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ES-4024A 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 ........................................................................................................ 17
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 ..................................................................................... 33
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ...................................................... 34
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 34
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ............................................................. 35
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 35
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 37
2.1 Freestanding Installation ................................................................................... 37
2.2 Mounting the ES-4024A 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 ES-4024A .................................. 38
2.2.3 Mounting the ES-4024A on a Rack .......................................................... 38
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 41
3.1 Front Panel Connection .................................................................................... 41