D-Link DXS-1210-10TS User manual

User Manual
DXS-1210 Series
L2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series
Rev.A2

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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
DXS-1210-10TS............................................................................................................................................. 3
Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 3
DXS-1210-12TC............................................................................................................................................. 3
Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 4
DXS-1210-12SC ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 4
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 4
DXS-1210-16TC............................................................................................................................................. 5
Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 5
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Cautions.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Step 1: Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Step 2: Switch Installation.............................................................................................................................. 7
Desktop or Shelf Installation....................................................................................................................... 7
Rack Installation......................................................................................................................................... 7
Step 3 – Plugging in the AC Power Cord....................................................................................................... 8
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................................. 8
3 Getting Started............................................................................................................................................. 9
Management Options..................................................................................................................................... 9
Using Web-based Management .................................................................................................................... 9
Supported Web Browsers .......................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to the Switch............................................................................................................................ 9
Login Web-based Management................................................................................................................. 9
Smart Wizard ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Web-based Management............................................................................................................................. 10
4 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Smart Wizard Configuration......................................................................................................................... 11
IPv4 Information ....................................................................................................................................... 11
SNMP Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 11
User Accounts Settings............................................................................................................................ 12
Web-based Management......................................................................................................................... 13
Tool Bar > Save Menu ................................................................................................................................. 13
Save Configuration................................................................................................................................... 13
Tool Bar > Tool Menu .................................................................................................................................. 14
Firmware Information................................................................................................................................ 14
Configuration Information......................................................................................................................... 14
Firmware Upgrade & Backup > Firmware Upgrade from HTTP .............................................................. 15
Firmware Upgrade & Backup > Firmware Upgrade from TFTP............................................................... 15
Firmware Backup to HTTP & Backup > Firmware Backup to HTTP........................................................15

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Firmware Backup to HTTP & Backup > Firmware Backup to TFTP........................................................ 15
Configuration Upgrade & Backup > Configuration Restore from HTTP................................................... 15
Configuration Upgrade & Backup > Configuration Restore from TFTP...................................................16
Configuration Upgrade & Backup > Configuration Backup to HTTP .......................................................16
Configuration Upgrade & Backup > Configuration Backup to TFTP........................................................16
Log Backup > Log Backup to HTTP......................................................................................................... 16
Log Backup > Log Backup to TFTP......................................................................................................... 17
Ping .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Reset ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Reboot System......................................................................................................................................... 17
Tool Bar > Smart Wizard.............................................................................................................................. 18
Tool Bar > Online Help................................................................................................................................. 18
Function Tree............................................................................................................................................... 20
Device Information.................................................................................................................................... 20
System > System Information .................................................................................................................. 20
System > Peripheral................................................................................................................................. 21
System > Port Configuration > Port Settings ........................................................................................... 21
System > Port Configuration > Port Status .............................................................................................. 22
System > Port Configuration > Error Disable Settings............................................................................. 23
System > Port Configuration > Jumbo Frame.......................................................................................... 24
System > System Log > System Log Settings......................................................................................... 24
System > System Log > System Log Server Settings ............................................................................. 25
System > System Log > System Log....................................................................................................... 25
System > Time and SNTP > Clock Settings ............................................................................................ 25
System > Time and SNTP > Time Zone Settings.................................................................................... 26
System > Time and SNTP > SNTP Settings............................................................................................ 27
System > Time Range.............................................................................................................................. 27
Management > User Accounts Settings................................................................................................... 28
Management > Password Encryption ...................................................................................................... 29
Management > SNMP > SNMP Global Settings...................................................................................... 29
Management > SNMP > SNMP View Table Settings .............................................................................. 30
Management > SNMP > SNMP Community Table Settings.................................................................... 30
Management > SNMP > SNMP Group Table Settings............................................................................ 31
Management > SNMP > SNMP Engine ID Local Settings....................................................................... 32
Management > SNMP > SNMP User Table Settings............................................................................... 32
Management > SNMP > SNMP Host Table Settings............................................................................... 33
Management > RMON > RMON Global Settings..................................................................................... 34
Management > RMON > RMON Statistics Settings................................................................................. 34
Management > RMON > RMON History Settings.................................................................................... 34
Management > RMON > RMON Alarm Settings...................................................................................... 35
Management > RMON > RMON Event Settings...................................................................................... 35
Management > Telnet/Web...................................................................................................................... 36
Management > Session Timeout ............................................................................................................. 37
Management > D-Link Discover Protocol Settings................................................................................... 37
L2 Features > FDB > Static FDB > Unicast Static FDB........................................................................... 38
L2 Features > FDB > Static FDB > Multicast Static FDB......................................................................... 38
L2 Features > FDB > MAC Address Table Settings ................................................................................ 38
L2 Features > FDB > MAC Address Table .............................................................................................. 39
L2 Features > 802.1Q VLAN.................................................................................................................... 40

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L2 Features > Asymmetric VLAN............................................................................................................. 40
L2 Features > VLAN Interface.................................................................................................................. 40
L2 Features > Auto Surveillance VLAN > Auto Surveillance Properties.................................................. 42
L2 Features > Auto Surveillance VLAN > MAC Settings and Surveillance Device .................................43
L2 Features > Voice VLAN > Voice VLAN Global.................................................................................... 43
L2 Features > Voice VLAN > Voice VLAN Port ....................................................................................... 44
L2 Features > Voice VLAN > Voice VLAN OUI........................................................................................ 44
L2 Features > Voice VLAN > Voice VLAN Device................................................................................... 45
L2 Features > Voice VLAN > Voice VLAN LLDP-MED Device................................................................ 45
L2 Features > STP > STP Global Settings .............................................................................................. 45
L2 Features > STP > STP Port Settings .................................................................................................. 47
L2 Features > STP > MST Configuration Identification............................................................................ 49
L2 Features > STP > STP Instance ......................................................................................................... 49
L2 Features > STP > MSTP Port Information .......................................................................................... 50
L2 Features > ERPS(G.8032) > ERPS.................................................................................................... 50
L2 Features > ERPS(G.8032) > ERPS Profile......................................................................................... 52
L2 Features > Loopback Detection .......................................................................................................... 53
L2 Features > Link Aggregation............................................................................................................... 54
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Settings................................. 55
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Groups Settings....................57
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Mrouter Settings ...................57
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Statistics Settings ................. 58
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Setting...................................... 59
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Groups Setting......................... 61
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Mrouter Settings ......................61
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Statistics Settings ....................62
L2 Features > L2 Multicast Control > Multicast Filtering.......................................................................... 62
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Global Settings .......................................................................................... 63
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Port Settings .............................................................................................. 64
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Management Address List......................................................................... 64
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Basic TLVs Settings................................................................................... 65
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Dot1 TLVs Settings.................................................................................... 65
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Dot3 TLVs Settings.................................................................................... 66
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP-MED Port Settings..................................................................................... 67
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Statistics Information ................................................................................. 67
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Local Port Information................................................................................ 68
L2 Features > LLDP > LLDP Neighbor Port Information.......................................................................... 69
L3 Features > ARP > ARP Aging Time.................................................................................................... 70
L3 Features > ARP > Static ARP ............................................................................................................. 70
L3 Features > ARP > ARP Table............................................................................................................. 70
L3 Features > IPv4 Interface.................................................................................................................... 71
L3 Features > IPv4 Static/Default Route.................................................................................................. 72
L3 Features > IPv4 Route Table .............................................................................................................. 73
L3 Features > IPv6 Interface.................................................................................................................... 73
L3 Features > IPv6 Neighbor ................................................................................................................... 74
L3 Features > IPv6 Static/Default Route.................................................................................................. 75
L3 Features > IPv6 Route Table .............................................................................................................. 75
QoS > Port Default CoS........................................................................................................................... 76
QoS > Port Scheduler Method ................................................................................................................. 77

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QoS > Queue Settings ............................................................................................................................. 77
QoS > CoS to Queue Mapping ................................................................................................................ 78
QoS > Port Rate Limiting.......................................................................................................................... 78
QoS > Queue Rate Limiting ..................................................................................................................... 79
QoS > Port Trust State............................................................................................................................. 79
QoS > DSCP CoS Mapping ..................................................................................................................... 80
ACL > ACL Configuration Wizard............................................................................................................. 81
ACL > ACL Access List.......................................................................................................................... 103
ACL > ACL Interface Access Group....................................................................................................... 104
Security > Port Security > Port Security Global Settings ....................................................................... 105
Security > Port Security > Port Security Port Settings........................................................................... 105
Security > Port Security > Port Security Address Entries ...................................................................... 106
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Global Settings.......................................................................................... 106
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Port Settings.............................................................................................. 107
Security > 802.1X > Authentication Sessions Information..................................................................... 108
Security > 802.1X > Authenticator Statistics.......................................................................................... 108
Security > 802.1X > Authenticator Session Statistics............................................................................ 108
Security > 802.1X > Authenticator Diagnostics...................................................................................... 109
Security > AAA > AAA Global Settings .................................................................................................. 109
Security > AAA > Authentication Settings.............................................................................................. 109
Security > RADIUS > RADIUS Global Settings ..................................................................................... 109
Security > RADIUS > RADIUS Server Settings ..................................................................................... 110
Security > RADIUS > RADIUS Group Server Settings.......................................................................... 110
Security > RADIUS > RADIUS Statistic ................................................................................................. 111
Security > Network Access Authentication > Guest VLAN .................................................................... 111
Security > Network Access Authentication > Network Access Authentication Global Settings............. 111
Security > Network Access Authentication > Network Access Authentication Port Settings................. 112
Security > Network Access Authentication > Network Access Authentication Sessions Information....113
Security > DHCP Server Screening > DHCP Server Screening Global Settings .................................. 114
Security > DHCP Server Screening > DHCP Server Screening Port Settings...................................... 114
Security > Safeguard Engine.................................................................................................................. 115
Security > Trusted Host.......................................................................................................................... 115
Security > Traffic Segmentation Settings............................................................................................... 116
Security > Storm Control Settings.......................................................................................................... 116
Security > DoS Attack Prevention Settings............................................................................................ 117
Security > SSL > SSL Global Setting..................................................................................................... 118
Security > SSL > SSL Service Policy..................................................................................................... 118
OAM > Cable Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 119
Monitoring > Statistics > Port ................................................................................................................. 120
Monitoring > Statistics > Port Counters.................................................................................................. 121
Monitoring > Statistics > Counters ......................................................................................................... 121
Monitoring > Mirror Settings................................................................................................................... 122
Green > Power Saving........................................................................................................................... 123
Green > EEE .......................................................................................................................................... 124
Appendix A - Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 125
Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 125
Key Components / Performance............................................................................................................ 125
Port Functions ........................................................................................................................................ 125
Physical & Environment ......................................................................................................................... 125

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Emission (EMI) Certifications ................................................................................................................. 125
Safety Certifications................................................................................................................................ 126
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 126
L2 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 126
L3 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 126
D-Link Green Technology ...................................................................................................................... 126
VLAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 126
QoS (Quality of Service)......................................................................................................................... 126
Security................................................................................................................................................... 127
Management........................................................................................................................................... 127

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About This Guide
This guide provides installation and instructions for the D-Link 10 Gigabit Ethernet L2 Switch (DXS-1210-
12TC/12SC/10TS/16TC),
Note:T
he model you have purchased may
appear slightly different from the illustrations
shown in the document. Refer to the sections for
detailed information about your switc
h, its
components, network connections, and technical
specifications.
This guide is divided into four parts:
1. Hardware Installation: Step-by-step hardware installation procedures.
2. Getting Started: A startup guide for basic switch installation and settings.
3. D-Link Network Assistant: An introduction to the central configuration utility.
4. Configuration: Information about the function descriptions and configuration settings.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter capitalized) refers to the DSX-1210 Series switch and “switch” (first
letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Some technologies use “switch”, “bridge” and “switching
hubs” interchangeably, and all are commonly accepted terms for Ethernet switches.
A NOTEindicates important
information that
helps you make better use of the device.
A CAUTION indicates the potential for 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 whatever 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
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of D-Link DXS-1210 Series Switch.
D-Link's latest generation L2 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch series blends plug-and-play simplicity with
exceptional value and reliability for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networking. All models are
housed in a new style rack-mount metal case with easy-to-view front panel diagnostic LEDs, and provide
advance features including network security, traffic segmentation, QoS and versatile management.
Flexible Port Configurations:The DXS-1210 Series is D-Link’s latest 10G switch which provides 8-port,
10-port 10GBASE-T and 12-port SFP+ models. The DXS-1210 Series switches, have the advantage of using
intuitive feature-rich software and utilizing a neat and simplified Web GUI allowing users to access and
configure the Switch from everywhere via a web browser. 10GBASE-T provides the requisite backward
compatibility that allows end users to transparently upgrade from 10/100/1000Mbps to 10 Gbps, using Cat 6,
6A, 7 unshielded and shielded twisted-pair cables. 10G SFP+ has the advantage of lower power
consumption, longer cable distance, and better latency performance. Direct Attach Cables (DACs) can be
used to provide a cost effective way of connecting switches at 10 Gbps that are in close proximity to each
other.
D-Link Green Technology:D-Link Green devices aim to provide eco-friendly alternatives without
compromising performance. D-Link Green Technology includes a number of innovations to reduce energy
consumption on DXS-1210 series switches, such as reducing power when a port does not have a device
attached, or adjusting the power usage according to the length of Ethernet cable connected to it.
Extensive Layer 2 Features:Implemented as complete L2 devices, these switches include functions such
as IGMP snooping, port mirroring, Spanning Tree, ERPS, 802.3ad LACP, SNTP, LLDP and Loopback
Detection to enhance performance and network reliability.
Extensive Layer 3 Features:These switches include functions such as IP interfaces, static routes, IPv6
static routes, and ARP to enhance performance and network resiliency.
QoS:The switches support bandwidth control and 802.1p priority queues, enabling users to run bandwidth-
sensitive applications such as voice and video on the network. These functions allow the switches to work
seamlessly with VLANs, 802.1p traffic and IPv6 Traffic Class priority to prioritize traffic on the network.
Network Security:D-Link’s innovative Safeguard Engine function protects the switches against traffic
flooding caused by virus attacks. Additional features such as Storm Control can help to keep the network
from being overwhelmed by abnormal traffic. Port Security is another simple but useful authentication
method to maintain the network device integrity. Also supports DHCP Server Screening, SSL and IP-MAC-
Port Binding features.
Versatile Management:The new generation of D-Link 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switches provide growing
businesses with a simple and easy management of their network, using a web-based management interface
that allows administrators to remotely control their network down to the port level. Adding a console port with
RJ-45 for command line interface management. The Switch can be managed, out-of-band, by using the
console port on the front panel of the Switch. Alternatively, the Switch can also be managed, in-band, by
using a Telnet connection to any of the LAN ports on the Switch. And the command line interface provides
complete access to all switch management features.
Users can also access the switch via Telnet. Some basic tasks can be performed such as changing the
Switch IP address, resetting the settings to factory defaults, setting the administrator password, rebooting the
Switch, or upgrading the Switch firmware by using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
In addition, users can utilize the SNMP MIB (Management Information Base) to poll the switches for
information about the status, or send out traps of abnormal events. SNMP support allows users to integrate
the switches with other third-party devices for management in an SNMP-enabled environment. D-Link Smart
Managed Switches provides easy-to-use graphic interface and facilitates the operation efficiency.

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DXS-1210-10TS
8-Port 10GBASE-T and 2-Port SFP + Fiber port L2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
Front Panel
Figure 1.1 – DXS-1210-10TS Front Panel
Power LED :The Power LED lights up when the Switch is connected to a power source.
Console: The console LED lights up when the console port is connected.
Fan error: The Fan error LED lights up when the fan has runtime failure and is brought offline.
Reset: By pressing the Reset button, the Switch will change back to the default configuration and all
changes will be lost.
Port Link/Act/Speed LED (1-8, 9F, 10F): The port LEDs indicate a network link through the corresponding
port. Blinking indicates the Switch is either sending or receiving data to the port. When the port LED glows
amber, it indicates the port is running at 100 mbps or 1000 Mbps. When the port LED glows green, it is
running at 10 Gbps.
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser
Class I. 3.3Vdc
Rear Panel
Figure 1.2 – DXS-1210-10TS Rear Panel
Power: Connect the AC power cord to this port.
DXS-1210-12TC
8-port 10GBASE-T and 2-port 10G SFP+ with additional 2-port 10GBASE-T/SFP+ combo port L2 10 Gigabit
Ethernet Switch.
Front Panel
Figure 1.3 – DXS-1210-12TC Front Panel
Power LED :The Power LED lights up when the Switch is connected to a power source.
Console: The console LED lights up when the console port is connected.
Fan error: The Fan error LED lights up when the fan has runtime failure and is brought offline.
Port Link/Act/Speed LED (1-8, 9F, 10F, 11F, 12F): The Link/Act/Speed LED flashes, which indicates a
network link through the corresponding port. Blinking indicates that the Switch is either sending or receiving
data to the port. When a port has an amber light, this indicates that the port is running at 100 Mbps or 1000
Mbps. When it has a green light it is running on 10 Gbps.

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CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser
Class I. 3.3Vdc.
Reset: By pressing the Reset button, the Switch will change back to the default configuration and all
changes will be lost.
Rear Panel
Figure 1.4 – DXS-1210-12TC Rear Panel
Power: Connect the AC power cord to this port.
DXS-1210-12SC
10-Port 10G SFP+ fiber port and 2-port 10GBASE-T/SFP + combo port L2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
Front Panel
Figure 1.5 – DXS-1210-12SC Front Panel
Power LED :The Power LED lights up when the Switch is connected to a power source.
Console: The console LED lights up when the console port is connected.
Fan error: The Fan error LED lights up when the fan has runtime failure and is brought offline.
Port Link/Act/Speed LED (1-10, 11F, 12F): The Link/Act/Speed LED flashes, which indicates a network link
through the corresponding port. Blinking indicates that the Switch is either sending or receiving data to the
port. When a port has an amber light, this indicates that the port is running on 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps.
When it has a green light it is running on 10 Gbps.
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser
Class I. 3.3Vdc.
Reset: By pressing the Reset button, the Switch will change back to the default configuration and all
changes will be lost.
Rear Panel
Figure 1.6 – DXS-1210-12SC Rear Panel
Power: Connect the AC power cord to this port.

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DXS-1210-16TC
12-Port 10G SFP+ fiber port, 2-port 10GBASE-T/SFP+ and 2-port 10BGASE-T/SFP+ combo port L2 10
Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
Front Panel
Figure 1.7 – DXS-1210-16TC Front Panel
Power LED :The Power LED lights up when the Switch is connected to a power source.
Console: The console LED lights up when the console port is connected.
Fan error: The Fan error LED lights up when the fan has runtime failure and is brought offline.
Port Link/Act/Speed LED (1-12, 13F, 14F, 15T, 15F, 16T, 16F): The Link/Act/Speed LED flashes, which
indicates a network link through the corresponding port. Blinking indicates that the Switch is either sending or
receiving data to the port. When a port has an amber light, this indicates that the port is running on 100 Mbps
or 1000 Mbps. When it has a green light it is running on 10 Gbps.
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL
listed Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser
Class I. 3.3Vdc.
Reset: By pressing the Reset button for 1 ~ 5 seconds to reboot the device. By pressing the Reset button for
6 ~ 10 seconds, the Switch will change back to the default configuration and all changes will be lost.
Rear Panel
Figure 1.8 – DXS-1210-16TC Rear Panel
Power: Connect the AC power cord to this port.

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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the D-Link DXS-1210 Series Switch.
Safety Cautions
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire and damage to the equipment, observe the following
precautions:
•Observe and follow service markings.
• Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
• Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may
expose you to electrical shock.
•Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments.
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part
or contact your trained service provider:
• The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
• An object has fallen into the product.
• The product has been exposed to water.
• The product has been dropped or damaged.
• The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions.
•Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet
environment. If the system gets wet, contact your trained service provider.
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by
shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components.
•Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your service provider or local reseller.
•Also, be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your
location.
•Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or
for any AC powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in
your country. The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on
the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than
the ratings marked on the product.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded
electrical outlets.
•These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not
use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension
cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
•Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all
products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the
ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical
power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
•Position system cables and power cables carefully; route cables so that they cannot be
stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
•Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for
site modifications.
•Always follow your local/national wiring rules.
•When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if offered with your
system, observe the following guidelines:

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• Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
• Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
•Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected to the system.
Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces.
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.
One D-Link DXS-1210 Series switch
One Multilingual Getting Started Guide
User Guide CD
One RJ-45 console cable
Power Cord and Power Cord Retainer
Rack-mount kit and 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
When installing the switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the device must be attached
on the bottom at each corner of the device’s base. Allow enough ventilation space between the device and
the objects around it.
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 (with 8 M3*6.0 size screws).
Figure 2.2 – Attach the mounting brackets to the Switch

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Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the switch in the rack.
Figure 2.3 – Mount the Switch in the rack or chassis
Step 3 – Plugging in the AC Power Cord
The Switch can now be connected to the AC power. Connect the AC power cord to the rear of the switch and
to an electrical outlet (preferably one that is grounded and surge protected).
Figure 2.4 –Plugging the switch into an outlet
Power Failure
As a precaution, the switch should be unplugged in case of power failure. When power is resumed, plug the
switch back in.

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3 Getting Started
This chapter introduces the management interface of D-Link DXS-1210 Series Switch.
Management Options
The D-Link DXS-1210 Series Switch can be managed through any port by using the Web-based
Management, or through any PC using CLI commands.
Each switch must be assigned its own IP Address, which is used for communication with the Web-Based
Management or a SNMP network manager. The PC should have an IP address in the same subnet as the
switch. Each switch can allow up to four users to access the Web-Based Management concurrently.
Please refer to the following installation instructions for the Web-based Management.
Using Web-based Management
After a successful physical installation, you can configure the Switch, monitor the network status, and display
statistics using a web browser.
Supported Web Browsers
The embedded Web-based Management currently supports the following web browsers:
Internet Explorer 8 or later version
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Connecting to the Switch
You will need the following equipment to begin the web configuration of your device:
1. A PC with a RJ-45 Ethernet connection
2. A standard Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to any of the ports on the front panel of the switch and to the Ethernet port on the
PC.
Figure 3.1 – Connected Ethernet cable
Login Web-based Management
In order to login and configure the switch via Web-based GUI, the PC must have an IP address in the same
subnet as the switch. For example, if the switch has an IP address of 10.90.90.90, the PC should have an IP
address of 10.x.y.z (where x/y is a number between 0 ~ 254 and z is a number between 1 ~ 254), and a
subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. There are two ways to launch the Web-based Management.

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Figure 3.2 –Enter the IP address 10.90.90.90 in the web browser
NOTE:The switch's factory default IP address is
10.90.90.90 with a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 and
a default gateway of 0.0.0.0.
When the following login dialog box appears, enter the password and choose the language of the Web-
based Management interface then click OK.
The switch supports 10 languages including English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German,
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Russian. By default, the Username and Password are
empty and the language is English.
Figure 3.3 – Login Dialog Box
Smart Wizard
After a successful login, the Smart Wizard will guide you through essential settings of the D-Link DXS-1210
Series Switch. Please refer to the Smart Wizard Configuration section for details.
Web-based Management
By clicking the Exit button in the Smart Wizard, you will enter the Web-based Management interface. Please
refer to Chapter 4 Configuration for detailed instructions.

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4 Configuration
The features and functions of the D-Link DXS-1210 Series Switch can be configured for optimum use
through the Web-based Management Utility.
Smart Wizard Configuration
After a successful login, the Smart Wizard will guide you through essential settings of the D-Link DXS-1210
Series Switch. If you do not plan to change anything, click Exit to leave the Wizard and enter the Web
Interface. You can also skip it by clicking Ignore the wizard next time for the next time you logon to the
Web-based Management.
IPv4 Information
IPv4 Information will guide you to do basic configurations on 3 steps for the IP Information, access password,
and SNMP. Select Static, to manually enter a new IP Address, Netmask and Gateway address, or select
DHCP to automatically receive IP settings from a DHCP server. Click the Next button to enter the SNMP
settings page The IP address is allowed for IPv4 and IPv6 address. If you are not changing the settings, click
Exit button to go back to the main page. Or you can click on Ignore the wizard next time to skip wizard
setting when the switch boots up.
Figure 4.1 – IPv4 Information in Smart Wizard
NOTE:
The IPv4 Information of Smart Wizard
does not support IPv6 address.
SNMP Settings
The SNMP Settings page allows you to quickly enable/disable the SNMP function. The default SNMP Setting
is Disabled. Click Enabled and then click Next, then it will enter the User Accounts Settings page.

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Figure 4.2 – SNMP Settings in Smart Wizard
User Accounts Settings
The User Accounts Settings page allows you to quickly specify the user account function. Enter the User
Name, Privilege, Password Type and Password. Click Apply & Save to save the configuration.
Figure 4.3 – User Accounts Setting in Smart Wizard

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Web-based Management
After clicking the Exit button in the Smart Wizard you will see the screen below:
Figure 4.4 – Web-based Management
The above image is the Web-based Management screen. The three main areas are the Tool Bar on top, the
Function Tree, and the Main Configuration Screen.
The Tool Bar provides a quick and convenient way for essential utility functions like firmware and
configuration management.
By choosing different functions in the Function Tree, you can change all the settings in the Main
Configuration Screen. The main configuration screen will show the current status of your Switch by clicking
the model name on top of the function tree.
At the upper right corner of the screen the username and current IP address will be displayed.
Under the username is the Logout button. Click this to end this session.
NOTE: If you close the web browser without
clicking the Logout button first, then it will be seen
as an abnormal exit and the login session will still
be occupied.
Click the D-Link logo at the upper-left corner of the screen to be redirected to the local D-Link website.
Tool Bar > Save Menu
The Save Menu provides Save Configuration and Save Log functions.
Figure 4.5 – Save Menu
Save Configuration
Select Save configuration to save the configuration changes to the Switch’s non-volatile RAM.

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Figure 4.6 – Save Configuration
Destination: Select the destination to save the configuration to.
Startup-config: Check the box to enable the startup configuration function.
Click the Apply button to save your settings.
Tool Bar > Tool Menu
The Tool Menu offers global functions controls such as Reset, Reboot Device, Configuration Backup and
Restore, Firmware Backup and Upgrade.
Figure 4.7 – Tool Menu
Firmware Information
Display the firmware for the 2 firmware images, including the image that has been booted and the image that
is selected for the next reboot.
Figure 4.8 – Tool Menu > Firmware Information
Configuration Information
Display information for the Switch configuration. This includes the configuration that has been loaded and the
configuration that is selected for the next reboot.
Figure 4.9 – Tool Menu > Configuration Information