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ES-2108/ES-2108-G User’s Guide
Table of Contents 7
Table of Contents
Copyright.................................................................................................................. 1
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 2
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 4
Customer Support ................................................................................................... 5
Table of Contents..................................................................................................... 7
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 15
List of Tables.......................................................................................................... 19
Preface.................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 23
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 23
1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................. 23
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................ 25
1.4 Applications ....................................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 Backbone Application ............................................................................... 25
1.4.2 Bridging Example ..................................................................................... 26
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ...................................................... 26
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 27
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ............................................................. 27
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 28
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 29
2.1 Freestanding Installation ................................................................................... 29
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................ 30
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................ 30
2.2.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................... 30
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................ 30
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................ 30
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 33
3.1 Front Panel Connection .................................................................................... 33