ZyXEL Communications LAYER 3 ES-3124 - Manual (Page 11)

ES-3124 User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1
Certifications ............................................................................................................ 2
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................... 4
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 6
Customer Support.................................................................................................... 7
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 9
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 ............................................................................................35
1.4 Applications ........................................................................................................35
1.4.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................36
1.4.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................36
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ......................................................37
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................37
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................38
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ........................................................38
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 41
2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................41
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................42
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................42
2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................42
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................42
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................42