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 CLASS I is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber LASER DEVICE 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. 2010 R 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 RJ-45 Ports SFP Transceiver Slots Port and System Status LEDs Power Supply Socket ETWORK LANNING Introduction to Switching Application Examples Collapsed Backbone Network Aggregation Plan Remote Connections with Fiber Cable...
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ONTENTS Ethernet Cabling Equipment Checklist Package Contents Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack Mounting Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver Connecting to a Power Source AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices Twisted-Pair Devices Cabling Guidelines Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Network Wiring Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices Connectivity Rules...
NTRODUCTION VERVIEW The ECS4310-26T is a Gigabit Smart Switch with 24 1000BASE-T ports, and two 1000BASE-T ports Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots. The switch also includes an SNMP-based management agent, which provides both in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware WITCH RCHITECTURE The switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. The switch also features full-duplex capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware SFP T RANSCEIVER LOTS The following table shows a list of transceiver types that have been tested with the switch. For an updated list of vendors supplying these transceivers, contact your local dealer. For information on the recommended standards for fiber optic cabling, see “1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain”...
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware ORT AND YSTEM TATUS The switch includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following tables.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware Table 3: SFP Port Status LEDs (25~26) Condition Status On Green An SFP transceiver is installed in the slot. There is no SFP transceiver installed in the slot. Link/Act On/Flashing Green Port has established a valid 1000 Mbps network connection.
| Introduction HAPTER Description of Hardware OWER UPPLY OCKET There is one power socket on the rear panel of the switch. The standard power socket is for the AC power cord. Figure 4: Power Supply Socket – 30 –...
ETWORK LANNING NTRODUCTION TO WITCHING A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via non- crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more efficiently than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been recognized as one of the most important building blocks for today’s networking technology.
| Network Planning HAPTER Application Examples PPLICATION XAMPLES The switch is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below. OLLAPSED ACKBONE The switch is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future.
| Network Planning HAPTER Application Examples ETWORK GGREGATION With 26 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 26 distinct collision domains), the switch can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 1000BASE-T ports on the switch are providing 1000 Mbps connectivity for up to 24 segments.
| Network Planning HAPTER Application Examples EMOTE ONNECTIONS WITH IBER ABLE Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away, a 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 10 km, and a 1000BASE-LH link up to 80 km. This allows the switch to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.
| Network Planning HAPTER Application Examples VLAN C AKING ONNECTIONS This switch supports VLANs which can be used to organize any group of network nodes into separate broadcast domains. VLANs confine broadcast traffic to the originating group, and can eliminate broadcast storms in large networks. This provides a more secure and cleaner network environment.
| Network Planning 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.
NSTALLING THE WITCH ELECTING A Switch units 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: ◆ be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power ■...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Ethernet Cabling THERNET ABLING To ensure proper operation when installing the switch 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) ◆...
After unpacking this switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment. ACKAGE ONTENTS Gigabit Smart Switch (ECS4310-26T) ◆ Bracket Mounting Kit (two rack-mounting brackets and eight screws) ◆ Four adhesive foot pads ◆...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Mounting OUNTING This switch 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 10: Attaching the Brackets Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Be sure to secure the lower rack-mounting screws first to prevent the brackets being bent by the weight of the switch. Figure 11: Installing the Switch in a Rack –...
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Mounting If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power Source” on page If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order. ESKTOP OR HELF OUNTING Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver SFP T NSTALLING AN PTIONAL RANSCEIVER Figure 13: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot The SFP slots support the following optional SFP transceivers: 1000BASE-SX ◆ 1000BASE-LX ◆ 1000BASE-LH ◆ To install an SFP transceiver, do the following: Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate SFP transceiver type.
| Installing the Switch HAPTER Connecting to a Power Source ONNECTING TO A OWER OURCE To connect a switch to a power source: Insert the power cable plug directly into the AC socket located at the back of the switch. Figure 14: Power Socket Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power source.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS ONNECTING ETWORK EVICES The switch is designed to be connected to 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It may also be connected to remote devices using optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-LH SFP 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 15: Making Twisted-Pair Connections If the device is a network 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 Twisted-Pair Devices ETWORK IRING ONNECTIONS Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follows. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the other end to the patch panel.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Fiber Optic SFP Devices SFP D IBER PTIC EVICES An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE- LH) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable with an LC connector at both ends.
| Making Network Connections HAPTER Fiber Optic SFP Devices Figure 17: Making Fiber Port Connections As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid. The 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-LH fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation of flow control.
| 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 ABLE ABELING AND ONNECTION ECORDS When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and change your topology without need for unnecessary time consumption.
ROUBLESHOOTING IAGNOSING WITCH NDICATORS Table 11: Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off ◆ Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall outlet. ◆ Contact your dealer for assistance. DIAG LED On Amber ◆ Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition. ◆...
| Troubleshooting PPENDIX Power and Cooling Problems OWER AND OOLING ROBLEMS If the 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.
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 19: 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.
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| Cables PPENDIX Fiber Standards Table 14: 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.
PECIFICATIONS HYSICAL HARACTERISTICS ORTS 24 10/100/1000BASE-T, with auto-negotiation 2 1000BASE-X SFP transceiver slots ETWORK NTERFACE Ports 1-24: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X 10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better) 100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better) 1000BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP or STP cable; Category 5, 5e or 6) *Maximum Cable Length - 100 m (328 ft) UFFER RCHITECTURE...
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| Specifications PPENDIX Physical Characteristics EIGHT 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs) (W x D x H): 172 mm x 440 mm x 43mm (6.77 x 17.32 x 1.69 inches) EMPERATURE Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) UMIDITY Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) AC I...
| Specifications PPENDIX Standards TANDARDS IEEE 802.3-2008 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Full-duplex flow control Link Aggregation Control Protocol IEEE 802.1D -2004 Spanning Tree Protocol Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol ISO/IEC 8802-3 OMPLIANCES MISSIONS EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A EN 61000-3-2/3 FCC Class A CE Mark...
LOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable. 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).
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LOSSARY 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. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physical layer and media with repeaters and implementations that operate on fiber, thin coax and twisted-pair cable.
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LOSSARY IEEE 802.3 Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE- TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2008.) IEEE 802.3 Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2008.) IEEE 802.3 Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.
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LOSSARY 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 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.