D-Link DES-1200M User manual

DES-1200M
Fast Ethernet Switch System
User’s Guide
Rev. 03 (MAR. 2001)
6012-9830016
Printed In Taiwan
RECYCLABLE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................II
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................1
UNPACKING ...........................................................3
DEVICE DESCRIPTION, FEATURES AND
CAPABILITIES .................................................4
DES-1200M FRONT AND REAR PANELS......................4
DES-128 8 PORTS 10/100BASE-TX MODULE...............6
DES-121T GIGABIT 1000BASE-T SWITCH MODULE .....8
FD THE LED INDICATOR IS YELLOW WHEN THE PORT IS OPERATING
IN FULL-DUPLEX MODE. WHEN THE PORT IS OPERATING IN HALF-
DUPLEX MODE, THE LED INDICATOR IS NOT LIT......................9
DES-124F 4 PORTS 100BASE-FX FIBER MODULE ......10
DES-121G/GL 1000BASE-SX/LX FIBER MODULE.....12
CHAPTER 2 PLANNING YOUR
NETWORK.....................................................13
10BASE-T ETHERNET NETWORK GUIDELINES ............13
100BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET NETWORK GUIDELINES 13
100BASE-FX FAST ETHERNET NETWORK GUIDELINES 14
1000BASE-SX AND LX NETWORK GUIDELINE..........14
NETWORK PLANNING.............................................15
EXPANDED NETWORKS ..........................................15

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COLLAPSED BACKBONE LINK..................................17
FILESERVER LINK..................................................19
MULTI-PORT BRIDGE WITH HIGH-BANDWIDTH
BACKBONE ..........................................................20
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION..................22
CHOOSING A LOCATION .........................................22
SUPPLYING POWER................................................24
CONNECTING THE SWITCH ......................................24
CHAPTER 4. MODULE INSTALLATION
AND REMOVAL ...........................................25
HANDLING THE MODULES.......................................25
MODULE SETUP AND INSTALLATION.........................25
INSTALLING THE MODULES .....................................26
REMOVING THE MODULES ......................................27
APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................28
COMPATIBILITY WITH ETHERNET STANDARDS:...........28
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:.................................29
APPENDIX B. PIN ASSIGNMENTS............30

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
DES-1200M are multi-speed network devices combining
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet capabilities
in a single compact, rack-mountable cabinet. Combining
10Mbps Ethernet, 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and Gigabit
Ethernet interfaces in one unit allows these switches to
unclog existing LANs and provide a path to efficient,
high-speed networking.
DES-1200M is a combination of a 4-slot host cabinet
which accepts more than 15 different media modules. A
maximum configuration of 32 x 10/100Base-TX switched
ports can be achieved using 4 X 8 port 10/100Base-TX
modules. In the same way, a maximum configuration of
32×10/100Base-TX or 8/16/32 ×100Base-FX ports, or 4
x 1000Base-SX/LX can be accommodated in the host
cabling. Any of the above modules can be integrated to
give up to many different configurations.

Unpacking
Open the shipping cartons of DES-1200M and carefully
unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the
following items:
Figure 1-1. Package Contents
DES-1200M 4-Slot Fast Ethernet System
AC power cord
Rack mounting kit
Four Rubber feet
This User’s Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact
your local reseller for replacement.
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION, FEATURES AND
CAPABILITIES
DES-1200M Front and Rear Panels
This section describes the features on the front and rear panels
of the DES-1200M unit.
Figure 1-2. Front Panel
Figure 1-3. Rear Panel
All LED status indicators are located on the FRONT panel of
the switches. They provide a real-time indication of system and
operational status. The ports for connections to other devices
and networks are also on the front panels, along with the
crossover switches. The following sections provide descriptions
of the LED indicators and ports.
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LED Indicators Explanation
Power The red power indicator is illuminated when power is
provided to the switch and the switch is turned in the ON
position.
Link/Activity
Green Link/Activity indicators are illuminated when the
switch detects a connection to that port. The indicator
blinks when data is transmitted over the network
connected to that port.
When a port is not connected, the indicator is off.
Full Duplex/Col
Red Full Duplex/Col indicators are illuminated when that
port is in full duplex mode. The indicator is off when that
port is in half duplex mode.
When a collision occurs on the network connected to a
port, that Full Duplex/Col indicator blinks.
100Mbps Green 100Mbps indicators are illuminated when the port is
operating in 100Mbps mode. The indicator is off when the
port is operating in 10Mbps mode.
 Power Port
The power port accepts the power plug.
 Power Switch
The power switch, located on the rear panel, controls the power supply

DES-128 8 ports 10/100Base-TX Module
Figure 1-4. 8 port 10/100Base-TX Module
When installed into a DES-1200M, the DES-128 provides 8x
10/100Mbps Switch ports which can connect the DES-1200M to
a 10Mbps or 100Mbps hub or end station.
DES-128 8 Ports 10/100Base-TX Module Features
 8x 10/100Base-TX N-Way Switch ports.
 Conforms to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u
100Base-TX and IEEE 802.3x Ethernet Standards
 Store and forward switch architecture for abnormal packet
filtering
 Support for half and full duplex on all ports
 Backplane up to 2.4Gbps
 5M memory Buffer support
 Automatic address learning with 4K address entry storage
 Filtering and forwarding rate of 14,880~148,800 packets
per second
DIP Switch with Link Mode
The DES-128 8 port 10/100Base-TX module provides dip
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switch for 1 to 4 port to adjust link mode with other network
devices. Another 4 ports use auto-negotiation protocol only.
There are three type of link mode can be chosen, Auto-
negotiation, 100Mbps/Full duplex and 10Mbps/Full duplex.
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
DIP Switch for
Port 1 to Port 4
adjustable
ports
Auto-
negotiation
Full Duplex
100M
Port 5
Port 6
Port 7
Port 8
876
5
4321
10M
ON
Port 1
Port 2 Port 4
Port 3
OFF
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Figure 1-5. Dip switch location and mode settings
If you adjust to auto-negotiation, then the DIP for 100Mbps and
10Mbps is not effective. If you adjust to Full duplex, then the
DIP for 100Mbps and 10Mbps is effective.
The following Table 1-1. lists the ports’ operating modes based
on the DIP switch position.
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT3 PORT4
SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON Full 10M Full 10M Full 10M Full 10M
OFF Auto 100M Auto 100M Auto 100M Auto 100M
Table 1-1. DIP switch configuration for Port 1-4.
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DES-121T Gigabit 1000Base-T Switch Module
Figure 3. Gigabit 1000Base-T Switch Module Front View
DES-121T Gigabit 1000Base-T Switch Module Features
 Compliant Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII )
 1 X 100/1000Mbps N-Way auto-negotiation switch port
 Automatic MDI crossover function
 Up to 2.4Gbps Backplane forwarding rate
 3MB memory buffer sharing
 4K-entry Mac Address Table
 Store-and-forward technology for abnormal packet filtering
 Half-duplex and full-duplex modes supported
 LED-indicators for 1000M Link, 100M Link, Activity, and
Full-duplex statuses
LED Indicators
The are 4 LED indicators for one RJ-45 connection port. If there
is no connection to a port, the corresponding LED indicators are
not lit.
 LK1000 The LED indicator is green when the Port is linking
with 1000Mbps mode. When the port is operating in
10Mbps/100Mbps mode or not connected, the LED indicator
is not lit.
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ACT This LED indicator blinks green when the port is
transmitting or receiving packets. When the device is not
attached, the LED indicator is not lit.
LK100 The LED indicator is green when the Port is linking
with 100Mbps mode. When the port is operating in 10Mbps
mode or not connected, the LED indicator is not lit.
FD The LED indicator is yellow when the port is operating
in Full-duplex mode. When the port is operating in Half-
duplex mode, the LED indicator is not lit.

DES-124F 4 Ports 100Base-FX Fiber Module
Figure 1-8. 4 port 100Base-TX/FX Front View
When installed into a DES-1200M , the DES-124F Module
provides 4 x 100Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber ports which can be
used to:
 Connect the DES-1200M to the backbone of your network;
that is, to a basement switch, hub or router.
 Connector the DES-1200M to a 100Mbps server or end
station.
An ST (or SC) connector provides the link to the multi-mode
fiber cabling and three LEDs show five status of the Module at-
a glance. A DIP-switch sets the operating mode to half duplex
or full duplex (default).
Port 1
Port 3
Port 4
Port 2
DIP Switch Location
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
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2
1
ON
OFF
Figure 1-9. Location and setting duplex mode
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The following Table1-3. lists the ports operating modes based
on the DIP switch position.
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT3 PORT4
SW 1 2 3 4
ON Half-Duplex Half-Duplex Half-Duplex Half-Duplex
OFF Full-Duplex Full-Duplex Full-Duplex Full-Duplex
Table 1-3. 4 ports 100Base-FX Fiber Module DIP switch functions
DES-124F 4 ports 100Base-FX Fiber Module Feature
 Conforms to IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard
 Support SC or ST fiber connector (optional)
 Support half and full duplex via DIP switches
 Store-and-forward switch architecture for abnormal packets
filtering
 Backplane up to 2.4Gbps
 Automatic address learning with 12K address entry storage
 Filtering and forwarding rate 148,800 packets per second for
100Mbps
 100Base-FX uses 62.5/125 micron multi-mode fiber

DES-121G/GL 1000Base-SX/LX Fiber Module
Figure 1-10. 1000Base-SX/LX Front View
When installed into a DES-1200M, the DES-121G/GL
1000Base-SX/LX Module provides 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports
which can connect the DES-1200M to a Gigabit Backbone
Switch or Server with Gigabit NIC.
DES-121G/GL 1000Base-SX/LX Fiber Module Features
 Conforms to IEEE 802.3z draft 4.2 and 802.3x standard
 1x1000Base-SX/LX Ethernet Port
 3M memory buffer support
 Standard auto-negotiation for speed, duplex mode and
flow-control for MII and GMII PHYs
 Backpressure option and Limit4 option for half duplex
 Automatic address learning with 4K address entry storage
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CHAPTER 2 PLANNING YOUR NETWORK
Before you install your DES-1200M, you should review the
guidelines for setting up Ethernet networks. Further, you should
plan your network to take maximum advantage of its switching
capabilities.
10Base-T Ethernet Network Guidelines
 The maximum length of a 10Base-T cable segment is 100
meters (328 feet).
 The maximum number of nodes on a 10Base-T segment is
one (1) for regular 10Base-T.
 The recommended cable type is EIA/TIA Category 3 or
higher.
 The maximum network diameter is 500 meters (1,640 feet)
for Ethernet networks.
 The maximum number of segments between any two
nodes in the network is five.
 The maximum number of hubs or repeaters between any
two nodes in the network is four.
100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network Guidelines
 The maximum length of a 100Base-TX cable segment is
100 meters (328 feet).
 The maximum number of hubs on a 100Base-TX segment
is one if using Class I hubs and two if using Class II hubs.
 The recommended cable type is EIA/TIA Category 5
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 The maximum network diameter is 200 meters (656 feet)
when using Class I hubs and 205 meters (672.5 feet) when
using Class II hubs.
100Base-FX Fast Ethernet Network Guidelines
 In Multi-mode, the fiber optic segment cannot exceed 2 km
(62.5/125µm), 2 km (50/125µm) in length.
 In Single-mode, the fiber optic segment cannot exceed
60km (9/125µm) in length.
1000BASE-SX and LX Network Guideline
1000BASE-SX
 In Multi-mode, the fiber optic segment cannot exceed
220m (62.5/125µm) or 500m (50/125µm) in length.
1000BASE-LX
 In Multi-mode, the fiber optic segment cannot exceed
550m(62.5/125µm), 550m(50/125µm) in length.
 In single mode the fiber optic segment cannot exceed
10km(9/125µm).

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Network Planning
Using a switch, such as a 4-Slot Modular Switch, can expand
network topologies and enhance network performance.
Each port on a switch connects to a separate network with its
own collision domain. Separating networks with these switches
allows you to expand 10Base-T networks past the four-hub limit
and expand 100Base-TX networks past the one or two hub limit.
These switches also filter incoming traffic. On standard hubs
and repeaters, any data received on a port is forwarded to all of
the other ports. On switches, data received on one port is
forwarded only to the port of the destination device, and if the
traffic is local, the data is not forwarded at all. Also, switches
can forward multiple data transaction at once.
To expand your network topology or enhance network
performance, use the Max Switch II as collapsed backbone or
to increase file server performance, to segment large networks,
to interconnect 10Mbps networks with 100Mbps networks, or to
overcome the limitations of 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
networks.
Expanded Networks
You can expand your 10Base-T or 100Base-TX or 1000Base-
SX/LX network beyond its hub limit by adding a 4-Slot Modular
Switch.
10Base-T Networks
10Base-T Networks are limited to four hubs between any two
nodes. By adding your 4-Slot Modular Switch to a network, you
can divide that network into segments with their own collision
domains. In other words, you can connect one 10Base-T

network with four hubs to your 4-Slot Modular Switch. Then you
can connect another 10Base-T network with four hubs to your
4-Slot Modular Switch. You will then have one network with two
collision domains, allowing four hubs on each port.
Figure 2-1. Expanding your 10Base-T Network
100Base-TX Networks
The hub limit of a 100Base-TX network depends on the class of
the hub in the network. With a Class I hub, the network is
limited to one hub. With a Class II hub, the network is limited to
two hubs.
However, you can expand your 100Base-TX network that
includes either class of hub by adding a 4-Slot Modular Switch.
With the 4-Slot Modular Switch added to your 100Base-TX
network, you can separate that network into individual
segments with their own collision domains. In other words, you
can connect one 100Base-T network with one or two hubs to
the 4-Slot Modular Switch, and you can connect another
100Base-TX network with one or two hubs to the 4-Slot
Modular Switch. You will then have one network with two
collision domains.
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