Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................... vi
Intended Readers ........................................................................................................................................................ vii
Typographical Conventions....................................................................................................................................................... vii
Notes, Notices, and Cautions ...................................................................................................................................... vii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... viii
Safety Cautions ........................................................................................................................................................................ viii
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Switch Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Ports .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Front-Panel Components ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Side Panel Description ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Gigabit Combo Ports .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Before You Connect to the Network ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Ventilation Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Switch in a Rack ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Power On (AC Power) ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Power Failure (AC Power) ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Switch ................................................................................................................ 14
Switch to End Node ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Switch to Hub or Switch ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Management Options ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Web-based Management Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 16
SNMP-based Management ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
First Time Connecting to the Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Password Protection ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
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