C o nte nts O ve rvie w .............................................................................................................................3
T a b le o f C o nte nts .................................................................................................................................4
Pa rt I: Use r's G uide ............................................................................................ 7
C ha pte r 1
G e tting to Kno w Yo ur NSW ..................................................................................................................8
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Hardware Comparison ........................................................................................................... 8
1.1.2 Management .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Backbone Application ........................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Bridging Example .................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 Ways to Manage the NSW ............................................................................................................ 11
C ha pte r 2
2.1 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 13
Ha rdwa re Pa ne ls ................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 PoE .......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.3 Combo Port ........................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.4 Transceiver Slots .................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.5 Console Port .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Power Connector ................................................................................................................. 21
3.3 LEDs ................................................................................................................................................ 22
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NSW Series User's Guide
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