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Compaq HB1004 10Base-T Hub User Guide
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Chapter 1
Overview
The Compaq HB1004 10Base-T Ethernet Hub is a stand-alone, intelligent, 4
port hub. If offers an SNMP V1-compliant firmware agent. The HB1004 can
be monitored and controlled through a network management station. In
addition, you can also cascade the hub to additional 10Mb/s hubs or
10/100Mb/s switches.
The hub supports both in-band and out-of-band management. For in-band
management you can use SNMP compliant network management software to
monitor and control the system. For out-of-band management, you can connect
the hub’s RS232 port to a PC running the Compaq HB1004 System
Configuration Program.
Features
Q Four RJ-45 10Base-T ports
Q IEEE 802.3 compliant
Q Provides one DB9 connector RS232 port for out-of-band network
management using the Compaq HB1004 System Configuration Program
Q One port is selectable to provide either MDI or MDI-X support
Q Supports automatic polarity detection and correction, permitting
automatic recovery due to wiring errors
Q Automatically auto-partitions bad ports to protect normal network
operation
Q Automatically adapts to a wide range of power sources
Q Can be mounted on a desktop or in a standard 19” rack
Q Includes a comprehensive LED indicator panel for reporting network
activity, unit configuration, and problem diagnosis
Q SNMP support including MIB-II, repeater MIB, and Compaq private
MIB
Q Supports FlashROM on board for easily updating the microcode using
TFTP or the Compaq HB1004 System Configuration Program running
on a PC