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LevelOne FSW-0803TX User Manual

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  • Page 1 FSW-0803TX 8 Ports 10/100Mbps NWay Switch User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 FCC Warning This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual, may cause interference in which case user will be required to correct the interference at his own...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............. 1-1 About FSW-0803TX NWay Switch........... 1-1 Key Features......................1-2 Mini-Console Highlights...................1-3 Unit Overview ....................1-3 Front Panel Layout..................1-3 Mini-Console.....................1-4 Rear Panel Layout .....................1-5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............2-1 Using Desk-Stands ....................2-1 Connecting Other Network Devices..............2-2 Connecting Workstations................2-2...
  • Page 6 Cancel Password ..................3-20 In Case You Forget the Password ............3-20 Back Door Password..................3-20 Restart the Switch....................3-20 Restore System Setting..................3-21 About The Switch....................3-22 System Info ....................3-22 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......A-1 APPENDIX B ERROR MESSAGES ..........B-1 APPENDIX C MENU TREE ............C-1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction About FSW-0803TX NWay Switch Figure 1.1 The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch is a compact switch designed to meet the requirement for today’s growing network. It introduces the management function with very low cost while maintaining high performance in networking. Users can monitor the Utilization, Collision ratio, Statistic...

  • Page 8: Key Features

    Introduction Figure1.1 FSW-0803TX NWay Switch The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch provides 8 10/100 Mbps ports, one shared Uplink port and one shared MII port for flexible backbone integration. The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch is a plug and play Network Switching Device. No settings need to be made to get the network up and running.

  • Page 9: Mini-Console Highlights

    • Console keys to carry out all console command functions. • Password locking of the Console to prevent unauthorized access. Unit Overview The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch was designed for small to medium size workgroups. Front Panel Layout Figure 1.2 The front panel supports the Mini-Console, Console keys and po...

  • Page 10: Mini-Console

    Introduction Mini-Console The Mini-Console is a high definition display and Console keys that enable users to easily monitor and configure the system. The Mini-Console provides watch diagnostic functions, including port settings, status monitoring, traffic utilization, collision, and error rate. Figure 1.3 Mini-Console With the build-in Console Keys, users are able to monitor and configure all the ports simultaneously or individually.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Layout

    Introduction Rear Panel Layout The MII port, power socket and fan are located on the rear panel. Note: The MII port is not hot-pluggable. FSW-0803TX will detect an MII connection only during the system start. Figure 1.4 Rear Panel...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation Using Desk-Stands The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch can easily be stacked using handy Desk- Stands. Simply press four Desk-Stands, two on each side, onto the Switch, then slide four more Desk-Stands into the slots provided on top of each clip.

  • Page 14: Connecting Other Network Devices

    Installation Connecting Other Network Devices Connecting Workstations Figure 2.2 shows the FSW-0803TX NWay Switch in a client server topology. Figure 2.2 Connecting Workstations.

  • Page 15: Connecting Ethernet Hubs

    Installation Connecting Ethernet Hubs This example shows how 10M hubs can be connected to the FSW-0803TX NWay Switch to form a larger network. Figure 2.3 Connecting Ethernet Hubs.

  • Page 16: Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs

    Installation Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs This example shows how 10/100 M hubs can be connected to the FSW- 0803TX NWay Switch to form a larger network. Figure 2.4 Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Mini-Console

    Mini-Console The Mini-Console is similar to the following illustration. Becoming familiar with and understanding the functions of the Mini-Console will easily enable the user to utilize the full power of the FSW-0803TX and create an efficient network. Figure 3.1 Mini-Console...

  • Page 18: Message Zone

    Mini Console Message Zone The Message Zone displays the menu items in the menu tree. The large alphanumeric characters are easy to read and are an important navigational tool. Figure 3.2 Message Zone Observing Basic Port Information The basic port information, such as link up, link down, transmit/receive activity, enabled/disabled as well as auto partition can be easily spotted through the Port Indicators located in the first row of the Mini-Console.

  • Page 19: Port Indicator Definitions

    Mini Console The Port Indicator shows the ports that are linked up by intensifying the light for the ports that are available. The example above, Fig 3.3 shows ports 1~4, are linked up (or available) and port 6 is partitioned. While the ports are receiving or transmitting data, the port’s number will be flashing.

  • Page 20: Console Keys

    Mini Console Console Keys Use the Console Keys to navigate the Menu Tree and to make selections. The Previous Key and the Next Key are used to cycle through the menus and the Enter Key is used to select the displayed menu item or set the default.
  • Page 21 Mini Console UTILIZATION Utilization across all ports is displayed. COLLISION Collision across all ports is displayed. STATISTICS PORT 1~8 Rx FRAMES Rx OCTETS Rx-ALIGN ERR Rx-PKT ERR OVERSIZE Rx Tx FRAMES Tx OCTETS PKT LOSS BACK MAIN MENU MAIN MENU PORT STATUS PORT 1~8 Auto scrolls through the port’s...
  • Page 22 Mini Console PORT SETTING Enter a four digit password ***_ _ _ _PSW PORT 1~8 10BASE-T 100BASE--X *AUTO-NEGO HALF DUPLEX FULL DUPLEX *ENABLE DISABLE CUT THROUGH *STORE FWD VLAN VLAN 1~8 BACK MAIN MENU GROUP BUFF MODE H *BUFF MODE M BUFF MODE L BACK MAIN MENU...

  • Page 23: Exiting The Menu Tree

    The network manager may want to see the traffic load for every segment and try to balance the load. It is easy to do so with FSW-0803TX by selecting the UTILIZATION menu. While utilization is displayed in the message zone the level of Utilization for the enabled ports is indicated by the gauge bars moving up and down as the traffic load varies.

  • Page 24: Observing Collision Level

    Mini Console Observing Collision Level When Collision is the menu item in the Message Zone, the Port Number will be illuminated for each port that is connected and the Bar Gauge will continuously move up or down indicating the percentage of Collision for these ports.
  • Page 25 Mini Console When monitoring All Ports, the status is not auto cycled, press <Next> to view each configuration. The configuration is displayed in the Message Zone and the bar scales under the port numbers that are configured to this setting are illuminated.

  • Page 26: Monitoring Port Detail Information

    Mini Console 3-10 All 8 ports can be running at the same or different settings. It is useful to check the port setting to see if it has been running in the desired mode. PORT STATUS PORT 1~8 Auto scrolls through the selected port’s current settings.
  • Page 27 Mini Console 3-11 The table below lists the counters displayed in the Statistics menu. PORT 1~8 To assign a port which counters are going to be displayed.1~8 Rx FRAME Displaying the total number of good packets received including: Unicast packets Broadcast packets Multicast packets Rx OCTETS...

  • Page 28: Optimizing Network Performance

    Mini Console 3-12 Optimizing Network Performance When the network traffic is heavy, overloaded ports can be identified by watching the Utilization or Collision Ratio. It may be the time to tune the system to match the environment. Since the system resources are shared by all ports, the system allocates a limited budget to every port to prevent one failed port from using up all the resources.

  • Page 29: Configuring Ports

    3-13 Configuring Ports All the ports of FSW-0803TX support Auto-Negotiation and the default for all ports are configured in this mode. In the Auto-Negotiation mode, the switch learns the setting of the opposite site and configures itself to meet its counter part.
  • Page 30 Mini Console 3-14 PORT SETTING PORT 1~8 10BASE-T 100BASE-T AUTO-NEGO FULL DUPLEX HALF DUPLEX ENABLE DISABLE CUT THROUGH STORE FWD VLAN GROUP VLAN 1~8 BACK MAIN MENU BUFFER MODE H BUFFER MODE M BUFFER MODE L BACK MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Table 3.7 Port Settings...

  • Page 31: Vlans

    VLAN. Selecting a Buffer Mode Ports on the FSW-0803TX can be individually set to one of three buffer modes, L (low), M (medium) or H (high). However it is important to note that certain ports share the same memory resources and are grouped together.

  • Page 32: Fsw-0803Tx Buffer Groups

    3-16 FSW-0803TX Buffer Groups Table 3.8 shows the ports that are grouped together and share the same resources for model FSW-0803TX. There are 2 groups and the resources between groups, is independent. 1,2,5 and 6 These ports share buffer resources and constitute a group.

  • Page 33: Unit Configuration

    UNIT CONFIG > STORM DET > ENABLE><Enter and hold> After the command is entered, it will be saved in the EEPROM. Loop Isolation Loop Isolation is an important feature of the FSW-0803TX. This condition could exist if two ports are inadvertently connected to each other causing a loop.

  • Page 34: Lock The Console

    Mini Console 3-18 Once a loop is detected (which takes about one second), it will disable that port. The port number frame will blink indicating it has been temporarily isolated. Every 8 minutes, the port will be released to see if it is still looping. The function of LOOP ISOLATE is disabled at the time it shipped from manufacturer.

  • Page 35: Secure The Switch

    Mini Console 3-19 In the password session, a message “* * * *_ _ _ _ PSW” will be shown. You have to key in the correct password to enter the submenu. The regular Password assigned by you and the Back door Password are accepted. The first four asterisks are used for normal password while the others are used for Back door Password.

  • Page 36: Cancel Password

    “XX” mapping to an 8-digit password! Restart the Switch In case you want to reset the FSW-0803TX, simply enter the command: UNIT CONFIG > SYS RESTART ><Enter and hold> The command will reset the switch. The data in EEPROM memory will not be lost, only new configuration settings will be updated.

  • Page 37: Restore System Setting

    Mini Console 3-21 Restore System Setting In case you want to set the system setting to the default value, simply enter the command: UNIT CONFIG > SYS DEFAULT > <Enter and hold> The command will reset the switch and the data in EEPROM will be set to the default values.

  • Page 38: About The Switch

    Mini Console 3-22 About The Switch System Info The Mini-Console will auto cycle through systems settings. Press any key to disable. When you enter the following command: SYSTEM INFO ><Press Enter> The following is displayed: SSRAM 12M (packet buffer) HW VER 2-1 SW VER 1.0 KEY CODE DB Fan Failure...

  • Page 39: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Console management through menu operation IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Displaying traffic utilization and collision Number of Ports status per port FSW-0803TX Monitoring each port’s status and statistics by users’ intention 8 10/100BASE-TX Nway Ethernet (RJ- 45) ports Setting up selected ports...
  • Page 40 Dimensions Self-diagnostic and watch-dog protection W x D x H: 298 x 192 x 55 mm (1.25 U height) Switching Performance Weight RAM: 1MB per device FSW-0803TX 1.5 kg Stacking Port memory: buffer memory: 3 User- defined. modes Using Deskstands Packet filtering/forwarding rate: 148,800 pps per 100BASE-TX port;...

  • Page 41: Appendix B Error Messages

    Error Messages Appendix B Error Messages In several cases when the system detects abnormal conditions, it will generate an error message and the system may halt. The following table shows how many error messages may occur and what the system will do.
  • Page 42 Error Messages ERROR CAUSE SYSTEM MESSAGE REACTION EEPROM The EEPROM did not pass the Halt ERROR read/write test. The device detected that the fan is not Halt, to protect FAILED working. the device EPM NO EEPROM is out of memory System restart EPM WR Error when the device is writing...

  • Page 43: Appendix C Menu Tree

    Appendix C Chapter 4 Menu Tree Root UTILIZATION COLLISION STATISTICS PORT 1~8 RX FRAMES RX OCTETS Rx-ALIGN ERR MAIN MENU Rx-PKT ERR OVERSIZE Rx Tx FRAMES Tx OCTETS PKT LOSS BACK MAIN MENU...
  • Page 44 Appendix C PORT STATUS PORT 1~8 Auto scrolls through the port’s settings ALL PORTS 10M PORTS 100M PORTS HALF DUPLEX FULL DUPLEX ENABLED DISABLED CUT-THROUGH STORE-FWD VLAN GROUP BUFF MODE H BUFF MODE M BUFF MODE L BACK MAIN MENU MAIN MENU...
  • Page 45 Appendix C PORT SETTING Enter a four digit ***_ _ _ _PSW password PORT 1~8 10BASE-T 100BASE--X MAIN MENU *AUTO-NEGO HALF DUPLEX FULL DUPLEX *ENABLE DISABLE CUT THROUGH *STORE FWD VLAN GROUP BUFF MODE H *BUFF MODE M BUFF MODE L BACK MAIN MENU UNIT...
  • Page 46 Appendix C CONSOLE LOCK ENABLE BACK PASSWORD *** PSW SYS RESTART SYS DEFAULT MAIN MENU SYSTEM INFO SSRAM 12M HW VER 2-1 SW VER 1_00 KEY CODE DB...

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