How to Use This Guide This guide includes detailed information on the switch hardware, including network ports, power, cabling requirements, as well as plug-in modules and transceivers. This guide also provides general installation guidelines and recommended procedures. Who Should Read This This guide is for network administrators and support personnel that install, operate, and maintain network equipment.
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How to Use This Guide Related This guide focuses on switch hardware and installation, it does not cover software configuration of the switch. For specific information on how to operate and use the Documentation management functions of the switch, see the following guide: Management Guide For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following document: Quick Start Guide...
Contents How to Use This Guide Contents Figures Tables 1 Switch Description System Overview Power-over-Ethernet Hardware Components Key Technical Specifications 2 Installation Overview Package Contents General Installation Guidelines Installation Precautions Switch Installation Tasks 3 Switch Chassis Rack Mount Guidelines Switch Cooling Requirements Rack/Cabinet Cooling How to Install the Switch in a Rack How to Install the Switch on a Desktop or Shelf...
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Contents 5 Switch Management Management Overview Understanding the Switch Status LEDs How to Connect to the Console Port How to Reset the Switch 6 Port Connections Cable Labeling and Connection Records Copper Cabling Guidelines 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T Assignments Power-over-Ethernet Guidelines Fiber Cabling Guidelines How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports...
Figures Figure 1: Front Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Figure 3: Switch Cooling Figure 4: Attaching the Brackets Figure 5: Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 6: Attaching the Adhesive Feet Figure 7: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Figure 8: AC Power Supply Socket Figure 9: Grounding Terminal Figure 10: AC Power Cord and Power Socket...
Tables Table 1: Switch Specifications Table 2: Switch Installation Tasks Table 3: AC Power Supply Specifications Table 4: System Status LEDs Table 5: Port Status LEDs Table 6: Console Cable Wiring Table 7: Using the Reset Button Table 8: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths Table 9: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Table 10: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Table 11: Maximum Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths...
◆ “Key Technical Specifications” on page 11 System Overview The ECS4110-28P is a Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switch with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ports, and four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots for fiber connectivity. The switch also includes an SNMP-based management agent, which provides both in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch.
Chapter 1 | Switch Description System Overview Gigabit SFP Slots: The switch contains four SFP transceiver slots that operate up to 1 Gbps full duplex. Mode Button: Pressing the Mode button on the front panel changes the Diag LED to display PoE status. Console Port: The RJ-45 connector on the front panel labeled “Console”...
“Switch Installation Tasks” on page 14 Package Contents After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. ◆ ECS4110-28P Switch ◆ Rack Mounting Kit — contains two brackets and eight screws ◆ Console cable — RJ-45 to DB-9 ◆...
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview General Installation Guidelines General Installation Guidelines Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. ◆ The installation location should: be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and its ■...
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview Switch Installation Tasks Switch Installation Tasks Follow these tasks to install the switch in your network. For full details on each task, go to the relevant chapter or section by clicking on the reference link. Note: The chapters in this guide are organized in the same sequence as the installation tasks.
Switch Chassis This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Rack Mount Guidelines” on page 15 ◆ “Switch Cooling Requirements” on page 16 ◆ “How to Install the Switch in a Rack” on page 17 ◆ “How to Install the Switch on a Desktop or Shelf” on page 18 ◆...
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis Switch Cooling Requirements Switch Cooling Requirements Wherever the switch is located, be sure to pay close attention to switch cooling requirements. The location should be well ventilated and provide unrestricted airflow at the front, back, and sides of the switch. If the airflow is insufficient, it may cause the switch to overheat and fail.
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch in a Rack How to Install the Switch in a Rack Before you start to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following items available: ◆ Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are not included.
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch on a Desktop or Shelf Figure 5: Installing the Switch in a Rack Rack mounting screws. If installing a single switch, go to “Power and Grounding” on page If installing multiple switches, repeat steps 1 to 4 to mount the switches following your rack plan.
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install an SFP Transceiver 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 airflow. If installing a single switch only, go to “How to Connect to AC Power”...
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install an SFP Transceiver Figure 7: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot SFP transceiver slot. SFP fiber transceiver. Note: To uninstall a transceiver: First disconnect the network cable, then pull the tab to remove the transceiver from the slot. –...
Power and Grounding This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “About the Switch Power Supply” on page 21 ◆ “How to Ground the Chassis” on page 22 ◆ “How to Connect to AC Power” on page 23 About the Switch Power Supply The switch requires power from an external AC power supply that can provide 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding How to Ground the Chassis How to Ground the Chassis The rear panel of the switch chassis includes a single hole grounding terminal. It must be connected to ground to ensure proper operation and to meet electromagnetic interference (EMI) and safety requirements.
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding How to Connect to AC Power How to Connect to AC Power To supply AC power to the switch, first verify that the external AC power supply can provide the switch an adequate source of power. The power source must meet the specifications listed in Table To connect the switch to an AC power source:...
Switch Management This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Management Overview” on page 24 ◆ “Understanding the Switch Status LEDs” on page 25 ◆ “How to Connect to the Console Port” on page 26 ◆ “How to Reset the Switch” on page 29 Management Overview The switch includes a management agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch using its embedded management software.
Chapter 5 | Switch Management Understanding the Switch Status LEDs Understanding the Switch Status LEDs The switch includes LED indicators on the front panel that display system and port status. Understanding the LED states will help you monitor switch operation and alert you to any problems.
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port Table 5: Port Status LEDs (Continued) Condition Status PoE Status* On Amber A PoE device is connected. No PoE device is connected. Gigabit SFP Ports (25-28) Link/Activity On/Blinking Green Port has a valid 1000 Mbps link (high speed).
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port The following table describes the pin assignments used in the console cable. Table 6: Console Cable Wiring Switch’s RJ-45 Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin Console Port DTE Port 6 RXD (receive data) <--------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data) 3 TXD (transmit data)
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Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port Follow these steps to connect to the Console port: Connect one end of the included RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to a DB-9 COM port connector on a management PC. Plug in the RJ-45 end of the serial cable to the Console port on the switch.
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Reset the Switch How to Reset the Switch The Reset button located on the rear panel of the switch can be used to restart the device and set the configuration back to either the current saved configuration file or the factory default settings.
Port Connections This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Cable Labeling and Connection Records” on page 30 ◆ “Copper Cabling Guidelines” on page 31 ◆ “Power-over-Ethernet Guidelines” on page 33 ◆ “Fiber Cabling Guidelines” on page 34 ◆ “How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports” on page 35 ◆...
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Copper Cabling Guidelines ◆ Display a copy of your equipment map, including meanings of all abbreviations at each equipment rack. Copper Cabling Guidelines The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, which enables you to use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Copper Cabling Guidelines 10/100BASE-TX Pin All 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables for all network connections to PCs, Assignments switches, or hubs. In straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable.
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Power-over-Ethernet Guidelines Table 10: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+) Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+) -52V power (Negative V GND (Positive V port port Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-) Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-) -52V power (Negative V...
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Fiber Cabling Guidelines such as IP phones and wireless access points, which translates into greater network availability. Fiber Cabling Guidelines The switch provides four slots for SFP-compliant fiber-optic transceivers. Note that all 1000BASE fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps full duplex. The 100BASE fiber optic ports operate at 100 Mbps full duplex.
Chapter 6 | Port Connections How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports ◆ Do not exceed the minimum bending radius for fiber cables (typically a few inches). ◆ Use cable ties to bundle fiber cables together and secure coiled loops of excess cable.
Chapter 6 | Port Connections How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports Follow these steps to connect cables to SFP transceiver ports. Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation.
Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Table 13: Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action ◆ PWR LED is Off Check connections between the switch, the power cord, and the AC power outlet. ◆ Check the AC power outlet is supplying 110-240 VAC. ◆ Contact your dealer for assistance. ◆...
Chapter A | Troubleshooting Power Problems Power Problems If a 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 switch shuts down after operating for a continuous period, check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet.
Index Numerics Ethernet connectivity rules Ethernet Port 10 Mbps collision domain connecting to 10 Mbps connectivity rules 10/100 PIN assignments 1000BASE fiber cable lengths 1000BASE-T PIN assignments factory default settings 10BASE-T cable lengths in-band access indicators, LED adhesive feet, attaching installation air flow requirements power requirements...
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Index reset button resetting the switch RJ-45 port connecting to rubber foot pads, attaching screws for rack mounting SFP port connection procedure installing transceiver site selelction specifications environmental status LEDs surge suppressor, using web-based management – 40 –...
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The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from www.edge-core.com -> support -> download -> declarations & certifications. ECS4110-28P E112015-AP-R02 150200000928A...
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