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Vertical Horizon VH-2402S FAST ETHERNET SWITCH USER GUIDE 9033644...
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NOTICE Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.
SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The VH-2402S 24-port switch uses Class 1 Laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these modules. Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments.
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Notice • 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA). • IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission). • CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). • When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission limit of all three standards.
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PREFACE Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-2402S stackable switch system. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following background: •...
Appendix C. Acronyms and Abbreviations: Provides definitions for a list of common acronyms and abbreviations used within the installation guide and the networking industry. xii Preface VH-2402S...
Application Example Description This installation guide describes Enterasys Networks’ Vertical Horizon VH-2402S Fast Ethernet switch. The switch provides 24 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 100Base-FX, 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX modules. One of these slots can also be used for an optional Stacking Module that allows you to attach up to seven switches to a 5 Gbps high-speed backplane.
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. In addition, the console port allows out-of- band management using a PC, terminal, or modem connection. The VH-2402S switch is desktop or rack-mountable. LEDs on the front panel provide information about the operating status of the switch. The back panel contains the power connector, redundant power connector, and three slots for the optional modules.
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• Switch Architecture: - 3 controllers with 8 10/100 ports - IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation of half/full-duplex operation on all RJ-45 ports - Up to 7 switch units can be stacked together, supporting up to 182 connections - 128 KB packet buffering for 10/100 ports, 2 MB packet buffering for 1000 ports - Store-and-forward switching - 8K address forwarding table...
Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-2402S. Table 1-1 defines the VH-2402S front panel components. Figure 1-1. VH-2402S Front Panel Table 1-1. Front Panel Components Name Function Power LED Lights steady green to indicate power is supplied to the switch.
Console port: Male DB-9 connector configured as a null modem connection for serial out-of-band management using the console menus. Rear Panel Figure 1-3 shows the VH-2402S rear panel and Table 1-3 defines the rear panel components. Figure 1-3. VH-2402S Rear Panel Table 1-3. Rear Panel Components...
To minimize the possibility of dropping frames on congested ports, the VH-2402S switch provides 128 KB of frame buffering per port. This buffer space is used to queue packets for transmission on congested networks. This is an additional advantage over cut-through switching technology, which drops packets immediately when experiencing collisions.
You can connect directly to the RS-232 port on the Management Module, or make a connection via a modem. See the Management Guide for information on managing the VH-2402S switch (or stack) via the serial console. • Telnet, in-band (over Ethernet) The switch supports management through a Telnet connection using the TCP/IP protocols.
SNMP management station. The VH-2402S supports four of the nine groups of RMON defined for Ethernet networks on a per segment basis. Specifically, these are: •...
It is not required that the network device being connected to the switch supports auto- negotiation as the VH-2402S switch automatically adjusts to the network device’s communication settings. Auto-negotiation is configurable using the console interface menus, the on-board Web agent, or via SNMP.
The VH-2402S allows up to four ports of the same media type to be joined together as a trunk. Up to four port trunks on a single switch, or 12 for an entire stack, can be configured.
The VH-2402S switch is ideal for meeting the needs of today’s high performance networks. The switch’s low cost and high port count makes it attractive and affordable for dedicated 10/100Mbps connections to the desktop.
Client/Server Network Application To improve workstation performance in a client/server environment, the VH-2402S switch can be configured to provide 200 Mbps full duplex Fast Ethernet connections to servers by connecting each to a dedicated switch port (Figure 1-4). Users can be accommodated through connections to hubs, both at 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds, through 10Mbps switches with 100Mbps uplinks, or through direct connections.
Local Backbone Application The VH-2402S switch can be used in a local backbone application, connecting network segments together and providing file-server access (Figure 1-5). Workgroup hubs are provided with a single connection to the switch while servers are put on dedicated 100 Mbps ports. Routers and other networking devices can connect off of the switched backbone as well.
2. INSTALLATION Inspecting Your Shipment When you receive the shipment of your switch, check the package contents and make sure you have the following items: • VH-2402S stackable switch • Mounting ears and mounting screws • Four rubber feet •...
• Environmental Install the VH-2402S switch in a dry area, with adequate air circulation. Avoid placing the switch in direct sunlight or near other heat sources, such as hot-air vents. For temperature and humidity specifications, see Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”...
Mounting the Switch in a Rack The switch ships with two (2) multi-position mounting ears and four (4) mounting screws. The mounting screws are used to attach the mounting ears to the switch. Once the ears are attached to the switch, you will need to provide appropriate screws to mount the switch in a rack.
UP port on the last switch. Figure 2-2. Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Stacking Module and Interconnect Cables Table 2-1 provides information for the Stacking Module and interconnect cables available for the VH-2402S. Table 2-1. Stacking Module and Interconnect Cables Part Number Functions...
Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Optional modules are available for media expansion, stacking and management. These modules can be installed into the modular slots on the rear panel of the switch. The Management Module must be installed in the upper slot, and the Stacking Module in the lower-left slot. The media extension modules can be installed in either of the two lower slots.
This cable is shielded to comply with emissions regulations and requirements. Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections To connect the VH-2402S console port to a terminal, do the following: Connect a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the console port (Figure 2-4). Use the null-...
Connect the other end of the interface cable to a terminal (in some instances, an adapter may be required to make this connection). From your terminal, start the terminal emulation program. Configure the terminal to the following communication settings: VT100 emulation, 19200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control, ASCII character set.
Management Module Table 2-2 provides information for the Management Module available for the VH-2402S. Table 2-2. Management Module Part Number Functions Description VH-SMGMT RMON/SNMP/ SNMP agent module used to manage the switch (or Web Manage- attached stack). Includes RS-232 serial port for ment console connection.
Powering the Switch To supply power to the switch, connect the power cord to the switch and to a grounded three-prong wall outlet (Figure 2-5). See Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” on page 29 for more information regarding specific international power cord requirements. Figure 2-5.
Network Cable Requirements Copper Table 2-3 specifies the cable types and length constraints for the various copper interfaces on the VH-2402S. Table 2-3. Copper Cable Specifications Interface Type Cable Requirement Maximum Length 10Base-T Category 3 or 5 Unshielded Twisted 100m (328 ft.)
The 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX fiber ports use SC connectors. Figure 2-7 shows an SC fiber connector being inserted into a fiber port on the VH-2402S. Figure 2-7. Inserting an SC Fiber Connector into a Fiber Port The fiber uplink modules employed (Table 2-7) support multi-mode 62.5/ 125µm fiber and single-mode 10/125µm fiber.
50-60 Hz Maximum power consumption: 80 VA Physical Specifications Height: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) Length: 11.2 in. (28.5 cm) Width: 17.3 in. (44 cm mountable in a standard 19 in. rack) Weight: 10.63 lb. (4.82 kg) 30 Technical Specifications VH-2402S...
Port Specifications Console Port Table A-1 shows the console port pin assignments. Table A-1. RS-232 Console Port Pin Assignments Signal Name Ground 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ports Table A-2 shows the 10Base-T/100Base-TX pinouts. These ports are wired MDI-X. All undefined pins are not used. Table A-2.
Figure A-1. External Crossover Cable Wiring Power Cord Set Requirements The wide-range input feature of the VH-2402S Ethernet switch permits it to operate from any line voltage between 100 and 240 VAC. The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you received with the switch meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the switch.
Country-Specific Requirements Table A-3 lists the power cord set requirements by country and identifies the accredited agency within that country. Table A-3. Power Cord Set Requirements by Country Country Accredited Agency See Notes * Australia EANSW Austria Belgium CEBC Canada Denmark DEMKO Finland...
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Japanese Dentori Law. Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75mm conductor size. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 125V) configuration. 34 Technical Specifications VH-2402S...
Workstation A will resume sending data. Similarly, the back-pressure mechanism forces Workstation A to stop sending packets by inducing collisions on port X. The pause-frame flow-control mechanism supported by the VH-2402S switch conforms with the IEEE 802.3x specification for full-duplex flow control.
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