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CONTENTS
FIGURES.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
TABLES..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Verify that your package contains the following: ...................................................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Front and Black Panels......................................................................................................................................................................................................9
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 and GBIC Module Bays) .......................................................................................................................................................11
LED Descriptions............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Console Port ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Step 1: Preparing the Site................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Step 2: Installing the Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Step 3: Installing a GBIC Module......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Step 4: Checking the Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................................15
Step 5: Applying AC Power..............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Step 6: Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch (initial co nfiguration)............................................................................................................... 16
Step 7: Connecting Devices to the Switch..........................................................................................................................................................................20
APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................21
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting Chart.....................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ............................................................................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX C: DEFAULT SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................................................24