About This Guide ...................................................................................................................................v
Conventions.........................................................................................................................................v
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Fast Ethernet Technology ................................................................................................................... 6
Gigabit Ethernet Technology ............................................................................................................... 6
Switching Technology ......................................................................................................................... 7
Features ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Chassis ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Switch Modules................................................................................................................................ 8
Unpacking and Setup.......................................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Setup................................................................................................................................................ 11
Rack Installation .............................................................................................................................. 12
Installing Modules ............................................................................................................................ 12
Connecting a Terminal...................................................................................................................... 14
Power on........................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Failure ................................................................................................................................. 14
Front Panel....................................................................................................................................... 15
Side Panels ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Optional Plug-in Modules ................................................................................................................. 16
DES-6309 GBIC Module................................................................................................................. 19
Power Supply Modules ................................................................................................................... 19
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................. 19
Connecting The Switch........................................................................................................................ 21
Switch to End Node .......................................................................................................................... 21
Switch to Hub or Switch ................................................................................................................... 21
10BASE-T Device ........................................................................................................................... 21
100BASE-TX Device ....................................................................................................................... 22
1000BASE-T Device ....................................................................................................................... 22
100BASE-FX Device ....................................................................................................................... 22
1000BASE-SX Device ..................................................................................................................... 22
1000BASE-LX Device ..................................................................................................................... 22
Cable Lengths................................................................................................................................... 22
Switch Management Concepts............................................................................................................. 24
Traps ................................................................................................................................................ 24
MIBs................................................................................................................................................. 25
Packet Forwarding ............................................................................................................................ 25
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