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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 operating 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 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!

Il presente prodotto appartiene alla classe A. Se utilizzato in ambiente domestico il prodotto può causare interferenze
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。
この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。 VCCI-A

DWS-3160 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unified Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Intended Readers ......................................................................................................................................................... v

Typographical Conventions .......................................................................................................................................... v

Notes, Notices, and Cautions ....................................................................................................................................... v

Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................... vi

Safety Cautions ....................................................................................................................................................... vi

General Precautions for Rack-Mountab le Prod uc ts .................................................................................................... vii

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ................................................................................................................. viii

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1

Switch Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Ports .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Front Panel Components .............................................................................................................................................. 4

LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Rear Panel Description ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Side Panel Description ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Switch without a Rack ......................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Switch into a Rack ............................................................................................................................... 7

Installing SFP transceivers into the SFP Ports ......................................................................................................... 8

Connecting to a Redundant Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 9

Redundant Power Supply, the D PS-200 .................................................................................................................. 9

Redundant Power Supply, the D PS-700 ................................................................................................................ 10

RPS Rack-Mountable Chassis, the DPS-800 ........................................................................................................ 12

RPS Rack-Mountable Chassis, the DPS-900 ........................................................................................................ 13

Chapter 3 Switch Connections ................................................................................................................................ 15

Switch to an End Node ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Switch to another Switch ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Switch to a Server ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Switch to an Access Point directl y .............................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 4 Switch Management ................................................................................................................................ 17

Management Options ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Connecting to the Console Port .................................................................................................................................. 17

Connecting to the Switch for the first time .............................................................................................................. 19

Creating a User Account ........................................................................................................................................ 20

Configuring the IP Address ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Connecting using SNMP ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Traps ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Management Information Base (MIB) .................................................................................................................... 23

Connecting using the Web User Interface .................................................................................................................. 24

Logging onto the Web Manager ............................................................................................................................. 24

Areas of the User Interface ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Chapter 5 D-Link Unified Access System ............................................................................................................... 26

D-Link Unified Access System Components .............................................................................................................. 26

D-Link Unified Switch ............................................................................................................................................. 26

D-Link Access Point ............................................................................................................................................... 26

WLAN Visualization ................................................................................................................................................ 27

D-Link Unified Access System Topology .................................................................................................................... 28

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DWS-3160 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unified Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Single Unified Switch Deployment.......................................................................................................................... 28

Peer Unified Switch Deployment ............................................................................................................................ 28

Chapter 6 Appendix Section .................................................................................................................................... 30

Appendix A – Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 30

General ................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Physical and Environmental ................................................................................................................................... 30

Performance ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Port Functions......................................................................................................................................................... 32

Wireless Functions ................................................................................................................................................. 33

Appendix B – Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 35

Ethernet Cable ........................................................................................................................................................ 35

Console Cable ........................................................................................................................................................ 36

Redundant Power Supply (RPS) Cable ................................................................................................................. 37

Appendix C – Module Specifications and Cable Lengths ........................................................................................... 39

Warranties & Support.................................................................................................................................................... 40

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