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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................1
Overview..........................................................................................................................1
Switch Architecture................................................................................................... 1
Network Management Options................................................................................. 2
Description of Hardware ..................................................................................................2
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports................................................................................. 2
1000BASE-T/SFP Ports............................................................................................2
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 Rack-Mounting Equipment....................................................................... 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
Twisted-Pair Devices..................................................................................................... 21
Cabling Guidelines..................................................................................................21
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches...................................................21
Network Wiring Connections...................................................................................22
Fiber Optic SFP Devices................................................................................................23
Connectivity Rules......................................................................................................... 24
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements......................................................................... 24
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