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Compliances and Safety Warnings FCC - Class A This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is CLASS I powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable LASER DEVICE ends when they are powered on.
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• Power Cord Set U.S.A. and Canada The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are: - No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG. - Type SV or SJ - 3-conductor The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with NEMA...
Warnings and Cautionary Messages Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts. Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Warning: When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical hazards.
Purpose This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including Its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch. Audience This guide is for system administrators with a working knowledge of network management. You should be familiar with switching and networking concepts. Related Publications The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch:...
SNMP-based management agent, which provides both in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch. The GSW-2692 provides a broad range of powerful features for Layer 2 switching, delivering reliability and consistent performance for your network traffic. It brings order to poorly performing networks by segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.3Q compliant VLANs, and empowers multimedia...
IP address. Network Management Options With a comprehensive array of LEDs, the GSW-2692 switch provides “at a glance” monitoring of network and port status. The switch can be managed over the network with a web browser or Telnet application, or via a direct connection to the console port.
The stacking ports can also be used as normal Ethernet ports in standalone mode by pressing the Uplink button. Master Button Uplink Button level ® Slave Stack Master Uplink Uplink o n e GSW-2692 27/Down 28/Up Diag Stacking Ports Figure 1-2 Stacking Ports...
Introduction Port and System Status LEDs The GSW-2692 includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following tables.
Description of Hardware System LEDs ® level o n e GSW-2692 28/Up Diag Figure 1-4 System LEDs Table 1-2 System Status LEDs Condition Status On Green The unit’s internal power supply is operating normally. On Amber The unit’s internal power supply has failed.
Introduction Power Supply Receptacles There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of the switch. The standard power receptacle is for the AC power cord. The receptacle labeled “RPU” is for the optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU) . 12V 4.5A 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 1.5A Figure 1-5 Power Supply Receptacles Features and Benefits...
Features and Benefits Expandability • 2 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (shared with 1000BASE-T ports) • Supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceivers. Performance • Transparent bridging • Aggregate duplex bandwidth of up to 12.8 Gbps • Switching table with a total of 8K MAC address entries •...
Chapter 2: Network Planning Introduction to Switching A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more efficiently than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been recognized as one of the most important building blocks for today’s networking technology.
Network Planning Application Examples The GSW-2692 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below. Collapsed Backbone The GSW-2692 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future.
Application Examples Network Aggregation Plan With 28 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 28 distinct collision domains), the GSW-2692 can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. When up to eight switch units are stacked together, they form a single “virtual” switch containing up to 208 ports.
However, tagged VLANs should be used for larger networks, and all the VLANs assigned to the inter-switch links. level ® Slave Stack Master Uplink Uplink o n e GSW-2692 27/Down 28/Up Diag Stack Master R&D Tagged Port...
Network Planning Application Notes Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode. Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually required to solve a problem.
Chapter 3: Installing the Switch Selecting a Site Switch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. • The site should: - be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet. - be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) and its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing - provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air...
Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment. Package Contents • GSW-2692 • Four adhesive foot pads • Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching the brackets to the switch •...
Mounting Mounting This switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow. Rack Mounting Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors: •...
Installing the Switch Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). S la v S ta c M a s te r U p li n U p li n l e v ® 2 7 /D o w n G S W 2 8 /U...
Mounting Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting to a Power Source”...
Installing the Switch Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver S la v t a c k M a s t e r U l e v U p li n p li n k ® 2 7 /D o w n G S W - 2 6 9 2 8 /U...
(Optional) To form a wrap-around topology, plug one end of a stack cable into the Down port on the bottom unit and the other end into the Up port on the top unit. level ® o n e GSW-2692 Diag Stack Master 19/20 21/22...
Installing the Switch Connecting to a Power Source To connect a switch to a power source: Insert the power cable plug directly into the AC receptacle located at the back of the switch. 12V 4.5A 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 1.5A Figure 3-7 Power Receptacles Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power source.
Connecting to the Console Port Wiring Map for Serial Cable Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring Switch’s 9-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin Serial Port DTE Port 2 RXD (receive data) <---------------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data) 3 TXD (transmit data) -----------------------------> 2 RXD (receive data) 5 SGND (signal ground) ------------------------------ 5 SGND (signal ground) No other pins are used.
Chapter 4: Making Network Connections Connecting Network Devices The GSW-2692 is designed to be connected to 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It may also be connected to remote devices using optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceivers.
Making Network Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector. Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections If the device is a network card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet.
Making Network Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable with an LC connector at both ends.
Connectivity Rules As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid. The 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-ZX fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation of flow control. The maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under “1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain”...
Making Network Connections Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector 9/125 micron 2 m - 10 km (7 ft - 6.4 miles) LC single-mode fiber Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length...
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Cable Labeling and Connection Records • Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly. • Label each separate piece of equipment. • Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all abbreviations at each equipment rack.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action PWR LED is Off • Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall outlet. • Contact your dealer for assistance PWR LED is Amber • Internal power supply has failed. Contact your local dealer for assistance.
Troubleshooting Power and Cooling Problems If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply. However, if the unit powers off after running for a while, check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet.
Appendix B: Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes.
Cables Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-) Not used Not used...
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to support Gigabit Ethernet. EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange White/Green Stripe End A End B Blue White/Blue Stripe Green White/Brown Stripe...
Cables Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard. Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT).
Specifications Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz External, supports connection for redundant power supply Power Consumption 25 Watts maximum Maximum Current 1.5 A @ 100 VAC 0.6 A @ 240 VAC Switch Features Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward...
Standards Standards IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Full-duplex flow control Link Aggregation Control Protocol IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ISO/IEC 8802-3 Compliances Emissions EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A EN 61000-3-2/3 FCC Class A Immunity EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Safety...
Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two strands of 50/125, 62.5/ 125 micron, or 9/125 micron core fiber cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable.
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Glossary CSMA/CD CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. End Station A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic. Ethernet A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical bus topology, and coaxial cable.
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Glossary IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.) IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.) LAN Segment Separate LAN or collision domain.
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Glossary Switched Ports Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments. Telecommunications Industry Association Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. Unshielded twisted-pair cable. Virtual LAN (VLAN) A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network.
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