12-Port Gigabit Ethernet

Switch
ECS4810-12M Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

ECS4810-12M MANAGED 12-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH

Layer 2 Switch
with 12 Combination Gigabit (RJ-45/SFP) Ports,
and 1 1000BASE-T Management Port

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STATEMENTS

FCC - CLASS A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. 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: ◆ Limit according to EN 55022:2007, Class A/B

◆ Limit for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2:2006,
Class A
◆ Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply
system according to EN 61000-3-3:2005
Immunity: ◆ Product family standard according to EN 55024:2001 + A2:2003
◆ Electrostatic Discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2:2008
◆ Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to IEC 61000-4-
3:2007
◆ Electrical fast transient/burst according to IEC 61000-4-4:2004
◆ Surge immunity test according to IEC 61000-4-5:2005
◆ Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency
fields: IEC 61000-4-6:2008
◆ Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to IEC
61000-4-8:2001
◆ Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to IEC 61000-4-11:2004
LVD: ◆ EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009

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SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety

When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit

CLASS I laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the
LASER DEVICE fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered
on.

Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique

Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu'il est sous tension. Ne

DISPOSITIF LASER regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à
DE CLASSE I fibres optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques
tant qu'ils sont sous tension.

Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit

Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses

LASERGERÄT eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß
DER KLASSE I und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese
eingeschaltet sind.

PSE ALARM
本製品に同梱いたしております電源コードセットは、
本製品専用です。本電源コードセットは、本製品以外の
製品並びに他の用途でご使用いただくことは出来ません。
製品本体に同梱された電源コードセットを利用し、他製品
の電源コードセットを使用しないで下さい。

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POWER CORD SAFETY

Please read the following safety information carefully before installing
the 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.

France and Peru only

This unit cannot be powered from IT† supplies. If your supplies are of IT type,
this unit must be powered by 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio
1:1, with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to
earth (ground).

† Impédance à la terre

IMPORTANT! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord
set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:

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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 The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.

U.K. 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.

Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant d'installer

le Switch:

AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à

un personnel qualifié.

◆ Ne branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation

électrique) lorsqu'il n'y a pas de connexion de mise à la terre (mise à la
masse).

◆ Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la

masse) afin de respecter les normes internationales de sécurité.

◆ Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale)

doit respecter une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée
d’appareil EN 60320/IEC 320.

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◆ La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit

être facile. Vous ne pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant
son cordon électrique au niveau de cette prise.

◆ L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est

conforme à la norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si
l’équipement auquel il est raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.

France et Pérou uniquement:

Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si
vos alimentations sont du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être
alimenté par une tension de 230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d’un transformateur
d’isolement à rapport 1:1, avec un point secondaire de connexion portant
l’appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct à la terre (masse).

Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation

Etats-Unis et Canada: Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de

la CSA.

Les spécifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No.

18, ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur inférieure à 2
mètres.
- type SV ou SJ
- 3 conducteurs

Le cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal

d’au moins 10 A.

La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la

terre (mise à la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA 5-15P
(15 A, 125 V) ou NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V).

Danemark: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de

la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.

Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE

1011.

Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7
(“SCHUKO”)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et
doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

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Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden

Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen:

WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch
Fachpersonal erfolgen.

◆ Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose

angeschlossen werden.

◆ Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche

die internationalen Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.

◆ Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der

Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß einen gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320
konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben.

◆ Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein.
Die Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des
Gerätenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.

◆ Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen

(Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind
nur gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter
SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.

Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden:

Schweiz Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen einhalten.

Europe Das Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75 (Mindestanforderung)

sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder <BASEC> tragen.
Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”).

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONARY MESSAGES

WARNING: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.
WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by
qualified personnel only.
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.
WARNING: 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: Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable

measures to prevent electrostatic discharge when handling this
equipment.
CAUTION: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This
may damage this device.
CAUTION: Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that
conform to FCC standards.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS
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.

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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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 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE
This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including the physical and
performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.

AUDIENCE
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for
installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic
working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).

CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:

NOTE: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to

related features or instructions.

CAUTION: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data,
or damage the system or equipment.

WARNING: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal

injury.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS
The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use
the management functions of the switch:

The Management Guide

Also, as part of the switch’s software, there is an online web-based help that
describes all management related features.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

REVISION HISTORY
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

AUGUST 2011 REVISION

This is the first revision of this guide.

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 CONTENTS

COMPLIANCES AND SAFETY STATEMENTS 5

ABOUT THIS GUIDE 15

CONTENTS 17

TABLES 19

FIGURES 21

1 INTRODUCTION 23
Overview 23
Network Management Options 25
Description of Hardware 26

2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH 31

Selecting a Site 31
Ethernet Cabling 32
Equipment Checklist 33
Mounting 34
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 36
Grounding the Chasis 37
Connecting to a Power Source 38
Connecting to the Console Port 41
Connecting to the Alarm Port 42

3 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 45

Connecting Network Devices 45
Twisted-Pair Devices 45
Fiber Optic SFP Devices 46
Connectivity Rules 48

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CONTENTS

Cable Labeling and Connection Records 50

A TROUBLESHOOTING 53
Diagnosing Switch Indicators 53
Power and Cooling Problems 54
Installation 54
In-Band Access 55

B CABLES 57
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 57

C SPECIFICATIONS 63
Physical Characteristics 63
Switch Features 65
Management Features 65
Standards 66
Compliances 66

GLOSSARY 67

INDEX 73

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 TABLES

Table 1: System Status LEDs 28

Table 2: 1000 Mbps Port Status LEDs (1~12) 29
Table 3: SFP Present Status LEDs (1~12) 29
Table 4: Serial Cable Wiring 41
Table 5: System Status LEDs 43
Table 6: Maximum 1000BASE-LX5 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 48
Table 7: Maximum 1000BASE-LX15 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 48
Table 8: Maximum 1000BASE-LHX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 48
Table 9: Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 49
Table 10: Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 49
Table 11: Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths 49
Table 12: Maximum 100BASE-FX Cable Length 49
Table 13: Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 49
Table 14: Troubleshooting Chart 53
Table 15: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 58
Table 16: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 60
Table 17: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 61

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TABLES

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 FIGURES

Figure 1: Deployment 23
Figure 2: Front Panel 24
Figure 3: Side Panel 24
Figure 4: Port and System LEDs 28
Figure 5: Power Supply Socket 30
Figure 6: RJ-45 Connections 32
Figure 7: Attaching the Adhesive Feet 34
Figure 8: Attaching the Brackets 35
Figure 9: Installing the Switch in a Rack 36
Figure 10: Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 36
Figure 11: DC Plug Connections 39
Figure 12: AC Power Rececptacle 40
Figure 13: Console Cable 41
Figure 14: Alarm Port (D-15) Pin-Out 42
Figure 15: External Alarm I/O Connections 43
Figure 16: Making Connections to SFP Transceivers 47
Figure 17: RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers 57
Figure 18: Straight-through Wiring 59
Figure 19: Crossover Wiring 59

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1 INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

The ECS4810-12M is an intelligent Layer 2 switch designed for aggregating

broadband traffic from the edge of a service provider’s (CO) network. It
aggregates traffic using its 12 Gigabit combination RJ-45/SFP ports, (see
Figure 2 on page 24). The SFP ports allow the switch to receive traffic up to 2
km from the CO using 100BASE-FX fiber transceivers, or up to much greater
distances using 1000BASE-LH transceivers, giving you the option of placing the
switch either in the CO or anywhere along the path between the CO and
subscribers.

Figure 1: Deployment

Central Office (CO)

VPN Broadband Access Aggregation VDSL

Edge Network FTTH
AGG-E
HOME /
Internet ECS4810-12M Broadband
Metropolitan Access OFFICE
Network Access SUBSCRIBERS
Area Aggregation AGG-E Network
Gateway Network
Packet Network ECS4810-12M

Telephony
AGG-E VDSL
ECS4810-12M FTTH

Video

EC View
Network Management System
(NMS)

The switch has a 1000BASE-T port for dedicated management access (which can
be operated outside the data channel). It has an SNMP-based management
agent embedded on the main board, which supports both in-band and out-of-
band access using a Web browser, SNMP/RMON, or Telnet.

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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction
Overview

Figure 2: Front Panel

Port Status Indicators System Status Indicators

AC Input DC Input Alarm Port

RJ-45 Management
Power Switch Combination RJ45/SFP Ports Port and Console Port

Figure 3: Side Panel

Ventilation

SWITCH ARCHITECTURE
This 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.

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Network Management Options

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

This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance” monitoring

of network and port status. It also includes a management agent that allows you
to configure or monitor the switch using its embedded management software, or
through SNMP applications. To manage the switch, you can make a direct
connection to the console port (out-of-band), or you can manage the switch
through a network connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board web agent,
or SNMP-based network management software.

The switch management port (RJ-45) provides a dedicated management

channel that operates outside of the data transport network. This makes it
possible to re-configure or troubleshoot the switch over either a local or remote
connection to the port when access through the data channel is not possible or
deemed insecure.

For a detailed description of the switch’s advanced features, refer to the

Management Guide.

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Description of Hardware

DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE

SFP SLOTS
The 12 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots are shared with 12
RJ-45 ports. 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.

The SFP slots support the following SFP transceivers:

◆ 1000 Mbps Ethernet SFP transceivers

■ 1000BASE-LX5

■ 1000BASE-LX15

■ 1000BASE-LHX

■ 1000BASE-ZX

◆ 100 Mbps Ethernet SFP transceivers

■ 100BASE-FX

For information on the recommended standards for fiber optic cabling, see "Fiber
Optic SFP Devices" on page 46.

10/100/1000BASE-T PORTS
The switch contains contains 12 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that operate at 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all
of the RJ-45 ports 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 60.)

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.

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Description of Hardware

Each port also supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can
automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.

10/100/1000BASE-T MANAGEMENT PORT

The 10/100/1000BASE-T port provides a dedicated management interface that
is segregated from the data traffic crossing the other ports. This port supports
auto-negotiation, so the optimum transmission mode (half or full duplex) and
data rate (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) can be selected automatically, if this feature
is also supported by the attached device. However, note that the interface
connection parameters of this port cannot be configured.

CONSOLE PORT
The console port on the switch’s front panel is an RJ-45 connector that enables a
connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and configuration
functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation running terminal emulation
software, or a terminal configured as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)
connection. A null-modem wired serial cable is supplied with the switch for
connecting to this interface.

ALARM INTERFACE PORT

The DB-15 alarm port on the switch’s front panel can be used to provide 4
external customer site alarm inputs. Refer to "Connecting to the Alarm Port" on
page 42 for a description of the pin assignments used to connect to the alarm
port.

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Description of Hardware

PORT AND SYSTEM STATUS LEDS

This switch includes a display panel for key system and port indications that
simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located
on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the
following tables.

Figure 4: Port and System LEDs

Port Status LEDs System LEDs

Table 1: System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

ALM/MJR Red Indicates presence within the system of one or

more major traffic-affecting system alarm(s) that
are not masked by the alarm filter.

ALM/MIN Amber Indicates presence within the system of one or

more minor traffic-affecting system alarm(s) that
are not masked by the alarm filter.

DIAG Amber System self-diagnostic is in progress.

Amber (continuous) System self-diagnostic has failed.

Green System self-diagnostic test successfully

completed.

MGMT Green The management port has a valid link.

Flashing Green Flashing indicates activity on the port.

Off The link is down.

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Description of Hardware

Table 1: System Status LEDs (Continued)

LED Condition Status

PWR Green DC or AC power is functioning normally.

Off External power not connected or has failed.

Table 2: 1000 Mbps Port Status LEDs (1~12)

LED Condition Status

(1~12) On/Flashing Green Port has established a valid 1000 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.

On/Flashing Amber Port has established a valid 10/100 Mbps network

connection. Flashing indicates activity.

Off There is no valid link on the port.

Table 3: SFP Present Status LEDs (1~12)

LED Condition Status

(1~12) On Green The switch has detected an SFP with a valid link in
this port, the corresponding RJ-45 port will be
disabled.

Off There is no SFP present.

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Description of Hardware

POWER SUPPLY SOCKETS

There are two power sockets on the front panel of the switch. The standard
power socket is for the AC power cord. There is also a DC power supply socket.

Figure 5: Power Supply Socket

Power Switch
AC Power Socket DC Power Socket

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2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH

SELECTING A SITE

Switch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat

surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

◆ The site should:

■ be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power
outlet.

■ be able to maintain its temperature within -25 to 60 °C (-13 to 140 °F)

and its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing

■ provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for

proper air flow

■ be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices

■ allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible

◆ Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference,
such as radios and transmitters.

◆ Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet
that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each
device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any
equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.

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Ethernet Cabling

ETHERNET CABLING

To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure
that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T
operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your
network:

◆ Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category
5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.

◆ Protection from radio frequency interference emissions

◆ Electrical surge suppression

◆ Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic

fields from data based network wiring

◆ Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields

Figure 6: RJ-45 Connections

RJ-45 Connector

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Equipment Checklist

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

After unpacking this switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all
the components. Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all
other necessary installation equipment.

PACKAGE CONTENTS
◆ Gigabit Ethernet Switch (ECS4810-12M)

◆ Four adhesive foot pads

◆ Power Cord

◆ Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching
the brackets to the switch

◆ Console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9)

◆ This Installation Guide

◆ Management Guide CD

OPTIONAL RACK-MOUNTING EQUIPMENT

◆ If you plan to rack-mount the switches, be sure to have the following
equipmentavailable:

◆ Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these
are not included

◆ A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)

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Mounting

MOUNTING

The switch can be mounted on a desktop, shelf, or rack mounted. Mounting

instructions follow.

DESKTOP OR SHELF MOUNTING

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.

Figure 7: Attaching the Adhesive Feet

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 "" on page 37.

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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Mounting

RACK MOUNTING
Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following
factors:

◆ 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.

◆ 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.

To rack-mount devices:

1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket
Mounting Kit.

Figure 8: Attaching the Brackets

2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not
provided).

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Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

Figure 9: Installing the Switch in a Rack

3. If installing a single switch only, go to "" on page 37.

4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other.

INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL SFP TRANSCEIVER

Figure 10: Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

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Grounding the Chasis

This switch supports 1000BASE-LX5, 1000BASE-LX15, 1000BASE-LHX,

1000BASE-ZX, and 100BASE-FX SFP-compatible transceivers. To install an SFP
transceiver, do the following:

1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate SFP

transceiver type.

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 SFP 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.

GROUNDING THE CHASIS

Before powering on the switch, ground the switch to earth as described below:

1. Ensure the rack on which the switch is to be mounted is properly grounded

and in compliance with ETSI ETS 300 253

2. Ensure that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on

the rack (no paint or isolating surface treatment.)

3. Disconnect all power cables to the switch.

4. Then attach the grounding wire to the grounding point on the rack.

CAUTION: The earth connection must not be removed unless all supply
connections have been disconnected.

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CHAPTER 2 | Installing the Switch
Connecting to a Power Source

CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE

This switch supports both AC and DC power supplies.

CONNECTING DC POWER
When using -48 VDC power, an external DC power supply must be connected to
the DC power connector on the left side of the front panel.

WARNING: Before wiring the DC plug or connecting power to the switch,

ensure that power to the feed lines is turned off at the supply circuit
breaker or disconnected from the power bus.

NOTE: To provide adequate circuit protection between the DC power

supply and the switch, all intermediate wiring and circuitry should be
rated to carry a load at least two times the maximum rating for this
switch, described in "Power Supply" on page 64.
NOTE: The wiring between the DC power supply and the switch must be
stranded copper wire within the range of 10 to 24 AWG.
NOTE: Wiring for the power input terminals on the switch are described
below. Wiring of the DC power supply terminals depends on the
equipment in use on the local site, but should be wired in such a way as
to meet the input requirements shown in "DC Plug Connections" on
page 39. The wiring should also be color coded according to local
standards to ensure that the input power and ground lines can be easily
distinguished.

To connect the switch to a power source:

1. First verify that the external DC power supply can provide -42 to -56 VDC,
0.6 A minimum.

2. Prepare two wires for the DC power source. Use 10 to 24 AWG stranded
copper wire. Make sure these wires are not plugged into the power source.

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Connecting to a Power Source

3. Use a wire stripper to carefully strip about a half an inch of the outer
insulation off the end of each wire, exposing the copper core.

4. Twist the copper wire strands together to form a tight braid. If possible,
solder the exposed braid of wire together for better conductivity.

5. Connect the external power feed and power ground/return lines to the DC
plug (provided with the switch) as shown in the following figure. The power
leads are labeled on the front of the chassis, above the DC power
connection block. The -48 VDC power feed connects to the “-” pin, and the
ground/return to the “+” pin. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to loosen the
screws on the power plug and open the wire clamps.

Figure 11: DC Plug Connections

DC power / ground return

-48 VDC power feed

6. Insert the wire leads into the openings shown in the figure below. Each lead
inserted in the power plug must match the lead attached to the power
source. Use the label above the DC power connection block to identify the
appropriate power input and return or ground lines.

WARNING: If the power leads are plugged into the wrong holes, the
power supply will not work properly and may damage the switch.

7. Push each wire about half an inch into the opening on the plug, and tighten
down the clamp screw securely. You should not be able to pull on the wire
and dislodge it.

8. Insert the power plug in the power receptacle on the left side of the front
panel.

9. At the power source, turn on the power for the feed lines or power bus.

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Connecting to a Power Source

10. Check the the PWR LED indicator as the switch is powered on. If the PWR
LED is not on, recheck the power supply and power cable connections at the
supply source and at power conversion module.

CONNECTING AC POWER
To connect the switch to an AC power source:

1. First verify that the external AC power supply can provide 100 to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, 0.65 A minimum.

2. Plug the power 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 receptacle
type in your country.

3. Insert the plug on the other end of the power cable directly into the
receptacle on the switch.

4. After the power source is tuned on, set the power switch on the front of the
switch to the ON position (marked “–”).

Figure 12: AC Power Rececptacle

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 CHAPTER 2 | Installing the Switch
Connecting to the Console Port

5. Check that the PWR LED indicator on the switch is on. If not, recheck the
power supply and power cable connections at the supply source and at
power module.

CONNECTING TO THE CONSOLE PORT

This port is used to connect a console device to the switch through a serial cable.
The console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal
emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. A crossover RJ-45 to DB-9 cable is supplied with
the unit for connecting to the console port, as illustrated below. The pin
assignments used to connect to the serial port are described below.

Figure 13: Console Cable

DB-9 Port

RJ-45 Connector
Console Port

WIRING MAP FOR SERIAL CABLE

Table 4: Serial Cable Wiring

Switch’s 8-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin DTE Port

Serial Port

6 RXD (receive data) <----------------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data)

3 TXD (transmit data) ------------------------------> 2 RXD (receive data)

5 SGND (signal ------------------------------- 5 SGND (signal ground)

ground)

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CHAPTER 2 | Installing the Switch
Connecting to the Alarm Port

The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows:

◆ Default Baud rate—115,200 bps

◆ Character Size—8 Characters

◆ Parity—None

◆ Stop bit—One

◆ Data bits—8

◆ Flow control—none

CONNECTING TO THE ALARM PORT

The DB-15 alarm port on the switch’s front panel is used to provide external
customer site alarm inputs. The pin assignments used to connect to the alarm
port are provided in the following table.

Figure 14: Alarm Port (D-15) Pin-Out

15

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Connecting to the Alarm Port

Table 5: System Status LEDs

Switch’s Alarm Port Function

3 (ALARM_IN3_EXT_P*) External alarm input 3 (external relay dry contact closure to

pin 13).

4 (ALARM_IN4_EXT_P) External alarm input 4 (external relay dry contact closure to

pin 8).

5 (No Contact)

8 (ALARM_IN4_EXT_RTN†) External alarm input 4 (external relay dry contact closure

from pin 3).

9 (ALARM_IN1_EXT_P) External alarm input 1 (external relay dry contact closure to

pin14).

10 (ALARM_IN2_EXT_P) External alarm input 2 (external relay dry contact closure to

pin 15).

13 (ALARM_IN3_EXT_RTN) External alarm input 3 (external relay dry contact closure

from pin 3).

14 (ALARM_IN1_EXT_RTN) External alarm input 1 (external relay dry contact closure

from pin 9).

15 (ALARM_IN2_EXT_RTN) External alarm input 2 (external relay dry contact closure

from pin 10).

* P indicates positive input.

† RTN indicates return to Ground.

The following figure shows the pinout information for the DB-15 ALARM
connector on the front panel.

Figure 15: External Alarm I/O Connections

Alarm Connector

External Alarm Input 1

9 To backplane via internal signal
External Alarm Input 2 converter circuits.
10 External input uses dry relay contact
External Alarm Input 3
3 to pins 14, 15, 13 and 8 for grounding.
External Alarm Input 4 For active alarm, the relay is closed.
4

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Connecting to the Alarm Port

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3 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING NETWORK DEVICES

This switch is designed to connect broadband access network devices to

aggregation network devices in the service provider CO. It can connect to
twisted-pair devices through its RJ-45 ports, or to fiber-optic devices through
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.

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 "Cables" on page 57 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.

CONNECTING TO PCS, SERVERS, HUBS AND SWITCHES

1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45
connector.

2. Attach the other end to an available port on the switch.

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Fiber Optic SFP Devices

Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in
length.

NOTE: Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is

actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming
signals may degrade overall performance for the segment attached to
the hub.

3. As each connection is made, the relevant Port LED (on the switch)
corresponding to each port will light green or amber to indicate that the
connection is valid.

FIBER OPTIC SFP DEVICES

An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-LX5, 1000BASE-LX15,

1000BASE-LHX, or 1000BASE-ZX) or 100BASE-FX SFP transceiver 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: 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.

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.

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Fiber Optic SFP Devices

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.

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.

Figure 16: Making Connections to SFP Transceivers

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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-LX5, 1000BASE-LX15, 1000BASE-LHX, 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 48.

The 100BASE-FX fiber optic ports operate at 100 Mbps full duplex. The
maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at 100 Mbps speed is listed
under "100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain" on page 49.

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Connectivity Rules

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 and 6 specifications include test parameters that are only
recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first step in preparing existing
Category 5 cabling for running 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable
installation to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3-2005 standards.

1000 MBPS GIGABIT ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN

Table 6: Maximum 1000BASE-LX5 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

9/125 micron single- N/A 5 km (3.1 miles) LC

mode fiber

Table 7: Maximum 1000BASE-LX15 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

9/125 micron single- N/A 15 km (9.3 miles) LC

mode fiber

Table 8: Maximum 1000BASE-LHX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

9/125 micron single- N/A 40 km (24.9 miles) LC

mode fiber

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Connectivity Rules

Table 9: Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

9/125 micron single- N/A 70 km (43.5 miles) LC

mode fiber

Table 10: Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Cable Type Maximum Cable Length Connector

Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

100 MBPS FAST ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN

Table 11: Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths

Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector

100BASE-TX Category 5 or better 100-ohm 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

UTP or STP

Table 12: Maximum 100BASE-FX Cable Length

Type Fiber Type Max. Cable Length Connector

100BASE-FX 9/125 micron single-mode 2 m - 20 km LC

fiber (7 ft - 12.43 miles)

62.5/125 or 50/125 up to 2 km (1.24 miles) LC

multimode fiber

10 MBPS ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN

Table 13: Maximum Ethernet Cable Length

Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector

10BASE-T Category 3 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

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

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Cable Labeling and Connection Records

switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex

mode.

2. To interconnect distinct VLANs or IP subnets, you can attach the switch to a

standard Layer 3 router. For network applications that require routing
between dissimilar network types, attach the switch 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-LX5: 5 km (3.1 miles) for single-mode fiber, duplex fiber

■ 1000BASE-LX15: 15 km (6.2 miles) for single-mode fiber, duplex fiber

■ 1000BASE-LHX: 40 km (24.9 miles) for single-mode fiber, duplex fiber

■ 1000BASE-ZX: 70 km (43.5 miles) for single-mode fiber, duplex fiber

■ 100BASE-FX: 20 km (12.4 miles) for single-mode fiber, duplex fiber

However, power budget constraints must also be considered when calculating

the maximum cable length for your specific environment.

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.

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Cable Labeling and Connection Records

◆ 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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Cable Labeling and Connection Records

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A TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSING SWITCH INDICATORS

Table 14: Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

PWR LED is Off ◆ Check connections between the switch, the power cord and
the wall outlet.
◆ Contact your dealer for assistance.

Port 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.

DIAG LED is Amber ◆ Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.
◆ If the condition does not clear, contact your local dealer for
assistance

MGMT 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.
◆ 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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APPENDIX A | Troubleshooting
Power and Cooling Problems

Table 14: Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

ALM/MJR LED is Red ◆ One or more major system alarm(s) affecting traffic have
occurred.
◆ Check the alarm filter mask to determine potential cause(s)
of alarm.

ALM/MIN LED is ◆ One or more minor system alarm(s) affecting traffic have
Amber occurred.
◆ Check the alarm filter mask to determine potential cause(s)
of alarm.

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. If you still
cannot isolate the problem, 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.

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In-Band Access

IN-BAND ACCESS

You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within the
attached network using Telnet, a Web browser, or other network management
software tools. However, you must first configure the switch with a valid IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 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.

CAUTION: The management agent can accept up to four simultaneous

Telnet sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already exists, an
additional Telnet connection will not be able to log into the system.

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In-Band Access

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B CABLES

TWISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS

For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of
wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs
of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one
wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45
connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.

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.
CAUTION: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a
specific orientation.

The figure below 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.

Figure 17: RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers

8
8
1 1

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APPENDIX B | Cables
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

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 this switch,
you can use either straight-through or crossover cable.

Table 15: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

1 Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+)

2 Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-)

3 Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+)

6 Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-)

4,5,7,8 Not used Not used

Note:The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that
make up each wire pair.

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 this 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.

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Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

Figure 18: Straight-through Wiring

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

1 White/Green Stripe 1
End A 2 2 End B
3 Blue 3
4 4
5 White/Blue Stripe 5
6 6
7 Green 7
8 White/Brown Stripe 8

Brown

CROSSOVER WIRING
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled
with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover
must be implemented in the wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any
RJ-45 port on this 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.

Figure 19: Crossover Wiring

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

1 White/Green Stripe 1
End A 2 2 End B
3 Blue 3
4 4
5 White/Blue Stripe 5
6 6
7 Green 7
8 White/Brown Stripe 8

Brown

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Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

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 16: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

1 Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+) Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+)

2 Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-) Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-)

3 Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+) Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+)

4 Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+) Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+)

5 Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-) Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-)

6 Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-) Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-)

7 Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+) Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+)

8 Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-) Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-)

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.”

Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch cables
between switches and end devices.

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Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

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 International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) has standardized various
fiber types for data networks. These are summarized in the following table.

Table 17: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

ITU-T Description Application

Standard

G.651 Multimode Fiber Short-reach connections in the

50/125-micron core 1300-nm or 850-nm band.

G.652 Non-Dispersion-Shifted Longer spans and extended reach.

FiberSingle-mode, 9/125- Optimized for operation in the
micron core 1310-nm band. but can also be used
in the 1550-nm band.

G.652.C Low Water Peak Longer spans and extended reach.

Non-Dispersion-Shifted Fiber Optimized for wavelength-division
Single-mode, 9/125-micron multiplexing (WDM) transmission
core across wavelengths from 1285 to
1625 nm. The zero dispersion
wavelength is in the 1310-nm region.

G.653 Dispersion-Shifted Fiber Longer spans and extended reach.

Single-mode, 9/125-micron Optimized for operation in the region
core from 1500 to 1600-nm.

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APPENDIX B | Cables
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

Table 17: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

ITU-T Description Application

Standard

G.654 1550-nm Loss-Minimized Extended long-haul applications.

FiberSingle-mode, 9/125- Optimized for high-power
micron core transmission in the 1500 to 1600-nm
region, with low loss in the 1550-nm
band.

G.655 Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted Extended long-haul applications.

FiberSingle-mode, 9/125- Optimized for high-power dense
micron core wavelength-division multiplexing
(DWDM) operation in the region from
1500 to 1600-nm.

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C SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

PORTS
12 combination SFP/RJ-45 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps, with auto-negotiation
1 1000BASE-T management port

NETWORK INTERFACE
Ports 1-12: 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
8 Mbit packet buffer

AGGREGATE BANDWIDTH
24 Gbps

SWITCHING DATABASE
16K MAC address entries, 1K static MAC addresses

LEDS
System: PWR, DIAG, MGMT, ALM/MJR, ALM/MIN
Port: status (link, speed, and activity)

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Physical Characteristics

WEIGHT
3.32 kg (7.32 lbs)

SIZE
(W x D x H): 252 mm x 440 mm x 44 mm (9.92 x 17.32 x 1.73 inches)

TEMPERATURE
Operating: 0°C to 60°C (0°F to 140°F)
Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

HUMIDITY
Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

AC INPUT
100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 0.65A

DC INPUT
-42 to -56V, 0.6A

POWER SUPPLY
Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION
39 Watts maximum
(Note: Power consumption will vary depending on whether you use SFP
modules, or RJ-45 connections. SFP modules use more power.)

MAXIMUM CURRENT
0.65 A @ 100 VAC

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Switch Features

SWITCH FEATURES

FORWARDING MODE
Store-and-forward

THROUGHPUT
Wire speed

FLOW CONTROL
Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x
Half Duplex: Back pressure

MANAGEMENT FEATURES

IN-BAND MANAGEMENT
Web, Telnet, SSH, or SNMP manager

OUT-OF-BAND MANAGEMENT
RS-232 RJ-45 console port

SOFTWARE LOADING
TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band

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Standards

STANDARDS

IEEE 802.3-2005
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Full-duplex flow control
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1Q Virtual LAN
ISO/IEC 8802-3 CSMA/CD

COMPLIANCES

EMISSIONS
EN 55022:2007, Class A/B
EN 61000-3-2:2006, Class A
EN 61000-3-3:2005

IMMUNITY
EN 55024:2001 + A2:2003
IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11

SAFETY
UL/CUL( UL : UL 60950-1 2nd & CSA: CSA C22.2 60950-1-07 2nd )
CB(IEC60950-1 (ed.2)) & EN60950-1 : 2006+A11:2009

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 GLOSSARY

10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or
5 UTP cable.

100BASE-FX
Medium-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron, or 62.5/125 or
50/125 multimode fiber core fiber cable.

100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5
UTP cable.

1000BASE-LHX
Long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.

1000BASE-LX5
Long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.

1000BASE-LX15
Long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.

1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or
6 twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).

1000BASE-ZX
Long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.

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GLOSSARY

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.

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 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, and 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.

FULL DUPLEX
Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and receive
concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.

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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 802.3-2005.)

IEEE 802.3U
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-
TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.)

IEEE 802.3X
Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on
full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.)

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.

LED
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

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GLOSSARY

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

A group of interconnected computer and support devices.

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.

MIB
An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects
that contains information about the device.

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.

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.

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 GLOSSARY

USER DATAGRAM PROTOCOL (UDP)

UDP provides a datagram mode for packet-switched communications. It uses IP
as the underlying transport mechanism to provide access to IP-like services.
UDP packets are delivered just like IP packets – connection-less datagrams that
may be discarded before reaching their targets. UDP is useful when TCP would
be too complex, too slow, or just unnecessary.

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 E
10 Gbps connectivity rules 48 electrical interference, avoiding 31
10 Mbps connectivity rules 48 49 , equipment checklist 33
100 Mbps connectivity rules 49 Ethernet connectivity rules 48 49 ,
1000 Mbps connectivity rules 48
1000BASE-LH fiber cable Lengths 48 49 ,
1000BASE-LX fiber cable Lengths 48 F
1000BASE-SX fiber cable Lengths 48
1000BASE-T
Fast Ethernet connectivity rules 49
front panel of switch 24
pin assignments 60
100BASE-TX, cable lengths 49
10BASE-T, cable lengths 48 49 , G
Gigabit Ethernet cable lengths 48
A
adhesive feet, attaching 34
air flow requirements 31 I
indicators, LED 28
installation
B connecting devices to the switch 45
desktop or shelf mounting 34
buffer size 63 port connections 45
power requirements 31
problems 54
C rack mounting 34
cable site requirements 31
Ethernet cable compatibility 32
fiber standards 61
labeling and connection records 50 L
lengths 48 49 , LED indicators
compliances
PWR 28
EMC 66
safety 66
location requirements 31
connecting to the console port 41
connectivity rules
10 Gbps 48 M
10 Mbps 48 49 , mounting the switch
100 Mbps 49 in a rack 34
1000 Mbps 48 on a desktop or shelf 34
contents of package 33
cooling problems 54
N
network
D connections 45
desktop mounting 34
device connections 45
P
package contents 33

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INDEX

pin assignments 57
1000BASE-T 60
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 58
ports, connecting to 45
power, connecting to 40

R
rack mounting 34
rear panel of switch 24
RJ-45 port
connections 45
,
pinouts 60 61
rubber foot pads, attaching 34

S
serial cable wiring map 41
SFP transceiver slots 28
site selelction 31
specifications
compliances 66
environmental 64
power 64
standards
compliance 66
IEEE 66
status LEDs 28
surge suppressor, using 31
switch architecture 24

T
troubleshooting
in-band access 54
power and cooling problems 54
twisted-pair connections 45

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