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DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide First Edition (October, 1999) 6DGS3204..01 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE
DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide First Edition (October, 1999) 6DGS3204..01 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE
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About This Guide v Helps you how to install your DGS-3204 stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This User's guide tells you get started with the basic installation of the Switch. ♦ Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the...
About This Guide v Helps you how to install your DGS-3204 stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This User's guide tells you get started with the basic installation of the Switch. ♦ Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the...
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... browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232 DCE console port and other aspects about how to your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Tells how you can connect the DGS-3204 to manage the Switch. ♦ Chapter 6, Using the Console Interface.
... browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232 DCE console port and other aspects about how to your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Tells how you can connect the DGS-3204 to manage the Switch. ♦ Chapter 6, Using the Console Interface.
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... the DGS-3204, as well as your backbone and servers to coping with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a company's existing investment in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Upgrading key components, such as giving some background information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching...
... the DGS-3204, as well as your backbone and servers to coping with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a company's existing investment in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Upgrading key components, such as giving some background information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching...
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... coming years in silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, outfitting your subnets. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of increasing the total network capacity available ... to perform 10 times the number of operations in the field of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your network ...
... coming years in silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, outfitting your subnets. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of increasing the total network capacity available ... to perform 10 times the number of operations in the field of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your network ...
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...interfering with each . This allows the total network capacity to be used to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide into different collision domains, for example, making it possible to segment local area...bridge between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is automatically forwarded by higher latencies. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to another is an effective way of eliminating...
...interfering with each . This allows the total network capacity to be used to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide into different collision domains, for example, making it possible to segment local area...bridge between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is automatically forwarded by higher latencies. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to another is an effective way of eliminating...
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... and protocol conversion. ♦ Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to a PC and Console/Out-of-band management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for diagnosing the Switch via a connection to transmit and receive at the same time. ♦ Data forwarding rate 1,488,100pps per port at 100...
... and protocol conversion. ♦ Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to a PC and Console/Out-of-band management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for diagnosing the Switch via a connection to transmit and receive at the same time. ♦ Data forwarding rate 1,488,100pps per port at 100...
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... configurable either in-band or out-of -band console can be done in SNMP management: Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), and MIB-II (RFC 1213). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ♦ 8 MB...
... configurable either in-band or out-of -band console can be done in SNMP management: Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), and MIB-II (RFC 1213). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ♦ 8 MB...
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 2 2 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. The carton should contain the following items: ♦ One DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ♦ Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ♦ Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ♦ One AC power cord ♦ This user's guide CD-ROM with a Registration Card ♦ The CD-ROM containing management software 6 Unpacking and Setup Unpacking Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents.
Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 2 2 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. The carton should contain the following items: ♦ One DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ♦ Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ♦ Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ♦ One AC power cord ♦ This user's guide CD-ROM with a Registration Card ♦ The CD-ROM containing management software 6 Unpacking and Setup Unpacking Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents.
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... of the device. ♦ Visually inspect the power cord and see that there is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement. Allow enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it is secured fully to the AC power connector. ... using the following steps: ♦ The surface must support at each corner of the Switch can be first attached. Desktop or Shelf Installation When installing the Switch on the Switch. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide If any item is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the...
... of the device. ♦ Visually inspect the power cord and see that there is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement. Allow enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it is secured fully to the AC power connector. ... using the following steps: ♦ The surface must support at each corner of the Switch can be first attached. Desktop or Shelf Installation When installing the Switch on the Switch. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide If any item is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the...
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch installed on each side) and secure them with other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch's front panel (one on a Desktop o Shelf Rack Installation The DGS-3204 can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with the screws provided. 8 Unpacking and Setup Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Figure 2-1.
Gigabit Ethernet Switch installed on each side) and secure them with other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch's front panel (one on a Desktop o Shelf Rack Installation The DGS-3204 can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with the screws provided. 8 Unpacking and Setup Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Figure 2-1.
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Figure 2- 2A. The Switch 's power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically and may be used with the equipment rack to the Gigabit Ethernet Switch Then, use the screws provided with AC power sources 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. Attaching the mounting brackets to mount the Switch in an equipment rack Power on The DGS-3204 Switch can be Unpacking and Setup 9 Installing the Gigabit Ethernet Switch in the rack. Figure 2-2B.
Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Figure 2- 2A. The Switch 's power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically and may be used with the equipment rack to the Gigabit Ethernet Switch Then, use the screws provided with AC power sources 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. Attaching the mounting brackets to mount the Switch in an equipment rack Power on The DGS-3204 Switch can be Unpacking and Setup 9 Installing the Gigabit Ethernet Switch in the rack. Figure 2-2B.
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... respond as follows: ♦ The Power LED indicator will light while the Switch loads onboard software and blinks when performing a self-test. ♦ The Console LED indicator will remain ON if there is a connection at the RS-232 ... LED indicator is OFF. When power is powered on without having any or all LAN segment cables connected. After the device is resumed, plug the Switch back in case of power failure. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide turned on , the LED indicators should be unplugged in . 10 Unpacking and Setup
... respond as follows: ♦ The Power LED indicator will light while the Switch loads onboard software and blinks when performing a self-test. ♦ The Console LED indicator will remain ON if there is a connection at the RS-232 ... LED indicator is OFF. When power is powered on without having any or all LAN segment cables connected. After the device is resumed, plug the Switch back in case of power failure. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide turned on , the LED indicators should be unplugged in . 10 Unpacking and Setup
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Front panel view of 4 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber ports, an RS-232 communication port, and LED indicators. Figure 3-1. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 3 3 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch Front Panel The front panel of the Switch consists of the DGS-3204 Switch Identifying External Components 11
Front panel view of 4 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber ports, an RS-232 communication port, and LED indicators. Figure 3-1. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 3 3 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch Front Panel The front panel of the Switch consists of the DGS-3204 Switch Identifying External Components 11
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Figure 3-2. Rear panel view of the DGS- ♦ AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged connector that display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. A description of the Switch. Supported input voltages range from 100 ~ 240 VAC at 50 ~ 60 Hz. 12 Identifying External Components... of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). Plug in the female connector of an AC power connector. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber interface. ♦ RS-232 DCE console port for diagnosing the...
Figure 3-2. Rear panel view of the DGS- ♦ AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged connector that display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. A description of the Switch. Supported input voltages range from 100 ~ 240 VAC at 50 ~ 60 Hz. 12 Identifying External Components... of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). Plug in the female connector of an AC power connector. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber interface. ♦ RS-232 DCE console port for diagnosing the...
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... view of the DGS- ♦ System Fans These fans are used to serve the same purpose. The sides of the Switch. The following shows the right side panel of the system also provide heat vents to dissipate heat. LED Indicators The LED indicators of the Switch contains two system ... heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead to system failure. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Right Side Panel The right side panel of the Switch include Power, Console, Link/Act, and Full. Do not block these openings, and leave adequate space at the rear and ...
... view of the DGS- ♦ System Fans These fans are used to serve the same purpose. The sides of the Switch. The following shows the right side panel of the system also provide heat vents to dissipate heat. LED Indicators The LED indicators of the Switch contains two system ... heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead to system failure. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Right Side Panel The right side panel of the Switch include Power, Console, Link/Act, and Full. Do not block these openings, and leave adequate space at the rear and ...
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...Link/Act. Otherwise, it is lit. Activity--Act) of data occurring at any of -band/local console management through the RS-232 console port using a straight-through serial cable. The DGS-3204 Switch...Switch is reception or transmission (i.e. After approximately 2 seconds, the LED light again to a device at a port. ♦ Full These LED indicators are lighted up when there is a secure connection (or link) to indicate the ready state of the switch.... ♦ Console This LED indicator is lit when the switch is operating in...
...Link/Act. Otherwise, it is lit. Activity--Act) of data occurring at any of -band/local console management through the RS-232 console port using a straight-through serial cable. The DGS-3204 Switch...Switch is reception or transmission (i.e. After approximately 2 seconds, the LED light again to a device at a port. ♦ Full These LED indicators are lighted up when there is a secure connection (or link) to indicate the ready state of the switch.... ♦ Console This LED indicator is lit when the switch is operating in...
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DGS-3204 Switch connected to any of the four ports (1x 4x) of the DGS-3204. The PC should be connected to your Gigabit Ethernet network. Figure 4-1. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to a PC or Workstation (full-duplex mode is required) Connecting The Switch 15 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3204 to the Switch via a fiber optic cable.
DGS-3204 Switch connected to any of the four ports (1x 4x) of the DGS-3204. The PC should be connected to your Gigabit Ethernet network. Figure 4-1. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to a PC or Workstation (full-duplex mode is required) Connecting The Switch 15 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3204 to the Switch via a fiber optic cable.
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide The LED indicators for a PC to Switch connection: ♦ The Link/Act LED indicator lights up upon hookup. If LED indicators are dependent on the LAN card capabilities. DGS-3204 Switch to another switch or other devices) The Switch can be connected to switch connection. 16 Connecting The Switch Switch to Switch (other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber...
Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide The LED indicators for a PC to Switch connection: ♦ The Link/Act LED indicator lights up upon hookup. If LED indicators are dependent on the LAN card capabilities. DGS-3204 Switch to another switch or other devices) The Switch can be connected to switch connection. 16 Connecting The Switch Switch to Switch (other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber...
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.... Through this port, a user can be part of a manageable network. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 5 5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT Local Console Management Local console management involves the administration of the DGS-3204 Switch via a direct connection to manage, control and monitor the many functions of the Switch. The components of -Band Management for data storage, other Bridges in the...
.... Through this port, a user can be part of a manageable network. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 5 5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT Local Console Management Local console management involves the administration of the DGS-3204 Switch via a direct connection to manage, control and monitor the many functions of the Switch. The components of -Band Management for data storage, other Bridges in the...