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® User Manual Product Model: xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Release 5.1 ©Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved
® User Manual Product Model: xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Release 5.1 ©Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved
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... of the SIM function. Appendix A, Technical Specifications - Appendix C, Cable Lengths - Helps you can connect the Switch to Switch Management - Glossary - Preface xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual The DES-3500 Series Manual is a description of the Switch. Features information on cable types and maximum distances. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector, straight...
... of the SIM function. Appendix A, Technical Specifications - Appendix C, Cable Lengths - Helps you can connect the Switch to Switch Management - Glossary - Preface xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual The DES-3500 Series Manual is a description of the Switch. Features information on cable types and maximum distances. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector, straight...
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... is replaced with network management concepts and terminology. Names of data and tells you should type the actual filename instead of the Switch. Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure. A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to avoid the problem. For example:...letter Italics Menu Name > Menu Option Description In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Intended Readers The DES-3500 Manual contains information for setup and management of the word shown in the...
... is replaced with network management concepts and terminology. Names of data and tells you should type the actual filename instead of the Switch. Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure. A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to avoid the problem. For example:...letter Italics Menu Name > Menu Option Description In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Intended Readers The DES-3500 Manual contains information for setup and management of the word shown in the...
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...part or contact your system, purchase a power cable that you must be rated for the product and for DC power supply unit on DES-3526DC only • Also, be greater than the ratings marked on the product. • To help ensure proper grounding. The voltage... 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. • Observe and follow service markings. • Do not service any product except...
...part or contact your system, purchase a power cable that you must be rated for the product and for DC power supply unit on DES-3526DC only • Also, be greater than the ratings marked on the product. • To help ensure proper grounding. The voltage... 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. • Observe and follow service markings. • Do not service any product except...
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... sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that provides power to the rack. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that suitable grounding is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the...
... sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that provides power to the rack. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that suitable grounding is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the...
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... prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your body. 2.
... prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your body. 2.
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... port trunk groups, port monitoring, and port speed. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Section 1 Introduction Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Side Panel Description Rear Panel Description Gigabit Combo Ports The DES-3500 layer 2 Fast Ethernet switches are equipped with a user-friendly management interface for the networking professional...
... port trunk groups, port monitoring, and port speed. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Section 1 Introduction Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Side Panel Description Rear Panel Description Gigabit Combo Ports The DES-3500 layer 2 Fast Ethernet switches are equipped with a user-friendly management interface for the networking professional...
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... program. Full duplex allows the switch port to full-duplex-capable end stations and switches. NOTE: For customers interested in D-View, D-Link Corporation's proprietary SNMP management software, go to the D-Link Website (www.dlink.com) and download the software and manual. 2 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual • MAC Notification support •...
... program. Full duplex allows the switch port to full-duplex-capable end stations and switches. NOTE: For customers interested in D-View, D-Link Corporation's proprietary SNMP management software, go to the D-Link Website (www.dlink.com) and download the software and manual. 2 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual • MAC Notification support •...
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Front Panel View of the DES-3526 switch Figure 1- 2. Front Panel View of the DES-3550 switch The DES-3526DC does not support a redundant power supply and therefore the RPS indicator does not appear on the front panel. Front Panel View of DES-3526DC Comprehensive LED indicators display ...the status of LED indicators for power and for each 10/100 Mbps twisted-pair ports, and two 1000BASE-T Mini-GBIC ports. Figure 1- 1. Figure 1- 3. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Front-Panel...
Front Panel View of the DES-3526 switch Figure 1- 2. Front Panel View of the DES-3550 switch The DES-3526DC does not support a redundant power supply and therefore the RPS indicator does not appear on the front panel. Front Panel View of DES-3526DC Comprehensive LED indicators display ...the status of LED indicators for power and for each 10/100 Mbps twisted-pair ports, and two 1000BASE-T Mini-GBIC ports. Figure 1- 1. Figure 1- 3. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Front-Panel...
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...Indicators on the port while a blinking light indicates a valid link. A solid light denotes activity on DES-3526 Series switches LED Power Console RPS (DES-3526DC not supported) Port LEDs 100M/10M Gigabit Ports Figure 1- 5. The Switch's two Mini GBIC ports have their own corresponding LEDs: Speed...indicates current activity on the port while a blinking light indicates a valid link. • Green - xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual LED Indicators The Switch supports LED indicators for the bottom ports. These port LEDs will light green...
...Indicators on the port while a blinking light indicates a valid link. A solid light denotes activity on DES-3526 Series switches LED Power Console RPS (DES-3526DC not supported) Port LEDs 100M/10M Gigabit Ports Figure 1- 5. The Switch's two Mini GBIC ports have their own corresponding LEDs: Speed...indicates current activity on the port while a blinking light indicates a valid link. • Green - xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual LED Indicators The Switch supports LED indicators for the bottom ports. These port LEDs will light green...
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... supply voltage in the range from 100 ~ 240 VAC at the rear and sides of the DES-3526 Figure 1- 7. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Rear Panel Description The rear panel of the system also provide heat vents to serve the same purpose.... The sides of the Switch contains an AC power connector. When power fails, the optional external RPS...
... supply voltage in the range from 100 ~ 240 VAC at the rear and sides of the DES-3526 Figure 1- 7. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Rear Panel Description The rear panel of the system also provide heat vents to serve the same purpose.... The sides of the Switch contains an AC power connector. When power fails, the optional external RPS...
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...ports must be different. Inserting the Mini-GBIC modules into the DES-3526 Figure 1- 12. Side panels of the DES-3550 Gigabit Combo Ports In addition to view the two Mini-GBIC port modules being plugged into the Switch. The GBIC port will always have the highest priority. Figure 1-... 11. See the diagram below to the 24 (or 48) 10/100 Mbps ports, the Switch features two Gigabit Ethernet Combo ports. These two ports are 1000BASE-T copper ports (provided) and Mini-GBIC ports (optional). xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Figure 1- 10.
...ports must be different. Inserting the Mini-GBIC modules into the DES-3526 Figure 1- 12. Side panels of the DES-3550 Gigabit Combo Ports In addition to view the two Mini-GBIC port modules being plugged into the Switch. The GBIC port will always have the highest priority. Figure 1-... 11. See the diagram below to the 24 (or 48) 10/100 Mbps ports, the Switch features two Gigabit Ethernet Combo ports. These two ports are 1000BASE-T copper ports (provided) and Mini-GBIC ports (optional). xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Figure 1- 10.
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... item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link Reseller for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that there is proper heat dissipation from scratching other surfaces. 7 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Installation SECTION 2 Package Contents Before You Connect to the...
... item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link Reseller for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that there is proper heat dissipation from scratching other surfaces. 7 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Installation SECTION 2 Package Contents Before You Connect to the...
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Allow enough ventilation space between the Switch and any other objects in the vicinity. Figure 2- 1. Preparing the DES-3526 for installation on a desktop or shelf Figure 2- 2. Preparing the DES-3550 for installation on a desktop or shelf 8 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Installing the Switch without the Rack When installing the Switch on the bottom at each corner of the device. Attach these cushioning feet on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the Switch should first be attached.
Allow enough ventilation space between the Switch and any other objects in the vicinity. Figure 2- 1. Preparing the DES-3526 for installation on a desktop or shelf Figure 2- 2. Preparing the DES-3550 for installation on a desktop or shelf 8 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Installing the Switch without the Rack When installing the Switch on the bottom at each corner of the device. Attach these cushioning feet on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the Switch should first be attached.
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Fasten mounting brackets to the DES-3550 Fasten the mounting brackets to the DES-3526 Figure 2- 4. Use the following diagrams to guide you can be mounted in Figure 2-3 below. 9 Fasten mounting brackets to the Switch using the screws provided. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Installing the Switch in a Rack The Switch can mount the Switch in a standard rack as shown in a standard 19" rack. Figure 2- 3. With the brackets attached securely, you .
Fasten mounting brackets to the DES-3550 Fasten the mounting brackets to the DES-3526 Figure 2- 4. Use the following diagrams to guide you can be mounted in Figure 2-3 below. 9 Fasten mounting brackets to the Switch using the screws provided. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Installing the Switch in a Rack The Switch can mount the Switch in a standard rack as shown in a standard 19" rack. Figure 2- 3. With the brackets attached securely, you .
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Installing the DES-3526 in a rack 10 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack CAUTION: Installing systems in a rack without the front and side stabilizers installed could cause the rack to tip over and may result in injury. Installing the DES-3550 in a rack Figure 2- 6. After...
Installing the DES-3526 in a rack 10 xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack CAUTION: Installing systems in a rack without the front and side stabilizers installed could cause the rack to tip over and may result in injury. Installing the DES-3550 in a rack Figure 2- 6. After...
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... is powered on, the LED indicators will momentarily blink. Power Failure As a precaution for AC power supply units, in . xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Power On (AC Power) Plug one end of the AC power cord into the local power source outlet. Firmly attach the DC...
... is powered on, the LED indicators will momentarily blink. Power Failure As a precaution for AC power supply units, in . xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Power On (AC Power) Plug one end of the AC power cord into the local power source outlet. Firmly attach the DC...
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... be connected to any of the ports of the Switch. A blinking LED indicates packet activity on that port. 12 DES-3526 connected to an end node Figure 3- 2 DES-3550 connected to an end node The Link/Act LEDs for the DES-3550) high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can be connected...45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Connecting the Switch Section 3 Switch to End Node Switch to Hub or Switch Connecting To Network Backbone or Server NOTE: All 24 (48 for each UTP ...
... be connected to any of the ports of the Switch. A blinking LED indicates packet activity on that port. 12 DES-3526 connected to an end node Figure 3- 2 DES-3550 connected to an end node The Link/Act LEDs for the DES-3550) high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can be connected...45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Connecting the Switch Section 3 Switch to End Node Switch to Hub or Switch Connecting To Network Backbone or Server NOTE: All 24 (48 for each UTP ...
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Figure 3- 3. DES-3526 connected to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a hub or switch using a straight or crossover cable Figure 3- 4 DES-3550 connected to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a hub or switch using a normal cable. • A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast...
Figure 3- 3. DES-3526 connected to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a hub or switch using a straight or crossover cable Figure 3- 4 DES-3550 connected to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a hub or switch using a normal cable. • A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast...
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A valid connection is indicated when the Link LED is lit. Figure 3- 5. Connections to the Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for unlinking to a Server 14 The fiber optic ports can operate at a speed of port. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Connecting To Network Backbone or Server The two Mini...
A valid connection is indicated when the Link LED is lit. Figure 3- 5. Connections to the Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for unlinking to a Server 14 The fiber optic ports can operate at a speed of port. xStack® DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual Connecting To Network Backbone or Server The two Mini...