ZyXEL Communications GS-2024 Switch User Manual


 
GS-2024 User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 3
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 4
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 6
Customer Support.................................................................................................... 7
Preface .................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 29
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................29
1.2 Software Features ..............................................................................................29
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................31
1.4 Applications ........................................................................................................32
1.4.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................32
1.4.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................32
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ......................................................33
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................33
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................34
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ........................................................34
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 37
2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................37
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................38
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................38
2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................38
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................38
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................38
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 41
3.1 Front Panel Connection ....................................................................................41
3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................41
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports ...........................................................................................42