Table of Contents
GS2200 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide .........................................................................................15
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................17
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................17
1.1.1 Backbone Application ..............................................................................................................17
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................................18
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................................18
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ..............................................................................19
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................20
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................20
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................21
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................21
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................................................21
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................................................21
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................................22
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...............................................................................................23
2.4 Wall Mounting (for GS2200-8 only) ...................................................................................................23
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels.................................................................................................................................25
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................25
3.2 Front Panels .....................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Console Port ............................................................................................................................27
3.2.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................27
3.2.3 Mini-GBIC Slots .......................................................................................................................28
3.2.4 Power Connector .....................................................................................................................29
3.3 LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................30
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................31