Table of Contents
MGS3520 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide .........................................................................................18
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................19
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................19
1.1.1 Backbone Application ..............................................................................................................19
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................................20
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................................20
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ..............................................................................21
1.1.5 IPv6 Support ............................................................................................................................22
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................22
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................22
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................23
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................23
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................23
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................................................23
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................................24
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...............................................................................................24
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................26
3.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................26
3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................................................27
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports .........................................................................................................................28
3.1.3 Transceiver Slots .....................................................................................................................28
3.1.4 Power Connector .....................................................................................................................30
3.1.5 Signal Slot ...............................................................................................................................31
3.2 LEDs ................................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................34