ZyXEL Communications GS1510-16, GS1510-24 Table of Contents, Part I: Introduction and Hardware Overview

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................		3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................		5
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................		7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................		9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................		11
Part I: Introduction and Hardware Overview .......................................		17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.................................................................................................		19
1.1	Introduction ..........................................................................................................................	19
	1.1.1 Backbone Application .................................................................................................	19
	1.1.2 Bridging Example .......................................................................................................	20
	1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example .......................................................................	21
	1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ................................................................	21
1.2	Good Habits for Managing the Switch .................................................................................	22
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .................................................................................		23
2.1	Freestanding Installation .....................................................................................................	23
2.2	Mounting the Switch on a Rack ..........................................................................................	24
	2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ..................................................................	24
	2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ..........................................................	24
	2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ..................................................................................	25
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview.................................................................................................................		27
3.1	Front Panel ........................................................................................................................	27
	3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................	28
	3.1.2 Mini-GBIC Slots .........................................................................................................	28
	3.1.3 The RESET Button .....................................................................................................	30
3.2	LEDs ................................................................................................................................	30
3.3	Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................	31
	3.3.1 Power Connector .......................................................................................................	31
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