Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications GS-3012F User Manual

Copyright .................................................................................................................. 2
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 3
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 5
Customer Support ................................................................................................... 6
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 8
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 18
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 22
Preface .................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 30
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 30
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................ 30
1.2.1 Hardware Features .................................................................................. 30
1.2.2 Firmware Features ................................................................................... 31
1.3 Applications ....................................................................................................... 33
1.3.1 Backbone Application .............................................................................. 33
1.3.2 Bridging Example ..................................................................................... 34
1.3.3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Example ................................... 34
1.3.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 35
1.3.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Workgroup Example ........................................... 35
1.3.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 36
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 38
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................ 38
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ......................................................................... 38
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................ 39
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................ 39
2.3.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................... 39
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................ 39
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................ 40

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