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Provides a high-level summary of the DS-5300B's features, capabilities, and intended use in enterprise SAN environments.
Details the components and ports located on the front (port) side of the DS-5300B switch, including Fibre Channel and management ports.
Describes the components on the rear (nonport) side of the DS-5300B switch, focusing on power supplies and fan assemblies.
Explains the licensing mechanism for activating additional ports on the DS-5300B, allowing for flexible port capacity scaling.
Covers the optional software feature for creating trunking groups of Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) to enhance bandwidth and load balancing between switches.
Lists the standard shipment contents of the DS-5300B switch and its accessory kit for initial setup.
Outlines essential safety precautions and general guidelines for installing the DS-5300B switch, covering electrical and environmental factors.
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the DS-5300B switch as a standalone unit on a flat surface.
Details the procedures for mounting the DS-5300B switch within a standard EIA cabinet using rack mount kits.
Guides users through the initial configuration steps, including using EZSwitch Setup, setting IP addresses, and date/time.
Explains the correct procedures for powering the DS-5300B switch on and off, including POST behavior.
Describes the meaning of various LED states and colors on the DS-5300B for system status monitoring.
Details the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process, boot sequence, and how to interpret the results.
Covers essential maintenance tasks such as installing SFPs, diagnostic tests, and replacing field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Outlines the various management tools and options available for monitoring and controlling the DS-5300B switch.
Provides the physical specifications, including height, depth, width, and weight of the DS-5300B.
Details the environmental and electrical requirements for the facility where the DS-5300B will be installed and operated.
Lists the technical specifications for the DS-5300B's power supplies, including input voltage, BTU rating, and consumption.
Specifies the acceptable ambient temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, vibration, and air flow conditions for operation and non-operation.
Presents general technical specifications of the DS-5300B, including system architecture, processor, protocols, and bandwidth.
Details the supported data transmission ranges for various port speeds and cable types (e.g., OM2, OM3, OM1, 9µ).
Lists the types and capacities of memory devices used in the DS-5300B, such as boot flash, compact flash, and main memory.
Describes the compatibility of DS-5300B Fibre Channel ports with SFP transceivers and their operating speeds.
Provides details about the RJ-45 serial port, its pinouts, and parameters for connecting a workstation for configuration.
Outlines the regulatory compliance requirements, including FCC, MIC, VCCI, CE, Canadian, and laser safety standards.
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