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Black Box SW595A Manual

16- or 32-port 10/100 physical layer ethernet switch
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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 4 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS/CE NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
  • Page 5 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 6 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
  • Page 7 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    A.1 Calling Black Box ........

  • Page 9: Specifications

    (100 m) over Category 5 or better UTP cable (8-conductor, 100-ohm) Latency: Less than 20 nanoseconds Connectors: SW595A: (16) RJ-45 female; SW596A: (32) RJ-45 female Indicators: SW595A: (32) LEDs: (16) Signal Detect (green); (16) LEDs that are not active at this time (yellow);...
  • Page 10 Relative Humidity: Up to 90%, noncondensing Power: 90 to 260 VAC (auto-ranging), 47 to 63 Hz, 85 watts Size: SW595A: 1.75"H (1U) x 16.8"W x 12"D (4.4 x 42.7 x 30.5 cm); SW596A: 3.5"H (2U) x 16.8"W x 12"D (8.9 x 42.7 x 30.5 cm) Weight: SW595A: 5.5 lb.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH 2. Introduction The 16- or 32-Port 10/100 Physical Layer Ethernet Switch manages connections within Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, providing easy-to-use, point-to-point connectivity. The switch complies with 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX standards. Using the switch for remote configuration of Ethernet connections eliminates direct manipulation of Ethernet patch cords and provides the ultimate in network connection flexibility.

  • Page 12: Installation

    • (2) Rackmounting brackets with (4) 12-24 screws • (4) bottom feet • (1) CD-ROM containing control software and this users’ manual If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. 3.2 Switch Location When deciding where to place the switch, make sure that the dual fans and ventilation slots on the sides of the unit obtain adequate airflow.

  • Page 13: Rackmount Installation

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH 3.4 Rackmount Installation You can install the switch in a standard 19-inch (EIA unit) rack. The 16-port switch occupies 1 rack unit of vertical space (1.75 inches [4.4 cm]), while the 32-port switch occupies 2 rack units of vertical space (3.5 inches [8.9 cm]).

  • Page 14: Connecting The Ethernet Ports

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.5 Connecting the Ethernet Ports The switch has 16 or 32 8-conductor RJ-45 connectors for connection to 10BASE-T Ethernet or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet devices. These RJ-45 connectors are wired the same as an Ethernet hub, transmitting on pins 3 and 6 and receiving on pins 1 and 2.

  • Page 15: Serial Port Interface

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH 3.6 Serial Port Interface Serial port COM1 is an RS-232 DB9 female connector that’s wired so it can be connected directly to a PC-compatible serial port with a standard “straight” serial cable (DB9 serial cable with a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other end, wired pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc.), which is included.

  • Page 16: Lan Interface

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.7 LAN Interface You can remotely control the switch via the TCP/IP LAN control port (RJ-45 connector). Simply connect the LAN ports of your computer and switch to an Ethernet hub on your network, as shown in Figure 3-2. 16-port switch Figure 3-2.
  • Page 17 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH Figure 3-3. Three 32-Port 10/100 Physical Layer Ethernet Switches and one 16-Port 10/100 Physical Layer Ethernet Switch controlled via one serial port. Figure 3-4. Four 32-Port 10/100 Physical Layer Ethernet Switches controlled via one TCP/IP LAN port.

  • Page 18: Operation

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation Once you have installed the 10/100 Physical Layer Ethernet Switch, you are ready to operate it. First, notice where the AC power switch, keypad, and indicators are located on the switch. If you have the 32-port model, also notice its LCD display. Next, follow the instructions in Sections 4.1 through 4.3 to operate the switch.

  • Page 19: Indicators

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH 4.2.2 I NDICATORS LED indicators tell you switch status at a glance. Table 4-2. Indicator functions. Indicator Function Power Lights when power is on. Activity Lights when a command has been received by the serial or LAN port.

  • Page 20: Lcd Display (32-Port Switch Only)

    Figure 4-3. LCD display main menu. NOTE Throughout this manual (and in the control software you received), the vendor code ACI-2050 refers to the SW595A or SW596A. The vendor code ACI-2050-C16 refers to the SW595A. The vendor code ACI-2050- C32 refers to the SW596A.
  • Page 21 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH DISPLAY PORTS: 01< >02 03< >04 05< >06 07< >08 09< >10 11< >12 13< >14 15< >16 RECALL PRESET: RECALL PRESET PRESS ENTER TO RECALL PRESET 01 STORE PRESET: STORE PRESET ENTER TO STORE SETTINGS AS PRESET 01 DISPLAY POWER, TEMPERATURE: DISPLAY POWER, TEMPERATURE...

  • Page 22: Physical Layer Switch Port Configuration

    CHAPTER 4: Operation SET DEVICE NUMBER: SET DEVICE NUMBER USE UP/DOWN KEYS SET TEMPERATURE LIMIT: SET TEMPERATURE LIMIT CURRENT TEMPERATURE +29.5°C MAX +55°C SET DISPLAY CONTRAST: SET DISPLAY CONTRAST USE UP/DOWN KEYS DISPLAY VERSION: APCON ACI-2050-C32 S/N 5001084 ver 2050114 4.4 Physical Layer Switch Port Configuration The switch has an internal memory device that retains the last configuration and setup information.

  • Page 23: Default Configuration

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH 4.5 Default Configuration The switch’s default configuration as shipped from the factory is defined below. PORTS: All off SERIAL PORTS: 9600 baud, not daisychained DEVICE NUMBER: TEMPERATURE ALARM: 50º Celsius FRONT PANEL: Unlocked LAN PORT: Enabled...

  • Page 24: Lan Port Configuration

    CHAPTER 5: LAN Port Configuration 5. LAN Port Configuration The switch is equipped with a LAN port that allows remote control of the switch via a standard 10-Mbps Ethernet connection running TCP/IP. The LAN port and serial port COM1 are mutually exclusive: when the LAN port is enabled, COM1 is disabled.
  • Page 25 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH To initialize an IP address, enter the MAC address of the switch’s LAN interface (this can be found on a label on the switch’s back panel) and the desired IP address and subnet mask. See Figure 5-2. (Make sure you enter an IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with your network;...
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 5: LAN Port Configuration If the LAN port has already had an IP address assigned to it and you want to change it to a different IP address, click on the Change IP Address checkbox. Enter the current IP address and the desired new IP address, as shown in Figure 5-3.
  • Page 27 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH If you can’t quite remember an IP address, go to the Configure APCON Network Device menu (see Figure 5-2) and press the Search button. The screen shown in Figure 5-4 appears. Enter a starting and ending IP address. This will give you a range of IP addresses to search through.

  • Page 28: Control Software

    CHAPTER 6: Control Software 6. Control Software Your switch is supplied with control software, which allows remote control of the switch, for Windows ® 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, and Windows NT ® . Follow instructions on the CD-ROM to install the software. Command line software for Windows and for HyperTerminal is also available on the included CD-ROM.
  • Page 29 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH Next, enter the port names and definitions in the Port Name Definitions screen. Switch #1 Port 6 Figure 6-2. Defining the port names. Choose a preset port number and name as shown in Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 6: Control Software From the Configuration screen, select the Security tab. Then choose whether to Lock or Unlock the ports. Figure 6-4. Security/password configuration. Next, select the Device Name tab. Enter the device name. Figure 6-5. Device names configuration.
  • Page 31 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH From the Alarm tab, select the temperature upper limit and whether nor not to disable the audible alarm. Figure 6-6. Set the alarms for power supply and temperature. Select the Communications tab. Check the appropriate box to enable the LAN port or the serial port.
  • Page 32 Select the Miscellaneous tab and its associated options. Figure 6-8. Configuring miscellaneous options. Access the version information for your switch, as shown in Figure 6-9. Figure 6-9. Available version information.

  • Page 33: Serial Port/Lan Port Commands

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH 7. Serial Port/LAN Port Commands The switch may be controlled using simple ASCII character strings via the RS-232 interface or via the Ethernet TCP/IP LAN port. 7.1 Serial Port The following information provides the parameters necessary to control the switch using any standard serial interface: a) Baud rate internally selected for 9600 (factory default) or 19,200 baud.
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 7: Serial Port/LAN Port Commands c. Command character(s) and optional parameters: See Table 7-1. d. End sequence: ASCII “cr” (hex 0d) Table 7-1. Command summary. Command Command Example Character Set Port Assignment <cr>//|P0115<cr> Store Current Settings As Preset <cr>//|G04FFFFFFFF<cr> Set Holdoff Time <cr>//|H14<cr>...

  • Page 35: Expanded List Of Commands

    16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH All examples in this manual assume that the device number is set to 1—the device address character in the example command strings is the “vertical bar” or pipe character “|” (7C hex). Some advanced commands are not shown in this manual.
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 7: Serial Port/LAN Port Commands J—Recall Preset command string: <cr>//|Jxx<cr> xx = 2-digit decimal number (01–16) specifying preset to recall example: <cr>//|J07<cr> recall preset number 7 L—Lock Front Panel command string: <cr>//|Lxxxx<cr> xxxx = 4-digit password response: //|L0<cr> command failed (syntax error or front panel already locked) response: //|L1<cr>...
  • Page 37 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH OC—Set Comm Port Mode command string: <cr>//|OCx<cr> x = 0, daisychain mode x = 1, dual-comm-ports mode example: <cr>//OC0<cr> set daisychain mode example: <cr>//OC1<cr> set dual-comm-ports mode OD—Set Physical Layer Ethernet Switch Device Number command string: <cr>//|ODxx<cr>...
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 7: Serial Port/LAN Port Commands OL—Lock Serial/LAN Ports command string: <cr>//|OLxxxx<cr> xxxx = 4-digit password response: //|OL0<cr> command failed (syntax error or ports already locked) //|OL1<cr> command succeeded, serial ports now locked NOTE 0000 is not a valid password. OS—Get Serial/LAN Port Lock Status command string: <cr>//|OSx<cr>...
  • Page 39 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH NOTE xx and yy are 2-digit decimal numbers indicating which two ports are to be assigned to each other. If either port is assigned to another port, the other port will be turned off or be looped back to itself. example: <cr>//|P0115<cr>...
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 7: Serial Port/LAN Port Commands U—Unlock Front Panel command string: <cr>//|Uxxxx<cr> xxxx = 4-digit password response: //|U0<cr> command failed (Syntax error or invalid password) response: //|U1<cr> command succeeded (Front panel now unlocked) W—Switch With Holdoff (ReTrigger the Holdoff Timer) command string: <cr>//|W<cr>...
  • Page 41 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH h—Report Holdoff Time command string: <cr>//|h<cr> response: <cr>//|hxx<cr> xx = 2 hex digits (00 through FF) holdoff time, in 0.10-second increments t—Report Temperature command string: <cr>//|t<cr> response: //|t+x<cr> t is degrees Celsius x is 28.5 ?—Get Model, Serial Number, Date of Manufacture command string: <cr>//|?xxxxxxx<cr>...

  • Page 42: Command Line Utility

    CHAPTER 8: Command Line Utility 8. Command Line Utility The ApconCmd.exe Windows command line utility enables you to set switch parameters by typing commands at the Windows DOS prompt. These commands may also be included in batch files or may be assigned to icons on the Windows desktop.
  • Page 43 16- OR 32-PORT 10/100 PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET SWITCH /t <Termination> = For SCSI switches, turn termination on or off. Use -t ? to view termination options. /h <holdoff> = SCSI bus holdoff, in seconds. The SCSI switch will not change the switch settings on a bus until there has been inactivity for the specified number of seconds.

  • Page 44: Appendix. Troubleshooting

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the switch for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.

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