Using this approach, it is not necessary to dedicate an entire slot in the chassis to uplinking, and user connectivity is maximized. Future uplinks will include support for a new IEEE 10 Gbps Ethernet standard interface. The Matrix E7 provides a very broad, yet standards-based firmware feature set based on mature SmartSwitch 6000 technology. The Matrix E7's SNMP host can be secured using several methods including IP access control lists, radius authentication and SNMP management VLANs. These comprehensive security features ensure that the switch is protected from intruder attacks.
Additional protection includes user-based security and authentication.
The Matrix E7 delivers this through port-based MAC address locking and supports the emerging 802.1X authentication standard. The dynamic egress feature lets switches prevent passive analyzer devices from snooping sensitive network traffic, ensuring maximum security. GVRP is a VLAN messaging protocol that significantly reduces manual VLAN configuration. IP Multicast Support With full support for IGMP version 1 and 2, network managers can deploy multicast applications, such as streaming video, without hindering network performance. This Layer 3 awareness guarantees that multicast traffic is delivered to only the required recipients, conserving precious bandwidth.