LevelOne Switch GSW 2476 User Manual

LevelOne  
GSW-2476  
24-Port Gigabit w/ 4-Port SFP  
Web Smart Switch  
User Manual  
Version 1.0-0608  
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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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is  
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense.  
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.  
You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for RJ-45 connections - Category 3 or better for  
10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections, Category 5, 5e, or 6  
for 1000 Mbps connections. For fiber optic connections, you may use 50/125 or 62.5/125  
micron multimode fiber or 9/125 micron single-mode fiber.  
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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and  
Safety (EEC)  
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. For the evaluation of the  
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:  
RFI Emission:  
Immunity:  
Limit class A according to EN 55022:1998  
Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to  
EN 61000-3-2/1995  
Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply  
system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995  
Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998  
Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995  
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)  
Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996  
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)  
Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/  
DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)  
Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995  
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)  
Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency  
fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with  
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)  
Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to  
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)  
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test  
according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%  
Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)  
LVD:  
EN 60950-1:2001  
Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.  
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Safety Compliance  
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 cable ends when they are powered on.  
CLASS I  
LASER DEVICE  
Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique  
Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu’il est sous tension. Ne regardez  
jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les  
embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu’ils sont sous tension.  
DISPOSITIF LASER  
DE CLASSE I  
Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit  
Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses  
eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und auf  
LASERGERÄT  
DER KLASSE I  
die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind.  
Power Cord Safety  
Please read the following safety information carefully before installing this switch:  
Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only.  
The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international  
safety standards.  
Do not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground)  
connection.  
The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a  
configuration for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.  
The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove power  
from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.  
This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to  
IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected  
also operates under SELV conditions.  
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Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it  
(read the label on the cable) against the following:  
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  
The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with NEMA  
5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.  
Denmark  
The supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard  
DK2-1a or DK2-5a.  
Switzerland  
U.K.  
The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.  
The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be  
fitted with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.  
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of  
type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).  
Europe  
The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).  
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of  
type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).  
IEC-320 receptacle.  
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Warnings and Cautionary Messages  
Warning:  
Warning:  
This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.  
Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel  
only.  
Warning:  
Warning:  
When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead  
on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical  
hazards.  
This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are  
compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently  
eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a  
transmit port when it is powered on.  
Caution:  
Caution:  
Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent  
electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.  
Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this  
device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le système téléphonique!  
Caution:  
Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC  
standards.  
Environmental Statement  
The manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy  
throughout the entire production process. This is achieved though the following means:  
Adherence to national legislation and regulations on environmental production standards.  
Conservation of operational resources.  
Waste reduction and safe disposal of all harmful un-recyclable by-products.  
Recycling of all reusable waste content.  
Design of products to maximize recyclables at the end of the product’s life span.  
Continual monitoring of safety standards.  
End of Product Life Span  
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.  
Manufacturing Materials  
There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.  
Documentation  
All printed documentation for this product uses biodegradable paper that originates from  
sustained and managed forests. The inks used in the printing process are non-toxic.  
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Purpose  
This guide details the hardware features of this switch, including Its physical and  
performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.  
Audience  
This guide is for system administrators with a working knowledge of network management.  
You should be familiar with switching and networking concepts.  
Related Publications  
As part of the switch firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all  
management related features.  
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Network Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2  
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6  
2
3
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2  
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6  
Installing an SFP Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Twisted-Pair Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
5
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
Configuring the Logon Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15  
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16  
Static MAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19  
Counter Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20  
Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21  
Storm Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23  
Port Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24  
Cable Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25  
Trunks Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26  
Trunk Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27  
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QOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33  
A
B
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
Fiber Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6  
C
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1  
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1  
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2  
Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2  
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3  
Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3  
Glossary  
Index  
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Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Length . . . . . . . 4-6  
Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Fiber Optic Cable Length . . . . . . . 4-7  
Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length . . . . . . 4-7  
Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7  
Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7  
Table 5-1 Web Page Configuration Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
Table 5-2 Switch Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
Table 5-3 Port Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1  
Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . B-2  
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
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Figure 5-5 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14  
Figure 5-9 Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17  
Figure 5-10 Restart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18  
Figure 5-11 Set boot Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18  
Figure 5-12 Restart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19  
Figure 5-13 Static MAC Address Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20  
Figure 5-14 Counter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21  
Figure 5-15 Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22  
Figure 5-16 Port Broadcast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24  
Figure 5-17 Port Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25  
Figure 5-18 Cable Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26  
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FIGURES  
Figure 5-23 802.1Q VLAN Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32  
Figure 5-24 QoS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34  
Figure 5-25 Management Access Filter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35  
Figure 5-26 IGMP Snooping Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37  
Figure 5-27 IGMP Snoop Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38  
Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3  
Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4  
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FIGURES  
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CHAPTER  
1
ABOUT GSW-2476  
Overview  
LevelOne GSW-2476 is an intelligent Layer 2 switch with 24 10/100/  
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1000BASE-T ports, four of which are combination ports that are shared  
with four SFP transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 21-24).  
Port Status Indicators  
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
22  
11  
23  
12  
24  
level  
o n e  
GSW-2476 24-Port Gigabit w/4-Port SFP Web Smart witch  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12  
1000  
Shared SFP Port  
Link/Act  
1000  
Link/Act  
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
Power  
21  
22  
23  
2
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
2
1000BASE-T/SFP Ports  
Figure 1-1 Front Panel  
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel  
100-40V  
50-608A  
Power Socket  
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If an SFP transceiver is plugged in, the corresponding RJ-45 port is disabled for ports 21-24.  
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ABOUT GSW-2476  
Switch Architecture  
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.  
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.  
This prevents errors from being propagated throughout the network.  
Network Management Options  
The switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance”  
monitoring of network and port status. They also include a management  
agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch using its  
embedded management software.  
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Description of Hardware  
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports  
The switch contains 24 RJ-45 ports that operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps,  
half or full duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all ports on the  
switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use  
straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to  
other switches or hubs. (See “1000BASE-T Pin Assignments” on page  
B-5.)  
Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum  
transmission mode (half or full duplex), and data rate (10, 100, or  
1000 Mbps) can be selected automatically. If a device connected to one of  
these ports does not support auto-negotiation, the communication mode  
of that port can be configured manually.  
SFP Slots  
The Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots are shared with  
four of the RJ-45 ports (ports 21-24). In its default configuration, if an SFP  
transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link  
on its port, the associated RJ-45 port is disabled and cannot be used. The  
switch can also be configured to force the use of an RJ-45 port or SFP slot,  
as required.  
Port and Power Status LEDs  
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.  
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ABOUT GSW-2476  
4-Port SFP Web Smart Switch  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12  
1000  
Link/Act  
1000  
Link/Act  
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
Power  
Power Status LED  
Port Status LEDs  
Figure 1-3 Port LEDs and Power LED  
Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs  
LED  
Condition  
Status  
Fast Ethernet Ports (Ports 1-24)  
Link/Act  
(Link/Activity)  
On/Flashing  
Green  
Port has established a valid network connection.  
Flashing indicates activity.  
Off  
There is no valid link on the port.  
Port is operating at 1000 Mbps.  
Port is operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.  
1000 Mbps  
On Green  
Off  
Table 1-2 Power Status LED  
LED  
Condition  
Green  
Off  
Status  
Power  
Internal power is operating normally.  
Power off.  
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
Power Supply Socket  
The power socket is located on the rear panel of the switch. The standard  
power socket is for the AC power cord.  
100-240V  
50-60Hz 0.8A  
Figure 1-4 Power Supply Socket  
Features and Benefits  
Connectivity  
24 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for easy Gigabit Ethernet integration and  
for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment.  
Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the  
optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is  
supported by the attached device; otherwise the port can be configured  
manually.  
RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T ports support auto MDI/MDI-X pinout  
selection.  
Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or  
better for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps  
connections, and Category 5, 5e, 6 or better for 1000 Mbps  
connections.  
IEEE 802.3-2005 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.  
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ABOUT GSW-2476  
Expandability  
4 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (shared with  
1000BASE-T ports)  
Supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-ZX SFP  
transceivers.  
Performance  
Transparent bridging.  
Provides store-and-forward switching  
Supports Jumbo frames up to 9.6 Kbytes  
Supports flow control  
Broadcast storm control  
Management  
“At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting.  
Network management agent  
Supports web-based interface  
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CHAPTER  
2
NETWORK PLANNING  
Introduction to Switching  
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. Switches have, 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. However, a  
switch turns the hop count back to zero. 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.  
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NETWORK PLANNING  
Application Examples  
GSW-2476 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.  
Collapsed Backbone  
GSW-2476 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and  
Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the  
near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct full-  
duplex connections for up to 24 workstations or servers. You can easily  
build on this basic configuration, adding direct full-duplex connections to  
workstations or servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just  
connect to another hub or switch using one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports  
built into the front panel, or a Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP  
transceiver.  
In the figure below, the 24-port switch is operating as a collapsed backbone  
for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex  
connections to workstations, 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power  
users, and 1 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.  
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Central Wiring Closet  
With 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), this  
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 RJ-45 ports on the switch are  
providing 1 Gbps full-duplex connections for up to 24 local segments. In  
addition, the switch is also connecting remote servers over fiber optic  
cable at 1 Gbps.  
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NETWORK PLANNING  
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable  
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-ZX link up to  
70 km. This allows a switch stack to serve as a collapsed backbone,  
providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.  
A 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection  
between floors in the same building, and a 1000BASE-LX transceiver can  
be used for high-bandwidth core connections between buildings in a  
campus setting. For long-haul connections, a 1000BASE-ZX SFP  
transceiver can be used to reach another site up to 100 kilometers away.  
The figure below illustrates three GSW-2476 switches stack  
interconnecting multiple segments with fiber cable.  
Headquarters  
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Making VLAN Connections  
The switch supports VLANs that 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.  
VLANs can be based on untagged port groups, or traffic can be explicitly  
tagged to identify the VLAN group to which it belongs. Untagged VLANs  
can be used for small networks attached to a single switch. However,  
tagged VLANs should be used for larger networks, and all the VLANs  
assigned to the inter-switch links.  
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Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections  
Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q  
VLAN tags, use untagged ports.  
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NETWORK PLANNING  
Application Notes  
1. 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.  
2. For network applications that require routing between dissimilar  
network types, you can attach the switch directly to a multi-protocol  
router.  
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  
1000BASE-ZX: 70 km (43.5 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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CHAPTER  
3
INSTALLING THE SWITCH  
Selecting a Site  
GSW-2476 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  
outlet.  
- be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) and  
its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing  
- provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or 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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INSTALLING THE SWITCH  
Ethernet Cabling  
To ensure proper operation when installing the 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)  
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  
RJ-45 Connector  
Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections  
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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST  
Equipment Checklist  
After unpacking GSW-2476 unit, 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.  
Package Contents  
• GSW-2476  
• Four adhesive foot pads  
• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for  
attaching the brackets to the switch  
• Power cord  
• CD User Guide  
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment  
If you plan to rack-mount the switches, 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  
Mounting  
GSW-2476 can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a  
desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow.  
Rack Mounting  
Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following  
factors:  
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• Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be  
higher than the ambient room temperature, check that the  
rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating  
temperature range (see page C-2).  
• Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a  
rack-mounted unit.  
• Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly  
is not overloaded.  
• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.  
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than  
direct connections to the mains.  
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MOUNTING  
To rack-mount devices:  
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the  
Bracket Mounting Kit.  
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2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not  
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH  
3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power  
Source” at the end of this chapter.  
4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the  
other, in any order.  
Desktop or Shelf Mounting  
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.  
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2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure  
there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow.  
3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting to a Power Source”  
at the end of this chapter.  
4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one.  
Place each device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.  
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INSTALLING AN SFP TRANSCEIVER  
Installing an SFP Transceiver  
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The switch supports the following optional transceivers:  
1000BASE-SX (GVT-0300)  
1000BASE-LX (GVT-0301)  
1000BASE-ZX (GVT-0302)  
To install an SFP transceiver, do the following:  
1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate  
transceiver type. Refer to “Connectivity Rules” on page 4-6.  
2. Insert the transceiver with the optical connector facing outward and  
the slot connector facing down. Note that SFP transceivers are keyed  
so they can only be installed in one orientation.  
3. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.  
Note: SFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to  
be powered off before installing or removing a transceiver.  
However, always first disconnect the network cable before  
removing a transceiver.  
Note: SFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.  
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH  
Connecting to a Power Source  
To connect a device to a power source:  
1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the socket located at the back  
of the device.  
100-240V  
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Figure 3-6 Power Socket  
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power  
source.  
Note: For international use, you may need to change the AC line  
cord. You must use a line cord set that has been approved for  
the socket type in your country.  
3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered on to be sure  
the Power LED is on. If not, check that the power cable is correctly  
plugged in.  
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CHAPTER  
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MAKING NETWORK  
CONNECTIONS  
Connecting Network Devices  
GSW-2476 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 also be connected to devices using  
optional SFP transceivers.  
Twisted-Pair Devices  
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45  
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T  
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and  
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.  
Cabling Guidelines  
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout  
configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables  
to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or  
hubs).  
See Appendix B “Cables” for further information on cabling.  
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45  
port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables  
with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.  
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MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS  
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches  
1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45  
connector.  
Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections  
2. 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. (See “Network Wiring Connections”  
on page 4-3.) Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on  
the switch.  
Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft)  
in length.  
3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch)  
corresponding to each port turns on to indicate that the connection is  
valid.  
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TWISTED-PAIR DEVICES  
Network Wiring Connections  
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  
follows.  
1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and  
the other end to the patch panel.  
2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back  
of the patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the  
other end to a modular wall outlet.  
3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. See “Cable  
Labeling and Connection Records” on page 4-8.  
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MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS  
Fiber Optic SFP Devices  
An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or  
1000BASE-ZX) 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. Each multimode fiber optic  
port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling  
with an LC connector at both ends.  
Warning: the switch use lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable.  
The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1  
Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation.  
However, you should never look directly at a transmit port  
when it is powered on.  
Note: When selecting a fiber SFP device, considering safety, please make  
sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the  
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.  
You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.  
1. Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber cover. When not connected to  
a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics.  
2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable  
plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball  
moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber cables  
will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and  
lead to degraded performance on the port.  
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FIBER OPTIC SFP DEVICES  
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the  
other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are  
keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.  
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4. 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 and 1000BASE-ZX fiber optic ports  
operate at 1 Gbps full duplex. The maximum length for fiber optic cable  
operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under  
“1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 4-6.  
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MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS  
Connectivity Rules  
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.  
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements  
All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections  
should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are  
connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or  
any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or  
Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e specification includes  
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 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length  
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2-500 m (7-1641 ft) LC  
2-550 m (7-1805 ft) LC  
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Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Fiber Optic Cable Length  
Fiber Diameter  
Fiber  
Bandwidth  
Cable Length  
Range  
Connector  
9/125 micron  
single-mode fiber  
N/A  
2 m - 10km  
(7 ft - 6.4 miles)  
LC  
Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length  
Fiber Diameter  
Fiber  
Bandwidth  
Cable Length  
Range  
Connector  
9/125 micron  
single-mode fiber  
N/A  
2 m - 70 km  
(7 ft - 43.5 miles)  
LC  
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain  
Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length  
Type  
Cable Type  
Maximum Cable  
Length  
Connector  
100BASE-TX Category 5 or better  
100-ohm UTP or STP  
100 m (328 ft)  
RJ-45  
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain  
Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length  
Type  
Cable Type  
Maximum Length  
Connector  
10BASE-T  
Categories 3, 4, 5 or  
better 100-ohm UTP  
100 m (328 ft)  
RJ-45  
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Cable Labeling and Connection Records  
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.  
To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow  
these guidelines:  
• Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.  
• Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all  
network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify the  
devices to which it is connected.  
• Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported  
by the switch ports.  
• For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning  
prefixes to your cable labeling.  
• Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same  
equipment.  
• Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.  
• Label each separate piece of equipment.  
• Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all  
abbreviations at each equipment rack.  
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5
CONFIGURING THE SWITCH  
Using the Web Interface  
This switch provides an embedded HTTP web agent. Using a web browser  
you can configure the switch and view statistics to monitor network  
activity. The web agent can be accessed by any computer on the network  
Firefox 1.0 or above).  
Prior to accessing the switch from a web browser, be sure you have first  
performed the following tasks:  
1. Configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default  
gateway. (Defaults: IP address 192.168.2.10; Subnet mask  
255.255.255.0; Gateway 0.0.0.0)  
2. Set a new password using the web interface. (Default: “admin”).  
Access to the web interface is controlled by the password. See  
“Configuring the Logon Password” on page 5-15.  
Note: If you cannot remember the switch's IP address, you can restore  
the original settings by following the procedure described in the  
“Troubleshooting” section.  
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Navigating the Web Browser Interface  
To access the web-browser interface you must first enter a password. The  
user has read/write access to all configuration parameters and statistics.  
The default password for the switch is “admin.”  
Note: If user input is not detected within five minutes, the current  
session is terminated.  
Home Page  
When your web browser connects with the switch’s web agent, the home  
page is displayed as shown below. The home page displays the Main Menu  
on the left side of the screen and System Information on the right side.  
The Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus, and display  
configuration parameters and statistics..  
Figure 5-1 Home Page  
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Configuration Options  
Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a  
configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click on the  
Apply button to confirm the new setting. The following table summarizes  
the web page configuration buttons.  
Table 5-1 Web Page Configuration Buttons  
Button  
Apply  
Cancel  
Help  
Action  
Sets specified values to the system.  
Discards all changes and restores current values.  
Links directly to web help.  
Notes:  
To ensure proper screen refresh, be sure that Internet Explorer  
is configured as follows: Under the menu “Tools / Internet  
Options / General / Temporary Internet Files / Settings,” the  
setting for item “Check for newer versions of stored pages”  
should be “Every visit to the page.”  
Panel Display  
The web interface displays an image of the switch's ports. A port turns  
green when the corresponding front-panel port is connected to another  
device. To show port numbers, place the mouse pointer over the port.  
Figure 5-2 Front Panel Indicators  
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Main Menu  
Using the onboard web agent, you can define system parameters, manage  
and control the switch, and all its ports, or monitor network conditions.  
The following table briefly describes the selections available from the  
web-browser interface.  
Table 5-2 Switch Main Menu  
Menu  
Description  
Page  
5-6  
STATUS  
Overview  
Provides a basic system description, including  
system name, IP address, port, trunk, and  
VLAN information.  
5-6  
Statistics  
Shows statistics for port, interface, and  
RMON.  
5-9  
SYSTEM  
Name  
5-13  
5-13  
5-14  
Shows the name of the switch.  
LAN Settings  
Sets the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and  
gateway IP address.  
Password  
Tools  
Changes the password.  
5-15  
5-16  
Reset to Factory  
Defaults  
Force the switch to perform a power reset and 5-16  
restore the original factory settings.  
Upgrade Firmware  
Upgrade the switch system firmware using a  
file provided by LevelOne.  
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Upload/download  
Configuration  
Select this tool to Upload/download the  
Switch system configuration file.  
5-18  
Set boot Image  
Restart  
Select this tool to set the active image.  
Restarts the switch.  
5-18  
5-18  
5-19  
Static MAC  
Adds static MAC addresses to the switch  
MAC address table.  
Counter Config  
Selects traffic statistics you want to monitor.  
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Table 5-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)  
Menu  
Description  
Page  
5-21  
5-21  
PORTS  
Settings  
Configure the speed and duplex mode of the  
port.  
Storm Control  
Port Mirroring  
Sets the broadcast storm control parameters.  
5-23  
5-24  
Sets up the port mirroring features of the  
switch to enable traffic monitoring.  
Cable Diagnostic  
TRUNKS  
Diagnoses cable faults.  
5-25  
5-26  
5-27  
5-27  
5-28  
5-28  
5-28  
Membership  
Specifies ports to group into static trunks  
Configures trunk connection settings  
Settings  
VLANS  
VLAN Membership  
VLAN Port Config  
Configure VLAN port groups.  
Configures VLAN behavior for individual  
ports and trunks.  
QOS  
5-33  
Settings  
Sets the priority of packets forwarded through 5-33  
the switch.  
Security  
ACL  
5-34  
Sets up management access filter.  
5-34  
5-36  
5-37  
5-37  
IGMP Snoop  
Settings  
Status  
Sets up IGMP Snooping configuration  
Shows IGMP Snooping instances and port  
states.  
LOGOUT  
Quits to the Login page.  
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Web Configuration  
Displaying Status Overview  
You can easily identify the system by displaying the device name, location  
and contact information.  
Field Attributes  
System Information  
System Name – Name assigned to the switch system.  
Number of Ports – Number of built-in ports.  
Hardware Version – Hardware version of the main board.  
Code Version – Version number of the code.  
Serial Number – The serial number of the switch.  
Address Information  
Management VLAN – ID of the configured VLAN (this is set to 1 and  
cannot be changed) all ports on the unit are members of VLAN 1. The  
management station must always be attached to a port on VLAN 1.  
• IP Address – Address of the VLAN to which the management station  
is attached. (Note that the management station must always be on  
VLAN 1. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255,  
separated by periods.  
• Subnet Mask – This mask identifies the host address bits used for  
routing to specific subnets. (Default: 255.255.255.0)  
• Gateway IP Address – IP address of the gateway router between the  
switch and management stations that exist on other network segments.  
(Default: 0.0.0.0)  
• MAC Address – The physical layer address of the switch.  
Port Information  
• Type – Indicates the port type.  
• Link Status – Indicates if the link is Up or Down.  
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• Speed/Duplex Status – Shows the current speed and duplex mode.  
10hdx: 10 Mbps half duplex.  
10fdx: 10 Mbps full duplex.  
100hdx: 100 Mbps half duplex.  
100fdx: 100 Mbps full duplex.  
1000fdx: 1000 Mbps full duplex.  
• Flow Control Status – Indicates whether flow control is enabled or  
disabled. (IEEE 802.3x, or Back-Pressure)  
• Autonegotiation – Shows if auto-negotiation is enabled or disabled.  
• Frame Type – Either “Tagged” or “All.” “Tagged” means that the port  
will only send and receive VLAN-tagged packets. When set to “All,” the  
port will also send and receive untagged packets.  
• PVID – The VLAN ID assigned to untagged frames received on the  
interface. (Default: 1)  
Trunk Information  
• Trunk – The trunk label. “T1” through “T8” are used as trunk labels.  
• Type – All trunks and ports on this switch are 10/100/1000Mbps  
• Trunk Status – Indicates the speed and duplex setting of the trunk. This  
can be changed on the TRUNKS > Settings page.  
10hdx: 10 Mbps half duplex.  
10fdx: 10 Mbps full duplex.  
100hdx: 100 Mbps half duplex.  
100fdx: 100 Mbps full duplex.  
1000fdx: 1000 Mbps full duplex.  
• Ports – The ports that are members of the trunk.  
VLAN Inoformation  
• VLAN ID – A number in the range 1 - 4095 which identifies the VLAN.  
• VLAN Member – A list of the ports that are members of the VLAN.  
By default, all ports are members of VLAN 1.  
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Web – Click STATUS, Overview.  
Figure 5-3 Switch Information  
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Showing Port Statistics  
You can display statistics on network traffic from the ports. These statistics  
can be used to identify potential problems with the switch (such as a faulty  
port or unusually heavy loading). All values displayed have been  
accumulated since the last system reboot, but can be reset to zero by  
clicking the CLEAR button. The current statistics are not displayed until  
you click the REFRESH button.  
Table 5-3 Port Statistics  
Parameter  
Description  
Interface Statistics  
Received Octets  
The total number of octets received on the interface,  
including framing characters.  
Received Unicast Packets The number of subnetwork-unicast packets delivered  
to a higher-layer protocol.  
Received Errors  
The number of inbound packets that contained errors  
preventing them from being deliverable to a  
higher-layer protocol.  
Transmitted Multicast  
Packets  
The total number of packets that higher-level  
protocols requested be transmitted, and which were  
addressed to a multicast address at this sub-layer,  
including those that were discarded or not sent.  
Transmitted Broadcast  
Packets  
The total number of packets that higher-level  
protocols requested be transmitted, and which were  
addressed to a broadcast address at this sub-layer,  
including those that were discarded or not sent.  
Received High Priority  
Packets  
The total number of received packets that set as High  
Priority in the QoS settings.  
Received Normal Priority The total number of received packets that set as  
Packets Normal Priority in the QoS settings.  
Transmitted High Priority The total number of transmitted packets that set as  
Packets  
High Priority in the QoS settings.  
Transmitted Normal  
Priority Packets  
The total number of transmitted packets that set as  
Normal Priority in the QoS settings.  
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Table 5-3 Port Statistics (Continued)  
Description  
Parameter  
Received Multicast Packets The number of packets, delivered by this sub-layer to  
a higher (sub-)layer, which were addressed to a  
multicast address at this sub-layer.  
Received Broadcast  
Packets  
The number of packets, delivered by this sub-layer to  
a higher (sub-)layer, which were addressed to a  
broadcast address at this sub-layer.  
Transmitted Octets  
The total number of octets transmitted out of the  
interface, including framing characters.  
Transmitted Unicast  
Packets  
The total number of packets that higher-level  
protocols requested be transmitted to a  
subnetwork-unicast address, including those that  
were discarded or not sent.  
Transmitted Errors  
The number of outbound packets that could not be  
transmitted because of errors.  
Received Medium Priority The total number of received packets that set as  
Packets  
Medium Priority in the QoS settings.  
Received Low Priority  
Packets  
The total number of received packets that set as Low  
Priority in the QoS settings.  
Transmitted Medium  
Priority Packets  
The total number of transmitted packets that set as  
Medium Priority in the QoS settings.  
Transmitted Low Priority The total number of transmitted packets that set as  
Packets  
Low Priority in the QoS settings.  
RMON Statistics  
Drop Events  
The total number of events in which packets were  
dropped due to lack of resources.  
Received Frames  
Multicast Frames  
The total number of frames (bad, broadcast and  
multicast) received.  
The total number of good frames received that were  
directed to this multicast address.  
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Table 5-3 Port Statistics (Continued)  
Parameter  
Description  
Undersize Frames  
The total number of frames received that were less  
than 64 octets long (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS octets) and were otherwise well  
formed.  
Fragments  
The total number of frames received that were less  
than 64 octets in length (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS octets) and had either an FCS or  
alignment error.  
Collisions  
The best estimate of the total number of collisions on  
this Ethernet segment.  
Received Bytes  
Total number of bytes of data received on the  
network. This statistic can be used as a reasonable  
indication of Ethernet utilization.  
Broadcast Frames  
The total number of good frames received that were  
directed to the broadcast address. Note that this does  
not include multicast packets.  
CRC/Alignment Errors  
Oversize Frames  
The number of CRC/alignment errors (FCS or  
alignment errors).  
The total number of frames received that were longer  
than 1518 octets (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS octets) and were otherwise well  
formed.  
Jabbers  
The total number of frames received that were longer  
than 1518 octets (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS octets), and had either an FCS or  
alignment error.  
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Table 5-3 Port Statistics (Continued)  
Parameter  
Description  
64 Bytes Frames  
The total number of frames (including bad packets)  
received and transmitted that were 64 octets in length  
(excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).  
65-127 Byte Frames  
128-255 Byte Frames  
256-511 Byte Frames  
512-1023 Byte Frames  
1024-1518 Byte Frames  
The total number of frames (including bad packets)  
received and transmitted where the number of octets  
fall within the specified range (excluding framing bits  
but including FCS octets).  
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Web – Click STATUS, Statistics.  
Figure 5-4 Port Statistics  
Displaying System Name  
You can easily identify the system by displaying the device name.  
Field Attributes  
Switch Name – Name assigned to the switch system.  
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Web – Click System, Name.  
Figure 5-5 System Name  
Setting the Switch’s IP Address  
This section describes how to configure an IP interface for management  
access over the network. The IP address for this switch is 192.168.2.10 by  
default. To manually configure an address, you need to change the switch’s  
default settings (IP address 192.168.2.10 and netmask 255.255.255.0) to  
values that are compatible with your network. You may also need to  
establish a default gateway between the switch and management stations  
that exist on another network segment.  
Field Attributes  
• DHCP Enabled – Check the box to enable DHCP. (default: disabled)  
LAN IP Address – Address of the VLAN interface that is allowed  
management access. Valid IP addresses consist of four numbers, 0 to  
255, separated by periods. (Default : 192.168.2.10)  
Subnet Mask – This mask identifies the host address bits used for  
routing to specific subnets. (Default: 255.255.255.0)  
Gateway IP Address – IP address of the gateway router between this  
device and management stations that exist on other network segments.  
(Default: 0.0.0.0)  
Note: If, at any point, you cannot remember the switch's IP address,  
you can restore the original settings by following the procedure  
described in the "Troubleshooting" section.  
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Manual Configuration  
Web – Click System, LAN Settings. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and  
gateway, then click APPLY. Note that if you change the switch IP address,  
you must close the web interface and start a new session using the new IP  
address.  
Figure 5-6 LAN Settings  
Configuring the Logon Password  
The administrator has write access for all parameters governing the  
onboard agent. You should therefore assign a new administrator password  
as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place.  
Field Attributes  
Password – Specifies the user password.  
(Range: 1-16 characters plain text, case sensitive)  
Note: If you cannot remember the password, you can restore the  
original settings by following the procedure described in the  
“Troubleshooting” on page 61.  
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Web – Click System, Password. To change the password for the  
administrator, enter current password, the new password, confirm it by  
entering it again, then click APPLY.  
Figure 5-7 Password Settings  
Tools  
On the Tools page, you can restore the switch to default settings, upgrade  
the firmware of the switch, or restart the switch.  
Reset to Factory Defaults  
Force the switch to restore the original factory settings. To reset the  
switch, select "Reset to Factory Defaults" from the drop-down list and  
click APPLY. The LAN IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address  
will not be reset.  
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Web – Click System, Tools, Reset to Factory Defaults.  
Figure 5-8 Reset to Factory Defaults  
Upgrade Firmware  
To Upgrade the switch system firmware, select “Upgrade Firmware” from  
the Tools drop-down list then click on the “Browse” button to select the  
firmware file. Click the APPLY button to upgrade the selected switch  
firmware file.  
Web – Click System, Tools, Upgrade Firmware.  
Figure 5-9 Upgrade Firmware  
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Upload/Download Configuration  
Web – Click SYSTEM, Tools, Upload/Download Configuration. To  
upload or download the configuration file, select "Upload/Download  
Configuration" from the Tools drop-down list, then click "Upload" or  
"Download", and then click on the "Browse" button to select the file.  
Figure 5-10 Restart Switch  
Set boot Image  
Web – Click SYSTEM, Tools, Set boot Image. To set the bootimage, click  
either “Image0“ or “Image1“to decide the active image, and then click  
APPlY.  
Figure 5-11 Set boot Image  
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Restart Switch  
Web – Click SYSTEM, Tools, Restart Switch. To restart the switch, select  
from the Tools drop-down list, and then click APPLY. The reset will be  
complete when the user interface displays the login page.  
Figure 5-12 Restart Switch  
Static MAC  
Switches store the MAC addresses for all known devices in the attached  
network. This information is used to forward traffic directly between the  
inbound and outbound ports. All the MAC addresses learned by  
monitoring traffic are stored in a dynamic address table, which removes  
(ages out) any addresses that are not “seen” for a specified time period .  
You can also manually configure static MAC addresses that are assigned to  
specific ports on the switch. A static MAC address is bound to a specific  
port and will not be moved or aged out. You can define up to 24 static  
MAC addresses on the switch.  
Add Static MAC  
Type the static MAC address and associated VLAN ID (1-4095) into  
corresponding fields in the Add Static MAC table. After clicking the ADD  
button, a new page opens to configure the Destination Mask for this MAC  
entry. Only one static MAC address can be added at a time.  
Static MAC Address Configuration  
This table shows the stored static MAC entries in MAC table.  
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Web – Click System, Static MAC. Enter the MAC address, VLAN ID, then  
click ADD button to add a new static MAC address.  
Figure 5-13 Static MAC Address Configuration  
Counter Config  
This page allows specific statistics to be selected for monitoring. It is  
possible to monitor up to five transmit counters and five receive counters,  
as well as 1 transmit byte counter and receive byte counter.  
Please also note the following restrictions.  
• Received Unicast Packets can be enabled after Received Multicast  
Packets and Received Broadcast Packets are enabled.  
• Received Multicast Packets and Received Broadcast Packets can be  
disabled after Received Unicast Packets is disabled.  
The above 2 rules are also applied to Transmitted Multicast Packets,  
Transmitted Unicast Packets and Transmitted Broadcast Packets.  
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Web – Click System, Counter Config  
Figure 5-14 Counter Configuration  
Port Configuration  
You can use the Port Configuration page to manually fix the speed, duplex  
mode, and flow control.  
Field Attributes  
Enable Jumbo Frames– Click to enable or disable Jumbo Frames.  
Speed/Duplex – Allows you to manually set the port speed and duplex  
mode.  
• Flow Control – Allows flow control to be enabled or disabled. When the  
box is checked, flow control is enabled.  
• Trunk – Indicates if a port is a member of a trunk.  
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Web – Click PORTS, Settings.  
Figure 5-15 Port Configuration  
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Storm Control  
Broadcast storms may occur when a device on your network is  
malfunctioning, or if application programs are not well designed or  
properly configured. If there is too much broadcast traffic on your  
network, performance can be severely degraded or everything can come to  
complete halt.  
You can protect your network from broadcast storms by setting a  
threshold for broadcast traffic for each port. Any broadcast packets  
exceeding the specified threshold will then be dropped.  
Field Attributes  
• Type – List the type of traffic which can be rate limited, including ICMP,  
learn frames, broadcast, multicast and flooded unicast frames.  
• Enable Storm Control – Click the check box to enable storm control  
for the specific frame type.  
• Rate(number of frames per second) – The Rate field is set by a single  
drop-down list. The same threshold is applied to every port on the  
switch. When the threshold is exceeded, packets are dropped,  
irrespective of the flow-control settings.  
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Web – Click PORTS, Storm Control. This page enables you to set the  
broadcast storm control parameters for every port on the switch.  
Figure 5-16 Port Broadcast Control  
Port Mirroring  
You can mirror traffic from any source port to a target port for real-time  
analysis. You can then attach a logic analyzer or RMON probe to the target  
port and study the traffic crossing the source port in a completely  
unobtrusive manner.  
Field Attributes  
Ports to Mirror - Select the ports that you want to mirror from this  
section of the page. A port will be mirrored when the"Mirroring  
Enabled" check-box is checked.  
• Port to Mirror to – The port that will “duplicate” or “mirror” the traffic  
on the source port. Only incoming packets can be mirrored. Packets will  
be dropped when the available egress bandwidth is less than ingress  
bandwidth.  
Note: If the total ingress bandwidth exceeds the mirror port’s egress  
bandwidth, packets will eventually be dropped on ingress to the  
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switch, which means they will not reach the mirror port or their  
intended destination port. Input rate-limiting in conjunction with  
port flow-control should be used to ensure that the total ingress  
bandwidth never exceeds the egress bandwidth.  
Web – Click PORTS, Port Mirroring.  
Figure 5-17 Port Mirroring  
Cable Diagnostic  
You can perform cable diagnostics for all ports or selected ports to  
diagnose any cable faults (short, open etc..) and feedback a distance to the  
fault.  
Field Attributes  
• Cable Diagnostics – Cable diagnostics is performed on a per-port  
basis. Select the port number from the drop-down list.  
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Cable Status – Shows the cable length, operating conditions and isolates  
a variety of common faults that can occur on Category 5 twisted pair  
cabling.  
Web – Click PORTS, Port Mirroring.  
Figure 5-18 Cable Diagnostics  
Trunks Membership  
This page allows you to create a maximum of eight trunks of up to eight  
ports each. The Membership Table has one row for each port and ten  
columns. Each row contains nine radio buttons which are used to indicate  
which trunk (if any) the port belongs to.  
Field Attributes  
• Port – The front panel port number.  
• Not a Trunk Member – If the radio button in this column is selected,  
the port is not a member of any trunks. This is the default state.  
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• Trunk T1-T8 – These columns correspond to the eight trunks that are  
supported by the switch. To assign a port to a trunk, click on the radio  
button in the corresponding column, then click APPLY.  
Web – Click TRUNKS, Membership. To assign a port to a trunk, click the  
required trunk number, then click APPLY.  
Figure 5-19 Trunk Membership  
Trunk Configuration  
Field Attributes  
Trunk – Indicates trunk identification.  
Speed/Duplex – Allows you to manually set the port speed and duplex  
mode for all ports in the trunk.  
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• Flow Control – Allows flow control to be enabled or disabled. When the  
box is checked, flow control is enabled.  
• Ports – Indicates which ports belong to the trunk.  
Web – Click TRUNKS, Settings.  
Figure 5-20 Trunk Configuration  
VLAN Settings  
This page allows you to create and delete VLANs (Virtual LANs) and to  
change the VLAN membership and behaviour of individual ports. VLANs  
are powerful, but can be difficult to set up properly. Each row of the table  
corresponds to one port or trunk; trunked ports cannot be configured  
individually.  
Introduction to VLANs  
VLANs are logical partitions of the physical LAN. You can use VLANs to  
increase network performance or improve internal network security.  
If the network has adequate performance and security for your current  
needs, it is recommended that you leave the VLAN settings in the default  
configuration. The default configuration is as follows:  
• All ports are members of VLAN 1  
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• The switch management interface is on VLAN 1 (this cannot be  
changed)  
• All ports have a Port VLAN ID (PVID) of 1  
• All ports can send and receive both VLAN-tagged and untagged packets  
(that is, they are hybrid ports)  
In the default configuration, any port is able to send traffic to any other  
port and a PC connected to any port will be able to access the  
management interface. Broadcast traffic, for example, will be flooded to all  
ports on the switch.  
There are three different parameters that can be configured for each port  
on the switch; VLAN ID (VLAN membership), PVID and Packet Type.  
Note that the ports within a trunk cannot be configured individually;  
configure the trunk instead (trunks are labelled T1 to T8).  
IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling (QinQ) is designed for service providers carrying  
traffic for multiple customers across their networks. QinQ tunneling is  
used to maintain customer-specific VLAN configurations even when  
different customers use the same internal VLAN IDs. This is  
accomplished by inserting Service Provider VLAN (SPVLAN) tags into  
the customer’s frames when they enter the service provider’s network, and  
then stripping the tags when the frames leave the network. QinQ tunneling  
expands VLAN space by using this VLAN-in-VLAN hierarchy, preserving  
the customer’s original tagged packets, and adding SPVLAN tags to each  
frame (also called double tagging). Ports on the switch can be set to  
support QinQ when providing a direct link to a service provider's network.  
Field Attributes  
• Port/Trunk – The port-number of the port or the ID of a trunk. This  
cannot be changed.  
• VLAN Awareness – VLAN aware ports will strip the VLAN tag from  
received frames and insert the tag in transmitted frames (except PVID).  
VLAN unaware ports will not strip the tag from received frames or insert  
the tag in transmitted frames.  
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For QinQ operation, a customer port should be set to VLAN unaware  
and a provider port (trunk port) should be set to VLAN aware.  
• QinQ – A QinQ enabled port will accept packets up to 1526 bytes in  
length, which means double tag header frames can be accepted.  
QinQ should be enabled for provider ports but not for customer ports.  
Note: QinQ “customer” ports are those ports that are connected to  
normal VLAN aware switches in the customer’s network. QinQ  
“network” ports are those which are connected to the service  
provider's network. To tunnel packets through a service  
provider’s metro network, QinQ needs to be enabled on the  
network port.  
• Packet Type – Sets the interface to accept all frame types, including  
tagged or untagged frames, or only tagged frames. When set to receive  
all frame types, any received frames that are untagged are assigned to the  
default VLAN. PCs should be connected to ports with Packet Type set  
to “All.” PCs cannot, in general, send or receive tagged packets. Switches  
should be connected to each other with Packet Type set to “Tagged.” If  
the Packet Type is set to “All,” the port can accept incoming tagged and  
untagged packets. Untagged packets will be associated with the VLAN  
identified by the PVID. Tagged packets will be dropped unless the port  
is a member of the VLAN identified by the VLAN tag in the packet.  
Outgoing packets will be tagged unless the packet’s VLAN ID is the  
same as the PVID. If the Packet Type is set to “Tagged,” the port will  
drop untagged packets and will only send and receive tagged packets.  
Tagged packets will be dropped unless the port is a member of the  
VLAN identified by the VLAN tag in the packet. The PVID has no  
effect in this case.(Option: All, Tagged; Default: All)  
PVID VLAN ID assigned to untagged frames received on the  
interface. The PVID (Port VLAN ID) is the VLAN ID that is associated  
with untagged, ingress packets. It is not possible to remove a port from  
VLAN 1 unless its PVID has been changed to something other than 1.  
The PVID has no effect on ports that have Packet Type set to Tagged.  
(Default: 1)  
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Web – Click VLANS, VLAN Settings. Fill in the required settings for each  
interface, click Apply.  
Figure 5-21 VLAN Settings  
VLAN Memembership  
You can create up to 255 VLANs based on 802.1Q standard and delete  
VLANs (Virtual LANs) to change the VLAN membership and behaviour  
of individual ports. You can create new VLAN group on Add VLAN  
Group, and view every VLAN group ID on VLAN Group List.  
Note: For QinQ application, the number of VLAN groups that would be  
setup is equal to the number of customer ports. Each VLAN  
group consists of two ports, customer port and network port. The  
VID equals to PVID of the customer port. Network port is  
member of the VLAN of customer port.  
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Web – Click VLANS, VLAN Membership. To add a new , type into the  
VLAN ID (1-4095) of the VLAN group you want the new group to be,  
then click Add to open up the 802.1Q VLAN Group window, on which  
you can configure VLAN membership.  
Figure 5-22 802.1Q VLAN Configuration  
Figure 5-23 802.1Q VLAN Group  
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QOS Settings  
QoS (Quality of Service) is a mechanism that is used to prioritize certain  
traffic as it is forward through the switch. Traffic can be classified as High  
or Normal priority and, when the switch is heavily loaded, it is the Normal  
priority packets that are dropped first. You can select how traffic is  
prioritized by using one of the three QoS modes, which are selected using  
the QoS Mode drop-down list.  
Note: Only one QoS mode can be active at one time. It is not possible,  
for example, to prioritize traffic using the DSCP value and 802.1p  
tag.  
QoS Disabled  
QoS is turned off and all packets have equal priority.  
802.1p  
Packets are prioritzed using the content of the VLAN-tag. The 802.1p field  
is held within the VLAN-tag of a packet. The field is three bits long so can  
hold eight values; 0 - 7 inclusive. When QoS Mode is set to 802.1p, the  
802.1p Configuration table appears which allows a priority (normal or  
high) to be set for each of the eight values.  
You can use the Prioritize Traffic drop-down list to quickly set the values  
in the 802.1p Configuration table. Select All Normal Priority to set all  
values to normal priority or select All High Priority to set all values to high  
priority. Use Custom if you want to set each value individually.  
Note: Because end-stations, like PCs, are not usually VLAN aware, they  
do not create VLAN-tagged frames. As a result, this method of  
prioritization is not ideal when there are a lot of PCs connected to  
the switch.  
DSCP  
Packets are prioritized using the DSCP (Differentiated Services Code  
Point) value.  
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The Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) is a six-bit field that is  
contained within an IP (TCP or UDP) header. The six bits allow the DSCP  
field to take any value in the range 0 - 63 inclusive. When QoS Mode is set  
to DSCP, the DSCP Configuration table is displayed, which allows a  
priority (normal or high) to be set for each of the DSCP values.  
You can use the Prioritize Traffic drop-down list to quickly set the values  
in the DSCP Configuration table. Select All Normal Priority to set all  
values to normal priority or select All High Priority to set all values to high  
priority. Use Custom if you want to set each value individually.  
Web – Click QOS, Settings. In QoS Mode, select QoS Diabled, 802.1p, or  
DSCP to configure the related parameters.  
Figure 5-24 QoS Settings  
Security  
ACL  
This page enables you to set up a management access filter on the switch.  
With the Management Access Filter Configuration table, you can create a  
list of up to 8 IP addresses or IP address groups that are allowed  
management access to the switch through the web interface or SNMP. The  
management interfaces are open to all IP addresses by default. Once you  
add an entry to a filter list, access to that interface is restricted to the  
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specified addresses. If anyone tries to access a management interface on  
the switch from an invalid address, the switch will reject the connection.  
Note: Invalid frames will not be able to access management interface,  
but normal forwarding is not impacted.  
Web – Click Security, ACL.  
Figure 5-25 Management Access Filter Configuration  
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IGMP Snoop  
The switch can use Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) to filter  
multicast traffic. IGMP Snooping monitors IGMP service requests passing  
between multicast clients and servers, and dynamically configures the ports  
which need to recieve the mulitcast traffic.  
Note: For IGMPV3, the switch incudes basic support for reports only,  
Source Multicast is not supported.  
Settings  
Field Attributes  
IGMP Snooping Configuration  
IGMP Enabled - When enabled, the switch will monitor network traffic  
to determine which hosts want to receive multicast traffic.  
Router Ports - Set if ports are conneting to the IGMP administrative  
routers.  
Unregistered IPMC Flooding enabled - Set the forwarding mode for  
unregistered (not-joined) IP multicast traffic. The traffic will flood when  
enabled, and forward to router-ports only when disabled.  
IGMP Snooping VLAN Configuration  
VLAN ID - The VLAN ID. This cannot be changed.  
IGMP Snooping Enabled -When enabled, the port will monitor  
network traffic to determine which hosts want to receive the multicast  
traffic.  
IGMP Querying Enabled - When enabled, the port can serve as the  
Querier, which is responsible for asking hosts if they want to receive  
multicast traffic.  
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Web – Click IGMP Snoop, Settings.  
Figure 5-26 IGMP Snooping Configuration  
IGMP Status  
Show the IGMP Snooping statistics for the whole switch  
Field Attributes  
VLAN ID - VLAN ID number.  
Querier - Show whether Querying is enabled.  
Queries transmitted - Show the number of transmitted Query packets.  
Queries received - Show the number of received Query packets.  
v1 Reports - Show the number of received v1 Report packets.  
v2 Reports - Show the number of received v2 Report packets.  
v3 Reports - Show the number of received v2 Report packets.  
v3 Leave - Show the number of v3 leave packets received.  
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Web – Click IGMP Snoop, Status.  
Figure 5-27 IGMP Snoop Status  
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APPENDIX  
A
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Diagnosing Switch Indicators  
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart  
Action  
Symptom  
Power LED is Off  
Check connections between the switch, the power  
cord, and the wall outlet.  
Contact your dealer for assistance.  
Contact LevelOne Technical Support.  
Link LED is Off  
Verify that the switch and attached device are powered  
on.  
Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and  
corresponding device.  
If the switch is installed in a rack, check the  
connections to the punch-down block and patch panel.  
Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length  
does not exceed specified limits.  
Check the adapter on the attached device and cable  
connections for possible defects. Replace the defective  
adapter or cable if necessary.  
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Power and Cooling Problems  
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. However, if the unit powers off after running for a while,  
check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power  
outlet, and verify that the fans on the unit are unobstructed and running  
prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the problem, then the internal  
power supply may be defective.  
Installation  
Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or  
more components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or  
network cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure  
that all the other components are functioning properly.  
In-Band Access  
You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within  
the attached network using 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. If you have trouble  
establishing a link to the management agent, check to see if you have a  
valid network connection. Then verify that you entered the correct IP  
address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the  
switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the  
network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch.  
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Reset the Switch  
As situation requires, you might want to reset the switch and to restore to  
the default settings. To reset the switch:  
1. Unplug the power cord from the power socket.  
2. Unplug all cables from the ports.  
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect port 1 to port 2.  
4. Plug the power cord back to the power socket  
5. Wait at least 40 seconds before unplugging cables from port 1 and  
port 2.  
Note: After resetting the switch, every setting, including password and IP  
address, will restore to the default value.  
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B
CABLES  
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments  
For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a 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. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of  
the cable.  
Caution: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a  
specific orientation.  
Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.  
Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that  
conform with FCC standards.  
Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered.  
Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the  
wires to the pins.  
8
8
1
1
Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers  
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10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments  
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).  
The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit 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. In  
straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are  
connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the  
cable. When using any RJ-45 port on the switch, you can use either  
straight-through or crossover cable.  
Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts  
Pin  
MDI Signal Name  
MDI-X Signal Name  
1
2
3
6
Transmit Data plus (TD+)  
Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-)  
Receive Data plus (RD+)  
Receive Data minus (RD-)  
Not used  
Receive Data plus (RD+)  
Transmit Data plus (TD+)  
Transmit Data minus (TD-)  
Not used  
4,5,7,8  
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that  
make up each wire pair.  
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Straight-Through Wiring  
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has  
an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be  
straight-through. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on  
the switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to  
connect to any device type.)  
You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to  
support Gigabit Ethernet connections.  
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard  
10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable  
White/Orange Stripe  
Orange  
White/Green Stripe  
Blue  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
End A  
End B  
White/Blue Stripe  
Green  
White/Brown Stripe  
Brown  
Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring  
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Crossover Wiring  
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are  
labeled with an “X” (indicating MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an  
“X” (which indicates MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the  
wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on the  
switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect  
to any device type.)  
You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to  
support Gigabit Ethernet connections.  
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard  
10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable  
White/Orange Stripe  
Orange  
White/Green Stripe  
Blue  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
End A  
End B  
White/Blue Stripe  
Green  
White/Brown Stripe  
Brown  
Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring  
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1000BASE-T Pin Assignments  
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. Note that for  
1000BASE-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit  
and receive.  
Use 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or  
shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be  
sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100  
meters (328 feet).  
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts  
Pin  
1
MDI Signal Name  
MDI-X Signal Name  
Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)  
Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)  
Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)  
Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)  
Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)  
Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)  
Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)  
Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)  
2
3
4
Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-) Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)  
5
Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)  
Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)  
Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)  
Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)  
Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)  
Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)  
6
7
8
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable  
Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End  
Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing  
information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard.  
Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and  
Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the  
ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission  
Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.”  
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Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch  
cables between switches and end devices.  
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T  
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:  
1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category  
5e or Category 6 cables.  
2. Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.  
3. Reconnect some of the connectors in the link.  
Fiber Standards  
The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A  
specification on optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type  
for horizontal subsystems and two cable types for backbone subsystems.  
Horizontal 62.5/125 micron multimode (two fibers per outlet).  
Backbone 62.5/125 micron multimode or single mode.  
TIA 568-B will allow the use of 50/125 micron multimode optical fiber in  
both the horizontal and backbone in addition to the types listed above. All  
optical fiber components and installation practices must meet applicable  
building and safety codes.  
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APPENDIX C  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Characteristics  
Ports  
20 10/100/1000BASE-T, with auto-negotiation  
4 10/100/1000BASE-T shared with 4 SFP transceiver slots.  
Network Interface  
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)  
Buffer Architecture  
400 Kbytes  
Aggregate Bandwidth  
48 Gbps  
Switching Database  
8K MAC address entries, 1K static MAC addresses;  
LEDs  
System: Power  
Port: Link/Act, 1000  
Weight  
3.72 kg (8.44 lbs)  
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Size  
44.0 x 17.1 x 4.3 cm (17.0 x 6.7 x 1.7 in.)  
Temperature  
Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)  
Humidity  
Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)  
AC Input  
100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.8 A  
Power Supply  
Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
28 Watts  
Maximum Current  
0.25 A @ 115 VAC  
0.12 A @ 230 VAC  
Switch Features  
Forwarding Mode  
Store-and-forward  
Throughput  
Wire speed  
Management Features  
In-Band Management  
Web manager  
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STANDARDS  
Software Loading  
HTTP in-band  
Standards  
IEEE 802.3-2005  
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet  
IEEE 802.1Q Virtual LAN  
IEEE 802.1X, Port-Based Network Access Control, 2001  
ISO/IEC 8802-3  
Compliances  
CE Mark  
Emissions  
FCC Class A  
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GLOSSARY  
10BASE-T  
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of  
Category 3 or better UTP cable.  
100BASE-TX  
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of  
Category 5 or better UTP cable.  
1000BASE-LX  
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of  
50/125, 62.5/125 or 9/125 micron core fiber cable.  
1000BASE-SX  
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of  
50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.  
1000BASE-T  
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category  
5 or 5e twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).  
1000BASE-ZX  
Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125  
micron core fiber cable.  
Auto-Negotiation  
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational  
mode (e.g., speed and duplex mode) based on the capabilities of the node  
to which it is connected.  
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Bandwidth  
The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for  
network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the  
data transmission along the cable.  
Collision  
A condition in which packets transmitted over the cable interfere with each  
other. Their interference makes both signals unintelligible.  
Collision Domain  
Single CSMA/CD LAN segment.  
CSMA/CD  
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the  
communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit  
Ethernet.  
End Station  
A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic.  
Ethernet  
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.  
Fast Ethernet  
A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the  
CSMA/CD access method.  
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Full Duplex  
Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and  
receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.  
Gigabit Ethernet  
A 1000 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the  
CSMA/CD access method.  
IEEE  
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.  
IEEE 802.3  
Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)  
access method and physical layer specifications.  
IEEE 802.3ab  
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for  
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)  
IEEE 802.3u  
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for  
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)  
IEEE 802.3x  
Defines Ethernet frame start and stop requests and timers used for flow  
control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)  
IEEE 802.3z  
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for  
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.)  
LAN Segment  
Separate LAN or collision domain.  
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Layer 2  
Data Link layer in the ISO 7-Layer Data Communications Protocol. This  
is related directly to the hardware interface for network devices and passes  
on traffic based on MAC addresses.  
LED  
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.  
Link Segment  
Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a  
repeater and a PC.  
Local Area Network (LAN)  
A group of interconnected computers and support devices.  
Management Information Base (MIB)  
An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database  
objects that contains information about the device.  
Media Access Control (MAC)  
A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the  
transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network  
nodes.  
Modal Bandwidth  
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.  
Network Diameter  
Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.  
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Redundant Power Supply (RPS)  
A backup power supply unit that automatically takes over in case the  
primary power supply should fail.  
RJ-45 Connector  
A connector for twisted-pair wiring.  
Switched Ports  
Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.  
TIA  
Telecommunications Industry Association  
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP  
as the network layer protocol.  
UTP  
Unshielded twisted-pair cable.  
Virtual LAN (VLAN)  
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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INDEX  
Numerics  
10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7  
100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7  
1000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-6  
1000BASE-LX fiber cable lengths 4-7  
1000BASE-SX fiber cable lengths 4-6  
1000BASE-T  
10 Mbps 4-7  
1000 Mbps 4-6  
contents of package 3-3  
cooling problems A-2  
pin assignments B-5  
ports 1-3  
1000BASE-ZX fiber cable lengths 4-7  
100BASE-TX  
cable lengths 4-7  
D
ports 1-3  
10BASE-T ports 1-3  
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX pin  
assignments B-2  
E
Ethernet connectivity rules 4-6, 4-7  
A
adhesive feet, attaching 3-6  
air flow requirements 3-1  
applications  
F
collapsed backbone 2-2  
remote connections 2-3  
VLAN connections 2-3, 2-5  
Fast Ethernet connectivity rules 4-7  
features C-2  
full-duplex connectivity 2-1  
B
G
brackets, attaching 3-5  
buffer size C-1  
grounding for racks 3-4  
C
I
cable  
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-5  
Ethernet cable compatibility 3-2  
labeling and connection records 4-8  
lengths 4-7  
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet 1-5  
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-5  
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1-5  
indicators, LED 1-3  
cleaning fiber terminators 4-4  
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INDEX  
installation  
P
connecting devices to the switch 4-2  
desktop or shelf mounting 3-6  
port connections 4-1  
power requirements 3-1  
problems A-2  
administrator setting 5-15  
rack mounting 3-3  
site requirements 3-1  
wiring closet connections 4-7  
IP address  
port, statistics 5-9  
ports, connecting to 4-1  
power, connecting to 3-8  
setting 5-14  
L
laser safety 4-4  
LC port connections 4-4  
LED indicators  
Power 1-4  
rear panel receptacles 1-5  
problems A-1  
location requirements 3-1  
pinouts B-5  
rubber foot pads, attaching 3-6  
M
main menu 5-4  
management  
agent 1-2  
screws for rack mounting 3-3  
site selelction 3-1  
SNMP agent 1-2  
specifications  
compliances C-2, C-3  
environmental C-2  
physical C-1  
features 1-6, C-2, C-3  
SNMP 1-2  
mounting the switch  
in a rack 3-3  
on a desktop or shelf 3-6  
power C-2  
standards  
compliance C-3  
IEEE C-3  
statistics  
N
network  
connections 4-1  
examples 2-2  
port 5-9  
status LEDs 1-3  
surge suppressor, using 3-1  
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switch architecture 1-2  
switching, introduction to 2-1  
V
tagging 2-5  
T
temperature within a rack 3-4  
troubleshooting  
W
in-band access A-2  
Web interface  
power and cooling problems A-2  
switch indicators A-1  
twisted-pair connections 4-1  
access requirements 5-1  
configuration buttons 5-3  
home page 5-2  
menu list 5-4  
panel display 5-3  
U
user password 5-15  
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E082006-JC-R01  
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