ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Dimension ES-2108 - Manual (Page 11)

ES-2108 User’s Guide
Table of Contents 11
Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 3
Certifications ............................................................................................................ 4
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................... 6
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 8
Customer Support.................................................................................................... 9
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 11
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 21
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 25
Preface .................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ................................................................................ 31
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................31
1.2 Software Features ..............................................................................................31
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................33
1.4 Applications ........................................................................................................34
1.4.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................34
1.4.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................35
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ......................................................35
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................36
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................36
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ........................................................37
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 39
2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................39
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................40
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................40
2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................40
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................40
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................40
2.3 Wall-mounting Installation ..................................................................................41