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  • Page 1 Signamax Connectivity Systems MediaRack Modular Switch System Model 065-7520 ’ S E R U I D E...
  • Page 3 Signamax Connectivity Systems MediaRack Modular Switch System Model 065-7520 User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Copyright 2001 AESP Inc. All rights reserved. Signamax Connectivity Systems trademark of AESP Inc. Specifications subject to change. All brand names are registered...
  • Page 6 • Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. • Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. • Signamax Connectivity Systems is a trademark of AESP Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 0: ABOUT THIS GUIDE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ENEFITS OF WITCHING EDIA ODULAR WITCH YSTEM RODUCT EATURES ACKING EDIA ODULES FOR THE EDIA ODULAR WITCH CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ELECTING A ITE FOR THE WITCH AC P ONNECTING TO OWER ONNECTING TO ETWORK...

  • Page 9: Chapter 0: About This Guide

    BOUT UIDE This manual describes the installation and usage of Signamax Connectivity Systems’ MediaRack Modular Switch System. The flexibility of this unique device allows several combinations of fiber-optic and copper- based connections in a single box. This modular design enhances flexibility and lowers the cost through the reduction of manufacturing and warehousing expenses.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    MediaRack Modular Switch System NTRODUCTION Benefits of Switching Ethernet switching technology has dramatically boosted the total bandwidth of a network. It puts configuration flexibility and bandwidth adaptability into the local workgroups where the majority of work is generated. It further eliminates congestion problems inherent CSMA/CD protocol improves...

  • Page 11: Media Rack Modulars

    MediaRack Modular Switch System Fast Ethernet switching not only satisfies both technical and business requirements, but also preserves the user ’ s existing investment in the huge 10BaseT Ethernet installed Base. This compatibility ensures a path for users to add, change, and migrate to Fast Ethernet as demands emerge.
  • Page 12 MediaRack Modular Switch System Port-based VLAN on the MediaRack Modular Switch System enables secure domains while eliminating unnecessary cross traffic through the segmentation of users. Configuration for fixed speed and duplex settings ensures compatibility with legacy equipment, making this a versatile Fast Ethernet switch. The MediaRack Modular Switch System fully complies with IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseTX, IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT and IEEE802.3x for flow control.

  • Page 13: Product Features

    MediaRack Modular Switch System Product Features The MediaRack Modular Switch System provides the following features: • Choice of ST, SC, MT-RJ or VF-45 connectors on FX modules • RJ-45 connectors on all TX ports • Uplink port on full four-port TX modules •...

  • Page 14: Packing List

    MediaRack Modular Switch System Chassis For ordering purposes only, the basic chassis is part number model FO-065-7520. Figure 1: Front Panel of Modular Switch Chassis Introduction...

  • Page 15: Media Card 4-Portm

    MediaRack Modular Switch System 1. Power Indicates that there is power to the switch. 2. Reset Button Push to reset the switch if it becomes unresponsive. MediaCard 4-Port Modules for the MediaRack Modular Switch The following i s a list of model numbers for the various modules.
  • Page 16 MediaRack Modular Switch System LED Indicator Figure 3: Illustration of FX LEDs represented by FO-065-75204VF 3. LNK/ACT Link/Activity When light is steady: indicates a proper link to another working device When light is flashing: indicates activity between links 4. FDX/COL Full-duplex/Collision When light is steady: indicates presence of full- duplex operation When light is flashing: indicates a collision on that...
  • Page 17 MediaRack Modular Switch System Figure 4: Illustration of TX LEDs represented by FO-065-75203TX1ST 5. 100/XMT100Mbps/Transmit When light is steady: indicates presence of 100Mbps fast Ethernet When light is flashing: indicates traffic transmission 6. 10/RCV 10Mbps/Receive When light is steady: indicates presence of 10Mbps Ethernet When light is flashing: indicates traffic receipt 7.
  • Page 18 MediaRack Modular Switch System Table 3: TX Port LEDs State Indication The port has established Steady a valid 100M network 100/XMT connection The port is transmitting Flashing Data The port has established Steady a valid 10M network 10/RCV connection Flashing The port is receiving Data The connection is in full Steady...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation

    MediaRack Modular Switch System NSTALLATION This chapter presents step-by-step installation instructions Signamax Connectivity Systems 065-7520 MediaRack Modular Switch System. Selecting Site Switch As with any electronic device, you should place Signamax 065-7520 MediaRack Switch where it will not be subjected to extreme...
  • Page 20 MediaRack Modular Switch System • Make sure that the switch receives adequate ventilation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the side of the switch or the fan exhaust port on the rear of the switch. • The power outlet should be within 1.8Meters (6 feet) of the switch.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Ac P

    MediaRack Modular Switch System Connecting to AC Power Connect the supplied AC power cord to the receptacle on the back of the switch, and then plug the cord into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range from 100 to 240 VAC. Turn the MediaRack Modular Switch on by flipping the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the unit to the I (ON) position.
  • Page 22 MediaRack Modular Switch System Table 4: Cable Specifications Speed Connector Port Speed Cable Max. Half/Full Range Duplex RJ-45 100/200 Category Mbps 5 UTP meters BaseTX RJ-45 10/20 Mbps Category 3, 4, or 5 meters BaseT ST, SC, 200 Mbps 62.5/125 2,000 MT-RJ, &...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Switch Configuration

    MediaRack Modular Switch System WITCH ONFIGURATION This section explains the configuration of VLAN, flow control, port speed, and duplex mode setting. Virtual Local Area Networking (VLAN) enables efficient traffic separation, provides better bandwidth utilization, alleviates scaling issues by logically segmenting the physical LAN so that packets are switched only between ports within the same VLAN.
  • Page 24 MediaRack Modular Switch System Setting up the Console Port Connection To configure these features through the console port, it is necessary to first configure a terminal emulation program in DOS or in Windows such as HyperTerminal. Check the switch, cables, and computers for proper installation before configuration.
  • Page 25 MediaRack Modular Switch System Turn on the switch and press any key to view the main menu shown below: SLOT VLAN Port List -------- ------------------- A. 2004 V1 A1,A2,A3,A4,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,C3,C4 B. 2040 V2 < e m p t y > C. 2040 V3 <empty>...
  • Page 26 MediaRack Modular Switch System The menu will indicate what speed the port is currently running (i.e.: auto->100TX full) or if the port is not connected, the display reads auto- >No Link. Virtual LAN Local area networks (LANs) are increasingly being divided into workgroups connected via common backbones to form Virtual LAN (VLAN) topologies.
  • Page 27 MediaRack Modular Switch System main menu. The [D] command will also change communication mode modifications. prompt verifies that you want to erase all current settings and reset to default. Though each VLAN grouping does not need to be utilized, each port must be assigned to at least one VLAN group.
  • Page 28 MediaRack Modular Switch System SLOT VLAN Port List -------- ------------------- A. 2004 A1,A2,A3,A4,B4 B. 2040 B1,B2,B3,C2 C. 2040 C1,C3,C4 <empty> Port Type Speed/Duplex Mode Flow Control VLAN List ------ ------ ----------------------------------------------- Auto->100TX,Full On Auto->100TX,Full Auto->100TX,Full Auto->100TX,Full 100FX-Fullduplex 100FX-Fullduplex 100FX-Fullduplex 100FX-Fullduplex 100FX-Fullduplex 100FX-Fullduplex 100FX-Fullduplex...
  • Page 29 MediaRack Modular Switch System Forced Modes MediaRack Modular Switch System negotiates either 10Mbps 100Mbps automatically. Transmissions over the ports are two-way, full duplex, flow control automatically enables transmission from 100Mbps to 10Mbps nodes without loss of data. It may be preferable, especially when operating both nodes in legacy 10Mbps, to alter these automatic functions on individual ports.
  • Page 30 MediaRack Modular Switch System Table 5: TX Communication Settings Communication Description Mode 0 Flow Control * Toggles ON/OFF 1 Auto ** Auto-Negotiation 100TX, full- 100Mbps at full- duplex duplex mode 100Mbps at half- 3 100TX, half-duplex duplex mode 4 10TX, full-duplex 10Mbps at full-duplex 5 10TX, half-duplex 10Mbps at half-duplex...
  • Page 31 MediaRack Modular Switch System The following is an example: • Type [M] (no [enter]) • Select port A4 • Select communication mode 5 View the results on the following illustration. SLOT VLAN Port List -------- ------------------- A. 2004 A1,A2,A3,A4,B4 B. 2040 B1,B2,B3,C2 C.
  • Page 32 MediaRack Modular Switch System Networking Examples This section supplies examples of how you could establish the MediaRack Modular Switch System in your network. Figure 7: Establish collapsed backbone for workgroups. Switch Configuration...

  • Page 33: Etwork

    MediaRack Modular Switch System Figure Cascade switches network between buildings. Switch Configuration...
  • Page 34 MediaRack Modular Switch System Figure Bridge existing hub-based 100BaseTX and 10BaseT networks Switch Configuration...
  • Page 35 MediaRack Modular Switch System PECIFICATIONS Applicable 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3 Standards 100BaseTX, IEEE 802.3u Speed 100BaseFX: 200Mbps full-duplex 100Mbps half-duplex 100BaseTX: 200Mbps full-duplex 100Mbps half-duplex 10BaseTX: 20Mbps full-duplex 10mbps half-duplex Performance 148,800 pps at 100Mbps 14,880 pps at 10Mbps Chassis LED Power Indicators TX port LED...
  • Page 36 MediaRack Modular Switch System Dimensions W444 mm X D235 mm X H44 mm W17.5 in. X D9.3 in. X H1.7 in. Weight 3.5 kg (approx.) 7.7 lb. (approx.) Power Input 100-240Vac 50-60Hz Universal Power Supply Power 30W maximum for 3 FO-065- Consumption 75204TX modules (differs with module type)
  • Page 37 MediaRack Modular Switch System ONNECTOR INOUTS Pin arrangement of RJ-45 connectors Figure 10: RJ-45 Connector and Cable Pins The following table lists the pinouts of 10/100BaseT/TX ports: Table 7: Connector Pin-Out Regular Ports Uplink port Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data - Output Transmit Data +...
  • Page 38 MediaRack Modular Switch System & NTRODUCTION TO THERNET ECHNOLOGIES As communication and business applications become increasingly complex, computer networking has evolved as a very important part of the infrastructure. Communication systems like Local Area Network (LAN) evolved into sophisticated, powerful, yet flexible technology.
  • Page 39 MediaRack Modular Switch System More than 80 percent of all LANs utilize Ethernet technology. Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standardized Ethernet in IEEE 802.3, which provides for configuration rules, interaction requirements, types of media, and data rate. Fast Ethernet For networks that need higher transmission speeds, a faster speed was developed and IEEE next established...
  • Page 40 MediaRack Modular Switch System because of a need to separate collision domains that large, therefore improving performance and network reliability. Switch A switch solves the collision problem by working as a single domain. A Switch maps the physical Ethernet addresses of the nodes residing on each network segment and then allows only the necessary traffic to pass through.
  • Page 41 MediaRack Modular Switch System VLANs Virtual local area network (VLAN) is a network configuration in which nodes are grouped into logical, rather than physical networks. Figure 13 & 14 below shows the difference between LAN and VLAN. The segmentation in VLAN creates secured areas where sensitive information is not shared and creates its own broadcast domain within the group to effectively reduce broadcast...
  • Page 42 MediaRack M odular Switch System Figure 12: VLAN Segmentation VLANs...
  • Page 43 MediaRack Modular Switch System LOSSARY Networking standard twisted-pair cabling capable 10BaseT of carrying data at 10Mbps; also called Twisted Pair Ethernet Networking standard twisted-pair cabling capable 100BaseT of carrying data at 100Mbps; also called Fast Ethernet Networking standard for two pairs of high-quality twisted- 100BaseTX pair wires carrying data at...
  • Page 44 MediaRack Modular Switch System Expansion card that enables Adapter a computer to attach to a (Network) network Application-specific integrated circuit; chip designed particular application built connecting existing ASIC arrangement circuit building blocks in new ways; ASICs are commonly used in networking devices maximize performance with...
  • Page 45 MediaRack Modular Switch System Backplane Bus or switching matrix that resides within a switch or hub chassis; traffic through such a device crosses the backplane at least once Bandwidth Amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time;...
  • Page 46 MediaRack Modular Switch System backbone subnetwork interconnection is concentrated within switching hub or router Collision Concurrent Ethernet transmissions from two or more devices on the same segment Concentrator Device used in a LAN to combine transmissions from a cluster of nodes; often called a Cyclical redundancy check;...
  • Page 47 MediaRack Modular Switch System Fiber-optic Cable made of thin glass cable threads that carry data in the form of light pulses Firmware Software routines that permanently written onto read- only memory Full-duplex Communications technique that allows two-way, simultaneous transmission between two devices on a single 10BaseT segment Gigabit Networking...
  • Page 48 MediaRack Modular Switch System bandwidth frequencies that transfer a network's data Local area network; a network where computers connected in close proximity, such as in the same building or office park; a system of LANs connected at a distance is called a wide-area network (WAN) MAC address Media access control address;...
  • Page 49 MediaRack Modular Switch System information outside the bandwidth frequencies that transfer a network's data Peripherals component interface; a standard developed by Intel Corporation that defines a local bus system; most modern PCs include a PCI bus in addition to a more general ISA expansion bus Port density Number of ports, either...
  • Page 50 MediaRack Modular Switch System bytes; runt frames are usually caused by collisions or faulty network interface cards Segment Section of a network that is bounded by bridges, routers, hubs, or switches; dividing an Ethernet into multiple segments is a common way to increase bandwidth on a LAN Single-attach station;...
  • Page 51 MediaRack Modular Switch System Star-type stack Stack arrangement with the components connected to one another via a centralized hub Store-and- Switching feature where the forward receiving port receives the entire incoming frame and stores it in the buffers before forwarding it to the destination port;...
  • Page 52 MediaRack Modular Switch System of software; VLANs allow the network administrator to resegement the network without physically rearranging the devices or network connections Wide-area network; a network that uses telecommunications technology to connect computers or networks over long distances Wire speed The ability to handle the fastest rate of traffic that a generator can deliver without...
  • Page 53 MediaRack Modular Switch System ONTACT NFORMATION 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. (RUSSIA) 2 Timiryazevskaya St.
  • Page 54 MediaRack Modular Switch System JOTEC AESP AS. (NORWAY) Telefon 23 14 17 00 Ordrefax 23 14 17 10 Karihaugveien 102 Postboks 50 Ellingsrudasen 1006 Oslo, Norway Phone:+47-23-14-1700 Fax:+47-23-14-1710 Http:\\www.jotec.no E-mail: jotec@jotec.no Contact Informaiton...

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