Dimension ES-3024 Ethernet Switch
Hardware Connections 3-1
Chapter 3
Hardware
Connections
This chapter acquaints you with the front and rear panels, shows you how to make the connections,
install/remove (optional) modules and explains the LEDs.
3.1 Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the ES-3024. The front panel contains a console port for local switch
management, switch LEDs, 24 RJ-45 Ethernet ports and two (optional) uplink modules.
Figure 3-1 ES-3024 Front Panel
Table 3-1 ES-3024: Front Panel Ports
CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
Console The console port is for local configuration of the ES-3024 switch.
24 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
Ethernet connectors
Connect these ports to a computer, a hub, an Ethernet switch or router.
3.1.1 Console Port
For local management, you can use a computer with terminal emulation software configured to the following
parameters:
VT100 terminal emulation 9600 bps
No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit No flow control
Connect the male 9-pin end of the console cable to the console port of the ES-3024 switch. Connect the female end
to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your computer.
