ZyXEL Communications GS-4012F/4024 - Manual (Page 10)

GS-4012F/4024 User’s Guide
Table of Contents 9
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
1.1.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................31
1.1.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................32
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example .....................................................33
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................33
1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................33
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 35
2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................35
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................36
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................36
2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................36
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................36
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................36
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 39
3.1 Front Panel Connection ....................................................................................39
3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................40
3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................................................40