Digisol DG-GS4824F User manual

Installation Guide
wwore.com
TM
DG-GS4824F
Layer 3 Gigabit SFP Managed Switch
Installation Guide
V1.0
2011-02-04
MUSTANG 4000 Managed Switch Series
As our product undergoes continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

I NSTALLATION G UIDE
DG-GS4824F GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH
Layer 3 Switch
with 22 1000BASE-X SFP Ports,
and 2 Combination Gigabit (RJ-45/SFP) Ports
DG-GS4824F
E022011-R01

– 5 –
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
– 6 –
REVISION HISTORY
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
FEB 2011 REVISION
This is the first revision of this guide.

– 7 –
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE 5
CONTENTS 7
TABLES 9
FIGURES 11
1I
NTRODUCTION 13
Overview 13
Description of Hardware 16
2NETWORK PLANNING 21
Introduction to Switching 21
Application Examples 22
Application Notes 26
3INSTALLING THE SWITCH 27
Selecting a Site 27
Ethernet Cabling 28
Equipment Checklist 29
Mounting 30
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 32
Grounding the Switch 34
Connecting to a Power Source 35
Connecting to the Console Port 36
4MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 39
Connecting Network Devices 39
Twisted-Pair Devices 39

C ONTENTS
– 8 –
Fiber Optic SFP Devices 41
Connectivity Rules 43
Cable Labeling and Connection Records 45
ATROUBLESHOOTING 47
Diagnosing Switch Indicators 47
Power and Cooling Problems 48
Installation 48
In-Band Access 48
BCABLES 49
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 49
Fiber Standards 53
CSPECIFICATIONS 55
Physical Characteristics 55
Switch Features 57
Management Features 57
Standards 58
GLOSSARY 59
INDEX 65

– 9 –
TABLES
Table 1: 1000 Mbps SFP Port Status LEDs (1~24) 18
Table 2: 1000 Mbps Shared RJ-45 Ports Status LEDs (1~2) 19
Table 3: System Status LEDs 19
Table 4: Serial Converter Wiring 36
Table 5: Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 43
Table 6: Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths 43
Table 7: Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 44
Table 8: Maximum 1000BASE-LH Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 44
Table 9: Maximum 1000BASE-LHX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 44
Table 10: Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 44
Table 11: Maximum 1000BASE-BX20 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 44
Table 12: Maximum 1000BASE-BX10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 44
Table 13: Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths 45
Table 14: Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 45
Table 15: Troubleshooting Chart 47
Table 16: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 50
Table 17: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 52
Table 18: Fiber Standards 53

T ABLES
– 10 –