Table of Contents
MES3500 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................18
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................18
1.1.1 Backbone Application ..............................................................................................................18
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................................19
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................................19
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ..............................................................................20
1.1.5 IPv6 Support ............................................................................................................................21
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................21
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................21
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................22
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................22
2.2 Desktop Installation ..........................................................................................................................22
2.3 Rack Mounting .................................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................................................22
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................................23
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...............................................................................................23
2.4 Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................26
3.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................26
3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................................................28
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports .........................................................................................................................28
3.1.3 Transceiver Slots .....................................................................................................................29
3.1.4 Power Connector .....................................................................................................................30
3.1.5 Signal Slot ...............................................................................................................................31
3.2 LEDs ................................................................................................................................................33
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