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Installing the Hardware
This chapter provides instructions for installing the D-Link DWS-3024 and DWS-3026 switch
hardware. The following sections describe this installation process:
• Hardware Overview
- Front Panel Components
- LED Indicators
- Rear Panel Description
- Side Panels
• Installation
- Package Contents
- Installation Guidelines
- Installing the Switch without the Rack
- Installing the Switch in a Rack
- Powering On the Switch
- Installing the SFP ports
- Installing the Optional Module
- Connecting to the External Redundant Power System
• Connecting the Switch
- Connecting the Switch to the Network
- Connecting the Switch and AP Directly
- Connecting the Switch and AP through the L2/L3 Network
- Connecting to the Core Network
Hardware Overview
This section describes the font, back, and side panels and the LED indicators on the switch.
The DWS-3024 and DWS-3026 have slightly different front and back panels based on the
available features.