D-Link DES-3528 - Table of Contents

xStack DES-3528 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................................... x
Intended Readers........................................................................................................................................................................... xi
Typographical Conventions ...........................................................................................................................................................................xi
Notes, Notices, and Cautions ........................................................................................................................................................ xi
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................... xii
Safety Cautions ............................................................................................................................................................................................ xii
General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products .................................................................................................................................... xiii
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ..................................................................................................................................................xiv
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................1
Gigabit Ethernet Technology ..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Switch Description..........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Ports ................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Front-Panel Components.................................................................................................................................................................................2
LED Indicators................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Rear Panel Description....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Side Panel Description ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Gigabit Combo Ports.......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Installation........................................................................................................................................................6
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................................6
Before You Connect to the Network ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Switch without the Rack............................................................................................................................................................7
Installing the Switch in a Rack........................................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack..................................................................................................................................................8
Power On (AC Power) ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Power Failure..................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Switch .....................................................................................................................................9
Switch to End Node ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Switch to Hub or Switch .................................................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting To Network Backbone or Server................................................................................................................................................11
Introduction to Switch Management ...........................................................................................................12
Management Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Web-based Management Interface................................................................................................................................................................12
SNMP-Based Management...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE) ................................................................................................................................................12
First Time Connecting to the Switch.............................................................................................................................................................14
Password Protection......................................................................................................................................................................................14
SNMP Settings..............................................................................................................................................................................................15
IP Address Assignment .................................................................................................................................................................................16
Web-based Switch Configuration.................................................................................................................18
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