S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual Chapter 1 S2528PB Introduction The section describes the characteristics and parameters of S2528PB and gives an overview of S2528PB. 1.1 Appearance Description for Standard Configuration The built-in ports of S2528PB are: 24 gigabit Ethernet TX ports supporting IEEE802.af/at, 4 gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and 1 Console port.
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4 SFP ports signals. Table 1- 2 Parts at the front template of the S2528PB switch Besides, S2528PB has a grounding column and a power socket at its back. Figure 1- 2 Back template of the S2528PB switch Abbrev. Name...
S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual 1.2 S2528PB Systematic Characteristic Parameters IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1p Class of Service IEEE 802.1q tagged VLAN Supported IEEE 802.3x Flow control standard IEEE 802.3ad Link aggregation IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet Protocol standard IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus...
Similar to other electronic products, the semiconductor chip easily gets damaged if you power on or off abruptly and frequently. To restart up the switch of S2528PB, you have to open the power on-off after the power is cut down for three to five seconds.
S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual Read the installation guide carefully before you operate the system. Only professionals are allowed to install or replace the switch. Pull out the AC power socket and close the direct-current power before operating on the machine box or working beside the power source.
S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual 2.2.4 Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Electrostatic discharge may damage devices and circuits. Improper treatment may cause the switch to malfunction completely or discontinuously. Move or locate the devices according to the measures of electrostatic discharge prevention, ensuring the machine box connects the ground. Another measure is to wear the static-proof hand ring.
2.4 Installation Tools and Device The tools and devices to install the S2528PB switch are not provided by the S2528PB switch. You yourself need to prepare them. The following are the tools...
Installing the machine box on the cabinet 3.2.1 Installing the Machine Box on the Desk The S2528PB switch can be directly put on the smooth and safe desk. Note: Do not put things weighing 4.5 kg or over 4.5 kg on the top of the switch.
RJ45 plug. After you connect the console port to the serial port of PC through a console cable, you can configure and monitor the switch of S2528PB by running the terminal emulation software, such as super Windows terminal. The cable is provided according to the host.
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Table 3-1 Definition of the pins of the Console port Note: The console port of the S2528PB switch does not support traffic control. Therefore, you must set the option data traffic control to none when you configure the switch with the super terminal.
Figure 3- 5 Cable connection at the console port 3.3.2 Connecting Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports The S2528PB switch has 4 gigabit SFP ports. Each port has a corresponding indicator for showing their LINK/ACT state. If the indicator is always on, the port is normally linked;...
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S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual Figure3-7 RJ-45 Connector of the console port Because 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports of S2528PB support the MDI/MDIX self-identification cable, S2528PB adopt five types direct-through/cross network cables when it connects other Ethernet terminals. Figure 3-8 Connecting the 10/100/1000Base-TX port and other Ethernet terminals Pin name Abbr.
S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual 3.4 Checking After Installation Before electrically starting up the switch, perform the following checkups after the switch is installed: If the switch is installed on the cabinet, check whether the installation point between the cabinet and the switch is strong. If the switch is installed on the desk, check whether there is enough space for the switch to discharge its heat and whether the desk is stable.
S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual Chapter 4 Maintaining Switch Caution: Before opening the machine box, make sure that you have released the static you carried and then turn off the power on-off of the switch. Before operating any step in Appendix B, read the section “Safety Advice”.
S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual Figure 4-1 Opening the chassis of S2528PB When the cover is opened, put it aside. The mainboard of the system appears. Note: After taking off the cover, put it horizontally and avoid it to be crushed or collided.
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S2528PB Hardware Installation Manual When the cover and the bottom are closely tied, let the cover slide the slot of the front template at the bottom. Nail the bolt and screw it tightly with the screwdriver. Reinstall the switch on the cabinet or the desk.
9600 bps, eight data bits, no sum check bit, one stop bit and no traffic control. 5.2 Indicator Description The following table shows the indicators of the S2528PB switch and their description: - 18 -...
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POE indicator If the indicator is off, it indicates the state of LINK/ACK. Table 5-1 Definition of S2528PB Switch Indicator Copyright Claims Without the written approval of the company , any person or group cannot transcribe, copy or change partial or all contents of this manual, and must not broadcast it in any manner.
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