Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications MES3500-24F User Manual

About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3
Document Conventions ........................................................................................................... 4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 5
Contents Overview .................................................................................................................. 7
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... 9
Part I: User's Guide ................................................................................21
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................................. 23
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................23
1.1.1 Backbone Application .................................................................................................23
1.1.2 Bridging Example .......................................................................................................24
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example .......................................................................24
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .................................................................25
1.1.5 IPv6 Support ...............................................................................................................25
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch .................................................................................................26
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ..................................................................................26
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................................. 27
2.1 Installation Scenarios ...........................................................................................................27
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ...........................................................................................27
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...........................................................................................27
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ...................................................................27
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ..........................................................28
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ..................................................................................29
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................ 30
3.1 Front Panel ..........................................................................................................................30
3.1.1 Console Port ...............................................................................................................31
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................32
3.1.3 Transceiver Slots ........................................................................................................32
3.1.4 Power Connector ........................................................................................................34
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