LevelOne GSW-4870TGX User manual

LevelOne
GSW-4870TGX
52-Port 10/100/1000Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet Web Smart Switch
with
48×10/100BASE-TX ports, 2×1000BASE-T ports
and,
2 optional mini-GBIC ports
User’s Guide

FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations 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 this user’s guide, 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 or her own expense.
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.
VCCI Warning
This is a product of VCCI Class A Compliance.

UL Warning
a) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature- If installed in a closed
or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated
ambient temperature (Tmra).
b) Reduced Air Flow- Installation of the equipment in a rack should
be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised.
c) Mechanical Loading- mounting of the equipment in the rack
should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to
uneven mechanical loading.
d) Circuit Overloading- Consideration should be given to the
connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that
overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate
ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
e) Reliable Earthing- Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment
should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g.,
use of power strips).
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TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide.................................................................................1
Purpose ............................................................................................1
Terms/Usage....................................................................................1
Introduction..........................................................................................3
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...........................................................3
Fast Ethernet Technology................................................................4
Switching Technology.....................................................................5
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)..............................................6
Features............................................................................................6
Unpacking and Installation ..................................................................9
Unpacking........................................................................................9
Installation .......................................................................................9
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................10
Connecting Network Cable............................................................11
AC Power.......................................................................................11
Identifying External Components......................................................13
Front Panel.....................................................................................13
Rear Panel......................................................................................14
Understanding LED Indicators ..........................................................15
Power and System LEDs ...............................................................15
Ports 1~48 10/100M Status LEDs..................................................16
Ports 49~50 Gigabit Status LEDs..................................................16
Ports 51~ mini-GBIC Status LEDs................................................17

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Configuration.....................................................................................18
Installing the Web Management Utility.........................................18
Discovery List................................................................................19
Monitor List...................................................................................20
Device Setting................................................................................22
Toolbar...........................................................................................24
Configuring the Switch..................................................................25
Login..............................................................................................25
Setup Menu....................................................................................27
Configuring Setup Setting..............................................................28
Port Settings...............................................................................28
VLAN Settings (Virtual Local Area Network)..........................31
Trunk Setting .............................................................................32
Device Status .............................................................................33
Statistic.......................................................................................33
System Setting ...........................................................................34
Trap Setting................................................................................35
Set Password..............................................................................36
Backup Setting...........................................................................37
Reset Setting ..............................................................................37
Logout............................................................................................38
Technical Specifications....................................................................39

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of LevelOne GSW-4870TGX,
48+4G-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Web Smart Switch.
This device integrates 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly
flexible package.
Purpose
This guide discusses how to install your 48+4G-Port
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Web Smart Switch.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your
GSW-4870TGX, 48+4G-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Web Smart Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) refers to
other Ethernet switches.

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the features of the GSW-4870TGX, 48+4G-
Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Web Smart Switch, and some
background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
switching technology.
Gigabit Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the
same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol,
full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold
increase in theoretical throughput over 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet and a
hundredfold increase over 10-Mbps Ethernet. Since it is compatible
with all 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit
Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a
company’s existing investment in hardware, software, and trained
personnel.
The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet
are essential to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently
develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use
applications that generate more traffic. Upgrading key components,
such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly
improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the
traffic between your subnets.
Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support
video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive
applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than
Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC’s are able to
perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time.

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In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet
is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of today and
tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking
technologies. And with expected advances in the coming years in
silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable
Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cabling, outfitting your network with a powerful 1000-Mbps-
capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for
the next generation of network technology products.
Fast Ethernet Technology
The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of
desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high
performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies
have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve
client/server response times. Among them, 100BASE-T (Fast
Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the
current 10BASE-T technology. The non-disruptive and smooth
evolution nature, and the dominating potential market base, virtually
guarantees cost-effective and high performance Fast Ethernet
solutions.
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3
LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard
with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while
maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps
Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet
environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes
advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and
personnel training.