ZyXEL Communications XGS4600 Series - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
XGS4600 Series User’s Guide
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Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................3
Contents Overview..............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................6
Part I: User’s Guide..........................................................................................24
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ............................................................................................................25
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 25
1.1.1 License Option ...................................................................................................................... 25
1.1.2 Stacking Mode ...................................................................................................................... 25
1.1.3 ZON Utility ............................................................................................................................... 26
1.2 Example Applications .................................................................................................................... 26
1.2.1 Bridging or Fiber Uplink Example Application .................................................................... 26
1.2.2 High Performance Switching Example ............................................................................... 27
1.2.3 Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop ......................................................................................... 27
1.2.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ........................................................................... 28
1.2.5 IPv6 Support ........................................................................................................................... 29
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch ......................................................................................................... 29
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ........................................................................................29
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ...........................................................................................30
2.1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 30
2.2 Freestanding Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 30
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................................................... 31
2.3.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 31
2.3.2 Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 31
2.3.3 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ............................................................... 32
2.3.4 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 32
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels................................................................................................................................34
3.1 Front Panel Connections ............................................................................................................... 34
3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ......................................................................................................................... 35
3.1.2 SFP/SFP+ Slots ......................................................................................................................... 35