Comet Labs GS8+ User manual

8PortsGigabit Nway Ethernet Switch
Model-nr : GS8+
User’s Manual
(English version)

FCC Warning
This device has been tested and found to comply with
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 2
and 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 radiates radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the user’s
manual, may cause interference in which case user will
be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
many be required to take adequate measures.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ..............................................................1
Introduction................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 ..............................................................3
Package Contents ....................................................... 3
Chapter 3 ..............................................................4
Front Panel Layout..................................................... 4
I. 8RJ-45 Gigabit Switch Ports............................... 4
?. LED Indicators of 8 Port Gigabit Switch............. 4
III. LED Definitions .................................................. 5
Power LED................................................................ 5
1000M LED ............................................................... 5
LINK/ACT LED .......................................................... 5
Rear Panel Layout....................................................... 5
?. AC input................................................................ 5
Chapter 4 ..............................................................6
I. To connect the Switch to PCs, servers, and other
network devices......................................................... 6
II. To connect the Switch to a Switch or a Hub...... 6
Chapter 5 ..............................................................7
I.Technical Specifications......................................... 7

Chapter 1
Introduction
The Switch provides 810/100/1000Mbps NWAY RJ-45 ports.
It was designed for easy installation and high performance
in an environment where traffic on the network and the
number of user increase continuously. With newest Gigabit
chip set, eTen 9” Gigabit Ethernet switch can fully support
highest speed without hanging on problem even when
Full-duplex full loaded.
The switch also provides automatic crossover detection
functionality on each port. It is simple and friendly to
up-link to another switch without crossover cable.
Comet Labs Quiet & Cool technology : No fan needed, no
noise. A specific design for better cooling flow.
The compact rigid desktop size was specifically designed
for ROBO (Remote Office & Branch Office) and medium to
large workgroups. The Switch can be installed where space
is limited; moreover it provides smooth network migration
and easy upgrade to network capacity. The 9” size can be
rack-mount on 10” or 19” cabinet.

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Key Features
lComplies with the IEEE802.3 Ethernet, IEEE802.3u
Fast Ethernet and IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
Standards
lProvideseight 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit switching
ports
lPerforms full wire-speed switching with Head of Line
(HOL) blocking prevention.
lNon-blocking & Non-head-of-line blocking full wire
speed forwarding.
lStore-and-forward operation support.
lEmbedded 3.5Mb SRAM for packet buffer.
lSupports 9K Byte JUMBO packet.
lProvides 4K MAC address entry
lSupports broadcast storm filtering.
lAll ports provide Auto-Negotiation and Auto -MDI/
MDI-X functions
lSupportsflow control: Back pressure for Half-duplex
and IEEE 802.3x for Full-duplex mode
lStatus LED : Power per set and 1000M, Link/Activity
lConfigurable to 10 full/half duplex, 100 full/half
duplex and 1000 full/half duplex for each port
l9” inch compact size, and can be rack-mount to 10”
and 19” with bracket.

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Chapter 2
Package Contents
Before you start to install the Switch, please verify your
package contain the following items:
One 9” Gigabit Ethernet Switch
One AC Power Cord
One User’s Manual
Note: If any of these items is found missing or damaged,
please contact your local supplier for replacement.

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Chapter 3
Front Panel Layout
I. 8RJ-45 Gigabit Switch Ports
There are 8RJ-45 connectors on the front panel for
connecting to servers, workstation or other devices. The
Switch provides 810/100/1000Mbps switching ports that
could sense the 10/100/1000M speed and negotiate
Full/Half duplex mode automatically. These switching
ports allow users to connect the Switch to 10Base-T,
100Base-TX and 1000Base-Tdevices.
?. LED Indicators of 8 Port Gigabit Switch
LED Color Status Description No. Of LED
Power Yellow On Power on Power
On Link 1000Mbps1000M Yellow
off Link 10/100Mbps
8 (1~8)
On Link 8 (1~8)Link/ ACT Yellow
Flashing Data activating 8 (1~8)

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III. LED Definitions
Power LED
On ?The unit is powered on and ready for use.
Off ?The unit is powered off.
1000M LED
On ?The port is operating at 1000Mbps speed.
Off ?The port is op
erating at 10Mbps Half/ Full
Duplex or 100Mbps Half/ Full Duplex
speed
LINK/ACT LED
On ?The port is ready for 10/100/1000Mbps
connection.
Flashing ?The data is transmitted or r
eceived on the
port.
Rear Panel Layout
?. AC input
AC input (90-240V/AC, 50-60Hz)UL Safety

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Chapter 4
I. To connect the Switch to PCs, servers, and other
network devices
Use straight-through twisted-pair cable (Cat. 5) to connect the
Switch to PCs, servers and other network devices. Networks can
be built as figure shown.
II. To connect the Switch to a Switch or a Hub
Use straight-through twisted pair cable to connect the
Switch to another Switch or Hub on uplink port. If you
connect the Switches on port 1 to port 8, the cable should
be changed to crossover cable.

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Chapter 5
I.Technical specifications
1. Standards Compliance
-IEEE 802.3 10BaseT; IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX and IEEE
802.3ab 1000BaseTcopper over Ethernet
2. Number of ports
-8 integrated ports (10/100/1000Mbps N-Way port)
3. Fully Flow Control Supported
-Full-duplex mode: IEEE 802.3x
-Half-duplex mode: Backpressure
4. Network Transmission Media
-10BaseT Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP
-100BaseTX Cat. 5 UTP/STP
-1000BaseT Cat. 5 UTP/STP
5. Network Status Monitoring LEDs
-System: Power
-Per port: 1000M, Link/ACT.
6. Filter/Forward Rate
-10Mbps ports –14,880pps
-100Mbps ports –148,800pps
-1000Mbps ports –1,488,000pps
7. Buffer Memory
-RAM: 3.5Mb per device
8. MAC Address
-Up to 4K MAC address entry per device
9. JUMBO packet:
-Supports 9K Byte
9. Power
-AC input (90-240V/AC, 50-60Hz)UL Safety
10. Power Consumption
-20 Watts (Max)