D-Link DES-3550 User manual

D-Link ™

DES-3550

Managed 48-port 10/100Mbps and 2GE ports Layer 2

Ethernet Switch

Manual

DES-3550 Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

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February 2005 P/N 651ES3526015

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment 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.

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Fall kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen zu ergreifen.

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CONTENTS

PREFACE.............................................................................................................................................................VIII

INTENDED READERS.............................................................................................................................................VIII

TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................................VIII

NOTES, NOTICES, AND CAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................IX

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................IX

Safety Cautions....................................................................................................................................................x

General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products.........................................................................................xi

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge .....................................................................................................xii

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................13

ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY.......................................................................................................................................13

Fast Ethernet Technology .................................................................................................................................13

Gigabit Ethernet Technology ............................................................................................................................13

S

WITCHING

T

ECHNOLOGY

......................................................................................................................................14

SWITCH DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................14

Features .............................................................................................................................................................15

Ports...................................................................................................................................................................16

F

RONT

-P

ANEL

C

OMPONENTS

.................................................................................................................................17

LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................17

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................18

SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................................18

G

IGABIT

C

OMBO

P

ORTS

.........................................................................................................................................18

INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................................20

Package Contents ..............................................................................................................................................20

BEFORE YOU CONNECT TO THE NETWORK............................................................................................................20

I

NSTALLING THE

S

WITCH

W

ITHOUT THE

R

ACK

.....................................................................................................21

INSTALLING THE SWITCH IN A RACK .....................................................................................................................21

Mounting the Switch in a standard 19” rack....................................................................................................22

POWER ON..............................................................................................................................................................22

Power Failure....................................................................................................................................................22

CONNECTING THE SWITCH ............................................................................................................................23

SWITCH TO END NODE...........................................................................................................................................23

SWITCH TO HUB OR SWITCH ..................................................................................................................................23

C

ONNECTING

T

O

N

ETWORK

B

ACKBONE OR

S

ERVER

............................................................................................24

INTRODUCTION TO SWITCH MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................25

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................25

Web-based Management Interface....................................................................................................................25

SNMP-Based Management................................................................................................................................25

Command Line Console Interface Through The Serial Port............................................................................25

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)....................................................................................................25

First Time Connecting to The Switch................................................................................................................27

PASSWORD PROTECTION........................................................................................................................................29

SNMP Settings...................................................................................................................................................29

IP ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT .....................................................................................................................................31

C

ONNECTING

D

EVICES TO THE

S

WITCH

.................................................................................................................32

INTRODUCTION TO WEB-BASED SWITCH CONFIGURATION.............................................................34

Web-based User Interface.................................................................................................................................35

CONFIGURING THE SWITCH...........................................................................................................................37

IP A

DDRESS

............................................................................................................................................................37

SWITCH INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................40

Switch Information ............................................................................................................................................40

Advanced Settings..............................................................................................................................................41

P

ORT

C

ONFIGURATIONS

.........................................................................................................................................43

PORT MIRRORING...................................................................................................................................................45

PORT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................46

IGMP......................................................................................................................................................................48

IGMP Snooping.................................................................................................................................................48

Static Router Ports.............................................................................................................................................49

SPANNING TREE .....................................................................................................................................................51

802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree............................................................................................................................51

STP Switch Settings...........................................................................................................................................52

STP Port Settings...............................................................................................................................................54

FORWARDING FILTERING .......................................................................................................................................57

Unicast Forwarding ..........................................................................................................................................57

Static Multicast Forwarding .............................................................................................................................57

Multicast Port Filtering.....................................................................................................................................58

VLANS...................................................................................................................................................................60

Understanding IEEE 802.1p Priority ...............................................................................................................60

VLANs................................................................................................................................................................61

IEEE 802.1Q VLANs.........................................................................................................................................61

Port-based VLANs.............................................................................................................................................67

Static VLAN Entry .............................................................................................................................................67

Port VLAN ID(PVID) ........................................................................................................................................70

PORT BANDWIDTH..................................................................................................................................................71

SNTP SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................................73

Current Time Settings........................................................................................................................................73

Time Zone and DST...........................................................................................................................................74

PORT SECURITY......................................................................................................................................................76

QOS........................................................................................................................................................................78

Understanding QoS ...........................................................................................................................................78

Traffic Control...................................................................................................................................................79

802.1p Default Priority .....................................................................................................................................79

802.1p User Priority..........................................................................................................................................81

Scheduling..........................................................................................................................................................81

TRAFFIC SEGMENTATION .......................................................................................................................................82

MAC NOTIFICATION..............................................................................................................................................84

Global Settings...................................................................................................................................................84

Port Settings.......................................................................................................................................................84

LACP .....................................................................................................................................................................86

Understanding Port Trunk Groups...................................................................................................................86

LACP Port..........................................................................................................................................................89

A

CCESS

P

ROFILE

T

ABLE

.........................................................................................................................................91

CONFIGURING THE ACCESS PROFILE TABLE..........................................................................................................91

SYSTEM LOG SERVER...........................................................................................................................................103

PAE ACCESS ENTITY (802.1X)............................................................................................................................104

Understanding 802.1x Port-based Network Access Control..........................................................................104

Configure Authenticator..................................................................................................................................106

Port Capability Settings ..................................................................................................................................109

Initializing Ports..............................................................................................................................................111

Reauthenticate Port(s).....................................................................................................................................112

RADIUS Server................................................................................................................................................113

MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................................................................115

SECURITY IP.........................................................................................................................................................115

User Accounts..................................................................................................................................................115

ACCESS AUTHENTICATION CONTROL ..................................................................................................................117

Policy & Parameters.......................................................................................................................................118

Application’s Authentication Settings.............................................................................................................119

Authentication Server Group Settings.............................................................................................................119

Authentication Server Hosts............................................................................................................................120

Login Method Lists..........................................................................................................................................122

Enable Method Lists........................................................................................................................................124

Local Enable Password...................................................................................................................................126

Enable Admin...................................................................................................................................................126

SNMP...................................................................................................................................................................127

SNMP S

ETTINGS

..................................................................................................................................................127

SNMP USER TABLE.............................................................................................................................................129

SNMP VIEW TABLE.............................................................................................................................................131

SNMP GROUP TABLE ..........................................................................................................................................132

SNMP C

OMMUNITY

T

ABLE

C

ONFIGURATION

.....................................................................................................134

SNMP HOST TABLE.............................................................................................................................................135

SNMP ENGINE ID................................................................................................................................................136

MONITORING......................................................................................................................................................137

P

ORT

U

TILIZATION

...............................................................................................................................................137

CPU UTILIZATION................................................................................................................................................138

PACKETS...............................................................................................................................................................139

Received(RX) ...................................................................................................................................................139

UMB_cast(RX).................................................................................................................................................141

Transmitted (TX)..............................................................................................................................................143

ERRORS.................................................................................................................................................................145

Received (RX) ..................................................................................................................................................145

Transmitted (TX)..............................................................................................................................................147

SIZE ......................................................................................................................................................................149

MAC ADDRESS ....................................................................................................................................................150

IGMP SNOOPING GROUP .....................................................................................................................................152

IGMP S

NOOPING

F

ORWARDING

..........................................................................................................................153

VLAN STATUS.....................................................................................................................................................153

BROWSE ROUTER PORT........................................................................................................................................154

PORT ACCESS CONTROL.......................................................................................................................................155

Authenticator State..........................................................................................................................................155

MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................156

TFTP SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................156

Download Firmware From TFTP Server .......................................................................................................156

Download Settings from TFTP Server............................................................................................................157

Upload Settings to TFTP Server .....................................................................................................................157

Upload Log to TFTP Server............................................................................................................................158

Switch History..................................................................................................................................................158

PING TEST.............................................................................................................................................................159

SAVING CHANGES ................................................................................................................................................160

REBOOT SERVICES................................................................................................................................................161

Reboot Device..................................................................................................................................................161

RESET ...................................................................................................................................................................161

LOGOUT................................................................................................................................................................162

SINGLE IP MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................163

S

INGLE

IP M

ANAGEMENT

(SIM) O

VERVIEW

......................................................................................................163

SIM USING THE WEB INTERFACE........................................................................................................................164

Topology ..........................................................................................................................................................166

Tool Tips..........................................................................................................................................................168

Right Click .......................................................................................................................................................170

Menu Bar .........................................................................................................................................................174

FIRMWARE UPGRADE ...........................................................................................................................................175

CONFIGURATION FILE BACKUP/RESTORE............................................................................................................176

CABLES AND CONNECTORS..........................................................................................................................179

CABLE LENGTHS...............................................................................................................................................180

GLOSSARY ...........................................................................................................................................................180

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Preface

The DES-3550 Manual is divided into sections that describe the system installation and

operating instructions with examples.

Section 1, Introduction - Describes the Switch and its features.

Section 2, Installation– Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch

and also describes the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the

Switch.

Section 3, Connecting the Switch

– Tells how you can connect the Switch to your

Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network.

Section 4, Introduction to Switch Management – Introduces basic Switch management

features, including password protection, SNMP settings, IP address assignment, and

connecting devices to the Switch.

Section 5, Introduction to Web-based Switch Management – Talks about connecting

to and using the Web-based switch management feature on the Switch.

Section 6, Configuring the Switch – A detailed discussion about configuring some of the

basic functions of the Switch, including accessing the Switch information, using the

Switch’s utilities, and setting up network configurations, such as Quality of Service, The

Access Profile Table, port mirroring, and configuring the Spanning Tree.

Section 7, Management – A discussion of the security features of the Switch, including

Security IP, User Accounts, Access Authentication Control, and SNMP.

Section 8, Monitoring

– Features graphs and screens used in monitoring features and

packets on the Switch.

Section 9, Maintenance – Features information on Switch utility functions, including

TFTP Services, Switch History, Ping Test Save Changes, and Rebooting Services.

Section 10, Single IP Management – Discussion on the Single IP Management function

of the Switch, including functions and features of the Java based user interface and the

utilities of the SIM function.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications – The technical specifications of the DES-3550.

Appendix B, Cables and Connectors

– Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector,

straight-through and crossover cables and standard pin assignments.

Appendix C, Cable Lengths

– Information on cable types and maximum distances.

Glossary – Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.

Intended Readers

The DES-3550 Manual contains information for setup and management of the Switch. This

manual is intended for network managers familiar with network management concepts and

terminology.

Typographical Conventions

Convention Description

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[ ]

In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. For

example: [

copy

filename] means that optionally you can type copy

followed by the name of the file. Do not type the brackets.

Bold font

Indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu, or menu item. For example:

Open the File menu and choose Cancel. Used for emphasis. May

also indicate system messages or prompts appearing on your

screen. For example: You have mail. Bold font is also used to

represent filenames, program names and commands. For example:

use the

copy

command.

Boldface Typewriter

Font

Indicates commands and responses to prompts that must be typed

exactly as printed in the manual.

Initial capital letter

Indicates a window name. Names of keys on the keyboard have

initial capitals. For example: Click Enter.

Italics

Indicates a window name or a field. Also can indicate a variable or

parameter that is replaced with an appropriate word or string. For

example: type filename means that you should type the actual

filename instead of the word shown in italic.

Menu Name > Menu Option

Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure.

Device > Port > Port Properties means the Port Properties menu

option under the Port menu option that is located under the Device

menu.

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect

your system from potential damage. Throughout this safety section, the caution icon ( ) is

used to indicate cautions and precautions that you need to review and follow.

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make

better use of your device.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss

of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

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Safety Cautions

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,

observe the following precautions.

Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any product except as explained in your

system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular

symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to an electrical shock. Only a trained service

technician should service components inside these compartments.

If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and

replace the part or contact your trained service provider:

– The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.

– An object has fallen into the product.

– The product has been exposed to water.

– The product has been dropped or damaged.

– The product does not operate correctly, when you follow the operating instructions.

• Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling

vents.

• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product

in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in your

troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider.

• Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause a fire or

an electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Use the product only with approved equipment.

•

Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components.

• Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the

electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult

your service provider or local power company.

•

To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if

provided) on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location:

– 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far

Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan

– 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan

– 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East

• Also, be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power

available in your location.

• Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable

for your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a

power cable that is approved for use in your country. The power cable must be rated

for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical

ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the

ratings marked on the product.

•

To help prevent an electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into

properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs

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to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding

prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with

properly grounded plugs.

• Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere

rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed

80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.

•

To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in

electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power

supply (UPS).

• Position system cables and power cables carefully; route cables so that they cannot be

stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.

• Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power

company for site modifications. Always follow your local/national wiring rules.

• When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if offered

with your system, observe the following guidelines:

– Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.

– Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.

– If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by

unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.

• Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected

to the system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces.

General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products

Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also, refer to the rack

installation documentation accompanying the system and the rack for specific caution

statements and procedures.

Systems are considered to be components in a rack. Thus, "component" refers to any system

as well as to various peripherals or supporting hardware.

CAUTION: Installing systems in a rack without the front and side

stabilizers installed could cause the rack to tip over, potentially resulting in

bodily injury under certain circumstances. Therefore, always install the

stabilizers before installing components in the rack.

After installing system/components in a rack, never pull more than one

component out of the rack on its slide assemblies at one time. The weight

of more than one extended component could cause the rack to tip over

and may result in serious injury.

•

Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack,

extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front

and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before

working on the rack.

• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.

•

Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the

rack.

•

Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component

into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.

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• After a component is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking

position, and then slide the component into the rack.

• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The

total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.

• Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack.

•

Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a rack.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage,

discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components,

such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface on the chassis.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

1. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove

the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the

component in your system. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to

discharge static electricity from your body.

2. When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or

packaging.

3. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor

pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap.

NOTE: A qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power

and to safety grounds. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable

local or national codes and practices.

CAUTION: Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment

in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the

appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are

uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

CAUTION: The system chassis must be positively grounded to the rack

cabinet frame. Do not attempt to connect power to the system until

grounding cables are connected. Completed power and safety ground

wiring must be inspected by a qualified electrical inspector. An energy

hazard will exist if the safety ground cable is omitted or disconnected.

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SECTION 1

Introduction

Ethernet Technology

Switch Description

Features

Ports

Front-Panel Components

Side Panel Description

Rear Panel Description

Gigabit Combo Ports

Ethernet Technology

Fast Ethernet Technology

The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing

applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of high-speed

LAN technologies are proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server

response times. Among them, Fast Ethernet, or 100BASE-T, provides a non-disruptive,

smooth evolution from 10BASE-T technology.

100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. It is an

extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with the ability to transmit and receive data at

100Mbps, while maintaining the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection

(CSMA/CD) Ethernet protocol.

Gigabit Ethernet Technology

Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure,

format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full-duplex, flow control, and management

objects, but with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and

a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Since it is compatible with all 10Mbps

and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade

without wasting a company’s existing investment in hardware, software, and trained

personnel.

The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet are essential to coping

with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their busses get faster

and more users use applications that generate more traffic. Upgrading key components, such

as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times

as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnetworks.

Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support video conferencing,

complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur

10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC’s are able to

perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time.

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In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost-

effective method to take advantage of today and tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and

routing internetworking technologies.

Switching Technology

Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of

switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the

Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments.

Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to users on

a local area network. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by making it

possible for a local area network to be divided into different segments, which are not

competing with each other for network transmission capacity, and therefore decrease the load

on each segment.

The Switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. Traffic that

needs to go from one segment to another (from one port to another) is automatically

forwarded by the Switch, without interfering with any other segments (ports). This allows the

total network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and

adapter cards.

For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating

problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.” A switch can be used to split parts

of the network into different collision domains, for example, making it possible to expand

your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX

networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet

are also ideal for bridging between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks.

Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network

bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to

segment local area networks, but the cost of a router and the setup and maintenance required

make routers relatively impractical. Today’s switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of

local area network congestion problems.

Switch Description

The DES-3550 is equipped with unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable ports providing

dedicated 10 or 100 Mbps bandwidth. The Switch has 24 UTP ports and Auto MDI-X/MDI-II

convertible ports that can be used for uplinking to another switch. These ports can be used for

connecting PCs, printers, servers, hubs, routers, switches, and other networking devices. The

dual speed ports use standard twisted-pair cabling and are ideal for segmenting networks into

small, connected subnetworks for superior performance. Each 10/100 port can support up to

200 Mbps of throughput in full-duplex mode.

In addition, the Switch has two Mini-GBIC combo ports. These two, gigabit combo ports are

ideal for connecting to a server or network backbone.

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This stand-alone Switch enables the network to use some of the most demanding multimedia

and imaging applications concurrently with other user applications without creating

bottlenecks. The built-in console interface can be used to configure the Switch’s settings for

priority queuing, VLANs, and port trunk groups, port monitoring, and port speed.

Features

• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T compliant

• IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant

•

IEEE 802.1p Priority Queues

• IEEE 802.3x flow control in full-duplex mode

• IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol support.

• IEEE 802.1x Port-based and MAC-based Access Control

• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN

•

IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree and IEEE 802.1W Rapid Spanning Tree support

• Access Control List (ACL) support

• Single IP Management support

•

Access Authentication Control utilizing TACACS, XTACACS, and TACACS+

• Dual Image Firmware

• Simple Network Time Protocol support

• MAC Notification support

• Asymmetric VLAN support

•

System and Port Utilization support

• System Log Support

• High performance switching engine performs forwarding and filtering at full wire speed,

maximum 14, 881 packets/sec on each 10Mbps Ethernet port, and maximum 148,810

packet/sec on 100Mbps Fast Ethernet port.

• Full- and half-duplex for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Full-duplex allows the

switch port to simultaneously transmit and receive data. It only works with connections to

full-duplex-capable end stations and switches. Connections to a hub must take place at half-

duplex.

• Supports broadcast storm filtering

•

Non-blocking store and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation

and protocol conversion

•

Supports by-port Egress/Ingress rate control.

• Efficient self-learning and address recognition mechanism enables forwarding rate at wire

speed

• Supports port-based enable and disable

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• Address table: Supports up to 8K MAC addresses per device

• Supports a packet buffer of up to 64 Megabytes

• Supports Port-based VLAN Groups

• Port Trunking with flexible load distribution and fail-over function

•

Supports IGMP Snooping

• Supports SNMP

• Supports Port Mirroring

•

MIB support for:

• RFC1213 MIB II

•

RFC1493 Bridge

• RFC1757 RMON

•

RFC1643 Ether-like MIB

• RFC2233 Interface MIB

•

Private MIB

• RFC2674 for 802.1p

• IEEE 802.1x MIB

• RS-232 DCE console port for Switch management

•

Provides parallel LED display for port status such as link/act, speed, etc.

Ports

•

Forty-eight (48) high-performance (MDI-X/MDI-II) ports for connecting to end

stations, servers, hubs, and other networking devices.

• All UTP ports can auto-negotiate between 10Mbps and 100Mbps, half-duplex and

full-duplex, and feature flow control.

• Two 1000BASE-T Mini-GBIC combo ports for connecting to another switch,

server, or network backbone.

• RS-232 DCE Diagnostic port (console port) for setting up and managing the Switch

via a connection to a console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program.

Important Note:

For customers interested in D-View, D-Link Corporation’s proprietary SNMP management

software, go to the D-Link Website (www.dlink.com.cn) and download the software and

manual.

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Front-Panel Components

The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators for power and for each 10/100 Mbps

twisted-pair ports, and two 1000BASE-T Mini-GBIC ports.

DES-3550

Figure 1- 1. Front Panel View of the DES-3550 as shipped

Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the Swtch and the network.

LED Indicators

The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Console, Link/Act, Speed, and FDX. This

Switch also includes a

LED Mode

button, which has the default setting set to

Link/Act

. The

user may scroll through to show the LED status for Link/Act, Speed, and FDX of each port.

The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of each

indicator.

Figure 1- 2. LED Indicators

Power

This LED will light green after the Switch is powered on to indicate the ready state of

the device. The indicator is dark when the Switch is powered off.

Console

This LED should blink during the Power-On Self Test (POST). When the POST is

finished, the LED goes dark. This indicator is lit solid green when the Switch is being

logged into via out-of-band/local console management through the RS-232 console

port in the back of the Switch using a straight-through serial cable.

RPS

This LED will be lit when the redundant power supply is present and in use.

Otherwise, it will remain dark.

Port LEDs

One row of LEDs for each port is located above the ports on the front panel. The first

LED is for the top port and the second one is for the bottom ports. The LED will light

green when there is a secure connection to a device from the corresponding port.

This LED will blink when there is activity on the port.

Gigabit

Ports

The Switch’s two Mini GBIC ports have their own corresponding LEDs. The LED will

light green when there is a secure connection to a device from the corresponding

port. This LED will blink when there is activity on the port.

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Rear Panel Description

The rear panel of the Switch contains an AC power connector.

Figure 1- 3. Rear panel view of the Switch

The AC power connector is a standard three-pronged connector that supports the power cord.

Plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this socket, and the male side of

the cord into a power outlet. The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply

voltage in the range from 100 ~ 240 VAC at 50 ~ 60 Hz.

The rear panel also includes an outlet for an optional external power supply. When power

fails, the optional external RPS will take over all the power immediately and automatically.

The rear panel contains two system fans. The system

fans are used to dissipate heat. Do not

block these openings, and leave at least 6 inches of space at the rear and sides of the Switch

for proper ventilation. Be reminded that without proper heat dissipation and air circulation,

system components might overheat, which could lead to system failure.

Side Panel Description

The right-hand side panel of the Switch contains heat vents to dissipate heat. Keep these

openings clear of obstructions of up to six inches of space. Failure to comply with this may

result in the system overheating and eventually to a system failure.

Figure 1-4. Side Panels

Gigabit Combo Ports

In addition to the 48 10/100 Mbps ports, the Switch features two

Gigabit Ethernet Combo

ports. These two ports are 1000BASE-T copper ports (provided) and Mini-GBIC ports

(optional). See the diagram below to view the two Mini-GBIC port modules being plugged

into the Switch. Please note that although these two front panel modules can be used

simultaneously, the ports must be different. The GBIC port will always have the highest

priority.

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Figure 1- 5. Mini-GBIC modules plug-in to the Switch

Figure 1- 6. Installing the Mini-GBIC Module

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SECTION 2

Installation

Package Contents

Before You Connect to the Network

Installing the Switch Without the Rack

Rack Installation

Power On

Package Contents

Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should

contain the following items:

• One DES-3550 Stand-alone Switch

• One AC power cord

•

This Manual

• Registration card

•

Mounting kit (two brackets and screws)

• Four rubber feet with adhesive backing

• RS-232 console cable

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link Reseller for

replacement.

Before You Connect to the Network

The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Please follow these

guidelines for setting up the Switch.

•

Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support at least 3 kg (6.6 lb) of

weight. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.

• The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch.

•

Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is fully secured to the AC power port.

• Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around

the Switch. Leave at least 15 cm (6 inches) of space at the front and rear of the Switch

for ventilation.

• Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for the acceptable temperature and

humidity operating ranges.

• Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as

motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.

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