Preface
Thank you for using our switches. This manual provides you with detailed operation guide
that allows you to easily install and use the switches.
Scope
This manual introduces f unctional a nd physical f eatures of our s witches and pr ovides
installation procedures, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and rules of using cables
and c onnectors. I t i s i ntended f or t he us ers t hat h ave s ome experience i n i nstalling and
maintaining network hardware and want to learn the above information.
At the same time, i t i s assumed that t he us ers of this s witch are already familiar with the
related terms and concepts of Ethernet.
Document Structure
Chapter 1 " Product Overview" des cribes t he s cope of a pplication, m ain f eatures,
technical specifications, and related extension modules of the product.
Chapter 2 " Preparation Before Installation" l ists t he s afety, p ower s upply, and s ite
requirements that must be met before the switch can be installed.
Chapter 3 "Product Installation" describes how to install the switch as a whole and its
various modules, and to connect the power supply and the grounding cables.
Chapter 4 "DES-7206/7210 Maintenance" describes how to maintain the switch in use.
Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting" describes the problems that may occur during the
installation and use of this switch and how to handle them.
Handling Method.
Appendix A "Connectors and Connection Media".
Related Documents
Software Ma nual——covering C LI c ommands, configuration gu ide, v ersion r elease not es,
and system messages.
Obtaining Documentation
You can obtain the documentation you need through the following channels:
Internet:
http://www.dlink.com
Documentation CD-ROM:
The documentation of D-Link Corporation switches is stored in the CD-ROM package, which
is provided to you together with the product you purchase.
The CD-ROM is updated frequently, and may be more current than the printed documents.
Obtaining Technical Assistance