OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS FCC - C LASS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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.
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS CE M (EEC) ECLARATION OF ONFORMANCE FOR AFETY This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/ 68/EEC.
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS AFETY OMPLIANCE Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber CLASS I cable ends when they are powered on.
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS OWER AFETY Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified WARNING: personnel only. The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with ◆...
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS Power Cord Set U.S.A. and Canada The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are: - No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG. - Type SV or SJ - 3-conductor The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A...
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit ◆ être facile. Vous ne pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique au niveau de cette prise. L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est ◆...
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch WARNUNG: Fachpersonal erfolgen. Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose ◆ angeschlossen werden. Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche ◆...
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS ARNINGS AND AUTIONARY ESSAGES This product does not contain any serviceable user parts. ARNING Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by ARNING qualified personnel only. When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the ARNING field ground lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical hazards.
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OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS ND OF RODUCT This product is manufactured in such a way as to allow for the recovery and disposal of all included electrical components once the product has reached the end of its life. ANUFACTURING ATERIALS There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.
BOUT UIDE URPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including the physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch. UDIENCE The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
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BOUT UIDE EVISION ISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide. 2011 R EPTEMBER EVISION This is the first revision of this guide. – 16 –...
ONTENTS OMPLIANCES AND AFETY TATEMENTS BOUT UIDE ONTENTS ABLES IGURES NTRODUCTION Overview Switch Architecture Network Management Options Description of Hardware SFP Slots 10G XFP Slots Expansion Module Slots 100BASE-TX Management Port Console Port Alarm Interface Port USB Port Port and System Status LEDs Fan Tray Power Modules Connection Example...
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ONTENTS Equipment Checklist Package Contents Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack Mounting Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing an Optional SFP/XFP Transceiver Grounding the Chassis Connecting to a Power Source Connecting DC Power Connecting AC Power Connecting to the Console Port Wiring Map for Console Cable Connecting to the Alarm Port Wiring Map for Alarm Cable AKING...
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ONTENTS ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators Power and Cooling Problems Installation Management Access ABLES Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Fiber Standards USB Cabling PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Switch Features Management Features Standards Compliances LOSSARY NDEX...
IGURES Figure 1: Front Panel Figure 2: Port and System LEDs Figure 3: Port and System LEDs Figure 4: Optional Power Modules Figure 5: Uplink and Downlink Fiber Connections Figure 6: RJ-45 Connections Figure 7: Attaching the Brackets Figure 8: Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 9: Attaching the Adhesive Feet...
NTRODUCTION VERVIEW This device is an intelligent Layer 3 switch designed for delivering Fiber-To-The- Home (FTTH) high-speed Internet access. It can provide first or second level aggregation of fiber optic nodes. When functioning as a lower level aggregation device, it supports up to 24 subscribers through SFP fiber optic downlink connections to the customer’s premises equipment (CPE).
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware For communications between different VLANs, this switch uses IP routing. For communications within the same VLAN, the switch uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data integrity. With store-and-forward switching, the entire packet must be received into a buffer and checked for validity before being forwarded.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware 1000BASE-LX ■ 1000BASE-LH ■ 100 Mbps Ethernet SFP transceivers ◆ 100BASE-FX ■ For information on the recommended standards for fiber optic cabling, see “1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain” on page Each port supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware XPANSION ODULE LOTS The two expansion module slots on the switch are reserved for future use. 100BASE-TX M ANAGEMENT The 10/100BASE-TX port labeled “Management” provides a dedicated management interface which is segregated from the data traffic crossing the other ports.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware ORT AND YSTEM TATUS This switch includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel and the power module trays for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following tables.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware Table 1: Port and System Status LEDs Condition Status Link/Activity Green Port has a valid link. (Ports 1-24, P25, P26) Flashing Green Flashing indicates activity on the port. The link is down. Green DC or AC power is functioning normally. Power Module 48V/+12V, or AC/+12V...
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware OWER ODULES This switch provides two power module options: -48 VDC and universal AC. For specifications on the power conversion modules and external input power requirements, see “Power Supply” on page Figure 4: Optional Power Modules 100-240~,50/60Hz 2A –...
| Introduction HAPTER Connection Example ONNECTION XAMPLE This switch is designed to offer a cost-effective solution for FTTH, providing downlink connections to subscribers over fiber cable, and high-bandwidth uplink connections to core switches and routers at the CO using 10GBASE-SR fiber cable for short runs or 10GBASE-LR/ER cable for longer runs.
NSTALLING THE WITCH ELECTING A Switches can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. The site should: ◆ restrict access to authorized service personnel in accordance with IEC ■...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Ethernet Cabling THERNET ABLING To ensure proper operation when installing switches into a network, make 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: Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) ◆...
Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment. ACKAGE ONTENTS ECS4660-28F Gigabit Ethernet Access Switch ◆ Four adhesive foot pads ◆ Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching ◆...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Mounting OUNTING A switch unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow. OUNTING Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors: Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher ◆...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Mounting Figure 7: Attaching the Brackets M a n a g e m e P 2 6 C o n s o le Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 8: Installing the Switch in a Rack M a n a g e m e...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Mounting ESKTOP OR HELF OUNTING Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. Figure 9: Attaching the Adhesive Feet Set the device on a flat surface near an external power source, making sure there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Installing an Optional SFP/XFP Transceiver SFP/XFP T NSTALLING AN PTIONAL RANSCEIVER Figure 10: Inserting an SFP/XFP Transceiver into a Slot M a n a g e m e P 2 5 P 2 6 C o n s o le This switch supports 1000BASE-SX/LX/LH and 100BASE-FX SFP-compatible transceivers on ports 1-24, and 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER XFP-compatible...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Grounding the Chassis ROUNDING THE HASSIS Before powering on the switch, ground the switch to earth as described below. Ensure that the rack on 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).
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to a Power Source ONNECTING TO A OWER OURCE This switch supports both AC and DC power conversion modules. DC P ONNECTING OWER When a -48 VDC power conversion module is installed in the switch, an external DC power supply must be connected to the DC power connection on the left side of the front panel.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to a Power Source Use a wire stripper to carefully strip about a half an inch of the outer insulation off the end of each wire, exposing the copper core. Twist the copper wire strands together to form a tight braid. If possible, solder the exposed braid of wire together for better conductivity.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to a Power Source After the power source is tuned on, set the power button on the front of the power conversion module to the ON position (marked “–”). Check the indicators on the power conversion module as the switch is powered on to verify that the -48V LED indicating external power status is on, and that the +12V LED indicating internal power conversion is on.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to a Power Source Figure 12: AC Power Receptacle Check the indicators on the power module as the switch is powered on to verify that the AC LED indicating external power status is on, and that the +12V LED indicating internal power conversion is on.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to the Console Port ONNECTING TO THE ONSOLE The RJ-45 Console port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect 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.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to the Alarm Port The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows: Default Baud rate—115,200 bps ◆ Character Size—8 Characters ◆ Parity—None ◆ Stop bit—One ◆ Data bits—8 ◆ Flow control—none ◆ ONNECTING TO THE LARM The DB-15 alarm port on the switch’s front panel is used to provide alarm, service port, and BITS clock reference interfaces.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to the Alarm Port IRING AP FOR LARM ABLE The signals include relay contacts for major and minor system alarms, and external alarm inputs. Table 3: Alarm Cable Wiring Switch’s Alarm Port Function 1 (MJR_ALARM_CNTR) Common contact for major alarm relay.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to the Alarm Port The following figure shows the pinout information for the DB-15 ALARM connector on the front panel. Figure 15: External Alarm I/O Connections Alarm Connector Major Alarm Minor Alarm External Alarm Input 1 To backplane via internal signal External Alarm Input 2 converter circuits.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS ONNECTING ETWORK EVICES This switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may be connected to devices using optional SFP or XFP transceivers.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Twisted-Pair Devices ONNECTING TO ERVERS UBS AND WITCHES Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector. Figure 16: Making Twisted-Pair Connections If the device is a PC card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Fiber Optic SFP Connections SFP C IBER PTIC ONNECTIONS Each of the optional SFP transceivers on the switch’s front panel can connect directly to a CPE at the subscriber’s premises. The transceiver ports require multimode duplex fiber optic cable with an LC connector at the switch end. The connector used at the other end of the cable depends on the target device.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Fiber Optic SFP Connections networking device, connect one end of the cable to the LC connector on one of the switch’s SFP transceivers and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since both LC connectors are keyed, the cable can only be attached in the correct orientation.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER 10 Gbps Fiber Optic Connections 10 G IBER PTIC ONNECTIONS An optional 10 Gigabit transceiver (XFP) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, normally uplinked to the service provider through a single transceiver or with two transceivers trunked together. Single-mode fiber ports require 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER 10 Gbps Fiber Optic Connections Figure 18: Connecting to an XFP Transceiver M a n a g e m e P 2 5 P 2 6 C o n s o le As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the module to be sure that the connection is valid.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Connectivity Rules ONNECTIVITY ULES When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed in the manuals for these products. However, note that because switches break up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you should not include the switch or connected cabling in your calculations for cascade length involving other devices.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Cable Labeling and Connection Records Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic ◆ fields from data based network wiring Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields ◆ ABLE ABELING AND ONNECTION ECORDS When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of...
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Application Notes PPLICATION OTES Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode.
ROUBLESHOOTING IAGNOSING WITCH NDICATORS This switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. The table below describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. Table 13: Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause Action Power Module LED is off Power outlet, power ◆...
| Troubleshooting PPENDIX Power and Cooling Problems Table 13: Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Action Crit LED is Red Critical alarm ◆ One or more critical system alarms detected. affecting traffic have occurred. Check the alarm filter mask to determine the potential cause.
| Troubleshooting PPENDIX Management Access ANAGEMENT CCESS You can access the management agent in the switch through a connection to the Management port using Telnet, a web browser, or other network management software tools. However, you must first configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
ABLES WISTED ABLE AND SSIGNMENTS For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes.
| Cables PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX P SSIGNMENTS Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
| Cables PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure 20: Straight-through Wiring EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange White/Green Stripe End A End B Blue White/Blue Stripe Green White/Brown Stripe Brown ROSSOVER IRING If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X”...
| Cables PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T P SSIGNMENTS All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports require that all four pairs of wires be connected.
| Cables PPENDIX Fiber Standards 1000BASE-T DJUSTING XISTING ATEGORY ABLING TO If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try and correct the problem: Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category 5e or Category 6 cables.
| Cables PPENDIX USB Cabling Table 16: Fiber Standards (Continued) ITU-T Description Application Standard G.654 1550-nm Loss-Minimized Fiber Extended long-haul applications. Optimized for high-power Single-mode, 9/125-micron core transmission in the 1500 to 1600-nm region, with low loss in the 1550-nm band.
| Cables PPENDIX USB Cabling Table 17: USB Port Pinouts Signal Name Wire Color -Data White +Data Green Black The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires. – 71 –...
PECIFICATIONS HYSICAL HARACTERISTICS ORTS 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP slots 2 10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP Slots 2 10-Gigabit Ethernet expansion module slots (reserved) 1 Fast Ethernet management port (RJ-45) 1 RS-232 console interface (RJ-45) 1 USB 2.0 port for memory stick (operates at 1.5 Mbps or 12 Mbps) ETWORK NTERFACE Ports 1-24: SFP transceiver slot, 10/100/1000 Mbps, full-duplex...
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| Specifications PPENDIX Physical Characteristics System: Power Module (-48/+12 VDC, AC/+12VDC), Alarm (Crit, Maj, Fan), Status Port: Link/Activity EIGHT 4.65 kg (10.25 lbs) 6.7 x 44.0 x 25.4 cm (2.64 x 17.32 x 10 in.) EMPERATURE Operating: -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 149 °F) Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) UMIDITY Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
LOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two strands of 50/125, 62.5/125 or 9/125 micron core fiber cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable.
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LOSSARY 10GBASE-CR Specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over twinax copper cable terminated by SFP+ connectors. 10GBASE-LR IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core single-mode fiber cable. 10GBASE-LRM Specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 62.5/125 micron core multimode fiber cable.
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LOSSARY CSMA/CD CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. TATION A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic. THERNET A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical bus topology, and coaxial cable.
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LOSSARY IEEE 802.3 Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) IEEE 802.3 Defines the physical layer specifications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. IEEE 802.3 Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE- TX Fast Ethernet.
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LOSSARY An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about the device. ODAL ANDWIDTH Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies with the modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal bandwidth is specified in units of MHz per km, which indicates the amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber for a one km distance.
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LOSSARY Unshielded twisted-pair cable. LAN (VLAN) IRTUAL A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though located on the same LAN.
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NDEX specifications compliances management environmental agent power Craft port standards, IEEE features status LEDs out-of-band surge suppressor, using SNMP web-based mounting the switch on a desktop or shelf Telnet multimode fiber optic cables troubleshooting power and cooling problems switch indicators twisted-pair connections network connections...
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