Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications GS1510-16 User Manual

About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................ 5
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 7
Contents Overview ................................................................................................................... 9
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 11
Part I: Introduction and Hardware Overview ....................................... 17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................................. 19
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 19
1.1.1 Backbone Application ................................................................................................. 19
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................... 20
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................... 21
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ................................................................ 21
1.2 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ................................................................................. 22
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................................. 23
2.1 Freestanding Installation ..................................................................................................... 23
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 24
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................................. 24
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................... 24
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .................................................................................. 25
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................................. 27
3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 27
3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................ 28
3.1.2 Mini-GBIC Slots ......................................................................................................... 28
3.1.3 The RESET Button ..................................................................................................... 30
3.2 LEDs ................................................................................................................................ 30
3.3 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.1 Power Connector ....................................................................................................... 31
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