D-Link DES-3224 - Manual (Page 13)

10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide
Introduction 3
The MDI-II port is used as an uplink port for connecting to another switch or for connecting
to hubs.
Figure 1: DES-3224 Front Panel
All 24 MDI-X ports on the DES-3224can be used for network connections. You cannot use
both the MDI-II Uplink port and port 1x simultaneously. The RS-232 port is located at the
rear of the DES-3224.
All LEDs are located on the front panel of the DES-3224. Their purpose is to allow you to
monitor the operation and performance of the DES-3224 at a glance.
Side Panels
There are two fans, displayed in
Figure 2, located on the side of the DES-3224. They will come on when the DES-3224 is
powered up. There are three holes on each side of the DES-3224. The holes are used for
attaching the mounting brackets.
Figure 2: Side Panel
LED Pa ne l M DI-Up link p o rt M DI-X p o rts