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| Table of Contents |
Preface | vii |
Intended Readers | vii |
Notes, Notices, and Cautions | vii |
Safety Instructions | viii |
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge | x |
Introduction | 1 |
Fast Ethernet Technology | 1 |
Gigabit Ethernet Technology | 1 |
Switch Stacking | 1 |
Features | 2 |
Ports | 2 |
Traffic Classification and Prioritization | 3 |
Management | 3 |
Unpacking and Setup | 4 |
Unpacking | 4 |
Installation | 4 |
Desktop or Shelf Installation | 4 |
Rack Installation | 5 |
Power on | 6 |
Power Failure | 6 |
Identifying External Components | 7 |
Front Panel | 7 |
Rear Panel | 7 |
Side Panels | 8 |
Gigabit Combo Ports | 8 |
LED Indicators | 8 |
Connecting the Switch | 10 |
Switch to End Node | 10 |
Switch to Hub or Switch | 10 |
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Stacking vs. Standalone Operation | 11 |
Managing Switch Stacks | 12 |
Changes to Switch Stack Structure | 13 |
Convert a Standalone Switch to a Stacked Switch | 13 |
Add a Switch to a Stack | 14 |
Swap a Master from a Stack | 15 |
Stacking with | 16 |
Introduction to Switch Management | 17 |
Management Options | 17 |
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Command Line Console Interface Through the Serial Port | 17 |
Connecting the Console Port | 18 |
First Time Connecting to The Switch | 19 |
Password Protection | 20 |
SNMP Settings | 21 |
Traps | 22 |
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