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XS3800-28 User’s Guide
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Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................3
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................7
Part I: User’s Guide.......................................................................................... 29
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ............................................................................................................30
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 30
1.1.1 License Option ...................................................................................................................... 31
1.1.2 Multi-Gigabit .......................................................................................................................... 31
1.1.3 Stacking Mode ...................................................................................................................... 32
1.1.4 Management Modes ........................................................................................................... 33
1.1.5 Mode Changing ................................................................................................................... 33
1.1.6 ZON Utility ............................................................................................................................... 35
1.1.7 Web Configurator Networked AV Mode ........................................................................... 36
1.2 Example Applications .................................................................................................................... 36
1.2.1 Backbone Example Application ......................................................................................... 36
1.2.2 Bridging or Fiber Optic Uplink Example Application ......................................................... 37
1.2.3 High Performance Switching Example ............................................................................... 38
1.2.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ........................................................................... 38
1.2.5 IPv6 Support ........................................................................................................................... 39
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch ......................................................................................................... 39
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ........................................................................................ 40
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ...........................................................................................41
2.1 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 41
2.2 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 41
2.3 Freestanding Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 41
2.4 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................................................... 42
2.4.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 42
2.4.2 Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 42
2.4.3 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ............................................................... 43
2.4.4 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 43