D-Link DXS-1210 Series Manual

DXS-1210 Series Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch
Hardware Installation Guide

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
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CE Mark Warning
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment, this equipment may cause radio interference.
Avertissement Concernant la Marque CE
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VCCI Warning
この装置は、クラス A機器です。この装置を住宅環境で使用すると電波妨害を引き起こすことがあります。この場合には使用者が
適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。 VCCI-A
BSMI Notice
此為甲類資訊技術設備，於居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
Safety Compliance
Warning: Class 1 Laser Product: When using a fiber optic media expansion module, never look at the transmit laser while it is
powered on. In addition, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on.
Avertissement: Produit Laser de Classe 1: Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu’il est sous tension. Ne regardez jamais
directement le port TX (Tramsmission) à fibres optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu’ils sont sous tension.

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Table of Contents
Intended Readers ...................................................................................................................................................v
Typographical Conventions....................................................................................................................................v
Notes and Cautions ................................................................................................................................................v
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................1
Switch Description ..................................................................................................................................................1
Switch Series..........................................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................................1
2. Hardware Components ........................................................................................................................................2
Front Panel Components........................................................................................................................................2
Front Panel LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................................3
Rear Panel Components ........................................................................................................................................4
Side Panel Components.........................................................................................................................................5
Smart Fans........................................................................................................................................................5
3. Installation.............................................................................................................................................................6
Installation Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Switch without a Rack .......................................................................................................................6
Installing the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack..........................................................................................................7
Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports..................................................................................................8
Connecting AC Power to the Switch.....................................................................................................................10
Installing the AC Power Cord Retainer............................................................................................................10
4. Switch Connections ...........................................................................................................................................13
Switch to End Node ..............................................................................................................................................13
Switch to Switch....................................................................................................................................................13
Switch to Server....................................................................................................................................................14
5. Switch Management ...........................................................................................................................................15
Management Options ...........................................................................................................................................15
Command Line Interface (CLI) .............................................................................................................................15
Connecting to the Console Port ......................................................................................................................15
Logging into the CLI ........................................................................................................................................16
Creating a User Account .................................................................................................................................16
Configuring the IP Address..............................................................................................................................16
Web User Interface (Web UI) ...............................................................................................................................17
Connecting to the Web UI ...............................................................................................................................17
Logging into the Web UI..................................................................................................................................17
Web Interface Navigation................................................................................................................................18
SNMP-based Management ..................................................................................................................................20
Connecting using SNMP .................................................................................................................................20
Traps................................................................................................................................................................20
Management Information Base (MIB) .............................................................................................................20
Appendix A - Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................21
Appendix B - Cables and Connectors.........................................................................................................................25
Ethernet Cable......................................................................................................................................................25
Console Cable ......................................................................................................................................................26
Safety/Sécurité ..............................................................................................................................................................27
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................27
Safety Cautions ...............................................................................................................................................27
Consignes de sécurité..........................................................................................................................................28

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Précautions de sécurité...................................................................................................................................28
General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products.............................................................................................30
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge...........................................................................................................31
Warranty & Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................32

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Intended Readers
The DXS-1210 Series 10 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide contains detailed
information about the hardware specifications of the switches in this series. It also contains brief information on how to
configure and manage a switch in this series. This manual is intended for advanced level users that are familiar with
network management concepts and terminology. For all practical reasons, all the switches in this series will simply be
referred to as the 'Switch' throughout this manual.
Typographical Conventions
Convention
Description
Boldface Font
This convention is used to place emphasis on keywords. It also indicates a button,
toolbar icon, menu, menu item, system message, or a prompt appearing on the
screen. For example, click the Apply button.
Initial capital letter
This convention is used to indicate a window name or keyboard key. For example,
press the Enter key.
Blue Courier Font
This convention is used to represent a CLI example.
Notes and Cautions
NOTE: A note indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
ATTENTION: Une précaution indique un risque de dommage matériel, de blessure corporelle ou de
mort.

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1. Introduction
Switch Description
Switch Series
Package Contents
Switch Description
The DXS-1210 series is the latest next generation of Smart Managed switches from D-Link. Switches in this series
feature a wide selection of different ports types and speeds that can be used to interconnect a variety of networking
devices to communicate with each other. The SFP28 and SFP+ ports, with fiber-optical cabling, can be used to uplink
connections that may span over great distances. Switches in this series also implement D-Link’s innovative third
generation Green Ethernet technology (IEEE 802.3az) to save power from links that are inactive by turning LEDs off
based on a customized schedule and by allowing ports to enter a hibernated state automatically.
Switch Series
The following switches are part of the DXS-1210 switch series:
DXS-1210-28T- Smart Managed Ethernet switch with 24 RJ45 10 Gbps and 4 SFP28 10/25 Gbps ports
DXS-1210-28S- Smart Managed Ethernet switch with 24 SFP+ 10 Gbps and 4 RJ45 10 Gbps ports
Package Contents
Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following
items:
One DXS-1210 series switch
One AC power cord
One AC power cord retainer set
One console cable (RJ45 to RS-232)
Four rubber feet with adhesive backing
One rack mounting kit, containing two brackets and a number of screws
One quick installation guide
NOTE: If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement.

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2. Hardware Components
Front Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Side Panel Components
Front Panel Components
The front panel features a variety of ports, LED indicators, and a button.
This following table lists the front panel components on all the switches in the series:
Port
Description
Reset Button
The reset button is used either to reboot the switch or to reset the switch to its
factory default settings depending on how long this button is pressed.
Press and hold for less than 5 seconds
This reboots the Switch. All unsaved configurations will be lost.
Press and hold for between 5 and 10 seconds
This resets the software configuration on the Switch to the factory default
settings. All the port LEDs will light up amber for 2 seconds to indicate the
start of the factory reset stage.
Console Port
The console port is used to connect to the CLI of the switch. The connection is out-
of-band and the console cable (included in the package) must be used for the
connection.
Figure 2-1 DXS-1210-28T Front Panel
This following table lists the front panel components unique to the DXS-1210-28T:
Port Type
Port Number
Description
RJ45 Ports
(100 Mbps, 1/10 Gbps)
Ports 1 to 24
This switch is equipped with 24 RJ45 Ethernet ports that can
operate at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps wire-speeds.
SFP28 Ports
(10/25 Gbps)
Ports 25 to 28
This switch is equipped with 4SFP28 ports that can operate
at 10 and 25 Gbps wire-speeds and support a wide collection
of SFP+/SFP28 transceivers.
Figure 2-2 DXS-1210-28S Front Panel

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This following table lists the front panel components unique to the DXS-1210-28S:
Port Type
Port Number
Description
SFP+ Ports
(1/10 Gbps)
Ports 1 to 24
This switch is equipped with 24 SFP/SFP+ ports that can
operate at 1 and 10 Gbps wire-speeds and support a wide
collection of SFP/SFP+ transceivers.
RJ45 Ports
(100 Mbps, 1/10 Gbps)
Ports 25 to 28
This switch is equipped with 4RJ45 Ethernet ports that can
operate at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps wire-speeds.
Front Panel LED Indicators
The LED indicators provide valuable information in a variety of ways like their color, blinking times, and location.
Figure 2-3 DXS-1210-28T Front Panel LED Indicators
Figure 2-4 DXS-1210-28S Front Panel LED Indicators
The front panel LED indicators are described in the following table:
LED
Color
Status
Description
Power
Green
On (Solid)
Power on and system ready
On (Blinking)
Performing system self-test
-
Off
Power off
Console
Green
On (Solid)
Console session is active (user logged in)
-
Off
Console session is inactive (user logged out)
Fan Error
Red
On (Solid)
Fan off (due to fan runtime failure)
-
Off
Normal operation (diagnostics test passed)
Link/Act
(10GE RJ45 ports)
Green
On (Solid)
Active connection at 10 Gbps through the port
On (Blinking)
Data transmitted and received through the port
Amber
On (Solid)
Active connection at 100/1000 Mbps through the port
On (Blinking)
Data transmitted and received through the port
-
Off
Inactive connection or no link present
Link/Act
(10GE SFP+ ports)
Green
On (Solid)
Active connection at 10 Gbps through the port
On (Blinking)
Data transmitted and received through the port
Amber
On (Solid)
Active connection at 1 Gbps through the port
On (Blinking)
Data transmitted and received through the port

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LED
Color
Status
Description
-
Off
Link down or no link
Link/Act
(25GE SFP28 ports)
(DXS-1210-28T only)
Green
On (Solid)
Active connection at 25 Gbps through the port
On (Blinking)
Data transmitted and received through the port
Amber
On (Solid)
Active connection at 10 Gbps through the port
On (Blinking)
Data transmitted and received through the port
-
Off
Link down or no link
The behavior of the LEDs during the booting or rebooting process is described in the following table:
Switch
LED(s)
Behavior
DXS-1210-28T
DXS-1210-28S
Power LED
Blinks green when the switch is powered on.
Then, lights solid green when the system is ready.
Link/Act LEDs
Light solid green and amber when the switch is powered on.
Then, alternating between green and amber blink until the system is
ready.
Console LED
Turns off during the booting or rebooting process.
Fan LED
Turns off during the booting or rebooting process.
Rear Panel Components
The rear panel features a variety of components and ports.
Figure 2-5 DXS-1210-28T Rear Panel
Figure 2-6 DXS-1210-28S Rear Panel
This following table lists the front panel components on all the switches in the series:
Port
Description
AC Power Connector
The AC power cord (included in the package) can be plugged into this receptacle
to supply the switch with 100-240 VAC power at 50-60 Hz.
Power Cord Retainer Hole
The power cord, retainer hole is used to insert the power cord retainer to secure
the AC power cord.
Switch GND
Use an electrical grounding wire and connect one end of the wire to the switch
GND and the other end of the wire to an electrical grounding point most commonly
found on the Switch mounting rack itself.
Security Lock
The Kensington-compatible security lock can be used to connect the Switch to a
secure immovable device. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure
the lock. The lock-and-cable apparatus should be purchased separately.

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Side Panel Components
The side panels feature a variety of components like heat vents, fans, and rack-mounting screw holes. The heat vents
are used to dissipate internal heat and facilitate internal air circulation.
Figure 2-7 DXS-1210-28T Side Panels
Figure 2-8 DXS-1210-28S Side Panels
Smart Fans
The DXS-1210 Series Switches includes smart fans that will automatically change their speed depending on the
internal temperature detected by the sensors built-in the Switch’s hardware.
The following table lists at what temperature the speed of the fan(s) will change:
Module
Low Speed
High Speed
DXS-1210-28T
Below 28°C
Above 33°C
DXS-1210-28S
Below 26°C
Above 31°C

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3. Installation
Installation Guidelines
Installing the Switch without a Rack
Installing the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack
Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports
Connecting AC Power to the Switch
Installation Guidelines
This section will discuss the hardware installation guidelines that the user must follow in order to properly and safely
install this switch into the appropriate environment.
Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is fully secured to both the power connector, on the Switch, and
the electrical outlet that supplies power.
Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place within the acceptable operating temperature and humidity
ranges. For more information about the acceptable operating temperature and humidity ranges, refer to the
Physical and Environmental section.
Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors, vibration, dust, and
direct exposure to sunlight.
Installing the Switch without a Rack
This section is used to guide the user through installing the Switch in an area other than a switch rack. Attach the
included rubber feet to the bottom of the Switch. Take note that there should be marked blocks on the bottom of the
Switch to indicate where to attach the rubber feet. These markings are usually found in each corner on the bottom of
the device. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protecting the casing from scratches and preventing it from scratching
other surfaces.
Figure 3-1 Attaching rubber feet to the Switch
Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the Switch. Do not place any heavy objects
on the Switch. The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. Make sure that there is proper
heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at the
front, sides, and rear of the Switch for ventilation.

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Installing the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack
This section is used to guide the user through installing the Switch into a switch rack. The Switch can be mounted in a
standard 19"(1U) rack using the rack mounting kit included in the package contents.
Fasten the mounting brackets to the sides of the Switch using the screws provided.
Figure 3-2 Attaching rack-mount brackets to the Switch
Fasten the mounting brackets in any available open space in the rack using the screws provided.
Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack
Make sure that there is adequate space around the Switch to allow for proper airflow, ventilation, and cooling.

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Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports
The DXS-1210-28S is equipped with SFP+ ports and the DXS-1210-28T with SFP28 ports. These ports can be used
to connect various networking devices to this switch that do not support the standard RJ45 wiring connection. These
ports are generally used to connect this switch to optical fiber connections and can be used to connect devices to the
Switch over great distances. The maximum distance that the RJ45 wiring connection can reach is 100 meters. Fiber
optic connections can span several kilometers.
NOTE: The DXS-1210-28Sis equipped with SFP+ ports.
The DXS-1210-28Tis equipped with SFP28 ports.
The figure below illustrates how to insert SFP/SFP+ transceivers into the 10GE SFP+ ports.
Figure 3-4 Inserting SFP/SFP+ transceivers into the SFP+ ports

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The figure below illustrates how to insert SFP+/SFP28 transceivers into the 25GE SFP28 ports.
Figure 3-5 Inserting SFP+/SFP28 transceivers into the SFP28 ports
NOTE: For the full list of D-Link SFP/SFP+/SFP28 transceivers that are supported on the Switch, refer
to the Supported SFP/SFP+/SFP28 Transceivers table on page 23.
NOTE: The FEC function is not supported on the 25 Gbps SFP28 ports. If the 25 Gbps SFP28
connection between this switch and another non-DXS-1210 series switch is not working, the
FEC function needs to be disabled on the remote switch.
NOTE: Only use pluggable optical modules and Direct-Attach Cables (DAC) that meet the following
regulatory requirements:
Class 1 Laser Product
UL and/or CSA registered component for North America
FCC 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J in accordance with FDA & CDRH requirements
IEC/EN 60825-1/-2: 2007 2nd edition or later, European Standard

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Connecting AC Power to the Switch
To install the AC power supply to the Switch correctly, plug one end of the AC power cord into the AC power socket of
the Switch and the other end of the AC power cord into the local AC power source outlet. There is no power
switch/button on the Switch. The system will power on automatically.
After the system is powered on, the Power LED will blink green to indicate that the system is booting up. In the event
of a power failure, just as a precaution, unplug the power cord from the Switch. After the power returned, plug the
power cord back into the power socket of the Switch.
Installing the AC Power Cord Retainer
To prevent accidental removal of the AC power cord, it is recommended to install the AC Power Cord Retainer Set
together with the AC power cord. The AC Power Cord Retainer Set is included in the package contents.
With the rough side facing down, insert the tie wrap into the hole below the power socket.
Figure 3-6 Insert Tie Wrap into the Switch

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Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the Switch.
Figure 3-7 Connect the power cord to the Switch
Slide the retainer through the tie wrap until the end of the cord.
Figure 3-8 Slide the Retainer through the Tie Wrap

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Circle the tie of the retainer around the power cord and into the locker of the retainer.
Figure 3-9 Circle around the power cord
Fasten the tie of the retainer until the power cord is secured.
Figure 3-10 Secure the power cord

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4. Switch Connections
Switch to End Node
Switch to Switch
Switch to Server
Switch to End Node
An end node is a generic name for edge networking devices that will be connected to this switch. Typical examples of
end nodes are Personal Computers (PCs), Notebooks, Access Points, Print Servers, VoIP Phones and more. Each
end node should be fitted with an RJ45 networking port. Normally, end nodes will connect to this switch by using a
standard twisted-pair UTP/STP network cable. When a successful connection is established, the corresponding port
light will illuminate and blink to indicate that network activity is taking place on that port.
The diagram below displays a typical end node connected to the Switch.
Figure 4-1 Switch to End Node
Switch to Switch
The Switch can be used to connect to any other switch or hub in the network. This network topology is used when the
Switch does not have enough ports to cater for all the end nodes in the network.
There is a great deal of flexibility on how connections are made using the appropriate cabling.
Connect a 100BASE-TX switch port to the Switch via a Category 5 UTP/STP cable.
Connect a 1000BASE-T switch port to the Switch via a Category 5e UTP/STP cable.
Connect a 10GBASE-T switch port to the Switch via a Category 6/6a/7 UTP/STP cable.
Connect a fiber, uplink, switch port to the Switch's SFP+/SFP28 port via a fiber optical cable.
Figure 4-2 Switch to another Switch/Hub

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Switch to Server
The Switch is ideal for connecting to a network backbone, server, or server farm. The RJ45 ports operate at speeds of
100 Mbps and 1/10 Gbps, the SFP+ ports operate at speeds of 1/10 Gbps, and the SFP28 ports operate at speeds of
10/25 Gbps.
Figure 4-3 Switch to a Server

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5. Switch Management
Management Options
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Web User Interface (Web UI)
SNMP-based Management
Management Options
To configure, manage, and monitor the software features on the Switch, users can connect to the Command Line
Interface (CLI), Web User Interface (Web UI), or through the means of third-party SNMP software.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI provides access to all of the software features available on the Switch. These features can be enabled,
configured, disabled, or monitored by simply entering the appropriate command after the CLI prompt and pressing the
Enter key. The Console port offers an Out-Of-Band (OOB) connection to the CLI and the LAN ports offers an in-band
connection to the CLI using Telnet or SSH.
NOTE: For more information about the CLI, refer to the DXS-1210 Series CLI Reference Guide.
Connecting to the Console Port
The Console port is used to connect to the CLI of the Switch. Connect the DB9 connector of the console cable
(included in the packaging) to the Serial (COM) port of the computer. Connect the RJ45 connector of the console
cable to the Console port on the Switch.
To access the CLI through the Console port, Terminal Emulation Software must be used like PuTTY or Tera Term.
The Switch uses a connection of 115200 bits per second with no flow control enabled.
Figure 5-1 Console Connection Settings
After the boot sequence completed, the CLI login screen is displayed.
NOTE: The default username and password for the CLI and Web UI is admin.