LevelOne GSW-2650 User manual

LevelOne
User Manual
GSW-2650
24-Port Fast Ethernet TP + 2-Port Gigabit
Ethernet TP Switch
Ver. 1.0.0-0712

FCC Warning
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 in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. It may cause harmful interference to radio communications if the
equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class-A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Content
INTRODUCTION......................................................................1
Features................................................................................................................1
Package Contents.................................................................................................2
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION..................................................3
Physical Dimensions.............................................................................................3
Front Panel...........................................................................................................3
LED Indicators......................................................................................................4
Gigabit Port LED Indicator....................................................................................5
Rear Panel............................................................................................................6
Desktop Installation...............................................................................................6
Attaching Rubber Pads.........................................................................................6
Rack-mounted Installation ....................................................................................6
Power On..............................................................................................................7
NETWORK APPLICATION.....................................................8
Small Workgroup ..................................................................................................8
Segment Uplink ....................................................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................10
Incorrect connections..........................................................................................10
Faulty or loose cables..................................................................................10
Non-standard cables....................................................................................10
Improper Network Topologies......................................................................11
Diagnosing LED Indicators .................................................................................11
Cabling ........................................................................................................11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................12

Introduction
LevelOne GSW-2650 is a multi-port Switch that can be used to build
high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a
store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The
switch is targeted at workgroup, department or backbone computing environment.
LevelOne GSW-2650 Switch has 24 auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
and 2 auto-detect Giga port for higher connection speed. LevelOne GSW-2650
Switch features a store-and-forward switching scheme. This allows the switch to
auto-learn and store source address in a 4K-entry MAC address table.
Features
Conforms to IEEE802.3 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE802.3ab
1000Base-T, IEEE802.3x Flow control.
24 10/100 TX plus 2 10/100/1000 TP
Automatic MDI/MDIX supported
High Switch Fabric up to 8.8Gbps
N-way Auto-Negotiation supported
Store-and-Forwarding Switching Architecture
4K-entry MAC address table
Non-Blocking full wire speed architecture
IEEE 802.3x Flow control:
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¾Pause-frame for full duplex mode
¾Back-pressure for half duplex mode
Fan free design
Package Contents
Unpack the contents of the GSW-2650 Switch and verify them against the
checklist below:
GSW-2650
Power Cord
Rack-mounted Kit
Four Rubber Pads
User Manual
Compare the contents of the GSW-2650 Switch package with the standard
checklist above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the local dealer
for exchanging.
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Hardware Description
This section mainly describes the hardware of the GSW-2650 Switch and gives a
physical and functional overview on the certain switch.
Physical Dimensions
The GSW-2650 Switch physical dimensions is 440mm x 120mm x 44mm (W x D
x H).
Front Panel
The front panel of GSW-2650 Switch consists of 24 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
(Auto MDI/MDIX) and 2 auto-detect Giga ports which could be Copper Gigabit
port. The LED Indicators are also located on the front panel of the switch.
The Front panel of GSW-2650
RJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): 24 x 10/100 N-way auto-sensing for
10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections.
In general, MDI means connecting to another Hub or Switch while MDIX
means connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore, Auto MDI/MDIX would
allow connecting to another Switch or workstation without changing
non-crossover or crossover cabling.
2 Giga port: 2 auto-detect Giga ports (2 x 1000Base-T ports).
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LED Indicators
The LED Indicators display real-time information of systematic operation status.
The following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning.
LED Status Description
Green Power On
Power
Off Power is not connected
Green The port works in 10/100 Full-duplex mode
Blinks
(continuously) Networking is active
Blinks
(off for about 2
seconds and on
alternatively)
The port works in 10/100 Half-duplex mode
Act/Duplex
Off No device attached
Yellow The port works at speed of 100Mbps
Speed
Blinks The port works at speed of 10Mbps
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Gigabit Port LED Indicator
The following table provides descriptions of Gigabit ports’ LEDs status and their
meaning.
LED Status Description
Green The port works in 10/100 Full-duplex or gigabit
mode
Blinks
(continuously) Networking is active
Blinks
(off for about 2
seconds and on
alternatively)
The port works in 10/100 Half-duplex mode
Act/Duplex
Off No device attached
Green The port works at speed of 1000Mbps
Speed
Blinks The port works at speed of 100Mbps
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Rear Panel
The 3-pronged power plug is located at the rear panel of GSW-2650 as shown in
Figure. The switch will work with AC in the voltage range of AC 100-240V and
Frequency of 50-60Hz.
The Rear Panel of GSW-2650
Desktop Installation
Set the switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The
surface where the user put the switch should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy.
Make sure there is enough clearance around the switch to allow attachment of
cables, power cord and allow air circulation.
Attaching Rubber Pads
A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the switch is grease and dust
free.
B. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Pads.
C. Apply the Rubber Pads to each corner on the bottom of the switch. These
footpads can prevent the switch from shock/vibration.
Rack-mounted Installation
The GSW-2650 comes with a rack-mounted kit and can be mounted in an EIA
standard size, 19-inch Rack. The switch can be placed in a wiring closet with
other equipment.
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Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch:
A. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the switch and
secure it with the smaller bracket screws. Then attach the remaining bracket
to the other side of the switch.
B. After having attached mounting brackets, position the GSW-2650 Switch in
the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on
the rack. Secure the switch to the rack with a screwdriver and the
rack-mounting screws.
For proper ventilation, it allows about at least 4 inches (10 cm) of
clearance on the front and 3.4 inches (8 cm) on the back of the Switch.
This is especially important for enclosed rack installation.
Power On
Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the Switch. The
other side of power cord connects to the power outlet. The internal power supply
of the Switch works with voltage in the range of 100-240VAC and Frequency of
50~60Hz. Check the power indicator on the front panel to see if power is properly
supplied.
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Network Application
This section provides you a few samples of network topology in which the switch
is used. In general, LevelOne GSW-2650 is designed as a segment switch which
with its large address table (4k MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for
interconnecting networking segments.
PC, workstations, and servers can communicate each other by directly
connecting with GSW-2650. The switch automatically learns nodes address,
which are subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the
destination address.
By using Uplink port, the switch can connect with another switch or hub to
interconnect other small-switched workgroups to form a larger switched network.
Small Workgroup
The GSW-2650 Switch can be used as a standalone switch to which personal
computers, server, printer server, are directly connected to form a small
workgroup.
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Segment Uplink
For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed,
this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate
backbone.
For example, two Ethernet switches (with PCs, print server, and local server
attached) are connected via 10/100/1000Base-TX cable. All the devices in this
network can communicate with each other through the switches. Connecting
servers to the switch allows other users to access the data on server.
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Troubleshooting
This section is intended to help the user solve the most common problems on the
GSW-2650.
Incorrect connections
The switch port can auto-detect straight or crossover cable when the user links
switch with other Ethernet device. The RJ-45 connector should use correct UTP
or STP cable; 10/100Mbps ports use 2 pairs twisted cable and Gigabit 1000T
ports use 4 pairs twisted cable. If the RJ-45 connector is not correctly pinned on
right position then the link will fail.
Faulty or loose cables
Look for loose or obviously faulty connections. If they appear to be OK, make sure
the connections are snug. If that does not correct the problem, try a different
cable.
Non-standard cables
Non-standard and miss-wired cables may cause numerous network collisions and
other network problem, and can seriously impair network performance. A
category 5-cable tester is a recommended tool for every 100Base-T network
installation.
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Improper Network Topologies
It is important to make sure that users have a valid network topology. Common
topology faults include excessive cable length and too many repeaters (hubs)
between end nodes. In addition, the user should make sure that the network
topology contains no data path loops. Between any two ends nodes, there should
be only one active cabling path at any time. Data path loops will cause broadcast
storms that will severely impact the network performance.
Diagnosing LED Indicators
To assist in identifying problems, the switch can be easily monitored through
panel indicators, which describe common problems the user may encounter and
where the user can find possible solutions.
If the power indicator does turn on when the power cord is plugged in, the user
may have a problem with power outlet, or power cord. However, if the switch
powers off after running for a while check for loose power connections, power
losses or surges at power outlet. If the problem still cannot be resolved, please
contact the local dealer for assistance.
Cabling
RJ-45 ports: Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP)
cable for RJ-45 connections: 100ΩCategory 3, 4 or 5 cable for 10Mbps
connections or 100ΩCategory 5 cable for 100Mbps connections. Also be sure
that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328
feet). Gigabit port should use Cat-5 or cat-5e cable for 1000Mbps connections.
The length does not exceed 100 meters.
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Technical Specification
This section provides the specifications of GSW-2650.
Standard
IEEE802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE802.3x Flow control and Back pressure
LED Indicators
System power (Green)
Activity/Duplex (Green)
Speed (Yellow)
Connector 10/100TX: 24 x RJ-45 with Auto MDI/MDI-X function
10/100/1000TP: 2 x RJ-45 with Auto MDI/MDI-X
Switch architecture Store and Forward
Back-plane 8.8Gbps with full wire speed
MAC address 4K Mac with Auto Learning
Power Supply 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 20Watts (Maximum)
Operation Temp. 0oC ~ 45oC
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Operation Humidity 10% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
Storage Temp. -40oC ~ 70oC
Dimensions 440mm x 120mm x 44mm (W x D x H)
EMI & Safety FCC Class A
CE, CE/EN60950
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