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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Warnung!
Dies ist ein Produkt der Klasse A. Im Wohnbereich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen. In diesem Fall
kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen zu ergreifen.
Precaución!
Este es un producto de Clase A. En un entorno doméstico, puede causar interferencias de radio, en cuyo case, puede
requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas.
Attention!
Ceci est un produit de classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit pourrait causer des interférences
radio, auquel cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates.
Attenzione!
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radio, nel cui caso è possibile che l`utente debba assumere provvedimenti adeguati.
VCCI Warning
この装置は、クラス A 情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害を引き起こすことがあります。
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Table of Contents
Intended Readers ........................................................................................................................................................... v
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ v
Notes, Notices, and Cautions ......................................................................................................................................... v
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................... vi
Safety Cautions ........................................................................................................................................................... vi
General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products ...................................................................................................... vii
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge .................................................................................................................. viii
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Switch Description .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Ports ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Front-Panel Components ............................................................................................................................................. 12
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Rear Panel Description ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Side Panel Description ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Installation Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Installing the Switch without a Rack .......................................................................................................................... 18
Attaching Brackets to a Switch for Rack Mounting .................................................................................................... 18
Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack ............................................................................................................ 19
Power On ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Installing SFP Ports ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting to a Redundant Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 21
Redundant Power Supply, the D PS-200 ................................................................................................................... 21
External Redundant Power System ............................................................................................................................. 22
External Redundant Power Supply, the DPS-800 ..................................................................................................... 22
External Redundant Power Supply, the DPS-900 ..................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 3 Connecting the Switch ............................................................................................................................ 25
Switch to End Node ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Switch to Switch ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Connecting To Network Backbone or Server ............................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Introduction to Switch Management ..................................................................................................... 27
Management Options ................................................................................................................................................... 27
Connecting the Console Port........................................................................................................................................ 27
Connecting to the Switch for the first time .................................................................................................................... 28
Connecting to the Management Port ............................................................................................................................ 29
Password Protection ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Assigning IP Addresses ................................................................................................................................................ 30
SNMP Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Traps .......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Management Information Base (MIB) ........................................................................................................................ 32
Chapter 5 Web-based Switch Configuration .......................................................................................................... 33
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Logging onto the Web Manager ................................................................................................................................... 33
Web-based User Interface ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Areas of the User Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Web Pages ................................................................................................................................................................... 35
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Appendix A – Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 36
General ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Physical and Environmental ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Performance ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Port Functions............................................................................................................................................................... 38
Appendix B – Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 40
Ethernet Cable .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Console Cable .............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) Cable ....................................................................................................................... 42
Appendix C – Module Specs and Cable Lengths ....................................................................................................... 43
Appendix D Warranty & Support ....................................................................................................................... 44
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