Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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COMPLIANCES AND SAFETY STATEMENTS
FCC - CLASS A
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. [. . . ] No powered device connected.
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Overview
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction
POWER SUPPLY INLET
There is one power inlet on the rear panel of the switch. The standard power inlet is for the AC power cord.
Figure 4: Power Supply Inlet
AC 100-240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1. 7A
Power Supply Inlet
GROUNDING POINT
To prevent accidental electrical shock or damage to your switch, it is recommended that you ground the switch to an earth point by attaching a grounding wire (not supplied) to the grounding point located on the rear panel, with a metal screw. If located in a tall building, grounding points include metal drain pipes, and other electrostatic conductive devices that lead to the ground, or if located on the first floor of a building, the ground outside itself.
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Figure 5: Grounding Point
AC 100-240Vac,
Grounding Point
RESET BUTTON
If you encounter any switch malfunctions, such as a hang or non-recoverable error, you might want to reset the switch to its default configuration by pressing and holding the reset button for more than 10 seconds. The reset button is located on the front panel.
Figure 6: Reset Button
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Reset Button
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NETWORK PLANNING
INTRODUCTION TO SWITCHING
A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via noncrossbar 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. When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network access point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the device experiencing congestion (server, power user, or hub) can be attached directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the bandwidth of the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize throughput. When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the distance between end stations is limited by a maximum hop count. So subdividing the network into smaller and more manageable segments, and linking them to the larger network by means of a switch, removes this limitation. A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet network to significantly boost bandwidth while using conventional cabling and network cards.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
The switch is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Otherwise back pressure jamming signals may degrade overall performance for the segment attached to the hub.
3. As a general rule the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched link
should not exceed:
1000BASE-SX: 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber. 1000BASE-LX: 10 km (6. 2 miles) for single-mode fiber.
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1000BASE-LH: 80 km (50 miles) for single-mode fiber. 100BASE-FX: 20 km (12 miles) for single-mode fiber.
However, power budget constraints must also be considered when calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
This chapter describes how to install the switch.
SELECTING A SITE
The site should:
be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet. be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters. Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6. 6 feet) of each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.
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Ethernet Cabling
ETHERNET CABLING
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) cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e, or 6 for 1000BASE-T. Protection from radio frequency interference emissions Electrical surge suppression 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
Figure 12: RJ-45 Connections
RJ-45 Connector
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Equipment Checklist
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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. Web Smart 10-Port GE PoE Switch Four adhesive foot pads Grounding screw Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching the brackets to the switch Power Cord This Installation Guide Documentation CD (Includes Management Guide)
OPTIONAL RACK-MOUNTING EQUIPMENT
If you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment available: Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack--these are not included A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)
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Mounting
MOUNTING
The switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. [. . . ] The Category 5e and 6 specifications include test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for running 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802. 3-2005 standards.
1000 MBPS GIGABIT ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN
Table 4: Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Cable Type Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP or STP Maximum Cable Length 100 m (328 ft) Connector RJ-45
Table 5: Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths Fiber Size 62. 5/125 micron multimode fiber Fiber Bandwidth 160 MHz/km 200 MHz/km Maximum Cable Length 2-220 m (7-722 ft) 2-275 m (7-902 ft) Connector LC LC
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Connectivity Rules
Table 5: Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths (Continued) Fiber Size 50/125 micron multimode fiber Fiber Bandwidth 400 MHz/km 500 MHz/km Maximum Cable Length 2-500 m (7-1641 ft) 2-550 m (7-1805 ft) Connector LC LC
Table 6: Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size 9/125 micron singlemode fiber Fiber Bandwidth N/A Maximum Cable Length Connector
2 m - 10 km (7 ft - 6. 4 miles) LC
Table 7: Maximum 1000BASE-LH Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size 9/125 micron singlemode fiber Fiber Bandwidth N/A Maximum Cable Length 2 m - 70 km (7 ft - 43. 5 miles) Connector LC
100 MBPS FAST ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN
Table 8: Maximum 100BASE-FX Cable Length Type 100BASE-FX Cable Type 9/125 micron single-mode fiber 62. 5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber Max. Cable Length 2 m - 20 km (7ft - 12. 43 miles) up to 2 km (1. 24 miles) Connector LC LC
Table 9: Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths Type 100BASE-TX Cable Type Category 5 or better 100-ohm UTP or STP Max. Cable Length 100 m (328 ft) Connector RJ-45
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CHAPTER 4 | Making Network Connections Cable Labeling and Connection Records
10 MBPS ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN
Table 10: Maximum Ethernet Cable Length Type 10BASE-T Cable Type Category 3 or better 100-ohm UTP Max. [. . . ]