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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.............................................................................. 10
Connecting Network Cable............................................................11
AC Power.......................................................................................11
Identifying External Components......................................................13
Front Panel.....................................................................................13
Rear Panel......................................................................................14
Understanding LED Indicators.......................................................... 15
Power and System LEDs............................................................... 15
Ports 1~48 10/100M Status LEDs..................................................16
Ports 49~50 Gigabit Status LEDs.................................................. 16
Ports 51~ mini-GBIC Status LEDs................................................17