D-Link DES-5016 manual Introduction, Features

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Introduction

This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5016. The DES-5016 is an intelligent, managed switch, designed for use on medium sized networks as part of the backbone or for use with other switches and hubs on a larger network.

There are three models available: the DES-5016TX, DES-5016TF and the DES-5016FX. This manual refers to all models as the DES-5016. There are two optional modules available: a 2-Port 100BASE-FX and a 1-Port 1000BASE-SX modules. Both modules can be installed in slot 3. The modules can be ordered at the time of purchase or ordered separately.

The chapter is divided into the following sections. Each section briefly describes the features of the DES-5016. Most of the topics discussed will be explained in greater detail later in the manual.

The topics covered are:

∙Summary of Features

∙Modules of the DES-5016

∙Explanation of Front and Rear Panels

∙Management Methods

∙Updating Firmware

Features

There are three models available:

∙The DES-5016TX comes with two 8-Port 10/100-TX modules.

∙The DES-5016TF comes with one 8-Port 10/00-TX module and one 8-Port 100BASE-FX module.

∙The DES-5016FX comes with two 8-Port 100BASE-FX modules.

The DES-5016 has the following features:

∙One half-size slot that supports two types of optional, installable modules, a 2- Port 100BASE-FX and 1-Port 1000BASE-SX module.

∙All TX ports auto-negotiate 10/100 Mbps.

∙Supports up to18 100BASE-FX ports.

∙The DES-5016 can be managed in three ways: Local Console Management, Telnet and SNMP.

∙Supports Cut-through and Store-and-Forward switching.

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Contents DES-5016 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Link Limited Warranty Hardware SoftwareNorth, Central, and South America Link Offices for Registration and Warranty ServiceEurope and Israel Copyright Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Table of Contents Page Page Audience About This GuideOrganization Features IntroductionPage Front Panel DES-5016TXDES-5016TF DES-5016TFRear Panel DES-5016 Rear PanelLocal Console Management Management MethodsUpdating Firmware Telnet ManagementInstalling the DES-5016 Unpacking the DES-5016Installation Options Desktop/ Shelf Installation Install Feet on BottomAttach Feet Rack Installation Attach Mounting BracketsInsert into Rack Installing Optional Modules Remove Blank Bracket Insert Optional Module Power On Cable Specifications Connecting the DES-5016 to the NetworkCopper Cable Cable Diagram Fiber Optic Cable Fiber Optic Ports PortsMDI-X Ports RS-232 PortConnecting the DES-5016 to other Switches and Hubs DES-5016 to DES-5016 ConnectionLEDs DES-5016TF LEDsCPU Module PowerDiagnostic StatusLED Act Port TX ModuleLink 100/10Port TX Module LEDs Port FX Module Link/ ActPort 100BASE-FX Module ColLit Dark Port 1000BASE-SX Module Gigabit Module LEDManaging the DES-5016 Local Console Management ∙ Data bits ∙ Parity None ∙ Stop bits ∙ Flow Control NoneTelnet ∙ Default User Name D-Link ∙ Default Password D-Link LogHelp Message Help MessagePanel Conventions Spacebar100BASE-FX/ 1000BASE-SX Switch Port Module System ConfigurationSwitch Port 1-8, 9-16 and Optional Module Configuration Console ProgramVlan Port Management Spanning Tree ConfigurationSnmp Management Configuration Trunking Port ManagementFactory Reset to Default Config Values System Configuration MenuSystem Reset System InformationSystem Information Menu Software UpdateBoot Prom Firmware Version Hardware RevisionSystem Description LAN Default GatewayMAC Address System NameSystem Reset System ResetFactory Reset Factory ResetFactory Reset Confirmation Advantages of Store and Forward System Rate ControlDisadvantages of Store and Forward Advantages of Cut-Through Disadvantages of Cut-ThroughSoftware Update Menu Software Update menuTransfer Firmware Xmodem User Account Management User Account Change MenuAccess Level PasswordConfirm Password Create New UserPage Status Delete UsersDelete Page Old Password Change PasswordNew Password Page Switch Port Configuration State Switch Port Configuration MenuPhysical Priority Port StateFlow Control Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Spanning Tree ConfigurationSTA Operation Levels Bridge Priority Forward Delay TimeSpanning Tree Algorithm Root CostRoot Bridge Root PortSnmp Management Configuration Access Right Snmp Management Configuration MenuSnmp Manager Setting Snmp Community StringCold Start Snmp Trap Manager SettingAuthentication Failure Link Change EventPage Vlan Port Management Vlan Port Management Menu Vlan Port Management menuPort # Create New VlanNew Vlan Name TrunkGroupPage Delete Vlan Menu Vlan NameModify Vlan Menu Virtual LAN NameTrunking Port Management Menu Trunking Port Management menuNew Trunking Group Name Create New Trunking PortName Page Trunking Port Delete Trunking PortModify Trunking Port Trunking Port Name Modify Trunking PortCables TroubleshootingProblem Solution Post Errors Port StatesPage Diagnostic LED Switch Specifications Appendix a DES-5016 Technical SpecificationsPort Specifications Page Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide General EMI Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Performance Index ActUser Name 52, 54