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AOpen 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Switch AOW-216(16-port) AOW-224(24-port) User’ s Guide OpenLink™ To AOpen...
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AOpen OpenRack Series The OpenRack Series by AOpen are easy-to-install, cost- effective, and high performance 16/24-port 10/100Mbps Rack- Mountable Hubs/Switches, which are designed for workgroup, department, or backbone computing environments at small to medium size business. AOH-216 AOpen 16-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Stackable...
FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B 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.
ABLE OF ONTENTS PACKING CONTENTS............III ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..............1 ................1 VERVIEW INTRODUCTION ..............2 ..........2 THERNET ECHNOLOGY ............2 WITCHING ECHNOLOGY ................3 EATURES HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........4 ..............5 OUNTING 100B -FX M ........7 ODULE NSTALLATION HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ..........9 .................9 RONT ANEL ................10 ANEL LED I ..............11 NDICATORS CONNECTING THE SWITCH..........13...
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A. Using straight cable .............15 B. Using crossover cable..........15 & D ..........16 PEED UPLEX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..........19 APPENDIX A: RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION ......21...
ACKING CONTENTS Open the shipping cartons and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items: One 19” AOpen 16/24-port 10/100M Rack-Mountable Switch One AC power cord Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning Screws and two mounting brackets User’...
BOUT UIDE This manual provides all the information you need of how to install and operate AOpen Rack-Mountable 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch (AOW-216/AOW-224) Overview Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features. Chapter 2, Hardware Description Explicates the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
NTRODUCTION This chapter describes the features of the AOpen Rack- Mountable switch and some background information about switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology A number of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times.
segments, it automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to another. By doing this the total network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.”...
16-port model(AOW-216), up to 24K active MAC address entry table with self-learning and table-aging for 24-port model(AOW-224). 1 MB RAM buffer per device for 16-port model(AOW-216), and 1.5MB RAM buffer per device for 24-port model(AOW- 224)
product specification for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. Install the stack in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. Leave at least 10cm of space at the front and rear of the switch for ventilation.
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Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack.
4. Using a screwdriver, replace the two screws and tighten until snug. We recommend that you retain the dust cover in case you need to remove the module for an extended period sometime in the future. For AOW-216 (16-port switch), port 9 and the 100BASE-FX port...
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is really the same port. Do not use both Port 9 and the 100BASE-FX port at the same time. For AOW-224 (24-port switch), port 5 and the 100BASE-FX port is really the same port. Do not use both Port 5 and the 100BASE-FX port at the same time.
Front Panel The figure below shows the front panels of the switches. 16-port 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch (AOW-216) 24-port 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch (AOW-224) LED Indicator Panel Refer to the next chapter for detailed information about each of the switch’...
a crossover cable, or connect using the Uplink port (described below). Uplink Ports The Uplink port is a MDI port. It means you can connect the switch to another device through Uplink ports by instead of using an ordinary straight-through cable than a crossover cable.
16/24-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch Module Slots: Used to install module options for 100BASE-FX connection. AC Power Connector: For the power cord. LED Indicators Power Indicator (PWR) This indicator lights green when the hub is receiving power, otherwise, it is off. Full/Half Duplex,10/100M Collision (10/100M FDX ,10/100M COL...
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data on the 10Mbps network. 100BASE-FX Module Indicator (green) The FX Link/Rx, indicate a good link to a module installed.
ONNECTING THE WITCH This chapter describes how to connect the switch to your Fast Ethernet network. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. The PC (equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to any of the 16 ports (1x - 16x) for the 16-port model, 24 ports (1x - 24x) for the 24-port model or 8 ports (1x - 32x) for the 32-port model.
connection is accomplished from the hub uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the Switch (MDI-X) ports. A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following: “10/100M FDX, 10/100M COL” LED indicator is OFF. “100M LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT”...
A. Using straight cable When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch to any port of the Hub. B. Using crossover cable When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub.
Port Speed & Duplex Mode After plugging the selected cable to a specific port, the system uses auto-negotiation to determine the transmission mode for any new twisted-pair connection: If the attached device does not support auto-negotiation or has auto-negotiation disabled, an auto sensing process will be initiated to select the speed and set the duplex mode to half- duplex.
Physical and Environmental AC inputs 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz internal universal power supply Power 40 watts. (max.) Consumption Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 50 C, Storage: -10 ~ 70 C Humidity Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90% Dimensions 440 x 200 x 44 mm (W x H x D) EMI:...
A: RJ-45 P PPENDIX PECIFICATION When connecting your 16/24-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch to another switch, a bridge or a hub, a modified crossover cable is necessary. Please review these products for matching cable pin assignment. The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments for the switch- to-network adapter card connection, and the straight / crossover cable for the Switch-to-switch / hub / bridge connection.
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The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connection: Straight cable for Switch (uplink MDI-II port) to switch/Hub or other devices connection Crossover cable for Switch (MDI-X port) to switch/hub or other network devices (MDI-X port) connection...