Contents |
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Chapter 1: Introduction | 1 |
Overview | 1 |
Switch Architecture | 1 |
Network Management Options | 2 |
Description of Hardware | 2 |
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Stacking Ports | 3 |
Port and System Status LEDs | 3 |
Power Supply Receptacles | 5 |
Features and Benefits | 6 |
Connectivity | 6 |
Expandability | 6 |
Performance | 6 |
Management | 7 |
Chapter 2: Network Planning | 8 |
Introduction to Switching | 8 |
Application Examples | 8 |
Collapsed Backbone | 8 |
Network Aggregation Plan | 9 |
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable | 10 |
Making VLAN Connections | 11 |
Application Notes | 12 |
Chapter 3: Installing the Switch | 13 |
Selecting a Site | 13 |
Ethernet Cabling | 13 |
Equipment Checklist | 14 |
Package Contents | 14 |
Optional | 14 |
Mounting | 14 |
Rack Mounting | 15 |
Desktop or Shelf Mounting | 16 |
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver | 17 |
Connecting Switches in a Stack | 17 |
Connecting to a Power Source | 18 |
Connecting to the Console Port | 19 |
Wiring Map for Serial Cable | 19 |
Chapter 4: Making Network Connections | 21 |
Connecting Network Devices | 21 |
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Cabling Guidelines | 21 |
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches | 21 |
Network Wiring Connections | 22 |
Fiber Optic SFP Devices | 23 |
Connectivity Rules | 24 |
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1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain | 25 |
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain | 25 |
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain | 25 |
Cable Labeling and Connection Records | 25 |
Appendix A: Troubleshooting | 27 |
Diagnosing Switch Indicators | 27 |
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