VIA Technologies 6708 VIA8 Installation Manual

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OVERVIEW
The VIA8 is a DIN-mountable, managed gigabit Ethernet
switch with eight copper ports and two mini-GBIC ports for
SFP/SFP+ fiber modules.
This compact switch is designed specfically for sACN
data distribution and is ideal for networks usings Pathport
Gateways, Choreo controllers, Cognito consoles and NSB
or Vignette architectural wall stations, with Power-over-
Ethernet support for up to 8 devices.
CONNECTIONS
POWER
The 6708 is designed to run Class 3 PoE on ports 1-8. Typically most
Pathport and Vignette devices are Class 2 or lower and a 100W
48VDC power supply (P/N 1001-100-48-DIN) will supply enough
power for the switch and 8 connected PoE devices. Observe correct
polarity when wiring DC IN plug.
ETHERNET
All network wiring should follow standard Ethernet rules and be
installed by a qualified person. As part of the installation, all wiring
should be certified under the TIA/EIA-568 standard.
Pathway recommends the use of manufactured rather than hand-
terminated cables. We also recommend 2100-DIN eDIN RJ45
patch which come in lots of 4 and use 3.5" of rail space. These
use standard punch-down female connectors and essentially build
a patch bay in the eDIN enclosure.
INSTALLATION
Disconnect all power before proceeding with installation.
Securely mount DIN rail (if not already installed in the enclosure).
Hook the upper slots on the back of the plastic extrusion to the DIN
rail and then gently but firmly press on the bottom front corners of
the extrusion to snap the module onto the rail.
Connect the DC IN terminal, after checking that polarity is correct.
The VIA8 will boot up, which may take 15-20 seconds.
Attach required network cables to RJ45 ports. Connect the fiber
module(s), if used.
The system is now ready for configuration and testing.
DC POWER INPUT 20-50V
6708-300-REV1
Model 6708 VIA8 Ethernet Switch
Female RJ45
Status LEDs
10/100 Ethernet
Ports, PoE-enabled
(x8)
STATUS INDICATORS
PoE After boot up, solid green indicates PoE is available.
Off indicates power supply voltage is not sufficient to
supply PoE capability. Flashing green indicates PoE
External Supply value set to 0
STATUS Flashing blue (heartbeat) indicates power and
processor OK; off indicates no power.
Fiber Port Green. Intermittent blinking indicates valid link to
LEDS (9/10) other device. Solid red indicates incompatible fiber
transceiver.
RJ45 LEDs Green & Amber. Solid green LED indicates PoE
active on port. Intermittent blinking of amber LED
indicates valid link to other device.
FURTHER CONFIGURATION
All field configuration of the VIA8 must be done with Pathscape
software.
Download the software from www.pathwayconnect.com and install.
Set computer's IP to a static address in the 10.x.x.x range, with
a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 and default gateway of 10.0.0.1. No
configuration of the computer's DNS settings should be required.
Plug into the VIA8 and launch the software. Discovery will be
automatic.
Refer to software documentation for description of configuration
options.
Mini-GBIC ports
for SFP Fiber
modules (x2)
Installation
Guide
Status LEDs for
ber ports
02/07/20