
DGS-3700 Series Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Preface......................................................................................................................................................................... vi
Intended Readers ........................................................................................................................................................vii
Typographical Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................vii
Notes, Notices, and Cautions......................................................................................................................................vii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................viii
Safety Cautions........................................................................................................................................................................viii
General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products...................................................................................................................ix
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge.................................................................................................................................x
Introduction....................................................................................................................................1
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Switch Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Features..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Ports .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Front-Panel Components........................................................................................................................................................... 4
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel Description.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Side Panel Description............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Gigabit Combo Ports.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation......................................................................................................................................9
Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Before You Connect to the Network........................................................................................................................................... 9
Ventilation Requirements......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Switch without the Rack...................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Switch in a Rack................................................................................................................................................. 11
Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack........................................................................................................................... 11
Installing/Removing the Dust Filter, Power or Fan Modules..................................................................................................... 12
Power On (AC Power) ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Power Failure (AC Power) ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting DC Power to the DGS-3700 Series....................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Switch ................................................................................................................14
Switch to End Node ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Switch to Hub or Switch........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting To Network Backbone or Server........................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction to Switch Management ..........................................................................................16
Management Options .................................................................................................................................................16
Web-based Management Interface.......................................................................................................................................... 16
SNMP-Based Management..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)........................................................................................................................... 16
First Time Connecting to the Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Password Protection................................................................................................................................................................ 18
SNMP Settings......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
IP Address Assignment............................................................................................................................................................ 20