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Gigabyte GN-GT8S User Manual

Gigabyte GN-GT8S User Manual

Gigabit ethernet smart switch
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GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Chapter1 Introduction

Overview
The Gigabyte GN-GT8S is a powerful, high-performance, Fast Ethernet Switch, which
acts as traffic controller for 8 highways to connect your networks to other outside networks.
With 8 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, the Gigabit Switch can automatically negotiate
with the connected partners for the network speed and duplex mode. It is ideal for micro-
segmenting large networks into smaller, connected subnets for improved performance,
enabling bandwidth-demanding multimedia, imaging and database applications. Moreover,
the 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing ability provides an easy way to migrate 10Mbps to
100Mbps and 1000Mbps network with ease. Compared to the shared 10Mbps, 100Mbps
or 1000Mbps networks, the Gigabit Switch delivers a dedicated 10/100/1000Mbps con-
nection to every attached client with no bandwidth congestion issues and the most cost-
effective way to invest in your network' s performance in the long run.
Store-and-forward switching mode guarantees low latency, plus eliminates all network
errors, including runt and CRC error packets. To work under fullduplex mode, transmission
and reception of the frames can occur simultaneously without causing collisions, as well as
doubling the network bandwidth.
The Gigabit Switch using plug-n-play without needing any software to configure, and is
also fully compliant with all kinds of network protocols. Moreover, the abundant diagnostic
LEDs on the front-panel provide the operating status of individual ports and the entire
system.
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  • Page 1: Chapter1 Introduction

    Chapter1 Introduction Overview The Gigabyte GN-GT8S is a powerful, high-performance, Fast Ethernet Switch, which acts as traffic controller for 8 highways to connect your networks to other outside networks. With 8 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, the Gigabit Switch can automatically negotiate with the connected partners for the network speed and duplex mode.

  • Page 2: Physical Specification

    GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch Features 8 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports Trunk group support with selectable balancing method Four Classes of Service (CoS) selectable per port basis and/or checked via IP Header and 802.1Q VLAN Tag Eight port-based VLANs Maximum throughput, non head-of-line blocking...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Thank you for purchasing this powerful, high-performance Gigabyte 8 ports 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch. Before we get started, please check the package to make sure all items are within and accounted for. Gigabyte GN-GT8S Gigabit Switch AC Power Adapter User’...

  • Page 4: Installing The Hardware

    AC Power The switch can be used with AC power supply 100-240V AC, 50~60Hz. Please connect the power adapter into the power port of the switch and plug the other end of the power into the electrical outlet.

  • Page 5: Chapter2 The Gigabit Switch Configuration

    Make sure both the Switch and the computer are powered down. Next, plug one end of the serial cable into the console port of the GN-GT8S and the other end of the serial cable into the COM1 port on the back panel of your computer.
  • Page 6 Please enter a name which you like for this connection, then press “OK”. In the bottom drop down box labeled Connect using:, click the arrow and choose the COM port that the GN-GT8S will be connected to. In the example below, COM1 is the port selected. Press the “OK” button.
  • Page 7 Make sure the terminal or PC you are using to make this connection is configured to match these settings and then press “OK”. You will now be taken to the Set-Up page of the Gigabyte GN-GT8S Switching Hub, from where you can configure the GN-GT8S.
  • Page 8 GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch Once you have powered on the swtich, it will boot up and enter the initial system screen as shown. Please press “Ctrl-S” key, you will have access to the system configuration program.
  • Page 9 When you enter the Smart Switch’ s system configuration program with a console terminal emulator software (e.g. Hyper Terminal), the default Port Configuration screen seen above will appear. With the system configuration program you can define system parameters, manage and control the switch and all ports, or monitor network conditions.

  • Page 10: Port Status

    GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch Port Status The Port Status page is displayed after selecting <1> number. From this page, you can check the current status of each port. The Speed/Dpx show you the speed (10, 100 or 1000Mbps) and half/full duplex mode of...

  • Page 11: Port Config

    100F, 100H, 10F or 10H (F and H indicate Full duplex and Half duplex respectively.). Under the FlowControl two settings are possible: Enable or Disable. FlowControl Priority The Priority provides four classes of service: class 0(low), class 1(normal), class 2(high) and class 3(very high). GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch...

  • Page 12: Mirror Config

    The Mirror Config page is displayed after selecting <3> number. Press <Tab> to move between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value. The GN-GT8S has the ability to set a pair of mirroring ports. You can monitor the port traffic from this function.

  • Page 13: Vlan Config

    The VLAN Config page is displayed after selecting <4> number. Press <Tab> to move between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value. Port-based VLAN is the simplest form of VLAN. The GN-GT8S Gigabit switch allows you to create multiple VLANs, each with its own broadcast domain and member ports.

  • Page 14: Trunk Config

    GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch Trunk Config The Trunk Config page is displayed after selecting <5> number. Press <Tab> to move between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value. Port trunk groups are used to combine a number of ports together to make a single highbandwidth data pipeline.

  • Page 15: Misc Config

    From this page, you can set up the Aging Time and IP Priority Mapping. Aging Time IP Priority Mapping The time the Gigabit Switch will retain a MAC address that has had no buffer memory activity. There are five settings you can select : Disable, 300sec, 600sec, 900sec, 1200sec.

  • Page 16: Save Changes

    GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch Save Changes After all the configurations completed, please store the settings with <Ctrl-W>. The switch will save the settings and exit the system. If You would like to restore all the configurations setting to the original values, please press...

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used. Gigabyte may replace or repair the product with either new or reconditioned parts. Re- paired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at Gigabyte’...

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