ES-2048 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 ........................................................................................................ 19
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 23
Preface .................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 29
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................29
1.2 Software Features ..............................................................................................29
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................32
1.4 Applications ........................................................................................................33
1.4.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................33
1.4.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................34
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ......................................................34
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................35
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................35
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ........................................................36
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 37
2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................37
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................38
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................38
2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................38
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................38
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................38
