DES-3224 to DES-3224 Connection. D-Link DES-3224 - Switch, 3224TG - Switch, DES-3224

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DES-3224 to DES-3224 Connection

There are two ways to connect DES-3224s together: MDI-II uplink port or MDI-X ports. See

Table 3: Cable Connections for the proper connections to use with each type of port. The

DES-3224 is also compatible with the DES-5016 and DES-5024. Port Trunking can be configured on the device if more than one port is connected between two DES-3224s or if more than one ports is connected between a DES-3224, DES-5016 and DES-5024. Port trunking increases the efficiency of the DES-3224 by increasing the bandwidth. See the section on Port Trunking in Chapter 5 for instructions on how to configure Trunked ports.

Connecting the DES-3224 to the DES-5024 and

Hubs

You can connect the DES-3224 to other switches and hubs on the network. The DES-3224 and the DES-5024 are compatible products that can be connected easily. If you create multiple connections between devices, create Trunked ports for more efficiency. See the section on Port Trunking for more details. Determine the type of port you will be connecting to and refer to Table 3: Cable Connections for the proper cable connections to use.

Connecting the DES-3224 to the Network

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LEDs

The LED panel of the DES-3224, displayed in Figure 5, is designed to allow you to manage the DES-3224 at a glance. The LEDs indicate the following:

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Power

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Speed

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Link

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Activity

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Duplex mode

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CPU utilization and error status

All of the LEDs are described in detail. Use the tables to determine the meaning of each

LED.

Power LED

The DES-3224 has a power LED.

The power LED lights when the DES-3224 is plugged in. The purpose is to confirm that the

DES-3224 is getting adequate power. See Figure 5.

Table 4: Power LED

Status

On

Off

Color

Green

Dark

Meaning

DES-3224 is powered on

DES-3224 is powered off, check power cable and connection

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LEDs