ZyXEL Communications Dimension GS-4024 User manual

GS-4012F/4024

Ethernet Switch

User’s Guide

Version 3.70

9/2006

GS-4012F/4024 User’s Guide

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Disclaimer

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software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the

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described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

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Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for

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2Certifications

Certifications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operations.

FCC Warning

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This device generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of

this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Mark Warning:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Taiwanese BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) A

Warning:

Notices

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Viewing Certifications

1Go to http://www.zyxel.com.

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Certifications 3

2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that

product's page.

3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

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4Safety Warnings

Safety Warnings

For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool.

• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Do NOT store things on the device.

• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk

of electric shock from lightning.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to

dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should

service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.

Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.

• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.

• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.

• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in

North America or 230V AC in Europe).

• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the

product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.

• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause

electrocution.

• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.

• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a

new one.

• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a

remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY (on the motherboard) IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO

THE INSTRUCTIONS. Dispose them at the applicable collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. For detailed information about recycling of this

product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or

the store where you purchased the product.

• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your

device.

• The length of exposed (bare) power wire should not exceed 7mm.

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Safety Warnings 5

This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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6ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects

in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During

the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure

due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the

defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever

extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating

condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent

product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty

shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act

of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the

purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any

implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in

no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return

Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is

recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of

purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of

ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products

will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to

country.

Registration

at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.

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Customer Support 7

Customer Support

Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.

• Product model and serial number.

• Warranty Information.

• Date that you received your device.

• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

METHOD

LOCATION

SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE

REGULAR MAIL

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CORPORATE

HEADQUARTERS

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Finland

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France

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GERMANY

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NORTH AMERICA

[email protected] 1-800-255-4101

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www.us.zyxel.com ZyXEL Communications Inc.

1130 N. Miller St.

Anaheim

CA 92806-2001

U.S.A.

[email protected] +1-714-632-0858 ftp.us.zyxel.com

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+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call.

NORWAY

[email protected] +47-22-80-61-80 www.zyxel.no ZyXEL Communications A/S

Nils Hansens vei 13

0667 Oslo

Norway

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POLAND

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Poland

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RUSSIA

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Moscow, 117279

Russia

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SPAIN

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Arte, 21 5ª planta

28033 Madrid

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Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg

Sweden

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13, Pimonenko Str.

Kiev, 04050

Ukraine

[email protected] +380-44-494-49-32

UNITED KINGDOM

[email protected] +44-1344 303044

08707 555779 (UK only)

www.zyxel.co.uk ZyXEL Communications UK

Ltd.,11 The Courtyard,

Eastern Road, Bracknell,

Berkshire, RG12 2XB,

United Kingdom (UK)

[email protected] +44-1344 303034 ftp.zyxel.co.uk

METHOD

LOCATION

SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE

REGULAR MAIL

SALES E-MAIL FAX FTP SITE

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Table of Contents 9

Table of Contents

Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1

Certifications ............................................................................................................ 2

Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................... 4

ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 6

Customer Support.................................................................................................... 7

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 9

List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 21

List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 25

Preface .................................................................................................................... 29

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 31

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................31

1.1.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................31

1.1.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................32

1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example .....................................................33

1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................33

1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................33

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 35

2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................35

2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................36

2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................36

2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................36

2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................36

2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................36

Chapter 3

Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 39

3.1 Front Panel Connection ....................................................................................39

3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................40

3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................................................40

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