D-Link DGS-3208TG - Switch User Manual - Dentifying

Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

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This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the Switch

Front Panel

The front panel of the Switch consists of six 1000BASE-T ports, two GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) slots,

an RS-232 communication port, and LED indicators.

Figure 3-1.  Front panel view of the DGS-3208TG Switch

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The six 1000BASE-T ports allow 100/1000-Mbps connections to workstations, servers, and networking

devices through four-pair Category 5 twisted-pair cabling.

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The two GBIC slots accept hot-swappable slide-in modules for 1000BASE-SX multimode optical fiber

and other Gigabit Ethernet cable types.

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An RS-232 DCE console port is for diagnosing the Switch via a connection to a PC and local console

management.

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Comprehensive LED indicators display the condition of the Switch and status of the network. A

description of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators).

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Switch consists of an AC power connector. The following shows the rear panel of the

Switch.