GS-4012F/4024 User’s Guide
Table of Contents 8
Table of Contents
Copyright.................................................................................................................. 2
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 3
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 5
Customer Support ................................................................................................... 6
Table of Contents..................................................................................................... 8
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 20
List of Tables.......................................................................................................... 26
Preface.................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 32
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 32
1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................. 32
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................ 35
1.4 Applications ....................................................................................................... 36
1.4.1 Backbone Application ............................................................................... 36
1.4.2 Bridging Example ..................................................................................... 37
1.4.3 High Performance Switching Example ..................................................... 37
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 38
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ............................................................. 38
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 39
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 40
2.1 Freestanding Installation ................................................................................... 40
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................ 41
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................ 41
2.2.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................... 41
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................ 41
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................ 41
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 44
3.1 Front Panel Connection .................................................................................... 44
