Table of Contents
GS2210 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ...............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................18
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................18
1.1.1 Backbone Application ..............................................................................................................19
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................................19
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................................20
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ..............................................................................20
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................21
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................21
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................23
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................23
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................23
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................................................23
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................................24
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...............................................................................................24
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels.................................................................................................................................26
3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................26
3.1.1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................26
3.1.2 Mini-GBIC Slots .......................................................................................................................27
3.1.3 LED Mode (only available for GS2210-48HP) .........................................................................29
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................29
3.2.1 Console Port ............................................................................................................................29
3.2.2 Power Connector .....................................................................................................................29
3.3 LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................30
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 31
