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ZyXEL Communications MES-3528 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications MES-3528
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MES-3528
Layer 2+ Metro Ethernet Switch
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 3.90
Edition 1, 3/2009
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ZyXEL Communications MES-3528 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeManaged
Switching Capacity12.8 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size8K
VLANs Supported256
Jumbo Frame SupportUp to 9 KB
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
ManagementCLI, SNMP
Power SupplyInternal
Weight3.5 kg
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Summary

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

Describes the target reader of the manual.

Related Documentation

Lists other relevant guides and resources.

Documentation Feedback

Provides contact information for feedback.

Need More Help?

Directs users to further support channels.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

Explains how warnings and notes are presented.

Syntax Conventions

Details formatting and notation conventions used in the guide.

Icons Used in Figures

Describes generic icons used throughout the User's Guide.

Safety Warnings

PART I Introduction and Hardware

Getting to Know Your Switch

Introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.

Hardware Installation and Connection

Guides the user on how to install and connect the Switch.

Hardware Overview

Describes the front and rear panels and hardware connections.

PART II Basic Configuration

The Web Configurator

Introduces the configuration and functions of the web-based management interface.

Initial Setup Example

Demonstrates how to set up the Switch for an example network configuration.

System Status and Port Statistics

Describes the system status and port details screens for monitoring.

Basic Setting

Explains how to configure system information, general setup, and IP/port settings.

PART III Advanced

VLAN

Covers configuration of 802.1Q tagged and port-based VLANs for network segmentation.

Static MAC Forward Setup

Explains how to configure static MAC address forwarding rules.

Filtering

Discusses MAC address port filtering configuration.

Spanning Tree Protocol

Details STP, RSTP, and MSTP configurations to prevent network loops.

Bandwidth Control

Explains how to set maximum bandwidth limits for incoming and outgoing traffic.

Broadcast Storm Control

Details configuration to limit broadcast, multicast, and DLF packets.

Mirroring

Covers setup for copying traffic to a monitor port for analysis.

Link Aggregation

Explains logical aggregation of physical ports for higher bandwidth.

Port Authentication

Describes the IEEE 802.1x authentication method for clients.

Port Security

Details how to set up port security for access control based on MAC addresses.

Classifier

Explains how to configure packet classifiers for Quality of Service (QoS).

Policy Rule

Covers configuration of policy rules to define actions on classified traffic flows.

Queuing Method

Introduces supported queuing methods for traffic management during congestion.

VLAN Stacking

Explains how to configure VLAN stacking for service providers.

Multicast

Covers configuration of various multicast features and IGMP snooping.

AAA

Describes how to configure authentication, authorization, and accounting settings.

IP Source Guard

Explains filtering of unauthorized DHCP and ARP packets.

Loop Guard

Details configuration to guard against network loops on the edge.

Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

Covers configuration of tunneling Layer 2 protocols like STP, CDP, VTP.

PART IV IP Application

Static Route

Shows how to configure static routes for network traffic forwarding.

Differentiated Services

Explains configuration of QoS for prioritizing network traffic.

DHCP

Covers configuration of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol features.

PART V Management

Maintenance

Explains how to maintain firmware and configuration files on the Switch.

Access Control

Details methods for controlling access to the Switch.

Diagnostic

Covers checking system logs, pinging IP addresses, and performing port tests.

Syslog

Explains the syslog screens for sending event notification messages.

Cluster Management

Introduces cluster management for managing multiple switches through one.

MAC Table

Introduces the MAC Table screen for viewing frame forwarding information.

ARP Table

Introduces the ARP Table for viewing IP-to-MAC address mappings.

Configure Clone

Shows how to copy port settings from one port to others.

PART VI Troubleshooting & Product Specifications

Troubleshooting

Provides suggestions to solve common problems encountered with the Switch.

Product Specifications

Summarizes the Switch's hardware and firmware features.

PART VII Appendices and Index

Changing a Fuse

Shows how to remove and install fuses for the Switch.

Common Services

Lists commonly used services with their associated protocols and port numbers.

Legal Information

Contains copyright, disclaimer, trademarks, and FCC statements.

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