About This Guide
This guide contains step by step instructions
for setting up the D-Link DGS-6604 chassis-
based switch. Please note that the model you
have purchased may appear slightly different
from those shown in the illustrations.
Please read this manual carefully before using
the product, paying special attention to safety
warnings so as to avoid injury or damage to
equipment.
This manual is intended for users who have
experience in installing and maintaining
network hardware, and assumes that users
are familiar with standard networking terms
and concepts.
Product Overview
D-Link's DGS-6604 chassis-based switch is
an intelligent and high-performance multi-layer
LAN device designed for enterprise campus
and metropolitan area networks (MAN). It is
ideal for deployment in environments where
uninterrupted network applications and a high
level of performance, security and control are
required.
Featuring flexible modular architecture and
industry standard compliance, the switch
provides scalable expansion and a high
level of investment protection for businesses
and telecom carriers to deploy Gigabit and
10-Gigabit packet switching and routing for
office networking and Ethernet-based Internet
services to homes.
2 u D-Link DGS-6604 Modular Switch
Warning s
Power Supply Safety Warning
Ground the device before power-
ing on to guard against power
surges.
Be sure that all cables are ground-
ed correctly.
Static Electricity Protection
Warning
Always wear an anti-static wrist
strap when contacting the chassis
to prevent static damage.
Laser Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Directly looking at the optical in-
terface or optical fibers may cause
eye damage.
Fan Safety Warning
The fan mechanism is dangerous.
Avoid touching the area near the
fan.
Transportation Safety Warming
The device and components may
comprise more than 27 kg in total.
Use care when inserting or remov-
ing heaving components.
Maintenance Warning
Maintenance should only be car-
ried out by qualified service techni-
cians