX5-800P (top) and GX5-800
(bottom). Both feature compact metal cases and no fan—for quiet operation.
Choosing the right Gigabit Ethernet switch is easy. Asanté has a
complete family of switches in the widest range of configurations.
The FriendlyNET GX5 family is engineered to give you the most
number of Gigabit Ethernet ports for your budget. With our plugand-go design, you’ll spend less time configuring and setting up
your network than alternative designs that require network
management—and a staff of certified network professionals to
manage them for you.
FriendlyNET GX5-2400W
New! Introducing Asanté’s most powerful Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Quickly upgrade your legacy 10/100 Fast Ethernet network by adding
the GX5-2400W. Plug in any 10, 100 or 1000BaseT cable and
you’ll be running in minutes. The switch automatically configures
itself for maximum speed, duplex and wiring.
Highlights:
• Wire-speed performance with 48 Gbps switch fabric
• Web configurable for advanced features: trunking, mirroring,
virtual LANs (VLANs) and quality of service (QoS)
• Installs easily into 1U of rack space (kit included)
FriendlyNET GX5-2400
With 24 Gigabit ports, this switch certainly packs the most Gig in
just 1 rack unit (U) of space. As you upgrade your network from 24port 10/100 switches to Gigabit Ethernet, the GX5-2400 is the
perfect choice for delivering Gigabit to the desktop.
Highlights:
• Ports 23 and 24 are dual media. They support both
1000BaseT and GBIC (for optional fiber)
• Auto Failover if both 1000BaseT and GBIC ports are
redundantly connected
• Supports Jumbo Frames for maximum data throughput
• Innovative 24-20-24 Gbps segmented switch fabric. A 10 Gig
internal interconnect links two 12-port Gig switch controllers
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FriendlyNET GX5-1600
Asanté’s highest-density, Gigabit switch with non-blocking, wirespeed switch fabric. Rated at an impressive 32 Gbps (16 x 2 Gbps,
full duplex), this switch provides outstanding performance in a
compact, rackmountable chassis.
Highlights:
• Non-blocking, wire-speed switch fabric
• All 16 ports support 10/100/1000BaseT
• Similar to Asanté’s IntraCore 35160 Series—without
management or advanced features
FriendlyNET GX5-800 and GX5-800P
Asanté’s most popular Gigabit switch is now available in 2
configurations: desktop or rackmountable. With the best
price/performance and the lowest cost/port, it’s a favorite choice for
smaller workgroups that are just upgrading to Gigabit Ethernet.
Highlights:
• Industrial-grade design with compact metal chassis
• Choice of internal auto-ranging power supply (GX5-800) or
external switching power supply (GX5-800P)
• Desktop or rackmountable with included kit (GX5-800 only)
• Convection cooled for silent operation (no fan)
• Non-blocking, wire-speed switch fabric
FriendlyNET GX5-500
For entry-level workgroups, this is a great choice for starting or
expanding your Gigabit Ethernet network. With Auto-Uplink™ on
every port, you can easily connect legacy 10/100 computers with
newer Gigabit-equipped workstations and servers using standard
Cat 5 (or better) cables.
Highlights:
• Ultra-compact metal chassis easily fits into small spaces
• Quiet, convection cooling (no fan)
• External modular power supply
• Non-blocking, wire-speed switch fabric
FriendlyNET GX5-424W
New! Does your 10/100 workgroup need better performance? With
24 ports of 10/100 plus 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet, this switch can
cost-effectively remove roadblocks in your data throughput.
Highlights:
• 24 ports of 10/100BaseTX
• 2 ports of 10/100/1000BaseT
• 2 ports of SFP Mini-GBICs. Add optional fiber modules for
greater range and reliability
• High-performance switch fabric minimizes blocking between
10/100 and Gigabit ports
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FriendlyNET GX5-208
Overall Rating: 8.5 (Silver Award)
Gamershell.com
“Two words come to mind when reviewing this product. The
first word is Solid. The build quality is superb; the switch
has a professional, serious look. The product is something
you’d be proud showing off in your next LAN party and the
diagnostic lights only add to the functionality of this unit.
“The other word is Quality. Working with the Asanté
reminds me how a company should work. The product works
as you expect it to work with the right drivers in place; a
manual that tells you exactly what to do; it doesn’t have
driver glitches or hardware failures, it simply does the job.
“Having the Auto Uplink feature on each port is also a plus,
considering you can hook up even larger networks together.
“Performance is much up to par with most Gigabit switches
out there, with a slight advantage over the competition. The
strongpoint of this product is the delivery perfection; I did
not notice any problems, drawbacks, driver issues, it simply
works out of the box with no complications. This is an
important factor when it comes to networking.”
FriendlyNET GX5-208
Here’s the perfect introduction to Gigabit Ethernet. As you upgrade
from your legacy 10/100 Fast Ethernet devices, this handy
workgroup switch provides dual 1000BaseT Gigabit ports for direct
connection to servers or a Gigabit backbone.
Highlights:
• Auto-Uplink simplifies network cabling and configuration
• Dual Gigabit is an economical solution for expanding a
single 1000BaseT network drop in an office—without pulling
more wires
• Includes rackmount kit
• Industrial-grade design with compact metal chassis and
internal auto-ranging power supply
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model GX5-2400W GX5-2400 GX5-1600 GX5-424W
Target Deployment:
Special Features:
Ports
Fast Ethernet:
Gigabit Ethernet:
10/100/1000BaseT
1000BaseT only
GBIC
Auto-Failover:
Configuration:
Network Monitoring:
Expansion (MDI/MDIX):
Performance
Efficiency:
Switch Fabric:
Switch Design:
Switch Architecture: Store and forward
Flow Control:
Jumbo Frames:
Forwarding (MAC) Table:
Physical
Case:
Color:
Height:
Mounting:
Rackmount Kit:
Width x Length:
Power Supply:
Workgroup or
backbone
VLAN, QoS,
Mirroring
-- -- -- 24
24 24 16 4
24 22 16 2
-- 2 -- --
-- 2 -- 2 (SFP)
-- Ports 23 and 24
Web -- -- Web
Web, LED LED panel LED panel Web, LED
Auto-Uplink Auto-Uplink Auto-Uplink Auto-Uplink
Non-blocking Segmented Non-blocking Segmented
48 Gbps 24+20+20 Gbps 32 Gbps 12.8 Gbps
Integrated
with web GUI
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
IEEE 802.3x flow
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
(half-duplex)
-- Up to 9 KB --
8 K addresses 32 K addresses 8 K addresses 4000 addresses
Full-size, metal Full-size, metal Full-size, metal Full-size, metal
Asanté Titanium
Silver
1 U
1.75" / 4.5 cm
Rack or desk Rack or desk Rack or desk Rack or desk
Included Included Included Included
17.25 x 10.06"
43.8 x 25.6 cm
Internal
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Jumbo frames and
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
Workgroup or
backbone
dual GBICs
(1000T/GBIC)
Dual 12-port with
10 Gbps
interconnect
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
IEEE 802.3x flow
(half-duplex)
Asanté CoolGray Asanté CoolGray Asanté Titanium
1 U
1.75" / 4.5 cm
17.25 x 10.06"
43.8 x 25.6 cm
Internal
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Workgroup or
backbone
High-density, non-
blocking design
-- --
Integrated Quad Gig,
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
-- IEEE 802.3x flow
1 U
1.75" / 4.5 cm
17.25 x 8.26"
43.8 x 21.0 cm
Internal
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Workgroup
VLAN, QoS,
Mirroring
24p 10/100
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
(half-duplex)
Silver
1 U
1.75" / 4.5 cm
17.25 x 10.06"
43.8 x 25.6 cm
Internal
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
* For international part numbers, please refer to the Asanté price list.
January 2004
With many Mac models now supporting gigabit speeds, it makes sense to
look towards a switch that can support slower speeds, such as 10/100
Mbps, but to leave room for also attaching higher-speed devices. The GX5424W has 24 10/100 ports, and a total of 4 gigabit ports…This device
supports advanced features, such as web configuration (no proprietary
software or cable required) Virtual LAN (VLAN) support, and Quality of
Service (QoS) to help prioritize and manage network traffic flow. Some of
these features are found in higher-end units, but are included in the GX5424W.
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Model
Target Deployment:
Special Features:
Ports
Fast Ethernet:
Gigabit Ethernet:
10/100/1000BaseT
GBIC
Auto-Failover
Configuration:
Network Monitoring:
Expansion (MDI/MDIX):
Performance
Efficiency:
Switch Fabric:
Switch Design:
Switch Architecture:
Flow Control:
Jumbo Frames:
Cooling Fan:
Forwarding (MAC) Table:
Physical
Case:
Color:
Height:
Mounting:
Rackmount Kit:
Width x Length:
Power Supply:
* For international part numbers, please refer to the Asanté price list.
GX5-208 GX5-500 GX5-800P GX5-800
Legacy workgroup Workgroup Workgroup Workgroup
Dual Gigabit ports
with 10/100
8 -- -- -2 5 8 8
2 5 8 8
-- -- -- --
-- -- -- --
Plug-and-go with
IEEE Auto
Negotiation (sets
10/100/1000 Mbps
speed and half/full
duplex)
LED panel LED panel LED panel LED panel
Auto-Uplink Auto-Uplink Auto-Uplink Auto-Uplink
Non-blocking Non-blocking Non-blocking Non-blocking
5.6 Gbps 10 Gbps 16 Gbps 16 Gbps
Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
IEEE 802.3x flow
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
(half-duplex)
No No No No
Yes No No No
6 K addresses 8 K addresses 8 K addresses 8 K addresses
Mid-size, metal Compact, metal Compact, metal Compact, metal
Asanté CoolGray Asanté CoolGray Asanté CoolGray Asanté CoolGray
1 U
1.75" / 4.5 cm
Rack or desk Desk Desk Rack or desk
Included -- -- Included
13 x 8"
28 x 18 cm
Internal
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Compact design,
plug cables into
rear
Plug-and-go with
IEEE Auto
Negotiation (sets
10/100/1000 Mbps
speed and half/full
duplex)
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
IEEE 802.3x flow
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
(half-duplex)
0.6 U
1.15" / 2.9 cm
6.7 x 3.9"
17 x 10 cm
External External Internal
“The Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-208 Gigabit Switch offers a low
price-per-port, high-performance switch that finds a happy place
for the networking staff, the accounting staff, and the end-users
to meet.”
Networks Today, May 2003
• Performance relatively close to an Enterprise class switch
• Cost per port much lower than an Enterprise class switch
• Auto-Uplink abilities on all ports
• Good set of diagnostic lights to tell you port speed, and
duplex
Compact design,
external power
supply
Plug-and-go with
IEEE Auto
Negotiation (sets
10/100/1000 Mbps
speed and half/full
duplex)
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
IEEE 802.3x flow
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
(half-duplex)
0.9 U
1.5" / 3.8 cm
7.5 x 4.8"
19 x 12 cm
Rackmountable,
rugged internal
power supply
Plug-and-go with
IEEE Auto
Negotiation (sets
10/100/1000 Mbps
speed and half/full
duplex)
Store and forward
with integrated
broadcast storm
filtering
IEEE 802.3x flow
control (full duplex)
and back pressure
(half-duplex)
1 U
1.75" / 4.5 cm
13 x 8"
28 x 18 cm
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
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Standards Compliance
Network: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet over 4 pairs of UTP Category 5 (1000BaseT)
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 5 (100BaseTX)
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet (10BaseT)
Expansion: Auto-Uplink (MDI/MDIX) on all RJ-45 ports. Uplink to additional switches using standard or crossover cables
Environmental Range
Operating Temperature: 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing
Emissions: FCC Class A and CE
Support
Product Warranty: Two-year product warranty covers defects in manufacturing and workmanship
Technical Support: Two years of free telephone support plus 24-hour support via web
Stephen C. Holtzman, Chief Technical Officer
D-ZIGN S.A.B. Inc.
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
“As a medium-sized advertisement agency, we move files
around that can range in size from 100K to 1.5 Gig. The
average printer size file to our Xerox DC12 and Splash G640
printer is about 500 MB. We have been at 100BaseT until we
received our new GX5-2400! Not only can we produce
faster, but this switch moves files beautifully and fast. A
simple and elegant purchase that has made our agency
smooth as silk!”
Asanté Technologies, Inc. · 821 Fox Lane, San Jose, CA 95131 USA · Phone 408.435.8388 · Website www.asante.com
© 2004 Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Asanté Technologies and FriendlyNET are registered trademarks and Auto-Uplink is a trademark of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All other names may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. 011603 • GX5 Switches_PLG
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