This is a user guide for Rapier Switch, which introduces the features and characteristics of the product.
This guide introduces the Rapier Switch, a Layer 2/Layer 3 gigabit network switch, and explains its key features such as VLANs, QoS, and routing capabilities. It outlines how to access the command‑line and graphical interfaces, install software upgrades, and obtain technical support.
The manual is organized into chapters covering getting started, operating the switch, Layer 2 switching (ports, VLANs, STP, QoS), Layer 3 switching (IP, RIP, IPX, AppleTalk), and advanced routing features. Reference sections include safety information, quick‑install guides, and links to additional documentation.
| Switching speed | wire‑speed Layer 2 switching |
|---|---|
| Gigabit ports | supports 10/100 and gigabit Ethernet ports |
| MAC address table | up to 8191 MAC addresses per switch |
| QoS queues | four egress QoS queues |
| Spanning Tree Protocol | STP supported |
Use the Getting Started chapter, which describes how to log in to the switch’s CLI via console or network connection.
The switch can learn up to 8191 MAC addresses.