User`s guide

Dimension Ethernet Switch Modules User’s Guide
4 Preface
Table of Contents
Copyright..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement................................................................. 2
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Customer Support ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Preface......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Ethernet Switch Modules........................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
EM3024-FX-SC: 100 Base-FX Multi-Mode Module ................................................................................................. 5
EM3024-GTP: Gigabit 1000 Base-T Module............................................................................................................ 6
EM3024-SX-SC: Gigabit 1000 Base-SX Fiber Module ............................................................................................ 7
EM3024-GBIC: GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) 3.3V Module ........................................................................... 8
EM3024-S: Stacking Module (for both ES-3024 and ES-4024 Ethernet switches).................................................. 8
Installing a Module ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of a Dimension Ethernet Switch module.
The Ethernet switch modules discussed in this user’s guide are for Dimension ES-3024 Ethernet switches unless
otherwise specified.
The switch modules are designed to provide your network with Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and/or Gigabit Ethernet
connectivity over twisted pair and fiber optic cabling. The expansion slots on the Dimension Ethernet switch further
add to the flexibility of your network systems.
General Syntax Conventions
For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.” as shorthand for “that is” or “in
other words” throughout this manual.
The Dimension ES-3024 Ethernet Switch will be referred to as the ES-3024, ES switch, or simply as the switch in
this manual.
Related Documentation
Dimension ES-3024 Ethernet – Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
The user’s guide covers all aspects of the ES switch operations and shows you how to get the best out of the
multiple advanced features of the ES switch using the embedded web-based configurator. It is designed to guide
you through the correct configuration of your ES switch for various applications.
ZyXEL Web Site
The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support documentation and an online glossary
of networking terms.