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Web-Based Network Management ............................. 16 Login to Web Manager ..............................16 Using the Web-Based User Interface ..........................17 Understanding the D-Link Embedded Web Interface ..................... 17 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE .....................19 Connecting to an End Node ..............................20 Connecting to HUB or Switch ............................21 Connecting to the Console Port............................
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Retrieving an IP Address from a BOOTP Server......................35 Security Management and Password Configuration ....................... 36 Software Download Through TFTP Server ........................37 Boot Image Download ..............................38 Restore Default Button................................ 39 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS ...........................40 Technical Specifications ..............................40 Cable Lengths ..................................42 GLOSSARY................................43...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Preface This preface provides an overview to the guide, and includes the following sections: • System Overview • Device Management Methods • Installation Guide Overview • Intended Audience • Notes, Notices, and Cautions •...
10/100/1000, and connect to backbones, end-stations, and servers. The DGS-3100 Series also provides Four Mini-GBIC (SFP) combo ports which connect fiber optic media to switches, servers, or network back-bones. The DGS-3100 Series provides an additional RS-232 DEC Diagnostic port (console port) for managing the switch via a console terminal or PC with a Terminal Emulation Program.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installation Guide Overview This section provides an overview to the DGS-3100 Series Installation Guide, including the guide structure and a chapter overview: • Section 1, Identifying External Components — Provides a description for the system hardware components, including the front panels, ports, and LEDs.
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide – 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 the cooling vents.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide 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.
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide 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.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the DGS-3100 Series. This section contains the following topics: • Viewing the Front Panel •...
Figure 1-3. DGS-3100 24P/48P Rear Panel View Figure 1-4. DGS-3100-24/48/24TG Rear Panel View • The external Redundant Power Supply connector is used to connect the DGS-3100 Series to one of the following supported units: DGS-3100 Series Device Supported RPS Unit...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Side Panels The right side panel of the switch contains two system fans (see the top part of the diagram below). The left side panel contains heat vents. Figure 1-5. Side Panel Views of the Switch The system fans dissipate heat, and the heat vents located on the sides serve the same purpose.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators of the switch include Power, Console, RPS, Speed, and Link/Activity. The following figure shows the LED indicators for the switch along with an explanation of each indicator.
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide This table describes the LED indicators for the DGS-3100-24 and DGS-3100-48: Location LED Indicative Color Status Description Solid Light Power On Green Power Light off Power Off Solid Light Console login CLI success...
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Location LED Indicative Color Status Description Solid Light Console login CLI success Console Green Light off Console logout CLI or time out Solid Light RPS connected and RPS power on Green...
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide This table describes the LED indicators for the DGS-3100-24TG : Location LED Indicative Color Status Description Solid Light Power On Power Green Light off Power Off Solid Light Console login CLI success...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter contains information for unpacking and setting up the DGS-3100 Series. Before beginning the Installation and Configuration process, see Safety Instructions. This section contains the following topics: •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Unpacking the Device This section provides information for unpacking the DGS-3100 series and the contents shipped with the device. Open the DGS-3100 Series shipping carton and carefully unpack the following items: •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide • 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 •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide • After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device 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.
Figure 2-1. Installing Rubber Feet for Desktop Installation Installing the Device on a Rack The DGS-3100 Series can be mounted in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install: 1. Attach the mounting brackets on the device side panels (one on each side).
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-2. . Attaching the Mounting Brackets 3. Use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the switch on the rack. Figure 2-3. . Installing in an Equipment Rack...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Powering on the Device The device can be used with AC power supply 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. The device’s power supply adjusts to the local power source automatically, and can be powered on without having any or all LAN segment cables connected.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Using the External Redundant Power Supply The device supports an external Redundant Power Supply. Figure 2-4. DPS-500 in DPS-900 Chassis Figure 2-5. DPS-500 in DPS-800 Chassis CAUTION: Do not use the device with any Redundant Power Supply other than a device supported RPS.
Web-Based Network Management Introduction The DGS-3100 Series offers an embedded Web-based (HTML) interface allowing users to manage the device from anywhere on the network through a standard browser, such as Netscape Navigator/Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox. The Web browser acts as a universal access tool and can communicate directly with the Switch using the HTTP protocol.
The screen captures in this Guide represent the 48 port device. The Web pages in the 24 port device may vary slightly. Understanding the D-Link Embedded Web Interface The D-Link Embedded Web Interface Device Information Page contains the following information: • Tree View Displays the different system features, and configuration options.
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-7. Device Information Page The following table describes the four main areas on the Device Information Page: Tree View Select the folder or window to be displayed. The folder icons can be opened to display the hyperlinked menu buttons and subfolders contained within them.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3100 Series to a Gigabit Ethernet network. This section includes the following topics: • Connecting to an End Node •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Connecting to an End Node The section provides instructions for connecting the device to end nodes, including PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. An end node can be connected to the switch via a Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Connecting to HUB or Switch The device can be connected to a HUB using a normal cable. The device is connected to the different port types, using: • A 10BASE-T HUB or switch is to the switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Connecting to the Console Port The device provides an RS-232 serial port that enables connecting to a computer or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. The RS-232 serial port is a female DB-9 connector; implemented as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) connection.
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide 100% Decompressing SW from image-1 ------ Performing the Power-On Self Test (POST) ------ UART Channel Loopback Test......PASS Testing the System SDRAM......PASS Boot1 Checksum Test.......PASS Boot2 Checksum Test.......PASS Flash Image Validation Test.......PASS BOOT Software Version 1.0.0.0 Built...
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide --- Unit Number 1 Master Enabled -- ------------------------------------ Running eeprom code for 98DX269 Dev 0. Please wait... Running eeprom code for 98DX269 Dev 1. Please wait... 01-Jan-2000 01:01:55 %INIT-I-InitCompleted: Initialization task is completed >Tapi Version: v1.3.3.1...
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11. Begin the initial device configuration. Many commands require administrator-level access privileges. For more information on assigning administration access levels, see "Security Management and Password Configuration". For the complete CLI list, see the DGS-3100 Series Managed Switch CLI Manual. To exit the configuration session: •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Connecting the Device in a Stack The device can operate as member of a stack. The HX stacking ports on the back of the device are used for connecting the devices in a stack.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Troubleshooting Device Connections Ensure the terminal or PC connection is configured to match the below settings. If problems occur while connecting to the PC, ensure the emulation is set to VT-100. To set the emulation, select File >...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide INITIAL DEVICE CONFIGURATION After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to monitor the boot and other procedures. This section contains information for configuring initial device, including: •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Booting the Device To boot the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Ensure that the device console is connected to a VT100 terminal device or VT100 terminal emulator. 2. Deactivate the AC power receptacle.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Initial Configuration Initial configuration, which starts after the device has booted successfully, includes static IP address and subnet mask configuration, and setting user name and privilege level to allow remote management. If the device is to be managed from an SNMP-based management station, SNMP community strings must also be configured.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide All parameters are manageable from any SNMP management platform, except the SNMP management station IP address and community (community name and access rights). The SNMP management access to the switch is disabled if no community strings exist.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Advanced Initial Device Configuration This section provides information about dynamic allocation of IP addresses and security management based on the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) mechanism, and includes the following topics: •...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Retrieving an IP Address from a BOOTP Server The standard BOOTP protocol is supported and enables the switch to automatically download its IP host configuration from any standard BOOTP server in the network. In this case, the device acts as a BOOTP client.
The system is delivered with no default password configured; all passwords are user-defined. NOTE: If a user-defined password is lost or corrupted, please refer to the D-Link website and the White Paper entitled “Password Recovery Procedure”, which will guide you through the steps...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Software Download Through TFTP Server This section contains instructions for downloading device software (system and Boot Images) through a TFTP server. The TFTP server must be configured before downloading the software.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Boot Image Download Loading a new boot image from the TFTP server and programming it into the flash updates the boot image. The boot image is loaded when the switch is powered on.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Restore Default Button Reboot Device This section contains instructions for rebooting device. A Restore Default Button that is used to reboot device after press the button. DGS3100# To perform reset to factory defaults please do not release the button during 5...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide Cable Lengths Use the following table to as a guide for the maximum cable lengths: Standard Media Type Maximum Distance Mini GBIC DEM-310GT: SFP Transceiver for 1000BASE-LX, Single-mode fiber 10km module...
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide GLOSSARY 1000BASE-T — specification for Gigabit Ethernet over copper wire (IEEE Std. 802.3ab). The standard defines 1 Gb/s data transfer over distances of up to 100 meters using four pairs of CAT-5 balanced copper cabling and a 5-level coding scheme.
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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide IPX — Internetwork Packet Exchange. A protocol allowing communication in a NetWare network. LAN — Local Area Network. A network of connected computing resources (such as PCs, printers, servers) covering a relatively small geographic area (usually not larger than a floor or building).