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GX5 Series

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Asante offers a complete family of plug-and-go Gigabit Ethernet switches. The FriendlyNET GX5 Series features more performance and greater expansion in your choice of six configurations.

Each 1000BaseT port delivers a 1000 Mbps Gig pipe to your high-performance desktop, server or notebook computers. All over your existing Category 5 UTP cable (4 pairs).

Need to connect to a fiber Gigabit backbone? Two models (GX5-1300 and GX5-2400) feature an industry-standard GBIC port. Just plug in your favorite GBIC transceiver module to run Gig on fiber over long or short distances.

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 with dedicated 10/100 ports for a more economical solution.

Model Gigabit Ports 1000BaseT Ports GBIC 10/100 Ports Height Mounting
GX5-500 5 5     Sub-1U Desktop
GX5-800P 8 8     Sub-1U Desktop

Mounting your network equipment into a rack? Choose a rackmountable GX5 Gig switch (rack mount 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.

The Right Gig Switch for Your Network
Choosing the right Gigabit Ethernet switch is easy. Asante 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 plug-and-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 GX5-800P
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.

Key features:

  • Smallest footprint takes up minimal desktop space
  • External switching power supply, runs cooler, uses less power
  • Supports Auto-Uplink™ technology

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.

Key features:

  • Ultra-compact metal chassis
  • Quiet, convection cooling (no fan)
  • External modular power supply
  • Non-blocking, wire-speed switch fabri

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