DGS-3024 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Manual 
 
Table of Contents 
 
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................................... viii
 
Intended Readers............................................................................................................................................................ viii 
Notes, Notices, and Cautions ......................................................................................................................................... viii 
Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................x 
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 
Features ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 
Ports .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 
Performance Features........................................................................................................................................................ 1 
Management...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 
Unpacking and Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 
Desktop or Shelf Installation............................................................................................................................................. 4 
Rack Installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 
Power on ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5 
Power Failure.................................................................................................................................................................... 5 
External Redundant Power System ....................................................................................................................................... 5 
Identifying External Components ......................................................................................................................................... 7 
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 
Side Panels............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 
LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
Connecting the Switch ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 
Switch to End Node............................................................................................................................................................... 9 
Switch to Hub or Switch...................................................................................................................................................... 10 
Switch to Core Router Switch ............................................................................................................................................. 10 
Web-Based Network Management...................................................................................................................................... 12 
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 
Login to Web Manager......................................................................................................................................................... 12 
Web-based User Interface................................................................................................................................................... 13 
Areas of the User Interface ................................................................................................................................................. 13 
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 
IP Address ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 
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