Riverstone Networks RS 2100 manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1	About This Guide	1-1
1.1	How to Use This Guide	. 1-1
1.2	Related Documentation	. 1-1
2	RS 2100 Introduction	2-1
2.1	Functional Layer Terminology	. 2-1
2.2	Specifications	. 2-2
2.3	Software Overview	. 2-3
2.3.1	Bridging	. 2-3
2.3.2	Port and Protocol VLANs	. 2-3
2.3.3	Routing	. 2-3
2.3.4	Layer-4 Switching	. 2-5
2.3.5	Security	. 2-5
2.3.6	Quality of Service	. 2-5
2.3.7	Statistics	. 2-6
2.3.8	Web Hosting Features	. 2-6
2.3.9	Management Platforms	. 2-7
2.4	Hardware Overview	. 2-8
2.4.1	Chassis	. 2-8
2.4.2	External Controls	. 2-8
2.4.3	Motherboard Features	. 2-9
2.4.4	Fans	2-10
2.4.5	Gigabit Ports	2-10
3	Hardware Installation	3-1
3.1	Safety Considerations	. 3-1
3.1.1	Preventing Injury	. 3-1
3.1.2	Preventing Equipment Damage	. 3-1
3.2	Hardware Specifications	. 3-2
3.2.1	Installing the Hardware	. 3-2
3.2.2	Verifying Your Shipment	. 3-2
3.2.3	Installing the Chassis	. 3-3
3.2.4	Attaching Cables to the Management Ports	. 3-4
4	RS 2100 Initial Configuration	4-1
4.1	Powering on the RS 2100	. 4-1
4.2	Starting the Command Line Interface	. 4-4
4.2.1	CLI Access Modes	. 4-4
4.2.2	Basic Line Editing Commands	. 4-5

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