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NETGEAR FS518 Installation Manual

NETGEAR FS518 Installation Manual

Fast ethernet switch with gigabit uplinks
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Installation Guide for
the Model FS518
Fast Ethernet Switch
with Gigabit Uplinks
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com
M-FS518NA-1
September 2000

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com M-FS518NA-1 September 2000...

  • Page 2: Statement Of Conditions

    EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
  • Page 3 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 4: Customer Support

    Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative. Internet/World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology ...1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches ...1-2 Model FS518 Switch Overview ...1-3 Features ...1-4 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ...2-1 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports ...2-3 Normal/Uplink Push Button ...2-3 LEDs ...2-4 Rear Panel ...2-6...
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Cards ...5-2 Configuration ...5-2 Switch Integrity ...5-2 Autonegotiation ...5-2 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications ... A-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector ... B-1 Duplex SC Plug and Duplex SC Connector ... B-2...
  • Page 7 1000BASE-SX Fiber Connection ...2-3 Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model FS518 Switch ...2-6 Figure 3-1. Model FS518 Switch Used as a Desktop Switch ...3-2 Figure 3-2. Model FS518 Switch Used as a Segment Switch ...3-3 Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518 Switch ...4-3 Figure 4-2.
  • Page 8 viii Figures...
  • Page 9 Table 2-1. LED Descriptions ...2-5 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information ...5-1 Table B-1. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments ... B-2 Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable ... C-2 Table C-2. Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable ... C-5 Table C-3.
  • Page 10 Tables...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. To relieve server and backbone bottlenecks, the Model FS518 switch also has two Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink ports.

  • Page 12: Types Of Ethernet Switches

    Ethernet switches can be classified in different ways—as desktop switches or as segment switches. A desktop switch is designed to support one or a few PCs per port. It is generally used when the individuals need the full 10 Mbps network throughput to support the applications. Often, these...

  • Page 13: Model Fs518 Switch Overview

    The Model FS518 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to enhance the capacity of the network to support advanced applications. In addition, the switch provides a link between traditional 10 Mbps networks and faster 100 Mbps networks.

  • Page 14: Features

    Autonegotiation supported by all 10/100 Mbps and Gigabit ports • Automatic address-learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table The table contains up to 8,000 MAC addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with as many as 8,000 devices). •...
  • Page 15 — IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard — ISO/IEC 8802-3 and ANSI/IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standards — IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard • Rack Mount Kit provided for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or for mounting on the wall Introduction...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-1. Front Panel Of The Model Fs518 Switch

    This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in Rx/Tx...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-2. Vista Rj-45 Connector With Built-In Leds

    Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518 switch is equipped with 16 autosensing 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet UTP ports. The network access speed for the 10/100 Mbps ports is automatically sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Link LEDs.

  • Page 19: Figure 2-3. 1000Base-Sx Fiber Connection

    The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS518 switch. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the out position.

  • Page 20: Leds

    LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on each RJ-45 connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: – Network link at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps –...
  • Page 21 Table 2-1 describes each LED on the front panel of the Model FS518 switch. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Color Power Green RX/TX Green FDX/COL Green Yellow 100M Link (located at the Green top left corner of each 10/100 Mbps UTP port)

  • Page 22: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-4, the rear panel of the Model FS518 switch has a cooling fan and a standard AC power receptacle. Key: 1= Cooling fan 2= AC power outlet Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model FS518 Switch 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.50A...

  • Page 23: Applications

    Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network. The Model FS518 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations.

  • Page 24: Desktop Switching

    Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS518 switch used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a file server. MODEL FS518 PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Key:...

  • Page 25: Figure 3-2. Model Fs518 Switch Used As A Segment Switch

    The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 that are built with a NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub. PORT 10/100Mbps...

  • Page 27: Installation

    This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Preparing the Site Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the switch, as described in “Technical...

  • Page 28: Installing A Switch

    Set the switch on a desktop or any other flat surface. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked.

  • Page 29: Installing The Switch In A Rack

    Installing the Switch in a Rack To mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, you need these tools and materials: • Two mounting brackets supplied from the Rack Mount Kit • Eight screws supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch •...

  • Page 30: Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets To The Model Fs518 Switch

    Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the switch to the rack. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked.

  • Page 31: Figure 4-2. Tx/Rx Connection Between Switches

    Note: Gigabit Ethernet fiber cable lengths are 260 m with 62.5 m multimode fiber and 525 m with 50 m multimode fiber. Ensure that the Tx (transmit data) Gigabit fiber connector of the Model FS518 switch is attached to the Rx (receive data) Gigabit fiber connector of the remote partner using one of the pairs of the fiber cable, as illustrated in...

  • Page 32: Verifying Installation

    Verifying Installation Verify network communications by ensuring that all the necessary connections have been made, that all connected resources can be accessed, and that the LED indicators on the switch are functioning properly. For additional information, refer to 10 /10...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Power LED is off. No power is received at the hub. Either 10M, 100M, or...

  • Page 34: Network Adapter Cards

    Ethernet limitations. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. Turn power to the switch off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of-sale representative.

  • Page 35: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Data Rate 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.3...
  • Page 36 Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Storage humidity: Operating altitude: Storage altitude: Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: CE mark, commercial FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class A VCCI Class 1A Electromagnetic Susceptibility CE mark, commercial...
  • Page 37 Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: Frame forward rate: 10/100 buffer memory: Gigabit buffer memory: Forwarding modes: Network latency: Address database size: Addressing: 10/100 queue buffer: Cable Specification...

  • Page 39: Figure B-1. Rj-45 Plug And Vista Rj-45 Connector With Built-In Leds

    Connector Pin Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug, the RJ-45 connector, and the fiber connector used for the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use RJ-45 plugs.

  • Page 40: Duplex Sc Plug And Duplex Sc Connector

    Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector. Table B-1. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data – Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data –...

  • Page 41: Appendix C Cabling Guidelines

    This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for 100BASE-TX. The specification requires Category 5 UTP cable consisting of either two-pair or four-pair twisted insulated copper conductors bound in a single plastic sheath.

  • Page 42: Category 5 Cable

    Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) •...

  • Page 43: Twisted Pair Cables

    The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device. Computers and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI or uplink ports. Most repeaters and switch ports are configured as media-dependent interfaces with built-in crossover ports, called MDI-X or normal ports.

  • Page 44: Patch Panels And Cables

    If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating.

  • Page 45: Fiber Optic Cables

    Fiber Optic Cables In North America, use EIA-569-A horizontal 62.5/125 m multimode optical fiber cable (ANSI/EIA/TIA-492AAAA). Internationally, use ISO/IEC 11801 62.5/125 m multimode optical fiber cable (IEC 793-2 type A1b, with 1.0 db/km attenuation and 500 MHz/km bandwidth). Refer to minimum requirements of fiber optic cable.

  • Page 47: Index

    Numbers 10/100 Mbps ports, 2-1 100 Mbps LEDs, 2-5 applications desktop switching, 3-2 segment switching, 3-3 autonegotiation, 5-2 cable Category 5, C-1, C-2, C-4 crossover twisted pair, C-3 fiber optic, C-5 fiber specifications, C-5 guidelines, C-2 specifications, C-2 straight-through twisted pair, C-3 termination method, C-1 connections to other devices, 4-5 crossover twisted pair cable, C-3...
  • Page 48 package contents, 4-1 patch panel, C-2, C-4 ports, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 Power LED, 2-1, 2-5 rear panel, 2-6 RJ-45 connector. See vista RJ-45 connector RJ-45 plug, using for patch cables, C-4 segment switching, 1-2, 3-3 site preparation, 4-1 straight-through twisted pair cable, C-3 switches, overview, 1-3 switching technology desktop switching, 1-2, 3-2...

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