SignaMax C-300 Series Installation Manual
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- Page 1 C-300 Series Gigabit Managed Switch I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e www.signamax.com...
- Page 2 Installation Guide SC30010 C-300 48 Port Gigabit Managed Switch SC30020 C-300 24 Port Gigabit PoE+ Full Power Managed Switch (Total Power Budget: 370W, can extend to 740W) SC30030 C-300 24 Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch (PoE Power Budget: 200 W) SC30040 C-300 24 Port Gigabit Managed Switch SC30050...
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Page 3: How To Use This Guide
How to Use This Guide This guide includes detailed information on the switch hardware, including network ports, power, cabling requirements, as well as plug-in modules and transceivers. This guide also provides general installation guidelines and recommended procedures. To deploy this switch effectively and ensure trouble-free operation it is recommended to first read the relevant sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all its hardware components. - Page 4 How to Use This Guide — Includes information on network interfaces, ◆ Chapter 5 - Port Connections installing optional transceivers, and cabling specifications. ◆ — Connecting to the switch for Chapter 6 - Switch Management management, and information on the system status LEDs. —...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents How to Use This Guide Contents Figures Tables 1 Switch Description Overview Power-over-Ethernet Key Hardware Components Key Technical Specifications 2 Installation Overview Package Contents Switch Installation Tasks 3 Switch Chassis General Installation Guidelines Switch Cooling Requirements Rack Cooling How to Install the Switch in a Rack Rack-Mounting Items Rack-Mount Procedure How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop... - Page 6 Contents 5 Port Connections Cable Labeling and Connection Records Understanding the Port Status LEDs How to Install an SFP Transceiver How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports Copper Cabling Guidelines 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T Assignments Power-over-Ethernet Connection Procedure How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports Connection Procedure 6 Switch Management Understanding the System Status LEDs...
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Page 7: Figures
Figures Figure 1: Switch Front Panels Figure 2: Rear Panel Figure 3: Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 4: Connecting AC Power Figure 5: System LEDs Figure 6: Console Port Figure 7: Making a Connection to an RJ-45 Port Figure 8: Switch Cooling (SC30030 and SC30020) Figure 9: Switch Cooling (SC30010) Figure 10: Switch Cooling (SC30040, SC30050 and SC30060) -
Page 8: Tables
Table 4: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Table 6: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Table 7: C-300 Series PoE Power Budget Table 8: Maximum Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths Table 9: System Status LEDs... -
Page 9: Switch Description
Switch Description This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Overview” on page 9 ◆ “Key Technical Specifications” on page 13 Overview The SC30010, SC30020, SC30030 and SC30040 are Gigabit Ethernet switches with 24/48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, and four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots for fiber connectivity. The SC30050 and S30060 are Gigabit Ethernet switches with 8 10/100/ 1000BASE-T ports, and two Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots for fiber connectivity. -
Page 10: Figure 1: Switch Front Panels
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Overview Figure 1: Switch Front Panels SC30010 SC30020 SC30030 SC30040 SC30050 SC30060 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Port LED Gigabit SFP Ports PoE button (SC30020/SC30030/ SC30050) RJ-45 Console Port Reset / Factory Default button System LEDs (Power/PoE Max/Diag) 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports The switch contains 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that support 10/100/ 1000BASE-T copper links to other devices. - Page 11 Chapter 1 | Switch Description Overview Port Status LEDs For information on port status LED indicators, see “Understanding the Port Status LEDs” on page Console Port The RJ-45 connector on the front panel right side that is labeled “Console” provides an out-of-band serial connection to a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software.
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Page 12: Figure 2: Rear Panel
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Overview Figure 2: Rear Panel SC30010/SC30030/SC30040 SC30020 SC30050 SC30060 Grounding Terminal AC Power Socket External Power Supply Connector Cooling Fans and Vents The switch must be installed in a properly cooled and ventilated environment. For more information, see “Switch Cooling Requirements”... -
Page 13: Key Technical Specifications
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Key Technical Specifications Key Technical Specifications The following table contains key system specifications for the switch. Table 1: Key Technical Specifications Item Specification Ports SC30010: 48 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports with Auto-negotiation, 4 Gigabit SFP transceiver slots SC30020/SC30030/SC30040: 24 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports with Auto-negotiation, 4 Gigabit SFP transceiver slots... - Page 14 Chapter 1 | Switch Description Key Technical Specifications Table 1: Key Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Specification Size (W x D x H): SC30010/SC30020/SC30030/SC30040: 44 x 22 x 4.4cm (17.32 x 8.66 x 1.73 in. ) SC30050: 33.0 x 20.4 x 4.26 cm (12.99 x 8.03 x 1.67 in.) SC30060: 19.64 x 11.71 x 3.66 cm (7.73 x 4.61 x 1.44 in.) Temperature Operating: 0°...
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Page 15: Installation Overview
After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. SC30010, SC30020, SC30030, SC30040, SC30050 or SC30060 ◆ C-300 Series gigabit Managed Switch AC Power Cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK ◆ ◆ Rack Mounting Kit containing two standard brackets and eight screws for attaching the brackets to the switch. -
Page 16: Switch Installation Tasks
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview Switch Installation Tasks Switch Installation Tasks Follow these tasks to install the switch in your network. For full details on each task, go to the relevant chapter or section by clicking on the link. Caution: Before installing your switch, first review all the safety statements and guidelines in the Regulatory and Safety Information document. -
Page 17: Figure 4: Connecting Ac Power
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview Switch Installation Tasks Connect AC Power to Power On Task 3 Prior to connecting to AC power, assure to connect the chassis ground connection to a known earth ground. Connect the power cord to the AC socket on the switch and to a grounded, 3-pin, AC power source. -
Page 18: Figure 6: Console Port
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview Switch Installation Tasks Make Initial Configuration Changes Task 5 At this point, you may need to make a few basic switch configuration changes before connecting to the network. You can either connect to the switch console port or any RJ-45 port to perform this task. -
Page 19: Figure 7: Making A Connection To An Rj-45 Port
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview Switch Installation Tasks For information on initial switch configuration: Refer to the CLI Reference Guide. Install Transceivers and Connect Cables Task 6 Install SFP transceivers and connect network cables to port interfaces: For RJ-45 ports, use 100-ohm category 3 or better Ethernet cable for ◆... -
Page 20: Switch Chassis
Switch Chassis The switch is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Before continuing with switch installation, first review the general guidelines and switch cooling requirements in this chapter. This chapter includes these sections: “General Installation Guidelines” on page 20 ◆... -
Page 21: Switch Cooling Requirements
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis Switch Cooling Requirements Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet ◆ and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended. Verify that the external AC power requirements for the switch can be met as listed under “AC Power Supply Specifications”... -
Page 22: Rack Cooling
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch in a Rack The SC30040, SC30050 and SC30060 use a fanless cooling design. The following figure shows the convective airflow from the switch. Figure 10: Switch Cooling (SC30040, SC30050 and SC30060) When mounting the switch in an enclosed rack or cabinet, be sure to check Rack Cooling the following guidelines to prevent overheating:... -
Page 23: Rack-Mounting Items
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch in a Rack Rack Planning: When installing equipment in a rack, first plan how units ◆ can be best arranged. Try to always mount the heaviest equipment at the bottom of the rack. ◆... -
Page 24: Figure 11: Attaching The Brackets
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch in a Rack Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Rack Mounting Kit. Figure 11: Attaching the Brackets Bracket Screws Rack Mounting Bracket Following your rack plan, mark the holes in the rack where the switch will be installed. -
Page 25: How To Install The Switch On A Shelf Or Desktop
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop The switch can be installed on any flat surface such as a desktop or shelf. To mount the switch on a flat surface, follow these steps: Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. - Page 26 Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the External Power Supply — External Power Supply AP50020 Install the SC30020 in a standard 19-inch rack and power on. Install the AP50010 chassis in a standard 19-inch rack. Install one or more AP50020 PSUs in the chassis. The chassis can support up to three AP50020 PSUs.
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Page 27: Power And Grounding
Power and Grounding This chapter focuses on how to connect AC power to the switch, grounding the chassis, and how to power-on the switch. This chapter includes this sections: ◆ “Switch Power Supply” on page 27 “Grounding the Chassis” on page 28 ◆... -
Page 28: Grounding The Chassis
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding Grounding the Chassis Table 2: AC Power Supply Specifications Item Description AC Input SC30010: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A SC30020: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 5.8 A SC30030: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.2 A SC30040: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A SC30050: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 2.1 A SC30060: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A... -
Page 29: How To Connect To Ac Power
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding How to Connect to AC Power Before powering on the switch, ground the switch to earth as described below. Ensure that the rack in which the switch is to be mounted is properly grounded and in compliance with ETSI ETS 300 253. Ensure that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on the rack (no paint or isolating surface treatment). -
Page 30: Figure 16: Ac Power Cord And Power Socket
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding How to Connect to AC Power To connect the switch to a power source: Plug the power cord into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power source. Figure 16: AC Power Cord and Power Socket AC Power Cord AC Power Socket Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord directly into the AC input socket on the back of the switch. -
Page 31: Port Connections
Port Connections This chapter focuses on making connections to switch network interfaces, including how to install optional transceivers, and details on network cable specifications. This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Cable Labeling and Connection Records” on page 31 ◆ “Understanding the Port Status LEDs” on page 32 ◆... -
Page 32: Understanding The Port Status Leds
Chapter 5 | Port Connections Understanding the Port Status LEDs Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly. ◆ ◆ Label each separate piece of equipment. ◆ Display a copy of your equipment map, including meanings of all abbreviations at each equipment rack. Understanding the Port Status LEDs The switch includes LED indicators for each port to indicate link status and network activity. -
Page 33: How To Install An Sfp Transceiver
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Install an SFP Transceiver How to Install an SFP Transceiver The switch provides slots for optional SFP transceivers. The supported transceiver types are listed below: ◆ 1000BASE-SX (065-79SXMG) ◆ 1000BASE-LX (065-79LXMG) 1000BASE-ZX (065-79ZXMG) ◆... -
Page 34: How To Connect To Twisted-Pair Copper Ports
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports Figure 18: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot SFP Transceiver SFP Slot Note: To remove a transceiver: First disconnect the network cable, then pull the tab to remove the transceiver from the slot. How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, which enables you to use standard straight-through twisted-pair... -
Page 35: Copper Cabling Guidelines
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports Copper Cabling To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make Guidelines sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network: ◆... -
Page 36: 1000Base-T Assignments
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+) -52V power (Negative V GND (Positive V port port Transmit Data minus (TD-) -
Page 37: Power-Over-Ethernet
IEEE 802.3-2008 standards. Power-over- The C-300 Series PoE switches support both IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at- Ethernet 2009 PoE standards. These switches are excellent choices for supplying power to connected PoE devices such as web cameras, IP telephones, or access points. -
Page 38: Connection Procedure
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports *The PoE power budget is the maximum amount of power that a switch can provide to all attached devices. If the power budget is exceeded, the switch will not enable the PoE power to any additional devices. The PoE power budget is not the same as total power received by powered devices. -
Page 39: How To Connect To Sfp Fiber Optic Ports
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports The switch provides up to four slots for SFP-compliant fiber-optic transceivers. Note that all SFP slots operate at 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps full duplex. Table 8: Maximum Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths Cable Type Fiber Bandwidth... -
Page 40: Connection Procedure
Chapter 5 | Port Connections How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports Connection Follow these steps to connect cables to SFP transceiver ports. Procedure Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. -
Page 41: Switch Management
Switch Management The switches include a management agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch using its embedded management software. To manage the switch, you can make a direct connection to the console port (out-of-band), or you can manage it through a network connection (in-band) using Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), a web browser, or SNMP-based network management software. -
Page 42: Understanding The System Status Leds
Chapter 6 | Switch Management Understanding the System Status LEDs Understanding the System Status LEDs The switch includes a display panel of key system LED indicators. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel, are shown below and described in the following table. -
Page 43: How To Connect To The Console Port
Chapter 6 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port How to Connect to the Console Port The RJ-45 Console port on the front panel of the switch is used to connect a console device to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. -
Page 44: Figure 24: Console Port Connection
Chapter 6 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port Figure 24: Console Port Connection Follow these steps to connect to the Console port: Connect one end of the included RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to a DB-9 COM port connector on a management PC. -
Page 45: How To Reset The Switch
Chapter 6 | Switch Management How to Reset the Switch Log in to the web interface using the default settings: ◆ Login Name — admin ◆ Password — admin Note that the guest default user login will only allow a user to view switch parameter data. -
Page 46: A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Table 11: Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off Check connections between the switch, the power cord, and ◆ the AC power outlet. Check the AC power outlet is supplying 110-240 VAC. ◆ Contact your dealer for assistance. ◆... -
Page 47: Power And Cooling Problems
Chapter A | Troubleshooting Power and Cooling Problems Power and Cooling Problems If a power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply. -
Page 48: Index
Index Numerics installation power requirements 10 Mbps collision domain site requirements 10 Mbps connectivity rules installation troubleshooting 10/100 PIN assignments introduction 1000BASE fiber cable lengths 1000BASE-T PIN assignments 10BASE-T cable lengths laser safety LED indicators port adhesive feet, attaching location requirements air flow requirements management brackets, attaching... - Page 49 C-300 Series E112017-AP-R01...
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