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Contents
About This Guide
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................... ..............................................................vii
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................. viii
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................. viii
Revision History ................................................................................................................ ix
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Switch Features ............................................................................................ ... ... .... ... ... .. 1-3
Package Contents ....................... ...................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Installation
Step 1: Preparing the Site ...............................................................................................2-1
Step 2: Installing the Switch ............................................................................................2-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ................................................................ .....2-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack .................................................................................2-2
Step 3: Checking the Installation ............................................................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .. 2-3
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ......................................................................2-4
Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module ..........................................................................2-4
Step 6: Applying AC Power ................ ............................................................................2-5
Step 7: Managing the Switch through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for
Initial Configuration ............................................................................................. ............2-6
Chapter 3
Physical Description
Front and Back Panel Configuration ...............................................................................3-1
GS724AT Front Panel .............................................................................................. 3-1
GS748AT Front Panel .............................................................................................. 3-2
Back Panel ...................................................................... .........................................3-2
LED Designations ......................................................................................... ..................3-3