Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications GS-4024 User Manual

Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 2
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 4
Customer Support ................................................................................................... 5
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 7
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 19
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 25
Preface .................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 31
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 31
1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................. 31
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................ 34
1.4 Applications ....................................................................................................... 35
1.4.1 Backbone Application ............................................................................... 35
1.4.2 Bridging Example ..................................................................................... 35
1.4.3 High Performance Switching Example ..................................................... 36
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 36
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ............................................................. 37
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 37
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 39
2.1 Freestanding Installation ................................................................................... 39
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................ 40
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................ 40
2.2.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................... 40
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................ 40
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................ 40
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 43
3.1 Front Panel Connection .................................................................................... 43

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