Digisol DG-FS4526E User manual

MUSTANG 4000 SWITCH SERIES
DG-FS4526E
INSTALLATION GUIDE
V1.0
2012-04-12
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

I NSTALLATION G UIDE
DG-FS4526E FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
Layer 2 Enhanced Managed Switch
with 24 10/100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ports,
and 2 Gigabit Combination Ports (RJ-45/SFP)
DG-FS4526E
E042012
R01

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
PURPOSE
This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including the physical and
performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.
AUDIENCE
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for
installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic
working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use
the management functions of the switch:
The Management Guide
Also, as part of the switch’s software, there is an online web-based help that
describes all management related features.
N OTE : Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to
related features or instructions.
C AUTION : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data,
or damage the system or equipment.
W ARNING : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal
injury.

A BOUT T HIS G UIDE
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REVISION HISTORY
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
APRIL 2012 REVISION
This is the first revision of this guide.

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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE 3
CONTENTS 5
TABLES 7
FIGURES 9
1I
NTRODUCTION 11
Overview 11
Description of Hardware 13
2NETWORK PLANNING 31
Introduction to Switching 31
Application Examples 32
Application Notes 36
3INSTALLING THE SWITCH 37
Selecting a Site 37
Ethernet Cabling 38
Equipment Checklist 39
Mounting 40
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 44
Connecting to a Power Source 45
Connecting to the Console Port 46
4MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 49
Connecting Network Devices 49
Twisted-Pair Devices 49
Fiber Optic SFP Devices 52

C ONTENTS
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Connectivity Rules 54
Cable Labeling and Connection Records 56
ATROUBLESHOOTING 57
Diagnosing Switch Indicators 57
Power and Cooling Problems 58
Installation 58
In-Band Access 58
BCABLES AND PINOUTS 59
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 59
Fiber Standards 63
CHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 65
Physical Characteristics 65
Switch Features 67
Management Features 67
GLOSSARY 69
INDEX 75

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TABLES
Table 1: Supported SFP Transceivers 13
Table 2: Port Status LEDs 15
Table 3: System Status LEDs 15
Table 4: Serial Cable Wiring 46
Table 5: Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 54
Table 6: Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths 54
Table 7: Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 55
Table 8: Maximum 1000BASE-LH Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 55
Table 9: Maximum 100BASE-FX Cable Length 55
Table 10: Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths 55
Table 11: Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 55
Table 12: Troubleshooting Chart 57
Table 13: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 60
Table 14: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 62
Table 15: Fiber Standards 63

T ABLES
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Front and Rear Panels 11
Figure 2: Port and System Status LEDs 14
Figure 3: Power Supply Inlet 16
Figure 4: Reset Button 16
Figure 5: Console Port 17
Figure 6: Collapsed Backbone 32
Figure 7: Network Aggregation Plan 33
Figure 8: Remote Connections with Fiber Cable 34
Figure 9: Making VLAN Connections 35
Figure 10: RJ-45 Connections 38
Figure 11: Attaching the Brackets 41
Figure 12: Installing the Switch in a Rack 42
Figure 13: Attaching the Adhesive Feet 43
Figure 14: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot 44
Figure 15: Power Inlet 45
Figure 16: Console Cable 46
Figure 17: Making Twisted-Pair Connections 50
Figure 18: Network Wiring Connections 51
Figure 19: Making Fiber Port Connections 53
Figure 20: RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers 59
Figure 21: Straight-through Wiring 61
Figure 22: Crossover Wiring 61

F IGURES
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