Crosstalk Solutions: Unify Generation 2 Switches Overview

Introduction

• Presenter: Chris
• Focus: Generation 2 Unify switches
• Unboxing: USW 24 POE

Overview of Generation 2 Unify Switches

• USW 16 POE: $299
  • Layer 2 switch
  • 8 gigabit ethernet ports with POE+
  • 8 non-POE ports
  • 2 one-gigabit SFP ports
• US 24 POE: $379 (Unboxed)
  • Layer 2 switch
  • 16 POE+ ports
  • 8 non-POE ports
  • 2 SFP one-gigabit fiber ports
• USW Pro 24 POE: $699
  • Layer 3 switch (future update for layer 3 capabilities)
  • 16 POE+ ports, 8 POE++ ports
  • 2 SFP+ 10 gigabit fiber ports
• USW Pro 48 POE: $1099
  • Layer 3 switch
  • 24 POE+ ports (802.3bt)
  • 4 10-gigabit SFP+ ports

Unboxing US 24 POE

• Components included:
  • Power cord
  • Rack mount ears
  • Screws and hardware
• Key features:
  • Fanless Design: No fan noise
  • Compact Form: 7.9-inch depth compared to the 11-inch depth of older models
  • 16 POE+ Ports: 802.3af and 80
  • 8 Non-POE Ports
  • 2 Gigabit SFP Slots
  • LCD Touch Screen: Called an LCM screen with various functionalities

Installing and Integrating the Switch

• Placed the switch under the desk for a cleaner setup
• Removed the older, noisy model (US 24-51)
• Features highlighted in Unify interface:
  • Lacking 24-volt passive POE (requires POE injector for certain devices)
  • Screen brightness and multi-screen synchronization settings

Touchscreen Interface

• Port Information
  • View details on Ethernet and SFP ports
  • Real-time traffic data and POE wattage
• Statistics
  • Total throughput with real-time graph
  • System CPU and RAM utilization
  • Real-time POE output
  • Power usage over 7 and 30 days
• Settings
  • Adjust screen brightness
  • Change background color
• Additional Information
  • IP address, MAC address, firmware version, uptime

Conclusion

• Impression: Positive overall experience with the new switch
• Questions posed to viewers:
  • Is the touchscreen feature a gimmick or useful?
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