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VES1724-56 User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview
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Table of Contents
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Part I: User’s Guide
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Chapter
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Getting to Know Your Switch
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Applications
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1.2.1 MTU Application
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1.2.2 Curbside Application
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1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch
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Chapter
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Hardware Installation and Connection
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2.1 Installation Scenarios
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2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure
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2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
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2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
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2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch
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2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
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2.4 Connecting the Frame Ground
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Chapter
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Hardware Overview
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3.1 Front Panel
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3.1.1 Power Connector
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3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
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3.1.3 Mini-GBIC Slots
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3.1.4 Management Port
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3.1.5 Console Port
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3.1.6 ALARM Slot
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3.2 LEDs
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Chapter
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The Web Configurator
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