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v1.0, November 2007
Contents
About This Guide
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................... .............................................................. ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Revision History ................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview .......................................................................................................................1-13
Switch Features ............................................................................................ ... ... .... ... ... 1-15
Package Contents ....................... .................................................................................1-17
Chapter 2
Installation
Step 1: Preparing the Site .............................................................................................2-29
Step 2: Installing the Switch ..........................................................................................2-30
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ............................................................. ......2-30
Installing the Switch in a Rack .. .............................................................................2-30
Step 3: Checking the Installation ............................................................ ......................2-31
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ....................................................................2-32
Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module ........................................................................2-32
Step 6: Applying AC Power ................ ..........................................................................2-33
Step 7: Managing the Switch through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial
Configuration ................................................................................................................ 2-34
Chapter 3
Physical Description
Front and Back Panel Configuration .............................................................................3-19
GS724TP Front and Back Panels Configuration ....................................................3-19
GS748TP Front and Back Panels Configuration ....................................................3-20
LED Designations ......................................................................................... ................3-21
Port LEDs ......................................................................................................... ......3-21