Product Introduction - D-Link DGS-2000 Series Reference Manual

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D-Link DGS-2000 Series Ethernet Switch User Manual
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Product Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of D-Link DGS-2000 Series Ethernet Switch Products.
D-Link's next generation DGS-2000 Series Ethernet switch series blends plug-and-play simplicity with
exceptional value and reliability for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networking. All models are
housed in a new style rack-mount metal case with easy-to-view front panel diagnostic LEDs, and provides
advanced features including network security, traffic segmentation, QoS and versatile management.
Flexible Port Configurations. The DGS-2000 series is the new generation of DGS-2000 Ethernet Switch
series. DGS-2000 series including 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, 100/1000 Mbps combo ports, and
100/1000 Mbps SFP ports. The DGS-2000-10, DGS-2000-26, DGS-2000-10P, and DGS-2000-10MP models
feature 2 100/1000 Mbps SFP ports, while all other DGS-2000 Series models feature 4 GbE/SFP combo
ports, allowing you to choose the most suitable media type for your requirements.
D-Link Green Technology. D-Link Green devices are about providing eco-friendly alternatives without
compromising performance. D-Link Green Technology includes a number of innovations to reduce energy
consumption on DGS-2000 series such as shutting down a port, or turning off some LED indicators, or
adjusting the power usage according to the Ethernet cable connected to it.
Extensive Layer 2 Features. Implemented as complete L2 devices, these switches include functions such
as IGMP snooping, port mirroring, Spanning Tree, 802.3ad LACP and Loopback Detection to enhance
performance and network resiliency.
Traffic Segmentation, QoS and Auto Surveillance VLAN. The switches support 802.1Q VLAN standard
tagging to enhance network security and performance. The switches also support 802.1p priority queues,
enabling users to run bandwidth-sensitive applications such as streaming multimedia by prioritizing that
traffic in network. These functions allow switches to work seamlessly with VLAN and 802.1p traffic in the
network. Auto Surveillance VLAN will automatically place the vedio traffic from pre-defined IP surveillance
devices to an assigned VLAN with higher priority, so it can be separated from normal data traffic. Asymmetric
VLAN is implemented in these switches for a more efficient use of shared resources, such as server or
gateway devices.
Network Security. D-Link's innovative Safeguard Engine function protects the switches against traffic
flooding caused by virus attacks. Additional features like 802.1X port-based authentication provide access
control of the network with external RADIUS servers. ACL is a powerful tool to screen unwanted IP or MAC
traffic. Storm Control can help to keep the network from being overwhelmed by abnormal traffic. Port
Security is another simple but useful authentication method to maintain the network device integrity.
Versatile Management. The new generation of D-Link DGS-2000 Ethernet Switches provides growing
businesses simple and easy management of their network. The Web-Based management interface allows
administrators to remotely control their network down to the port level. The intuitive easily allows customers
to discover multiple D-Link DGS-2000 Ethernet Switches in the same L2 network segment.
With this utility, users do not need to change the IP address of PC and provides easy initial setting of smart
switches. The switches within the same L2 network segment connected to user's local PC are displayed on
the screen for instant access. It allows extensive switch configuration setting, and basic configuration of
discovered devices such as a password change or firmware upgrade.
Users can also access the Switch via Telnet. Basic tasks such as changing the Switch IP address, resetting
the settings to factory defaults, setting the administrator password, rebooting the Switch, or upgrading the
Switch firmware can be performed using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
In addition, users can utilize the SNMP MIB (Management Information Base) to poll the switches for
information about the status, or send out traps of abnormal events. SNMP support allows users to integrate
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