User`s guide

TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide................................................................................. 1
Purpose ............................................................................................1
Terms/Usage....................................................................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................... 3
Gigabit Ethernet Technology........................................................... 3
Fast Ethernet Technology ................................................................ 4
Switching Technology .....................................................................5
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)..............................................6
Features............................................................................................6
Unpacking and Installation .................................................................. 9
Unpacking........................................................................................9
Installation .......................................................................................9
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................11
Connecting Network Cable............................................................ 12
AC Power....................................................................................... 12
Identifying External Components...................................................... 13
Front Panel.....................................................................................13
Rear Panel...................................................................................... 14
Understanding LED Indicators .......................................................... 15
Power and System LEDs ...............................................................15
1000BASE-T Port 1~16 Status LEDs............................................ 16
Combo mini-GBIC Port 15~ 16 Status LEDs................................17
Configuration..................................................................................... 18
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