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DES-3528/DES-3552 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual

Intended Readers ............................................................................................................................................................................ v

Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................................................................................................ v

Notes, Notices, and Cautions ......................................................................................................................................................... v

Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................................................... vi

Safety Cautions .............................................................................................................................................................................................. vi

General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products.......................................................................................................................................vii

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ................................................................................................................................................. viii

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Gigabit Ethernet Technology .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Switch Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Ports ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Front-Panel Components ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Rear Panel Description .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Side Panel Description .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Gigabit Combo Ports ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Before You Connect to the Network ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Installing the Switch without the Rack .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Installing the Switch in a Rack ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack................................................................................................................................................ 14

Power On (AC Power) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Power Failure (AC Power) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Connecting DC Power to the DES-3528DC .................................................................................................................................................. 15

Connecting the Switch ................................................................................................................................... 16

Switch to End Node ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Switch to Hub or Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting To Network Backbone or Server ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Introduction to Switch Management ........................................................................................................... 18

Management Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Web-based Management Interface ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

SNMP-based Management ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE) ................................................................................................................................................ 18

First Time Connecting to the Switch ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Password Protection ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

SNMP Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

IP Address Assignment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Web-based Switch Configuration ................................................................................................................. 24

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