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xStack DES-3800 Series Layer 3 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch
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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................................... x
Intended Readers........................................................................................................................................................................... xi
Typographical Conventions ..........................................................................................................................................................xi
Notes, Notices, and Cautions........................................................................................................................................................ xi
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................xii
Safety Cautions............................................................................................................................................................................................ xii
General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products .................................................................................................................................... xiii
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge..................................................................................................................................................xiv
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................1
xStack DES-3800 Series................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Gigabit Ethernet Technology ..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Switch Description..........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Ports................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Front-Panel Components.................................................................................................................................................................................2
Rear Panel Description....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Side Panel Description....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Gigabit Ports ...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Installation........................................................................................................................................................8
Package Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Before You Connect to the Network...............................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the Switch without the Rack............................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the Switch in a Rack........................................................................................................................................................................9
Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack................................................................................................................................................10
Wall Mounting the DES-3828P ....................................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting DC Power to the DES-3828DC..................................................................................................................................................12
RPS Installation.............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Connecting the Switch ...................................................................................................................................17
Switch to End Node ......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Switch to Hub or Switch...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Connecting To Network Backbone or Server................................................................................................................................................19
Introduction to Switch Management ...........................................................................................................20
Management Options................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Web-based Management Interface................................................................................................................................................................20
SNMP-Based Management...........................................................................................................................................................................20
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE) ................................................................................................................................................20
First Time Connecting to the Switch.............................................................................................................................................................22
Password Protection......................................................................................................................................................................................23
SNMP Settings..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
IP Address Assignment.................................................................................................................................................................................25