Farallon Fast Starlet User manual

Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2000 Farallon Communications, Inc. v.0100
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................................5
Features .....................................................................................................6
Package contents ...................................................................................6
Front panel ..................................................................................................7
Starlet Gig Switch LEDs ...........................................................................7
Power LED .........................................................................................7
Link LEDs ..........................................................................................7
Activity LEDs ......................................................................................7
Starlet Gig Switch ports ...........................................................................7
Rear panel ..................................................................................................8
Power port ..............................................................................................8
Chapter 2 - Installation ..................................................................................9
Choosing a location ...................................................................................10
Desktop installation ..............................................................................10
Rack installation ...................................................................................11
Connecting power ......................................................................................11
Connecting the switch ................................................................................12
Connecting 1000Base-SX devices and switches ......................................12
Chapter 3 - Network Planning ......................................................................13
1000Base-SX Gigabit guidelines .................................................................14
1000Base-SX Gigabit networks ...................................................................15
10/100/1000Mbps network interconnections ........................................15
Chapter 4 - Farallon Technical Support .........................................................17
How to reach us ....................................................................................17
Farallon Internet information resources ..............................................18
Outside of the United States and Canada ..........................................18
Appendix .....................................................................................................19
Warranty .....................................................................................................21
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Farallon’s Fast Starlet
®
Gig Switch/4SX is designed to give you the
ultimate in performance, flexibility, ease-of-use and reliability. The
switch can increase network performance by bringing the power of
Gigabit Ethernet to your network.
Gigabit Ethernet provides a cost effective solution to bandwidth
problems, eliminating bottlenecks in server connections and
maximizing network connectivity. The Fast Starlet Gig Switch acts as a
high-speed selective bridge, automatically forwarding traffic from one
segment to another without interfering with unused segments,
increasing the total capacity of your existing network.
In addition to offering higher performance, Gigabit Ethernet simplifies
network administration and provides increased bandwidth while still
using standard Ethernet protocols.
The Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX offers four 1000Base-SX fiber optic
SC ports for connecting to other Gigabit network devices or switches.
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F
EATURES
■
Full compliance with IEEE 802.3z standards
■
4 1000Base-SX fiber optic SC ports
■
Store and forward switching architecture
■
Full duplex supported on all ports
■
32K MAC address entry table with address aging
■
Comprehensive LEDs for at-a-glance management
■
19-inch rack mountable
■
FCC Class A, CE Class A
P
ACKAGE CONTENTS
■
Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX
■
AC power cord*
■
Self-adhesive feet
■
Rack mounting brackets and screws
■
This user’s guide
* Power cords provided separately outside of North America.
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Introduction 7
F
RONT PANEL
All status indicators (LEDs) and ports for connecting to other devices
and networks are on the front panel.
S
TARLET
G
IG
S
WITCH
LED
S
A set of Link and Activity LEDs indicate the status of each port.
The Power LED indicates the unit is receiving power.
P
OWER
LED
The Power LED is lit solid green when the switch is receiving power.
L
INK
LED
S
The LED is lit solid green when a valid 1000 Mbps link is established
at the port. The LED is off when there is no link.
A
CTIVITY
LED
S
The LED blinks green when the port is receiving or transmitting data
on the 1000 Mbps network. The LED is off when no data is detected
at the port.
S
TARLET
G
IG
S
WITCH PORTS
The four 1000Base-SX ports with SC connectors provide the full
duplex multimode fiber Gigabit connections to the switch.
When connecting a Gigabit device to the Fast Starlet Gig Switch using
multimode SC cable, be sure that the TX (transmit) and RX (receive)
ends of the cable are correctly connected to the RX and TX ports on
both devices. See “Installation” on page 9 for more information.
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R
EAR PANEL
The power port is located on the Gig Switch’s rear panel.
P
OWER PORT
The power port located on the rear panel accepts the power cord for
the switch. The Power LED on the front panel should light when the
power cord is plugged into the power port.
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Chapter 2
Installation
Your Fast Starlet Gig Switch can be installed in these simple steps:
■
Choose a proper location for your switch.
■
Connect power to your switch.
■
Connect 1000Base-SX devices or networks to the Gigabit ports.
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C
HOOSING A LOCATION
When choosing a location for your Fast Starlet Gig Switch:
■
Avoid dusty or damp locations.
■
Avoid electromagnetically noisy areas, such as near power
transformers or radio transmitters.
■
Avoid temperatures below 32
˚
Fahrenheit (0
˚C)
or above 105
˚
Fahrenheit ( 40˚C) .
■
Allow a clear view of the front panel LEDs and easy access to
the front panel ports.
■
Place the switch on a clean, level, sturdy surface or in an EIA
standard equipment rack.
D
ESKTOP INSTALLATION
You may set the switch on any flat, sturdy surface. Use the four
self-adhesive feet provided with the switch to cushion against
vibration and prevent slipping.
Remove the protective sheet from each foot, and stick the feet to
the four indented corners on the bottom of the switch.
Attaching the self-adhesive feet for desktop installation
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Installation 11
R
ACK INSTALLATION
Your switch comes with two rack mounting brackets. You can use
these brackets to mount the switch on an EIA standard 19” rack.
Attaching the mounting brackets for rack installation
Attach the brackets to the switch, using the screws provided, then use
the screws provided to attach the brackets to the rack.
C
ONNECTING POWER
To supply power to your switch:
1. Plug the power supply cord into the power port on the rear panel
of your switch.
2. Plug the power supply cord into an AC wall outlet.
3. Verify that the Power LED is lit. If the Power LED is not lit, check
the following:
■
The power cord is properly connected to the wall outlet.
■
The wall outlet is functional.
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C
ONNECTING THE SWITCH
Before connecting any device to your switch, make sure that:
■1000Base-SX 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic SC cable
length is not greater than 220 meters.
■1000Base-SX 50/125 micron multimode fiber optic SC cable
length is not greater than 550 meters.
CONNECTING 1000BASE-SX DEVICES AND SWITCHES
1. Be sure you are using a working multimode fiber optic SC cable.
Fiber cables are fragile. If you have trouble with a connection to
your switch, it is recommended that you check the cable.
2. Connect the TX (transmit) and RX (receive) SC connectors at one
end of the cable to a port on the Fast Starlet Gig Switch.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a 1000Base-SX device or
another Gigabit switch. Make sure the TX (transmit) end of the
multimode SC cable is connected to the RX (receive) port on the
Gigabit device and the RX end of the multimode SC cable is
connected to the TX port on the Gigabit device.
Note: Because Gigabit Ethernet uses laser technology, it is recom-
mended that you do not look into the end of a fiber cable that
has been connected to a card or switch.
Connecting the Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX to a Gigabit device.
DATA
LINK
TX
RX
1000 Mbps Full Duplex device
Multimode SC Fiber
Fast Starlet Gig Switch4/SX
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Chapter 3
Network Planning
Your Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX can be used to expand your network
topology and enhance network performance. The switch can increase
file server performance and segment large networks.
Each port on your Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX creates a collision
domain. With multiple collision domains, you increase the number of
switches you can include in the network, and reduce congestion.
The Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX is designed for easy installation and
high performance in a network where traffic and the number of users
increase continuously.
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1000BASE-SX GIGABIT GUIDELINES
■The suggested cable type is 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber
optic SC.
■Maximum cable length of 62.5/125 multimode fiber is 220
meters, maximum cable length of 50/125 multimode fiber is 550
meters.
■The maximum number of switches between two end nodes sug-
gested by the IEEE is seven.
■Make sure the TX (transmit) end of the multimode SC cable is
connected to the RX (receive) port on the Gigabit device and the
RX end of the multimode SC cable is connected to the TX port on
the Gigabit device. Do not detach the cable ends from any
labelled clips, and do not attempt to dismantle the cable in order
to ‘cross over’ the cable. Fiber cables are already crossed over.
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Network Planning 15
1000BASE-SX GIGABIT NETWORKS
By adding your Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX to your network, you can
connect a Gigabit network or server. The ports on your Fast Starlet Gig
Switch can be used as high-speed backbone or file server links.
10/100/1000MBPS NETWORK INTERCONNECTIONS
Adding your Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX to a large network creates
more collision domains in that network. The Fast Starlet Switch’s built-
in filtering separates a segment’s local traffic from network traffic,
reducing the amount of network traffic and easing congestion in each
collision domain.
Farallon’s Fast Starlet Switch 10/100/1000 can connect 10Base-T
and 100Base-TX networks to the Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX.
The 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connections will allow multiple Fast
Starlet Switches to be connected at very high speeds, resulting in a
reduction of bottlenecks between network segments.
Gigabit server
Fast Starlet Gig Switch/4SX
Fast Starlet Switch 10/100/1000 Fast Starlet Switch 10/100/1000
Gigabit server
1000Mbps Full Duplex
1000Mbps Full Duplex
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Chapter 4
Farallon Technical Support
Farallon is committed to providing its customers with reliable products
and excellent technical support. Please take a moment now to fill out
the registration card enclosed in your switch package so that we can
notify you about any updated product information.
Before contacting Farallon Customer Service, please look in this
user’s guide for answers to your questions and possible solutions to a
problem. Also, be sure to read any paper release notes or electronic
“Read Me” files that you receive from Farallon.
If you contact us by telephone, please be at the site of the problem,
prepared to reproduce it and to try some troubleshooting steps.
HOW TO REACH US
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please contact
us by telephone, fax, mail, or the Internet:
Phone: [phone]
Phone support hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm PST.
Fax: [phone]
Mail: Farallon Customer Service
3089 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, California 94577-5720
USA
E-mail: [email protected]
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FARALLON INTERNET INFORMATION RESOURCES
Product information can be found on the Internet at:
www.farallon.com.
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
If you are not located in the United States or Canada, you can get
service locally by contacting your nearest Farallon reseller or
distributor. For a worldwide list of our distributors, see our Internet
information resources or contact Farallon directly.
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Appendix
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standards IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX Ethernet
Data transfer rate Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps (full duplex)
Cabling 1000Base-SX 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber
optic (220m) or 50/125 micron
multimode fiber optic (550m)
Ports 4 1000Base-SX SC
AC inputs 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz
Power consumption 23 watts
Temperature Operating 0 ° ~ 40° C
Storage -20° ~ 70° C
Humidity Operating 10 ° ~ 90° RH
Storage 10° ~ 95° RH
Dimensions 330mm(13in)x43mm (1.69 in)x230mm(9.06in)
Regulatory FCC Class A, CE Class A
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REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment 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 will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe
A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté
par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
CE MARK
This equipment conforms to the European Community CE Mark standard
for the design and manufacturing of information technology equipment.
This standard covers a broad area of product design, including RF
emissions and immunity from electrical disturbances.
Warning: In a domestic environment this equipment may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures. Adequate measures include increasing the physical distance
between this product and other electrical devices.
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