TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide.................................................................................1
Purpose............................................................................................ 1
Terms/Usage.................................................................................... 1
Introduction..........................................................................................3
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...........................................................3
Fast Ethernet Technology................................................................ 4
Switching Technology..................................................................... 5
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)..............................................6
Features............................................................................................6
Unpacking and Installation.................................................................. 9
Unpacking........................................................................................9
Installation....................................................................................... 9
Rack Mounting.............................................................................. 11
Connecting Network Cable............................................................ 12
AC Power.......................................................................................12
Identifying External Components......................................................13
Front Panel.....................................................................................13
Rear Panel......................................................................................14
Understanding LED Indicators.......................................................... 15
Power and System LEDs............................................................... 15
1000BASE-T Port 1~16 Status LEDs............................................16
Combo mini-GBIC Port 15~ 16 Status LEDs................................17
Configuration..................................................................................... 18
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