Black Box LB9017A-R4 User manual

October, 2006
Express
Ethernet Switch:
LB9017A-R4
CUSTOMER
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INFORMATION
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FCC Statement
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts
the amount of radio frequency emission and radiation coming
from computer equipment.
The equipment introduced in this manual 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 is required
to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacture would void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Trademarks
Product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of those products.
All trademarks or brand names mentioned are properties of
their respective companies.

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Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the 16 Ports Smart
Ethernet Switch. The TX ports of the switch introduced here auto-
negotiates the presence of 10/100Mbps and full/half-duplex mode
and auto-MDIX. In addition, it allows an optional 100BaseFX
multi-mode or single-mode fiber module, enabling long distance
connection.
To get the most out of this manual, you should have an
understanding of networking concepts such as bridging, IEEE
802.3 10BaseT Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX/FX Fast
Ethernet, and local area networks (LANs).
For more information about these topics, please refer to the
Appendices.
In this manual, you will find:
•Introduction on the Switch
•Product features
•Illustrative LEDs functions
•Installation instructions
•Specifications

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Table of Contents
FCC STATEMENT 2
TRADEMARKS 2
PREFACE 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6
FRONT VIEW .................................................................................... 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................ 6
PRODUCT FEATURES ........................................................................ 7
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY..................................................................... 8
PHYSICAL PORTS.............................................................................. 9
Understanding Front Panel Design 9
INSTALLATION 10
SELECTING A SITE FOR THE EQUIPMENT........................................... 10
INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS................................. 11
Mounted to 19-inch standard rack 11
Desktop or any flat surface 11
OPTIONAL FIBER MODULE INSTALLATION.......................................... 12
CONNECTING TO POWER................................................................. 13
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK ................................................... 13
Cabling 13
Network Segmentation 14
SWITCH CONFIGURATION 15
SETTING UP WEB-BASED BROWSER INTERFACE ............................... 15
LOGGING ON TO THE ETHERNET SWITCH.......................................... 15
Switch IP Address 15
ID 16
Password 16
MAIN MENU.................................................................................... 17
System Change 18
IP Configuration 19
Port 20

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VLAN 21
Trunking 22
QoS Mode 23
QoS Priority 24
Load Default 25
Firmware Update 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 27
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 28
CONNECTOR PINOUTS 29
ORDERING INFORMATION 30

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Product Overview
Front View
Figure 1: 16 Ports Smart Ethernet Switch
Package Contents
When you unpack the product package, you shall find these items
listed below.
3 The 16 Ports Switch
3One AC power cord
3 User’s Manual
Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or
missing items immediately to your authorized reseller.

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Product Features
♦PROVIDES 16 ×10/100MBPS PORTS USING RJ-45
CONNECTORS
♦AN OPTIONAL SINGLE-PORT FIBER MODULE ALLOWS:
-100BASEFX MULTI-MODE FIBER WITH SC, ST, MT-RJ, VF-45 OR LC
CONNECTOR
-100BASEFX SINGLE-MODE FIBER WITH SC OR ST CONNECTOR
-100BASEFX WDM SINGLE-MODE FIBER WITH SC CONNECTOR
♦AUTO-NEGOTIATION FOR SPEED AND DUPLEX MODE ON TX
PORTS
♦AUTO-MDIX FOR ALL TX PORTS
♦4K MAC ADDRESSES,1.5M BITS BUFFER MEMORY
♦STORE-AND-FORWARD MECHANISM
♦TRUE NON-BLOCKING ARCHITECTURE
♦FULL WIRE SPEED FORWARDING RATE
♦BROADCAST STORM FILTERING CONTROL
♦BACK-PRESSURE AND IEEE 802.3X COMPLIANT FLOW
CONTROL
♦SYSTEM,IP CONFIGURATION,PORT,PORT-BASED VLAN,
TRUNKING,QOSMODE,AND QOSPRIORITY SETTINGS
THROUGH THE WEB-BASED BROWSER.
♦PRESS THE FRONT PANEL IP RESET PUSH BUTTON TO RESET
THE ETHERNET SWITCH BACK TO THE DEFAULT SYSTEM
AND IP ADDRESS SETTINGS.(THE PORT,VLAN,
TRUNKING,QOSMODE,AND QOSPRIORITY SETTINGS
WILL REMAIN THE SAME AS WHEN THEY WERE LAST SAVED).
♦FRONT PANEL PORT AND POWER STATUS LEDS
♦STANDARD 19” RACKMOUNT SIZE,ONE-UNIT IN HEIGHT

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Front Panel Display
The LED indicators on the front panel provide you with instant
feedback on each port status, and help you monitor and
troubleshoot the switch.
Figure 2: Front Panel LEDs
Power
This LED comes on when the switch is properly connected to power and
turned on.
IP Reset Push Button
Press the Front panel IP Reset push button to reset the Ethernet Switch
back with the default User Login ID, User Login Password, IP Address,
Netmask, and Gateway settings.
Port Status
The RJ-45 ports are numbered from 1 to 16 on the 16-Port Switch.
The LEDs are located on the front panel of the switch, displaying status for
each respective port. Please refer to the table below for more information.
Consult the following table for details.
LBefore you use this table for troubleshooting, make sure the switch is
properly connected to power and turned on.

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Physical Ports
The 16 Ports Switch has sixteen 10/100Mbps ports using RJ-45
connectors and provides one slot for the optional single-port fiber
module. The optional module allows fiber type (multi-mode,
single-mode, or WDM single-mode fiber) and connector (SC, ST,
MT-RJ, VF-45, or LC) at user’s discretion.
UNDERSTANDING FRONT PANEL DESIGN
On Power feeding in
Power switched off
Power LED Off Improper connection
On A valid network connection
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data
ACT stands for ACTIVITY
Link/ACT
Off Neither connection nor activity
On A valid 100Mbps connection
Port LED
Speed
Off A valid 10Mbps connection
On A valid network connection Link Off No connection
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data
ACT stands for ACTIVITY
100FX
Port LED
ACT
Off Neither transmitting nor receiving
data

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Installation
Selecting a Site for the Equipment
As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where
it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or
electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select
should meet the following requirements:
- The ambient temperature should be between 32 and 113
degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 45 degrees Celsius).
- The relative humidity should be less than 90 percent,
non-condensing.
- Surrounding electrical devices should not exceed the
electromagnetic field (RFC) standards for IEC 801-3, Level 2
(3V/M) field strength.
- Make sure that the equipment receives adequate ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation holes on each side of the switch or
on the rear of the equipment.
-The power outlet should be within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the
switch.