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TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide.................................................................................1
Purpose ............................................................................................1
Terms/Usage....................................................................................1
Introduction..........................................................................................3
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...........................................................3
Fast Ethernet Technology................................................................4
Switching Technology.....................................................................5
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)..............................................6
Features............................................................................................6
Unpacking and Installation ..................................................................9
Unpacking........................................................................................9
Installation .......................................................................................9
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................10
Connecting Network Cable............................................................11
AC Power.......................................................................................11
Identifying External Components......................................................13
Front Panel.....................................................................................13
Rear Panel......................................................................................14
Understanding LED Indicators ..........................................................15
Power and System LEDs ...............................................................15
Ports 1~48 10/100M Status LEDs..................................................16
Ports 49~50 Gigabit Status LEDs..................................................16
Ports 51~ mini-GBIC Status LEDs................................................17
