User guide

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Table of Contents
PREFACE ............................................................................. 13
Purpose...................................................................... 13
Audience.................................................................... 13
Conventions .............................................................. 13
Organization................................................................ 15
PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................... 16
Description................................................................. 16
Layer 3 Switching..................................................... 16
The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch........................ 18
Features..................................................................... 19
Ports ........................................................................... 19
Performance Features............................................. 20
Layer 2 Features ...................................................... 20
Layer 3 Switch Features ......................................... 22
Traffic Classification and Prioritization...................... 22
Management................................................................ 23
Optional Redundant Power Supply....................... 24
Fast Ethernet Technology....................................... 24
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...................................... 24
Front Panel.................................................................. 25
Rear Panel.................................................................. 26
Side Panels ................................................................. 26
Optional Plug-in Modules........................................ 27
1000BASE-T Module............................................... 27
1000BASE-SX Fiber Module.................................. 28
GBIC Two-Port Module ........................................... 28
LED Indicators .......................................................... 29
Feature Summaries ................................................. 29
Factory Defaults ....................................................... 33
2. INSTALLATION.............................................................. 35