The Adtran™ 1000 Series is designed for networks requiring a managed switching solution for interconnecting Local Area Networking (LAN) access devices such as hubs, computers, or servers. The Adtran 1224 and 1224ST are ideal for growing enterprises with the need for more efficient network performance or for carrier networks requiring segmentation and management of Ethernet-enabled devices.  These products support Layer 2 switching in a cost-effective, easy-to deploy rackmount chassis. Both products support 24 Fast Ethernet ports.

The Adtran 1224ST also supports dual Gigabit uplink ports for high-speed link redundancy and stacking capability for up to 16 units or 384 ports. Metallic interfaces support Gigabit over copper with two 1000BaseT ports for Cat 5 or 5e cabling. Small Form factor Pluggable (SFP) slots provide Gigabit Ethernet over single or multi-mode fiber using industry-standard SFP modules. These products easily integrate into switching closets, computer rooms, or network operations centers. Utilizing standards-based switching technology, these devices may be used in multi-vendor networks for new or existing installations.

The Adtran 1224 and 1224ST support advanced switching features including Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w) and Spanning Tree (802.1D) protocols, up to 255 active 802.1Q tagged or port-based VLANs, and 802.1p traffic prioritization for enforcing Quality of Service (QoS) for mission critical applications. Storm Control, Link Aggregation (802.3ad), and Port Mirroring are among other features supported. In this application, link aggregation is used to provide a 200 Mbps link from the Adtran 1224 switches to the computer room. RADIUS authentication, SSH secure login and multi-level user passwords provide network security. Switch management and configuration, using a familiar Command Line Interface (CLI), are both available via the ADTRAN™ Operating System (OS). A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is also available for configuration and management. Using the management IP address of the switch, users can access the GUI from a standard web browser. Dual firmware images and configuration files may be stored in the units, and FTP or TFTP can be used for quick, easy, firmware updates.