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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet Hub Technology Dual-Speed Ethernet Hub Technology Switching Technology Gigabit Technology Chapter 2 About Your Ethernet Switch Expand Your Network Topology Easy Plug & Play Installation Information at a Glance Features Technical Specification External Components LED Indicators Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Ethernet Switch...
Chapter 1 Introduction This section provides you with useful Fast Ethernet, hub and switching technology background. Fast Ethernet Technology In July 1993, the Fast Ethernet Alliance was formed by a group of networking companies with the goal of drafting the 802.3u 100BaseT specifications of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Class I hubs must be used when connecting differing network media such as two wire-pair 100BASE-TX media with four wire- pair 100BASE-T4 media within the same collision domain. The hub receives line data from any port, translates it into a digital signal, retranslates the signal back into the appropriate line data and repeats it to all other ports.
You can also use a switch to dedicate a full 100Mbps line to power workstation users and servers. Switches with bridging technology are ideal for facilitating data transfer between your 10Mbps legacy devices and your new 100Mbps devices. Switches have lower latencies than the previous generation of network bridges; they use your existing network and do not require the use of software for installation.
Chapter 2 About Your Ethernet Switch The Ethernet Switch will provide you with the flexibility and manageability you need as you incrementally migrate your network to Fast Ethernet. This Ethernet Switch provides you with 24 switched 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports and one expansion slot in the rear panel.
appropriate bus. The Ethernet Switch features Auto-Negotiation that ensures that all of your network connections will operate at the highest possible transfer rate. This Ethernet Switch is protocol independent which eliminates the need for software to install the unit or maintain your network. Information at a Glance The Ethernet Switch front panel display provides monitoring and diagnosis with simplicity and precision.
FCC Class A CE CISPR 22 Safety cUL, CNS, TUV External Components Ethernet Switch Rear Panel The rear panel of your Ethernet Switch holds the AC power connector, cooling fan and unit power switch. Figure 2-1. Rear panel of the Ethernet Switch. AC Power Connector.
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Figure 2-3. Ethernet Switch 2400 Pro LED indicators. Link Activity. This LED indicator is green when there is a connection secured to a device (a link) to the corresponding port. The LED indicator blinks when there is a transmission of data (activity) taking place at the corresponding port. Duplex Mode/Collision.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Ethernet Switch This chapter provides you with environmental, unpacking and setup instructions. Environment Place your Ethernet Switch in a well-ventilated room. • Room temperature 0 C to 55 C (32 F to 131 • Relative humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) •...
Rack Installation You can use an EIA standard size (19-inch) equipment rack to mount your Ethernet Switch. Installation Use the screws provided to attach rack-mounting brackets to the sides of the Ethernet Switch. Using the screws provided with the equipment rack, mount the Ethernet Switch into the rack. Figure 3- 2.
Chapter 4 Module Installation and Removal WARNING: Before installing the Modules into the Ethernet Switch, you must disconnect the Switch from the main power supply. Handling the Modules The Module can be easily damaged by electrostatic discharge. To prevent damage, please observe the following: Do not remove Modules from their packaging until you are ready to install it into a Switch.
Connect the other end of the fiber optic segment to an appropriate device fitted with a 1000Mbps adapter. Please also check Check the LED indicators on the front of the Switch to ensure that the Module is operating correctly. with the module’s guide for more. Removing the Modules Ensure that the power supply and the backbone connection cables are disconnected from the Switch.
Chapter 5 Planning Your Network Before you install your Ethernet Switch, you should review the guidelines for setting up Ethernet networks. Further, you should plan how to organize your network to take maximum advantage of its switching capabilities. 10Base-T Ethernet Network Guidelines ♦...
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10Base-T Networks 10Base-T Networks are limited to four hubs between any two nodes. By adding your Ethernet Switch to a network, you can divide that network into segments with their own collision domains. In other words, you can connect one 10Base-T network with four hubs to your Ethernet Switch.
♦ Used the CSMA/CD access method with support for one repeater per collision domain ♦ Addressed backward compatibility with 10Base-T and 100Base-T technologies Collapsed Backbone Link Traditionally, bridges and routers have used to link local area networks into one interconnected network. But these devices involve difficult management and long traffic delays.
Figure 5-4. Fileserver Link Connecting servers through 100Base-TX ports increases performance to the clients, even through the clients are on 10Base-T segments. Because multiple 10Base-T devices can access the file server at the same time through a 100Base-TX connection, performance increases to beyond the performance of standard 10Base-T or 100Base-TX hubs.
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Ethernet Switch Figure 5-5. Used as a Multiport Bridge Using your hub, you can also connect 10Base-T networks and 100Base-TX networks together for more flexibility in your network topology. As in the graphic above, the Ethernet Switch Pro could connect through one port to a 10Base-T network, and through another port, connect to a 100Base-TX port, creating one network.
Chapter 6 Connecting Your Ethernet Switch This chapter guides you through connecting your Ethernet Switch to your LAN and provides useful information on your Ethernet Switch LED indicator panel for each connection. Connecting a PC to Your Ethernet Switch You can connect a PC that uses a RJ-45 10/100Mbps jack to any Ethernet Switch port. You must use a Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP straight cable.
Link Activity. This LED indicator will be green. The LED indicator will blink when there is a transmission of data (activity) taking place at the corresponding port. Duplex Mode/Collision. This LED indicator will not be lit when the corresponding port is operating in Hall Duplex mode. When collisions occur at the corresponding port, the LED indicator will blink.
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If a device you wish to connect to your Ethernet Switch is not equipped with an available MDI-II Uplink port, you must use a crossover cable. Please see Appendix A, Technical Specifications, for cable requirements. Using a crossover cable, you can connect your Ethernet Switch via any port to the device via any port.
Appendix A Pin Assignments Hub's Station Ports (MDI-X port) Uplink Port (MDI-II port) Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data+ Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data- Output Transmit Data+ Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data- Input Receive Data - 4,5,7,8 Not used Not used...
Appendix B Technical Specification General IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX Fast Ethernet Standards ANSI/IEEE Std 802.3 N-Way auto-negotiation Compliance: IEEE 802.3 Frame types: Transparent IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 12K Protocol: CSMA/CD Fast Ethernet: Ethernet: 100Mbps 10Mbps (half duplex) Data Transfer Rate (half duplex)
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324mm X 231mm X 44.4mm Dimensions: (L X W X H) Weight: 2.5 Kg EMI: FCC Class A, CE CISPR 22 Safety: CUL, TUV, CNS Performance Transmission Store and forward Method: Dynamic Memory Sharing In/Out 6Mbytes dynamic memory sharing Buffer: MAC Address 12K address table per unit Table...