™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Preface The manual is divided into sections that describe the system installation and operating instructions with examples. Introduction - A description of the physical features of the switch, including LED indicators, ports and panel descriptions.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. Throughout this safety section, the caution icon ( ) is used to indicate cautions and precautions that you need to review and follow.
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™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider.
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™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch • To help prevent an electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch General Precautions for Rack- Mountable Products Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also refer to the rack installation documentation accompanying the system and the rack for specific caution statements and procedures.
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™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers. After a component is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the component into the rack.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Introduction Ethernet Technology Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Side Panel Description Rear Panel Description Gigabit Combo Ports Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Switching Technology Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or fast Ethernet LAN segments.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Switch Description The Gigabit Ethernet Switch unit is equipped with sixteen ports providing dedicated 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps bandwidth. These ports can be used for connecting PCs, servers, hubs and other Ethernet devices.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc. at 14,880 pps per port at 100% of wire-speed for 10Mbps speed • Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc. at...
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Front-Panel Components The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators, 16 (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports and 2 Mini GBIC Combo ports. Front Panel View of the switch as shipped Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the switch and the network.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch This indicator on the front panel should be lit during the Power-On Self Test (POST). It will light green approximately 2 seconds after the Power switch is powered on to indicate the ready state of the device.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Side Panel Description The right-hand side panel of the Switch contains two system fans. The left-hand side panel contains heat vents. The system fans are used to dissipate heat. The sides of the system also provide heat vents to serve the same purpose.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Package Contents Before You Connect to the Network Installing the Switch Without the Rack Rack Installation Power On Package Contents Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: •...
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Before You Connect to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support at least 6.6 pounds (3 kg) of weight.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installing the Switch Without the Rack When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the Switch should first be attached. Attach these cushioning feet on the bottom at each corner of the device. Allow enough ventilation space between the Switch and any other objects in the vicinity.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Connecting The Switch Switch To End Node Switch To Hub or Switch Connecting To Network Backbone or Server NOTE: All sixteen (16) high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can support both MDI-II and MDI-X connections.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch The Link/Act LEDs for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port.
™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Connecting To Network Backbone or Server The Mini GBIC ports are ideal for uplinking to a network backbone or network server. These ports operate at 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode. Connections to the Mini GBIC ports are made using a fiber optic cable.
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™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Technical Specifications General IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000BaseT Gigabit Standard Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control IEEE 802.3 Nway auto-negotiation CSMA/CD Protocols Half-duplex Full-duplex Data Transfer...
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™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Consumption: 2 built-in 40 x 40 x10 mm fan DC fans: 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 Operating degrees Celsius) Temperature: -13 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit (-25 to 55 Storage degrees Celsius)
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™ Signamax 065-7930 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Contact Information SIGNAMAX™ CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS An AESP Company 1810 N.E. 144th Street. North Miami, Florida 33181, U.S.A. Phone: 305-944-7710 Fax: 305-652-8489 Sales: 800-446-2377 Tech. Support: 800-446-2377, ext. 201 Http://www.signamax.com E-mail: info@signamax.com EUROPE AESP Ukraine. (UKRAINE) AESP Russia.