Table of Contents
GS1920 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ...............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................19
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................19
1.1.1 Backbone Application ..............................................................................................................20
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................................20
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................................21
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ..............................................................................21
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................22
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................22
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................24
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................24
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................24
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................................................24
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................................................24
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................................25
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...............................................................................................25
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels.................................................................................................................................27
3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................27
3.1.1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................27
3.1.2 Mini-GBIC Slots .......................................................................................................................28
3.1.3 LED Mode (only available for GS1920-48HP) .........................................................................30
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................30
3.2.1 Power Connector .....................................................................................................................30
3.3 LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................31
3.4 Reset to Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................31
3.4.1 Side Panels .............................................................................................................................32
