ZyXEL Communications ES-1124 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications ES-1124 User Manual

Unmanaged 24-port ethernet switch with 4 gigabit ports
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Dimension
ES-1124
Unmanaged 24-port Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports
User's Guide
April 2004
Version 1.00

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  • Page 1 Dimension ES-1124 Unmanaged 24-port Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports User’s Guide April 2004 Version 1.00...
  • Page 2 ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.
  • Page 3: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 4 Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: Customer Support

    North America support@zyxel.com sales@zyxel.com Germany support@zyxel.de sales@zyxel.de “+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call. Customer Support Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Customer Support Telephone Web Site FTP Site +886-3-578-3942 www.zyxel.com www.europe.zyxel.com ftp.zyxel.com +886-3-578-2439 ftp.europe.zyxel.com...
  • Page 6 Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Method Support e-mail Sales e-mail Location France info@zyxel.fr SPAIN support@zyxel.es sales@zyxel.es Denmark support@zyxel.dk sales@zyxel.dk Norway support@zyxel.no sales@zyxel.no Sweden support@zyxel.se sales@zyxel.se Finland support@zyxel.fi Telephone Web Site FTP Site +33 (0)4 72 52 97 97 www.zyxel.fr +33 (0)4 72 52 19 20 +34 902 195 420 www.zyxel.es...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Copyright...ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty...iii Interference Statements and Warnings...iii Customer Support ...v List of Figures...ix List of Tables ...ix Preface ...x Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch ... 1-1 Introduction ... 1-1 Features ... 1-2 Package Contents ... 1-2 Ethernet Switching Technology... 1-2 Applications ...
  • Page 8 Figure 2-3 Mounting the ES to an EIA standard 19-inch rack ... 2-3 Figure 2-4 Rear Panel of the ES-1124 ... 2-3 Figure 2-5 The Front Panel of the ES-1124 ... 2-4 Figure 2-6 The Front Panel LEDs of the ES-1124 ... 2-5 List of Tables Table 2-1 Network Cable Types... 2-5 Table 2-2 The Front Panel LED Descriptions ...
  • Page 9: Preface

    The Dimension ES-1124 switch is a cost effective Fast Ethernet multi-port switch ideal for setting up high performance switched workgroup networks. The ES-1124 comes with 24TX ports and four Gigabit ports: two Gigabit copper and two mini GBIC. General Syntax Conventions For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.”...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Switch

    This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of your switch. Introduction The ES-1124 is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The switch is targeted at workgroup, department or backbone computing environments for SME (small, medium enterprise) businesses.
  • Page 12: Features

    Power, LNK/ACT and FDX/COL LEDs. • Standard 19-inch rack-mount design. • Package Contents Compare the contents of your ES-1124 Ethernet Switch package with the checklist below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer. ES-1124 Ethernet switch • Power cord •...
  • Page 13: Applications

    550 meters (multi-mode fiber) or 10 kilometers (single-mode fiber). 1.5.1 Standalone Workgroup The switch can be used as a standalone switch to which, computers, servers and printer server are directly connected to form a small workgroup. Getting To Know Your Switch Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch...
  • Page 14: Bridging

    Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Figure 1-2 Standalone ES-1124 Workgroup Example 1.5.2 Bridging With its large address table (8000 MAC address entries) and high performance, the switch is an ideal solution for department networks to connect to the corporate backbone or for connecting network segments.
  • Page 15: Figure 1-3 Bridging Example

    Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Figure 1-3 Bridging Example Getting To Know Your Switch...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Description And Installation

    Figure 2-1 Attaching Rubber Feet Hardware Description and Installation Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch switch and gives a functional overview of the switch. Chapter 2...
  • Page 18: Rack-Mount Installation

    Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Do not block the ventilation holes. Leave space between switches Rack-Mount Installation The switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your switch on a standard EIA rack using the included rack-mounting kit.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Front Panel The front panel of the ES-1124 consists of 24 auto-crossover 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports and two auto-detecting Gigabit uplink ports, which may be a Copper Gigabit port or a Mini Gigabit Fiber module (optional). The LEDs are also located on the front panel of the switch.
  • Page 20: 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Rj-45 Auto-Negotiating Ports

    Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Figure 2-5 The Front Panel of the ES-1124 2.5.1 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 auto-negotiating ports Your switch comes with 24 crossover 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports. The auto- negotiation feature allows the switch to detect the speed of incoming transmission and adjust appropriately without manual intervention.
  • Page 21: Front Panel Connections

    The LED Indicators give real-time information about the status of the switch. The following table provides descriptions of the LEDs. Figure 2-6 The Front Panel LEDs of the ES-1124 The following table describes the LEDs on the ES-1124 front panel. Table 2-2 The Front Panel LED Descriptions SYSTEM LED...
  • Page 22 Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Green RJ-45 Ports 1 ~ 24 COLOR STATUS LNK/ACT Green Blinking FDX/COL Orange Gigabit Uplink Ports 25 ~ 26 COLOR STATUS 1000 Green Orange LNK/ACT Green Blinking FDX/COL Orange Blinking The switch is on and receiving power.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    If these steps fail to correct the problem, contact your local distributor for assistance. 3.1.3 LNK/ACT LED The LNK/ACT LED does not light up when a device is connected. Table 3-3 Troubleshooting LNK/ACT LED STEP Troubleshooting Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Troubleshooting and possible solutions. CORRECTIVE ACTION CORRECTIVE ACTION CORRECTIVE ACTION Chapter 3...
  • Page 24: Fdx/Col Led

    Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Verify that the attached device(s) is turned on and properly connected to your switch. Make sure the Network Interface Cards (NICs) are working on the attached devices. Verify that proper network cable type is used and its length does not exceed 100 meters. For more information on network cable types, see the Front Panel Connections section.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    A data path loop forms when there is more than one path or route between two networked computers. This results in broadcast storms that will severely affect your network performance. Make sure there are no loops in your network topology. Troubleshooting Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION...
  • Page 27: Product Specifications

    Rate 148800PPS for 100BASE-TX Switching Method Store-and-forward MAC Address Table 8K Mac with Auto Learning Product Specifications Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Product Specifications This section provides the specifications of the switch. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 10Mbps(half duplex) 20Mbps (full duplex) 200Mbps(full duplex)
  • Page 28 Dimension ES-1124 Ethernet Switch Data Buffer 2.5Mbits Physical and Environmental Weight LED and Switch Per unit: PWR (green): Light on or off: Power on or off Per 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port: LNK/ACT, FDX/COL Per GBIC Port: LNK/ACT, FDX/COL Per 1000Base-T...
  • Page 29: Index

    10 Mbps Ethernet... 2-6 Applications ... 1-3 Segment Bridge... 1-4 Auto-Negotiating ... 2-4 Cabling Length... 3-3 CE ...iv class A...iv Contacting Customer Support ...v Copyright ...ii Data path loop ... 3-3 Desktop Installation ... 2-1 Disclaimer ...ii Faulty cables ... 3-2 FCC...iv FCC Rules...
  • Page 30 Return Material Authorization number ...iii RMA ...iii Service ...iii Standalone Workgroup ...1-3 Syntax Conventions ...viii Trademarks ...ii Troubleshooting FDX/COL LED ...3-2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology ... 3-2 LNK/ACT LED... 3-2 Power LED... 3-1 ventilation... 2-1 ZyXEL Limited Warranty... iii Note...

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