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Monitoring Port Detail Information.............3-10 Optimizing Network Performance...............3-12 Configuring Ports ..................3-13 VLANs......................3-15 Selecting a Buffer Mode ................3-15 FSW-1201TX Buffer Groups............3-16 FSW-0802TX Buffer Groups............3-16 Unit Configuration ..................3-17 Broadcast Storm Protection............... 3-17 Loop Isolation ..................3-18 Lock the Console ..................3-18 Unlock the Console ..................3-19...
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Set Password ..................3-19 Cancel Password................3-200 In Case You Forget the Password........... 3-200 Back Door Password................3-200 Restart the Switch..................3-200 Restore System Setting................3-211 About The Switch..................3-222 System Info ..................3-223 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......A-1 APPENDIX B ERROR MESSAGES ..........B-1 APPENDIX C MENU TREE............
Introduction C h a p t e r Introduction About Nway Switch FSW-0802/1201TX The Nway Ethernet Switch FSW-0802/1201TX is a compact switch designed to meet the requirement for today’s growing network. It introduces the management function with very low cost while maintaining high performance in networking.
• 8/12 10/100 Mbps Ports (auto negotiate, full duplex, fragment free, fast store forward modes) • One MII port (Medium Independent Interface) shared with port 5 for model FSW-0802TX and port 7 for model FSW-1201TX. • Smart Mini-Console operation for easy configuration and monitoring status.
Introduction • Flow control to prevent packet loss • Self diagnostic watch dog protection • Affordable smart switch to replace dump switch. • Loop Detection • Multiple VLANs – any port can join any VLAN Mini-Console Highlights • Device and port configuration, management & statistics monitoring through an easy to use menu.
Introduction Figure 1.3 Nway Ethernet Switch FSW-0802TX Front Panel Mini-Console The Mini-Console is a high definition display and Console keys that enable users to easily monitor and configure the system. The Mini-Console provides watch diagnostic functions, including port settings, status monitoring, traffic utilization, collision, and error rate.
Introduction Rear Panel Layout The MII port, power socket and fan are located on the rear panel. Note: The MII port is not hot-pluggable. FSW-0802/1201TX will detect an MII connection only during the system start. Figure 1.5 Rear Panel...
Installation C h a p t e r Installation Using Rack Mounting Optional rack mounting brackets are available to mount hubs in standard EIA 19-inch racks. Align the mounting brackets on the sides of the unit with the slit over the holes.
Installation Connecting Other Network Devices Connecting Workstations Figure 2.3 shows the Nway Ethernet Switch FSW-0802/1201TX in a client server topology. Figure 2.1 Connecting Workstations.
Installation Connecting Ethernet Hubs This example shows how 10M hubs can be connected to the Nway Ethernet Switch FSW-0802/1201TX to form a larger network. Figure 2.2 Connecting Ethernet Hubs.
Installation Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs This example shows how 10/100 M hubs can be connected to the Nway Ethernet Switch FSW-0802/1201TX to form a larger network. Figure 2.3 Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs.
Mini Console C h a p t e r Mini-Console The Mini-Console is similar to the following illustration. Becoming familiar with and understanding the functions of the Mini-Console will easily enable the user to utilize the full power of the FSW-0802/1201TX and create an efficient network.
Mini Console Message Zone The Message Zone displays the menu items in the menu tree. The large alphanumeric characters are easy to read and are an important navigational tool. Figure 3.2 Message Zone Observing Basic Port Information The basic port information, such as link up, link down, transmit/receive activity, enabled/disabled as well as auto partition can be easily spotted through the Port Indicators located in the first row of the Mini-Console.
Mini Console The Port Indicator shows the ports that are linked up by intensifying the light for the ports that are available. The example above, Fig 3.3 shows ports 1~4, are linked up (or available) and port 6 is partitioned. While the ports are receiving or transmitting data, the port’s number will be flashing.
Mini Console Console Keys Use the Console Keys to navigate the Menu Tree and to make selections. The Previous Key and the Next Key are used to cycle through the menus and the Enter Key is used to select the displayed menu item or set the default. Power On Self-Test When the systems power is turned on the system runs an EEPROM TEST and a PCI TEST, Self-Test.
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Mini Console STATISTICS PORT 1~12 Rx FRAMES Rx OCTETS Rx-ALIGN ERR Rx-PKT ERR OVERSIZE Rx Tx FRAMES Tx OCTETS PKT LOSS BACK MAIN MENU MAIN MENU PORT STATUS PORT 1~12 Auto scrolls through the port’ s running status ALL PORTS 10M PORTS 100M PORTS HALF DUPLEX...
Mini Console PORT SETTING Enter a four digit password ***_ _ _ _PSW PORT 1~12 10BASE-T 100BASE--X *AUTO-NEGO HALF DUPLEX FULL DUPLEX *ENABLE DISABLE CUT THROUGH *STORE FWD VLAN VLAN 1~8 BACK MAIN MENU GROUP BUFF MODE H *BUFF MODE M BUFF MODE L BACK MAIN MENU...
Mini Console SYSTEM INFO SSRAM 12M HW VER 2_1 SW VER 1_00 KEY CODE DB Table 3.2 Menu Tree Exiting the Menu Tree To Exit a Sub-Menu cycle through each menu item until a “MAIN MENU” or “BACK” is displayed in the Message Zone. Press <Enter> to return to the Main Menu or previous menu level.
Mini Console Observing Collision Level When Collision is the menu item in the Message Zone, the Port Number will be illuminated for each port that is connected and the Bar Gauge will continuously move up or down indicating the percentage of Collision for these ports.
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Mini Console When monitoring All Ports, the status is not auto cycled, press <Next> to view each configuration. The configuration is displayed in the Message Zone and the bar scales under the port numbers that are configured to this setting are illuminated.
3-10 Mini Console All 8/12 ports can be running at the same or different settings. It is useful to check the port setting to see if it has been running in the desired mode. PORT STATUS PORT 1~8/12 Auto scrolls through the selected port’s current settings.
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3-11 Mini Console The table below lists the counters displayed in the Statistics menu. PORT 1~8/12 To assign a port which counters are going to be displayed.1~8/12 Rx FRAME Displaying the total number of good packets received including: Unicast packets Broadcast packets Multicast packets Rx OCTETS...
3-12 Mini Console Optimizing Network Performance When the network traffic is heavy, overloaded ports can be identified by watching the Utilization or Collision Ratio. It may be the time to tune the system to match the environment. Since the system resources are shared by all ports, the system allocates a limited budget to every port to prevent one failed port from using up all the resources.
3-13 Mini Console Configuring Ports All the ports of FSW-0802/1201TX support Auto-Negotiation and the default for all ports are configured in this mode. In the Auto-Negotiation mode, the switch learns the setting of the opposite site and configures itself to meet its counter part.
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3-14 Mini Console PORT SETTING PORT 1~8/12 10BASE-T 100BASE-T AUTO-NEGO FULL DUPLEX HALF DUPLEX ENABLE DISABLE CUT THROUGH STORE FWD VLAN GROUP VLAN 1~8 BACK MAIN MENU BUFFER MODE H BUFFER MODE M BUFFER MODE L BACK MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Table 3.7 Port Settings...
3-15 Mini Console VLANs Hub FSW-0802/1201TX supports up to 8 virtual LANs (VLANs). VLANs effectively divide the ports into separate domains through software. Ports in one VLAN cannot communicate with ports in another VLAN. To allow ports from different VLANs to communicate, assign them to a common VLAN. You can configure each port to join one VLAN or more than one of the 8 VLANs through the Port Setting menu.
FSW-1201TX Buffer Groups FSW-0802TX Buffer Groups Table 3.9 shows the ports that are grouped together and share the same resources for model FSW-0802TX. There are 2 groups and the resources between groups, is independent. 1,2,5 and 6 These ports share buffer resources and constitute a group.
3-17 Mini Console Changing the system setting to Low Mode: PORT SETTING>PORT x><BUFF MODE L>Press and Hold Enter Changing the system setting to Medium Mode: PORT SETTING>PORT x>< BUFF MODE M>Press and Hold Enter Changing the system setting to High Mode: PORT SETTING>PORT x><...
3-18 Mini Console Loop Isolation Loop Isolation is an important feature of the FSW-0802/1201TX. This condition could exist if two ports are inadvertently connected to each other causing a loop. The switching device can not sustain a loop because it produces Broadcast Storm thereby jamming the system with looping packets.
3-19 Mini Console If a User’s Password has been set and enabled, the unit does not allow changing system settings, such as port settings and unit configuration, unless the correct password is keyed in thereby unlocking the Mini-Console. Unlock the Console Once the console is locked, a password will be asked when the menu item UNIT CONFIG is selected.
3-20 Mini Console After SET PASSWORD is selected, four “*’s” are displayed and the first “*” is blinking indicating it is the current digit. Enter a new number using the <Prev> key. Use the<Next> key to move from one digit of the password to the next one.
3-21 Mini Console The command will reset the switch. The data in EEPROM memory will not be lost, only new configuration settings will be updated. Restart the Switch in the event that it does not behave normally. Restore System Setting In case you want to set the system setting to the default value, simply enter the command: UNIT CONFIG >...
3-22 Mini Console About The Switch System Info The Mini-Console will auto cycle through systems settings. Press any key to disable. When you enter the following command: SYSTEM INFO ><Press Enter> The following is displayed: SSRAM 12M (packet buffer) HW VER 2-1 SW VER 1.0 KEY CODE DB Fan Failure...
Console management through menu operation IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Displaying traffic utilization and collision Number of Ports status per port FSW-0802TX Monitoring each port’s status and statistics by users’ intention 8 10/100BASE-TX Nway Ethernet (RJ-45) ports Setting up selected ports...
W x D x H: 298 x 192 x 55 mm (1.25 U Self-diagnostic and watch-dog protection height) Switching Performance Weight RAM: 1MB per device FSW-0802TX 1.5 kg 1.5MB per device-FSW-1201TX Stacking Port memory: buffer memory: 3 User- defined. modes Using EIA 19”...
Error Messages Appendix B Error Messages In several cases when the system detects abnormal conditions, it will generate an error message and the system may halt. The following table shows how many error messages may occur and what the system will do.
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Error Messages ERROR CAUSE SYSTEM MESSAGE REACTION EEPROM The EEPROM did not pass the Halt ERROR read/write test. The device detected that the fan is not Halt, to protect FAILED working. the device EPM NO EEPROM is out of memory System restart EPM WR Error when the device is writing...
Appendix C Chapter 4 Menu Tree Root UTILIZATION COLLISION STATISTICS PORT 1~12 RX FRAMES RX OCTETS Rx-ALIGN ERR MAIN MENU Rx-PKT ERR OVERSIZE Rx Tx FRAMES Tx OCTETS PKT LOSS BACK MAIN MENU...
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Appendix C PORT STATUS PORT 1~12 Auto scrolls through the port’s settings ALL PORTS 10M PORTS 100M PORTS HALF DUPLEX FULL DUPLEX ENABLED DISABLED CUT-THROUGH STORE-FWD VLAN GROUP BUFF MODE H BUFF MODE M BUFF MODE L BACK MAIN MENU MAIN MENU...
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Appendix C PORT SETTING Enter a four digit ***_ _ _ _PSW password PORT 1~12 10BASE-T 100BASE--X MAIN MENU *AUTO-NEGO HALF DUPLEX FULL DUPLEX *ENABLE DISABLE CUT THROUGH *STORE FWD VLAN GROUP BUFF MODE H *BUFF MODE M BUFF MODE L BACK MAIN MENU UNIT...
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Appendix C CONSOLE LOCK ENABLE BACK PASSWORD *** PSW SYS RESTART SYS DEFAULT MAIN MENU SYSTEM INFO SSRAM 12M HW VER 2-1 SW VER 1_00 KEY CODE DB...
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