D-Link DGS-1210-12TS/ME User manual

User Manual
Product Model : DGS-1210/ME Series
Metro Ethernet Switches
Release 2.10
©Copyright 2016. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. i
About This Guide............................................................................................................................................. 1
Terms/Usage.................................................................................................................................................. 1
Copyright and Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ 1
1 Product Introduction................................................................................................................................... 2
Switch Description.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Description.................................................................................................................................. 2
LED Indicators................................................................................................................................................ 6
Rear Panel Description.................................................................................................................................. 8
Side Panel Description................................................................................................................................. 10
Gigabit Fiber Ports....................................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting the DPS-200A/500A/500DC to the RPS Port (for DGS-1210-10/12TS/20/28/28X/28XS/52/ME
only).............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing the RPS into a Rack-mount Chassis (for DGS-1210-10/12TS/20/28/28X/28XS/52/ME only).....12
DPS-800 Rack-mount Chassis................................................................................................................. 12
2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................ 13
Step 1: Unpacking........................................................................................................................................ 13
Step 2: Switch Installation............................................................................................................................ 13
Desktop or Shelf Installation..................................................................................................................... 13
Rack Installation....................................................................................................................................... 13
Step 3 – Plugging in the AC Power Cord..................................................................................................... 14
Power Failure ........................................................................................................................................... 15
3 Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 16
Management Options................................................................................................................................... 16
Using Web-based Management Interface ................................................................................................... 16
Supported Web Browsers ........................................................................................................................ 16
Connecting to the Switch.......................................................................................................................... 16
Accessing the Web-based Management Interface .................................................................................. 17
Web-based Management............................................................................................................................. 17
D-Link Network Assistant (DNA).................................................................................................................. 17
4 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Web-based Management............................................................................................................................. 19
Tool Bar > Save Menu ................................................................................................................................. 20
Save Configuration................................................................................................................................... 20
Save Log .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Tool Bar > Tool Menu .................................................................................................................................. 20
Reset System........................................................................................................................................... 20
Reboot Device.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Configuration Backup & Restore.............................................................................................................. 21
Firmware Backup & Upgrade................................................................................................................... 22
Flash Information...................................................................................................................................... 23
Tool Bar > Online Help................................................................................................................................. 23
Function Tree............................................................................................................................................... 23
Device Information.................................................................................................................................... 24
System > System Settings ....................................................................................................................... 24
System > Firmware Information ............................................................................................................... 25
System > Serial Port Settings................................................................................................................... 26
System > IP Interface............................................................................................................................... 26

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System > Static ARP Settings.................................................................................................................. 27
System > IPv6 System Settings............................................................................................................... 27
System > IPv6 Neighbor Settings ............................................................................................................ 28
System > DHCP Auto Configuration ........................................................................................................ 29
System > DHCP Auto Image.................................................................................................................... 29
System > Port Configuration > Port Settings ........................................................................................... 29
System > Port Configuration > Port Description ...................................................................................... 30
System > Port Configuration > Port Error Disabled ................................................................................. 30
System > Port Configuration > Port Media Type...................................................................................... 31
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Global State ..................................................................................... 31
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP User Table........................................................................................ 31
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Group Table ..................................................................................... 32
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP View Table ....................................................................................... 33
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Community Table............................................................................. 33
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Host Table........................................................................................ 33
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Engine ID ......................................................................................... 34
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Trap Settings.................................................................................... 34
System > User Accounts.......................................................................................................................... 35
System > MAC Address Aging Time........................................................................................................ 35
System > ARP Aging Time Settings......................................................................................................... 36
System > PPPoE Circuit ID Insertion Settings......................................................................................... 36
System > Web Settings............................................................................................................................ 37
System > Telnet Settings ......................................................................................................................... 37
System > Password Encryption................................................................................................................ 37
System > Ping Test.................................................................................................................................. 37
System > MAC Notification Settings ........................................................................................................ 38
System > System Log Configuration > System Log Settings .................................................................. 38
System > System Log Configuration > System Log Server..................................................................... 39
System > Time Profile .............................................................................................................................. 39
System > Power Saving........................................................................................................................... 40
System > IEEE802.3az EEE Settings...................................................................................................... 40
System > SMTP Service > SMTP Server Settings .................................................................................. 41
System > SMTP Service > SMTP Service............................................................................................... 41
System > D-Link Discover Protocol Settings............................................................................................ 42
Configuration > Jumbo Frame.................................................................................................................. 43
Configuration > 802.1Q VLAN.................................................................................................................. 43
Configuration > Private VLAN > Private VLAN Settings .......................................................................... 45
Configuration > Private VLAN > Private VLAN Trunk.............................................................................. 46
Configuration > VLAN Status ................................................................................................................... 47
Configuration > MAC-Based VLAN Settings............................................................................................ 48
Configuration > GVRP Settings................................................................................................................ 48
Configuration > GVRP Timer Settings ..................................................................................................... 49
Configuration > QinQ > QinQ Settings..................................................................................................... 49
Configuration > QinQ > VLAN Translation CVID Entry Settings.............................................................. 50
Configuration > Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Settings............................................................................... 51
Configuration > 802.1v Protocol VLAN > 802.1v Protocol Group Settings.............................................. 52
Configuration > 802.1v Protocol VLAN > 802.1v Protocol VLAN Settings...............................................52
Configuration > VLAN Trunk Settings ...................................................................................................... 53
Configuration > Link Aggregation > Port Trunkings................................................................................. 53

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Configuration > Link Aggregation > LACP Port Settings.......................................................................... 54
Configuration > BPDU Protection Settings............................................................................................... 54
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping................................................................................. 55
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Access Control Settings..........................................................57
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > ISM VLAN Settings ........................................................................... 58
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > Host Table......................................................................................... 59
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IP Multicast Profile Settings .............................................................. 59
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > Limited Multicast Range Settings......................................................60
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > Max Multicast Group Settings........................................................... 60
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Static Group Settings.............................................. 61
Configuration > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Settings...................................................................... 62
Configuration > MLD Snooping > MLD Host Table.................................................................................. 63
Configuration > Port Mirroring.................................................................................................................. 63
Configuration > Loopback Detection........................................................................................................ 63
Configuration > SNTP Settings > Time Settings...................................................................................... 64
Configuration > SNTP Settings > TimeZone Settings.............................................................................. 65
Configuration > DHCP/BOOTP Relay > DHCP/BOOTP Relay Global Settings......................................66
Configuration > DHCP/BOOTP Relay > DHCP/BOOTP Relay Interface Settings ..................................67
Configuration > DHCP Local Relay Settings............................................................................................ 68
Configuration > DHCPv6 Relay Settings.................................................................................................. 68
Configuration > DHCPv6 Relay Option38 Settings.................................................................................. 69
Configuration > Spanning Tree > STP Bridge Global Settings................................................................ 69
Configuration > Spanning Tree > STP Port Settings ............................................................................... 71
Configuration > Spanning Tree > MST Configuration Identification......................................................... 72
Configuration > Spanning Tree > STP Instance Settings ........................................................................ 73
Configuration > Spanning Tree > MSTP Port Information ....................................................................... 74
Configuration > Ethernet OAM > Ethernet OAM Port Settings ................................................................ 74
Configuration > Ethernet OAM > Ethernet OAM Event Configuration ..................................................... 75
Configuration > DDM > DDM Settings ..................................................................................................... 76
Configuration > DDM > DDM Temperature Threshold Settings .............................................................. 76
Configuration > DDM > DDM Voltage Settings Threshold Settings......................................................... 77
Configuration > DDM > DDM Bias Current Threshold Settings............................................................... 78
Configuration > DDM > DDM TX Power Threshold Settings ................................................................... 78
Configuration > DDM > DDM RX Power Threshold Settings................................................................... 79
Configuration > DDM > DDM Status Table.............................................................................................. 79
Configuration > DULD > DULD Global Settings....................................................................................... 80
Configuration > DULD > DULD Port Settings .......................................................................................... 80
Configuration > Multicast Forwarding & Filtering > Multicast Filtering.....................................................80
Configuration > ERPS Setting.................................................................................................................. 81
QoS > Traffic Control................................................................................................................................ 82
QoS > Bandwidth Control......................................................................................................................... 83
QoS > CoS Scheduling Mechanism......................................................................................................... 84
QoS > CoS Output Scheduling ................................................................................................................ 84
QoS > 802.1p Default Priority................................................................................................................... 85
QoS > 802.1p User Priority ...................................................................................................................... 85
QoS > DSCP Priority Settings.................................................................................................................. 86
QoS > Priority Settings............................................................................................................................. 86
RMON > RMON Basic Settings................................................................................................................ 87
RMON > RMON Ethernet Statistics Configuration................................................................................... 87

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RMON > RMON History Control Configuration........................................................................................ 87
RMON > RMON Alarm Configuration ...................................................................................................... 88
RMON > RMON Event Configuration....................................................................................................... 88
Security > Trusted Host............................................................................................................................ 89
Security > Safeguard Engine.................................................................................................................... 89
Security > CPU Protect ............................................................................................................................ 89
Security > Gratuitous ARP ....................................................................................................................... 90
Security > Port Security............................................................................................................................ 91
Security > SSL Settings............................................................................................................................ 91
Security > Smart Binding > Smart Binding Settings................................................................................. 92
Security > Smart Binding > Smart Binding............................................................................................... 93
Security > Smart Binding > White List...................................................................................................... 94
Security > Smart Binding > Black List...................................................................................................... 94
Security > Smart Binding > DHCP Snooping List .................................................................................... 95
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Settings ....................................................................................................... 95
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X User............................................................................................................. 97
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Authentication RADIUS............................................................................... 97
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Guest VLAN ................................................................................................ 98
Security > MAC Address Table > Static MAC.......................................................................................... 98
Security > MAC Address Table > Dynamic Forwarding Table.................................................................99
Security > MAC Address Table > Auto Learning Vlan Settings.............................................................100
Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Policy Settings ..........................................100
Security > Access Authentication Control > Application Authentication Settings .................................. 100
Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Server Group ............................................101
Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Server .......................................................102
Security > Access Authentication Control > Login Method Lists............................................................103
Security > Access Authentication Control > Enable Method Lists.........................................................103
Security > Access Authentication Control > Local Enable Password Settings...................................... 104
Security > Traffic Segmentation............................................................................................................. 104
Security > DoS Prevention Settings....................................................................................................... 105
Security > DHCP Server Screening > DHCP Server Screening Port Settings...................................... 105
Security > DHCP Server Screening > DHCP Server Screening Vlan Settings...................................... 106
Security > DHCP Server Screening > Filter DHCP Server.................................................................... 106
Security > DHCP Server Screening > Filter DHCPv6 Server ................................................................ 106
Security > DHCP Server Screening > Filter ICMPv6............................................................................. 107
Security > SSH Settings > SSH Settings ............................................................................................... 108
Security > SSH Settings > SSH Authmode and Algorithm Settings ...................................................... 109
Security > SSH Settings > SSH User Authentication Lists .................................................................... 110
Security > MAC-based Access Control (MAC) > MAC-based Access Control Settings........................110
Security > MAC-based Access Control (MAC) > MAC-based Access Control Local Settings..............111
Security > MAC-based Access Control (MAC) > MAC-based Access Control Authentication State .... 112
Monitoring > Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 112
Monitoring > Session Table.................................................................................................................... 113
Monitoring > CPU Utilization .................................................................................................................. 113
Monitoring > Memory Utilization............................................................................................................. 114
Monitoring > Port Utilization ................................................................................................................... 114
Monitoring > Packet Size........................................................................................................................ 115
Monitoring > Packets > Transmitted (TX) .............................................................................................. 116
Monitoring > Packets > Received (RX).................................................................................................. 117

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Monitoring > Packets > UMB Cast (RX)................................................................................................. 118
Monitoring > Errors > Received (RX)..................................................................................................... 119
Monitoring > Errors > Transmitted (TX).................................................................................................. 120
Monitoring > Cable Diagnostics ............................................................................................................. 122
Monitoring > System Log........................................................................................................................ 122
Monitoring > Browse ARP Table............................................................................................................ 123
Monitoring > Ethernet OAM > Browse Ethernet OAM Event Log .......................................................... 123
Monitoring > Ethernet OAM > Browse Ethernet OAM Statistics............................................................124
Monitoring > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Group ........................................................................ 124
Monitoring > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Host........................................................................... 124
Monitoring > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Group............................................................................ 125
Monitoring > Port Access Control > RADIUS Authentication................................................................. 125
Monitoring > Port Access Control > RADIUS Account Client ................................................................ 126
Monitoring > sFlow > sFlow Global Settings.......................................................................................... 127
Monitoring > sFlow > sFlow Analyzer Server Settings........................................................................... 128
Monitoring > sFlow > sFlow Flow Sampler Settings .............................................................................. 129
Monitoring > sFlow > sFlow Counter Poller Settings ............................................................................. 129
ACL > ACL Configuration Wizard........................................................................................................... 130
ACL > Access Profile List....................................................................................................................... 131
ACL > ACL Finder .................................................................................................................................. 132
ACL > CPU Filter Configuration Wizard................................................................................................. 132
ACL > CPU Filter Access Profile List ..................................................................................................... 133
ACL > CPU Filter Finder......................................................................................................................... 134
ACL > ACL Flow Meter........................................................................................................................... 134
PoE > PoE Port Settings (DGS-1210-10P/28P/28MP/52P/52MP/52MPP/ME only) ............................. 136
PoE > PoE System Settings (DGS-1210-10P/28P/28MP/52P/52MP/52MPP/ME only)........................ 138
Time-Based PoE > Time Range Settings .............................................................................................. 138
LLDP > LLDP Global Settings................................................................................................................ 139
LLDP > Basic LLDP Port Settings.......................................................................................................... 139
LLDP > 802.1 Extension LLDP Port Settings......................................................................................... 140
LLDP > 802.3 Extension LLDP Port Settings......................................................................................... 141
LLDP > LLDP Management Address Settings....................................................................................... 141
LLDP > LLDP Statistics Table................................................................................................................ 142
LLDP > LLDP Management Address Table........................................................................................... 143
LLDP > LLDP Local Port Table.............................................................................................................. 143
LLDP > LLDP Remote Port Table.......................................................................................................... 144
LLDP > LLDP-MED Settings.................................................................................................................. 146
L3 Functions > IPv4 Static Route........................................................................................................... 146
L3 Functions > IPv4 Routing Table Finder............................................................................................. 147
L3 Functions > IPv6 Static Route........................................................................................................... 147
L3 Functions > IPv6 Routing Table Finder............................................................................................. 148
Appendix A - Ethernet Technology............................................................................................................ 149
Gigabit Ethernet Technology ..................................................................................................................... 149
Fast Ethernet Technology.......................................................................................................................... 149
Switching Technology................................................................................................................................ 149
Appendix B - Ethernet Technology............................................................................................................ 150
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 150
L2 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 150
VLAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 150

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L3 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 150
QoS (Quality of Service)......................................................................................................................... 150
Security................................................................................................................................................... 151
OAM ....................................................................................................................................................... 151
Management........................................................................................................................................... 151

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About This Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how install the D-Link DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet
Switches, how to use the Web Utility, and how to perform web-based management functions.
Note:The model you have purch
ased may
appear slightly different from the illustrations
shown in the document. Refer to the Product
Instruction and Technical Specification sections
for detailed in
formation about your switch, its
components, network connections, and technical
specifications.
This guide is mainly divided into three parts:
1. Hardware Installation: Step-by-step hardware installation procedures.
2. Getting Started: A startup guide for basic switch installation and settings.
3. Configuration: Information about the function descriptions and configuration settings.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter capitalized) refers to DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch, and
“switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Some technologies refer to terms “switch”,
“bridge” and “switching hubs” interchangeably, and both are commonly accepted for Ethernet switches.
A NOTE indicates important information that
helps a better use of the device.
A CAUTION indicates potential property damage
or personal injury.
Copyright and Trademarks
Information in this document is subjected to change without notice.
© 2016 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Corporation is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo are trademarks of D-Link Corporation; Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. D-Link Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names other than its own.

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1 Product Introduction
Switch Description
Front Panel Description
LED Indicators
Rear Panel Description
Side Panel Description
Connecting the DPS-200A/500A/500DC to the RPS Port (for DGS-1210-
10/12TS/20/28X/28XS/52/ME only)
Installing the RPS into the Rack-mount Chassis (for DGS-1210-10/12TS/20/28X/28XS/52/ME only)
Switch Description
The DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch is equipped with Copper ports (10/100/1000Mbps) and SFP
ports (1000Mbps) that can be used to attach various networking devices to the network like Computers,
Notebooks, Print Servers, Network Attached Storage devices, IP Cameras, VoIP PBX devices, and other
Switches. The Small Form Factor Portable (SFP) ports can be used together with fiber-optical transceivers in
order to connect various other networking devices, using a fiber-optic connection, to the network at Gigabit
Ethernet speeds over great distances.
This DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch provides unsurpassed performance, fault tolerance, scalability,
robust security, standard-based interoperability and impressive technology to future-proof departmental and
enterprise network deployments.
It allows IGMP Snooping and Authentication, QoS, Bandwidth Control, ACL and many security functions. It
can be managed by Web UI, or commands via Telnet.
The DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switches have different port configuration (10/100/1000Base-T or SFP
ports) that may be used in to uplink various network devices to the Switch, including PCs, hubs and other
switches to provide a gigabit Ethernet uplink in full-duplex mode. The SFP (Small Form Factor Portable)
ports are used with fiber-optical transceiver cabling in order to uplink various other networking devices for a
gigabit link that may span great distances.
Front Panel Description
The front panel of the DGS-1210-10/ME switch consists out of the following:
•8 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•2 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, RPS, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 10
Figure 1.1 – DGS-1210-10/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-10P/ME switch consists out of the following:
•8 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•2 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, PoE Max, Console, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 10

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•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes.
Figure 1.2 – DGS-1210-10P/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical
Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
NOTE: The power budget is 78 Watts for DGS-1210-10P/ME.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-12TS/ME switch consists out of the following:
•10 1000Mbps SFP port
•2 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, RPS, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 12
Figure 1.3 – DGS-1210-12TS/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-20/MEswitch consists out of the following:
•16 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, RPS, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 20
Figure 1.4 – DGS-1210-20/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port

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•LEDs for Power, RPS, Console, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 28
Figure 1.5 – DGS-1210-28/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28P/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, Pwr Max, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 28
•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes
Figure 1.6 – DGS-1210-28P/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
NOTE: The power budget is 193 Watts for DGS-1210-28P/ME.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28MP/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP port
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, Pwr Max, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 28
•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes
Figure 1.7 – DGS-1210-28MP/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
NOTE: The power budget is 370 Watts for DGS-1210-28MP/ME.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28X/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps/10G SFP+ port
•One RJ-45 Console Port

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•LEDs for RPS, Power, Console, Fan Error, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 28
Figure 1.8 – DGS-1210-28X/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28XS/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 100/1000Mbps SFP port
•4 1000Mbps/10G SFP+ ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, RPS, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 28
Figure 1.9 – DGS-1210-28XS/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-52/ME switch consists out of the following:
•48 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error , RPS, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 52
Figure 1.10 – DGS-1210-52/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-52P/ME switch consists out of the following:
•48 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•24 10/100/1000Mbps PoE ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, PoE Max, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 52
•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes
Figure 1.11 – DGS-1210-52P/ME Front Panel

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CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical
Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
NOTE: The power budget is 193 Watts for DGS-1210-52P/ME.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-52MP/ME switch consists out of the following:
•48 10/100/1000Mbps Copper and PoE Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, PoE Max, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 52
•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes
Figure 1.12 – DGS-1210-52MP/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical
Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
NOTE: The power budget is 370 Watts for DGS-1210-52MP/ME.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-52MPP/ME switch consists out of the following:
•48 10/100/1000Mbps Copper and PoE Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP ports
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, PoE Max, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 52
•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes
Figure 1.13 – DGS-1210-52MPP/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical
Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
NOTE: The power budget is 740 Watts for DGS-1210-52MPP/ME.
LED Indicators
The Switch supports LED indicators for Power, Console, Fan, and Link/Act for each port. The following
shows the LED indicators for the DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch along with an explanation of each
indicator.
Figure 1.14 –LED Indicators on DGS-1210/ME SERIES

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Location LED Indicative Color Status Description
Per Device
Power Green
Solid
Light
Power on.
Light
off
Power off.
Console Green
Solid
Light
Console on.
Blinking POST is in progress.
Light
off
Console off.
Fan Error
(for DGS-1210-28P/ME,
28MP/ME, 28X/ME, 28XS/ME,
52/ME, 52P/ME, 52MP/ME,
52MPP/ME)
Red Solid
light The fan has runtime failure and is brought offline.
Pwr/PoE Max.
(for DGS-1210-10P/ME,
28P/ME, 28MP/ME 52P/ME,
52MP/ME, 52MPP/ME)
Red
Solid
light
The Pwr/PoE Max LED lights up
when the total PoE output of
Switch reached or exceeded 71
Watts for DGS-1210-10P/ME,
186 Watts for DGS-1210-
28P/52P/ME, 363 Watts for
DGS-1210-28MP/52MP/ME,
and 733 Watts for DGS-1210-
52MPP/ME.
In the meantime, no
additional PoE device can be
supported.
Light
off
When the system power usage
does not reach the guard band
range.
RPS
(DGS-1210-
10/12TS/20/28/28X/28XS/52/ME)
Green
Solid
Light
RPS power on.
Light
off
RPS power off.
LED Per
10/100/1000
Mbps
Copper Port
Link/Act Green/Amber
Solid
Green
When there is a secure
1000Mbps Ethernet connection
(or link) at any of the ports.
Blinking
Green
When there is reception or
transmission (i.e. Activity—Act)
of data occurring at a 1000Mbps
Ethernet connected port.
Solid
Amber
When there is a secure
10/100Mbps Ethernet
connection (or link) at any of the
ports.
Blinking
Amber
When there is reception or
transmission (i.e. Activity—Act)
of data occurring at a
10/100Mbps Ethernet connected
port.
Light
off
No link.
PoE Mode
Green
Solid
Light
Power feeding
Amber
Solid
Light
Error Condition
Off
Solid
Off
No Power feeding

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LED Per SFP
Port Link/Act
Green
Solid
Green
When there is a secure
1000Mbps Ethernet connection
(or link) at any of the ports.
Blinking
Green
When there is reception or
transmission (i.e. Activity—Act)
of data occurring at a 1000
Mbps
Ethernet connected port.
Amber
Solid
Light
When there is a secure
100Mbps connection at the port.
(For DGS-1210-28XS/ME only)
Blinking
Amber
When there is reception or
transmission occurring at the
port. (For DGS-1210-28XS/ME
only)
Off
Solid
off
No link.
LED Per 10G
SFP+ Port
(for DGS-1210-
28X/ME,
28XS/ME)
Link/Act
Green
Solid
Light
When there is a secure 10Gbps
connection at the port.
Blinking
Green
When there is reception or
transmission occurring at the
port.
Amber
Solid
Light
When there is a secure
1000Mbps connection at the
port.
Blinking
Amber
When there is reception or
transmission occurring at the
port.
Off
Solid
off
No link.
Rear Panel Description
The rear panel of the Switch contains an AC power connector. The AC power connector is a standard three-
pronged connector that supports the power cord. Plug-in the female connector of the provided power cord
into this socket, and the male side of the cord into a power outlet. The Switch automatically adjusts its power
setting to any supply voltage in the range from 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. Connect the Kensington-
compatible security lock, at the rear of the switch, to a secure immovable device. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
The rear panel also includes an outlet for an optional external power supply and one RJ-45 console port.
When a power failure occurs, the optional external RPS will immediately and automatically assume the
power supply for the Switch.
DGS-1210-10/ME
Figure 1.15
－
DGS-1210-10/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-10P/ME
Figure 1.16
－
DGS-1210-10P/ME Rear Panel

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DGS-1210-12TS/ME
Figure 1.17
－
DGS-1210-12TS/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-20/ME
Figure 1.18
－
DGS-1210-20/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-28/ME
Figure 1.19
－
DGS-1210-28/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-28P/ME
Figure 1.20
－
DGS-1210-28P/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-28MP/ME
Figure 1.21
－
DGS-1210-28MP/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-28X/ME
Figure 1.22
－
DGS-1210-28X/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-28XS/ME
Figure 1.23
－
DGS-1210-28XS/ME Rear Panel

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DGS-1210-52/ME
Figure 1.24
－
DGS-1210-52/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-52P/ME
Figure 1.25
－
DGS-1210-52P/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-52MP/ME
Figure 1.26
－
DGS-1210-52MP/ME Rear Panel
DGS-1210-52MPP/ME
Figure 1.27
－
DGS-1210-52MPP/ME Rear Panel
Side Panel Description
The left- and right-hand panels of the Switch have heat vents to dissipate heat. Do not block these openings,
and leave at least 6 inches of space at the rear and sides of the Switch for proper ventilation. Be reminded
that without proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead
to system failure.
Figure 1.28 - Side panels of the DGS-1210/ME SERIES
Gigabit Fiber Ports
The DGS-1210/ME Series features support four Small Form Factor Portable (SFP) ports (optional). See the
diagram below to view the four SFP port modules being plugged into the Switch.

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Figure 1.29 - Inserting the SFP modules into the Switch
Figure 1.30 - Installing the SFP Module
The Switch is equipped with SFP ports, which are to be used with fiber-optical transceiver cabling in order to
uplink various other networking devices for a gigabit link that may span great distances.
Connecting the DPS-200A/500A/500DC to the RPS Port (for DGS-1210-
10/12TS/20/28/28X/28XS/52/ME only)
The DPS-200A/500A/500DC redundant power supply can be connected to the RPS port of the Switch using
the DC power supply cord, called the DPS-CB150-2PS. It is important to notice that the DPS-
200A/500A/500DC can supply power to one or two DGS-1210-10/ME at the same time.
Figure 1.31 – Connecting two Switches to the DPS-200A/500A/500DC

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The following section explains how to connect the DPS-200A/500A/500DC to the Switch.
•Disconnect the Switch from the main AC power source.
•Insert the 14-pin end of the DPS-CB150-2PS into the DPS-200A/500A/500DC and the 2-pin end into
the receptacle of the RPS port on the Switch.
•Using a standard AC power cord, connect the DPS-200A/500A/500DC to the main AC power source.
A green LED on the front panel of the DPS-200A/500A/500DC will illuminate to indicate a
successful connection.
•Make sure that the ON/OFF toggle switch on the rear panel of the Switch is turned on.
•Re-connect the Switch to the AC power source and power on the DPS-200A/500A/500DC.
No configuration is needed in the Switch software for this installation.
NOTE: See the DPS-200A/500A/500DC Quick Installation Guide for
more information.
Installing the RPS into a Rack-mount Chassis (for DGS-1210-10/12TS/20/28/28X/28XS/52/ME
only)
The DPS-200A/500A/500DC are the redundant power supply unit designed to conform to the voltage
requirements of the RPS port of the Switch being supported. The DPS-200A/500A/500DC can be installed
into a DPS-800 rack-mount chassis unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect the RPS to the AC power before the DC
power cable is connected. Connecting the AC power before the DC
power is connected might damage the internal power supply.
DPS-800 Rack-mount Chassis
The DPS-800 is a standard-size rack-mount (1 standard unit in height) designed to hold up to three DPS-
200A/500A/500DC redundant power supplies.
Figure 1.32 –Installing the DPS-200A/500A/500DC in the DPS-800
The DPS-800 rack-mount chassis can be mounted into a standard 19" rack. Use the following diagram to
guide you.

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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the D-Link DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet
Switch.
Step 1: Unpacking
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents. Please consult the packing list located in the
User Manual to make sure all items are present and undamaged. If any item is missing or damaged, please
contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement.
One D-Link Metro Ethernet Switch
One multi-language Getting Started Guide
One CD
One RJ-45 console cable
Power cord clip
Power cord
Rack mount kit
Rubber feet
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact the local reseller for replacement.
Step 2: Switch Installation
For safe switch installation and operation, it is recommended that you:
Visually inspect the power cord to see that it is secured fully to the AC power connector.
Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation around the switch.
Do not place heavy objects on the switch.
Desktop or Shelf Installation
The DGS-1210/ME series switches come with a strip of four adhesive rubber pads that can be placed on the
bottom of the device to prevent the device from damaging the desktop or shelf it is places on. To attach the
rubber pads, simply remove them from the adhesive strip and stick one pad on each corner on the bottom
panel of the Switch.
Figure 2.1 – Attach the adhesive rubber pads to the bottom
Rack Installation
The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard size 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with
other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets to the switch’s side panels (one on each side) and
secure them with the screws provided (please note that these brackets are not designed for palm size
switches).
Figure 2.2 – Attach the mounting brackets to the Switch