ZyXEL Communications ES-2024 Series - Getting to Know Your Switch

Table of Contents
ES-2024 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3
• Customer Support4
Document Conventions............................................................................................................5
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 21
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................................. 23
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 23
1.1.1 Backbone Application ................................................................................................. 23
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................... 24
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................... 25
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ................................................................ 25
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ................................................................................................ 26
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ................................................................................. 26
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .................................................................................29
2.1 Freestanding Installation ..................................................................................................... 29
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................................... 30
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................................. 30
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................... 30
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .................................................................................. 31
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................................. 33
3.1 Front Panel Connection ....................................................................................................... 33
3.1.1 Console Port .............................................................................................................. 34
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................ 34
3.1.3 Mini-GBIC Slots ..........................................................................................................35
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................... 37