Brand: D-Link
Category: Networking
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for DGS-1210
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:26 a.m.
Warranty Information
Warranty information is not explicitly detailed in this section of the manual.
The DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch offers copper ports (10/100/1000Mbps) and SFP ports (1000Mbps) for connecting various network devices. It supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds for long distances via fiber-optic connections. The switch provides robust performance, fault tolerance, scalability, and security features like IGMP Snooping, Authentication, QoS, Bandwidth Control, and ACL. Management is available via Web UI or Telnet. Different models offer various port configurations including copper and SFP ports for uplinking. The front panel features RJ-45 console ports and LEDs for status indication. Rear panels include AC power connectors and optional RPS outlets. Side panels have heat vents for ventilation. SFP ports can be used with fiber-optical transceivers. Redundant power supply options are available for some models.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Location | LED Indicative | Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Device | Power | Solid Green Light | Power on. | |
| Light off | Power off. | |||
| Console | Solid Green Light | Console on. | POST is in progress. | |
| Light off | Console off. | |||
| Fan Error (for DGS-1210-28P/ME, 28MP/ME, 28X/ME, 28XS/ME, 52/ME, 52P/ME, 52MP/ME, 52MPP/ME) | Red | Solid light | The fan has runtime failure and is brought offline. | |
| Pwr/PoE Max. (for DGS-1210-10P/ME, 28P/ME, 28MP/ME 52P/ME, 52MP/ME, 52MPP/ME) | Red | Solid light | The Pwr/PoE Max LED lights up when the total PoE output of Switch reached or exceeded 71 Watts for DGS-1210-10P/ME, 186 Watts for DGS-1210-28P/52P/ME, 363 Watts for DGS-1210-28MP/52MP/ME, and 733 Watts for DGS-1210-52MPP/ME. In the meantime, no additional PoE device can be supported. | |
| Light off | When the system power usage does not reach the guard band range. | |||
| RPS (DGS-1210-10/12TS/20/28/28X/28XS/52/ME) | Green | Solid Light | RPS power on. | |
| Light off | RPS power off. | |||
| LED Per 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Port | Link/Act | Solid Green | When there is a secure 1000Mbps Ethernet connection (or link) at any of the ports. | |
| Blinking Green | When there is reception or transmission (i.e. Activity—Act) of data occurring at a 1000Mbps Ethernet connected port. | |||
| Solid Amber | When there is a secure 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection (or link) at any of the ports. | |||
| Blinking Amber | When there is reception or transmission (i.e. Activity—Act) of data occurring at a 10/100Mbps Ethernet connected port. | |||
| Light off | No link. | |||
| PoE Mode | Green | Solid Light | Power feeding | |
| Amber | Solid Light | Error Condition | ||
| Off | Solid Light | No Power feeding | ||
| LED Per SFP Port | Link/Act | Green | Solid Green Light | When there is a secure 1000Mbps Ethernet connection (or link) at any of the ports. |
| Blinking Green | When there is reception or transmission (i.e. Activity—Act) of data occurring at a 1000Mbps Ethernet connected port. |