Asus GX-D1051 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
GX-D1051
GX-D1081
Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
QE4028
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 Gigabit Ethernet
Switch! The GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 feature dedicated 10/100/1000Mbps
connection, auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDIX capabilities, and
store-and-forward switching architecture.
Features
• 5 x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports for GX-D1051
• 8 x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports for GX-D1081
• Auto-MDI/MDIX and auto-negotiation on all ports
• Full or half duplex mode at 10/100Mbps transmit speed
• Full duplex mode at 1000Mbps transmit speed
• Full wire speed reception and transmission
• Jumbo frame up to 12KB for GX-D1051 and 16KB for GX-D1081
• 1K for GX-D1051 and 4K for GX-D1081 MAC address with automatic address
learning and aging
• Fanless design for quiet operation
• IEEE802.3xowcontrolinfullduplexmode,backpressureinhalfduplex
mode
• Desktop placement or wall mounting
• Supports ASUS Green Network feature, link down, and cable length detection.
Package contents
Before installing the GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 Switch, check your package for the
following items.
• ASUS GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 Switch x 1
• Power adapter x 1
• Support CD x 1
• Mounting screws x 2; screw size: M3*19mm (B) W-NI 2#
Contact your retailer if any of the items is damaged or missing.
Support VIP port: Port 1 has higher priority over the other ports.

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Technical specications
Data transmission rates 10/100/1000Mbps
Ports 5 RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports for
GX-D1051
8 RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports for
GX-D1081
Protocol IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE802.3xFullduplexowcontrol
Jumbo frame support: 12KB for GX-D1051, 16KB
for GX-D1081
Performance Bandwidth: 10Gbps for GX-D1051, 16Gbps for
GX-D1081
Forward rate: 14,800 packets/sec. (10Mbps),
148,000 packets/sec. (100Mbps),
1,488,000 packets/sec. (1000Mbps)
Packet buffer memory: 832K bits for GX-D1051,
1M bits for GX-D1081
MAC address table: 1K for GX-D1051,
4K for GX-D1081
Switching mode Store-and-forward
Environmental
specications
Operating temperature: 0ºC-40ºC
Operating humidity: 5%-95% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: 0ºC-70ºC
LED indicators POWER, Link/Act
Power adapter 12W, DC external: 12V 1A
Dimensions 158mm (L) x 98mm (W) x 30mm (H)
Placement options Desktop placement, wall mounting
Safety & EMI CE, FCC, LVD, C-Tick, VCCI

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Hardware
Front panel
The front panel of GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 includes LED indicators that show
realtime status of the switch.
LED indicators
LED Color Status Description
POWER Green ON The switch is ON.
OFF The switch is OFF.
Link/Act
Green
ON The corresponding port is connected and a
valid link is established at 1000Mbps.
Blinking A valid link is established and data is being
transmitted or received at 1000Mbps.
OFF No valid link is established.
Amber
ON The corresponding port is connected and a
valid link is established at 10/100Mbps.
Blinking A valid link is established and data is being
transmitted or received at 10/100Mbps.
OFF No valid link is established.
GX-D1081 front panel
GX-D1051 front panel

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Rear panel
The rear panel of GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 includes Gigabit Ethernet ports and the
DC IN input port.
GX-D1051 rear panel
DC 12V
5 4 3 2 VIP
DC 12V
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 VIP
GX-D1081 rear panel

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Wall mounting
Mount the switch on a wall with the supplied mounting screws.
To mount the switch on a wall:
1. Secure the two supplied screws into the wall.
2. Latch the hooks of the switch onto the screws.
Placement options
Desktop placement
Puttheswitchonaatandstablesurface.
• DO NOT place any device on top of the switch.
• Leave enough space around the switch for adequate ventilation. Ensure
that the switch is placed in a location that meets the environmental
specications.Seepage3fordetails.
Wall mounting
Bottom Side
Secure two screws on the wall Latch the switch
onto the screws.
1
2
117.0mm
18.75mm
2mm
2.95mm
5.3mm

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Connecting to network devices
• Use either cross-over or straight-through cables to connect other
network devices such as PCs, bridges, switches, hubs, and repeaters.
• The length of the network cables should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Connecting to end nodes
The GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 Switch is used as a standalone switch to connect end
nodes such as PCs and printers and form a small workgroup. With auto MDI/MDIX
capability, each Ethernet port on this switch automatically detects the type of cable
plugged to it and adjusts itself to the speed and duplex of the device to which it is
connected.
The Link/Act LED lights green / amber or blinks green / amber when a valid link is
established on the corresponding port.
Connecting to switches or hubs
The Gigabit Ethernet ports on this switch act as uplink ports to connect other
switches or hubs and form a bigger switched network.
The Link/Act LED lights green / amber or blinks green / amber when a valid link is
established on the corresponding port.
Powering on
To power on the GX-D1051 / GX-D1081 Switch:
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the DC IN input port on the
rear panel of the switch.
3. Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet.

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