Table of Contents

Introduction

10

Layer 3 Switching

10

The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch

11

Features

11

Ports

11

Performance Features

11

Layer 2 Features

11

Layer 3 Switch Features

12

Traffic Classification and Prioritization

13

Management

13

Optional Redundant Power Supply

14

Fast Ethernet Technology

14

Gigabit Ethernet Technology

14

Unpacking and Setup

15

Unpacking

15

Installation

15

Desktop or Shelf Installation

15

Rack Installation

16

Power on

17

Power Failure

17

Identifying External Components

18

Front Panel

18

Rear Panel

18

Side Panels

19

Optional Plug-in Modules

19

1000BASE-T Module

19

1000BASE-SX Fiber Module

20

1000BASE-LX Fiber Module

20

GBIC Two-Port Module

21

LED Indicators

21

Connecting The Switch

22

Switch to End Node

22

Switch to Hub or Switch

22

10BASE-T Device

23

100BASE-TX Device

23

Switch Management and Operating Concepts

24

Local Console Management

24

Diagnostic (console) port (RS-232 DCE)

24

IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names

25

Traps

26

SNMP

27

MIBs

28

Packet Forwarding

28

Filtering

29

Spanning Tree

30

Link Aggregation

35

VLANs

37

IP Addresses

41

 

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