Preface - D-Link DES-6500 - Switch User Manual

xStack DES-6500 Modular Layer 3 Chassis Ethernet Switch User Manual

Preface

The xStack DES-6500 Modular Layer 3 Chassis Ethernet Switch User Manual is divided into sections that describe the system
installation and operating instructions with examples.
Section 1, Introduction - Describes the Switch and its features.
Section 2, Installation- Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch and also describes the front panel, rear
panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the Switch.
Section 3, Connecting the Switch - Tells how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.
Section 4, Introduction to Switch Management - Introduces basic Switch management features, including password protection,
SNMP settings, IP address assignment and connecting devices to the Switch.
Section 5, Introduction to Web-based Switch Management - Talks about connecting to and using the Web-based switch
management feature on the Switch.
Section 6, Configuring the Switch - A detailed discussion about configuring some of the basic functions of the Switch, including
accessing the Switch information, using the Switch's utilities and setting up network configurations, such as Quality of Service,
the Access Profile Table, port mirroring and configuring the Spanning Tree.
Section 7, Management - A discussion of the security features of the Switch, including Security IP, User Accounts, and Access
Authentication Control.
Section 8, SNMP Manager – A detailed discussion regarding the Simple Network Monitoring Protocol including description of
features and a brief introduction to SNMP.
Section 9, Monitoring - Features graphs and screens used in monitoring features and packets on the Switch.
Section 10, Maintenance - Features information on Switch utility functions, including TFTP Services, Switch History, Ping Test
Save Changes and Rebooting Services.
Section 11, Single IP Management - Discussion on the Single IP Management function of the Switch, including functions and
features of the Java based user interface and the utilities of the SIM function.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications - The technical specifications of the DES-6500.
Appendix B Upgrading Instructions for Release 3 Firmware (R3.00-B33) A detailed explanation about the latest firmware
release and downloading instruction for the DES-6500.
Appendix C, Cables and Connectors - Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector, straight-through and crossover cables and
standard pin assignments.
Appendix D, Cable Lengths - Information on cable types and maximum distances.
Glossary - Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.
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