Enterasys Networks VH-8G-L3 User Manual

Vertical Horizon

VH-8G-L3

Gigabit Ethernet

Switch

USER GUIDE

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Table of Contents

PREFACE................................................................................ 3

Purpose.......................................................................... 3

Audience ....................................................................... 3

Conventions .................................................................. 3

Organization.................................................................. 4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................... 6

Description.................................................................... 6

Layer 3 Switching......................................................... 6

The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch............................... 7

Features......................................................................... 8

Ports .............................................................................. 8

Performance Features.................................................... 8

Layer 2 Features............................................................ 8

Layer 3 Switch Features................................................ 9

Traffic Classification and Prioritization...................... 10

Management................................................................ 10

Optional Redundant Power Supply............................. 11

Gigabit Ethernet Technology...................................... 11

Front Panel.................................................................. 12

Rear Panel ................................................................... 12

Side Panels.................................................................. 13

LED Indicators............................................................ 13

Feature Summaries...................................................... 14

Factory Defaults.......................................................... 17

2. INSTALLATION.............................................................. 20

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Inspecting Your Shipment .......................................... 20

Installation................................................................... 20

Desktop or Shelf Installation ...................................... 21

Rack Installation ......................................................... 21

Power on ..................................................................... 22

Power Failure.............................................................. 22

3. CONNECTING THE SWITCH ...................................... 23

Switch to End Node .................................................... 23

Switch to Hub or Switch............................................. 23

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........... 25

APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL..................................... 28

APPENDIX C. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .. 29

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Preface

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and
applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon
VH-8G-L3 layer 3 switch.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network
(LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems
(MIS) personnel with the following background:

• Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs

• Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the
text:

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A note informs you of special circumstances.

A caution indicates the possibility of equipment
damage