Alloy POEFE24T User manual

POEFE24T User Manual
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User Manual
POEFE24T
24 Port Fast Ethernet
PoE Switch
Version 1.1
October 2010

POEFE24T User Manual
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Contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................4
2. Checklist...................................................................4
3. Installation ................................................................5
3.1 Installation Method ........................................................................ 5
3.2 Desktop or Shelf Installation...........................................................5
3.3 Rack Installation .............................................................................5
4. Powering on the Switch..................................................6
5. LED Description...........................................................6
6. Network Connection .....................................................7
7. Technical Specifications..................................................8
Appendix A. RJ-45 Connections ............................................9

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Caution
Electronic Circuit devices are sensitive to static electricity. Dry weather conditions or walking
across a carpeted floor may cause you to acquire a static electric charge.
To protect your switch, always:
•Touch the metal chassis of your computer to ground the static electrical charge before
you handle the switch.
•Pick up the switch by holding it on the left and right edges only.
Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
European Community (CE) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of
European Emission Standard EN55022/EN60555-2 and the Generic European Immunity
Standard EN50082-1.
EMC:
Australian C-Tick Compliance.
This equipment is compliant with the required Australian C-Tick standards
EN55022(1988)/CISPR-22(1985) class A
EN60555-2(1995) class A
EN60555-3
IEC1000-4-2(1995) 4K V CD, 8KV, AD
IEC1000-4-3(1995) 3V/m
IEC1000-4-4(1995) 1KV – (power line), 0.5KV – (signal line)

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1. Introduction
The POEFE24T is an unmanaged low cost Fast Ethernet Power Over Ethernet switch. The
switch consists of 24x 10/100Mbps PoE ports. All ports are auto sensing, auto MDI/X ports
allowing easy connectivity to your existing switching infrastructure and your PD PoE devices,
such as IP Phones, Wireless Access Points and IP Video Cameras. All ports support up to
15.4W of power, with the switch supporting 7.7W per port at full load. The POEFE24T
supports up to 185W in total.
The POEFE24T is the ideal solution for adding low cost PoE capability to your newly deployed
IP PBX and IP Phone infrastructure.
Features
⇒Supports PoE power up to 15.4W for each PoE port
⇒Supports PoE power up to 185W for all PoE ports
⇒Supports PoE IEEE802.3af compliant PDs
⇒Supports IEEE802.3x flow control for Full-duplex Mode and backpressure for Half-
duplex Mode
⇒8K MAC address with auto-learning and auto-aging
⇒LED indicators for monitoring power, link, activity and speed
⇒Internal universal power supply
2. Checklist
Before you start installing your equipment, verify that the package contains the following:
The POEFE24T – Fast Ethernet POE Switch
Rack Mount kit with appropriate mounting screws
Power Cable
This Users Manual CD-ROM
Please notify your supplier immediately if any of the aforementioned items are missing or
damaged.

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3. Installation
3.1 Installation Method
The site where you install the switch may greatly affect its performance. When installing,
please take the following into consideration.
-Install the switch in a cool, dry place. See technical specifications for the acceptable
temperature and humidity operating ranges.
-Install the switch on a secure, level surface that can support its weight, at least 5Kg.
-Before connecting the Power Cord please ensure the appropriate voltage switch is
set, this switch can be found at the back of the POEFE24T.
-Leave at least 10cm of space at the front and rear of the switch to ensure adequate
ventilation.
3.2 Desktop or Shelf Installation
When installing the switch on a shelf on desktop please ensure guidelines are above are
following, including level surface and adequate ventilation.
3.3 Rack Installation
The POEFE24T is a rack mountable switch and can be installed in an EIA-19 based equipment
rack. First install the provided rack mount brackets onto each side of the switch using the
screws provided. Using the screws provided with your rack mount the switch into your
equipment rack.
Fig. 1 Rack Mount kit installation

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4. Powering on the Switch
Before powering on the switch please ensure that the voltage range switch at the rear of the
switch is set to the appropriate voltage range for your country. Voltage switch can be set to
100V or 220V AC.
Note:
Please double check and ensure power voltage is correctly configured, if set incorrectly
damage to the switch is possible.
5. LED Description
LED Colour Function
Power On Appropriate power is supplied
Off Power is not available
LINK
On A valid link is established
Blink Traffic is present on port
Off No link established
POE
On PD PoE device has successfully connected
to the port.
Off No POE device connected
Fig. 2 Power Switch

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6. Network Connection
Connect your devices (computer, router, switch, IP Phone, Wireless Access Point, IP Camera
etc.) to the ports with a CAT-5/CAT-5e/CAT-6 network cable. Since the switch supports Auto
MDI/MDI-X you can use either a straight through or cross-over network cable.
Fig. 3 Front panel of switch

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7. Technical Specifications
Model POEFE24T
Standards IEEE802.3 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX
Number of Ports 24 x 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation ports
Network Media
10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
Transfer Method Store-and-Forward
Switching Capacity 4.8G
MAC Address Table 8K
Frame Filtering and
Forward Rate
10Mbps: 14880pps
100Mbps: 148800pps
POE Up to 15.4W per port
7.7W per port at full load
POE Pins POE delivered on pins 4, 5, 7 and 8
LED indicators Link per port
Power
POE per port
Dimensions (W × D × H) 441 x 208 x 44 (mm)
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C - 70°C
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
Certification C-Tick, CE, FCC, RoHS

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Appendix A. RJ-45 Connections
RJ-45 Connector pin out
Pin no. MDI-I signal MDI-X signal
1 TX+ RX+
2 TX- RX-
3
RX+
TX+
4
not used
not used
5
not used
not used
6
RX-
TX-
7 not used not used
8 not used not used
Below is a diagram of a typical straight through and cross-over cable connection:
Fig. 4 RJ-45 Connectors, switch and cable views
Fig. 5 Straight Through Cable connection
Fig. 6 Cross-Over Cable connection