Luminex GigaCore Series User manual

Gigabit Managed AV Ethernet Switch
GigaCore Range
User Manual
V 2.3.0
Rev 1
English

Safety Instructions
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
L’éclair avec une èche à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de
l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une « tension
dangereuse » non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil,
pouvant être susamment élevée pour
constituer un risque d’électrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention
de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’instructions
importantes sur l’emploi ou la maintenance
(réparation) de l’appareil dans la documentation
fournie.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE
DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À
LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.
CAUTION
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONEL.
AVERTISSEMENT
AUCUNE PIÈCE CONTENUE A L’INTÉRIEUR NE PEUT ETRE
RÉPARÉE PAR L’UTILISATEUR, VEUILLEZ CONFIER TOUTE
RÉPARATION À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
■Read these instructions.
■Keep these instructions.
■Heed all warnings.
■Follow all instructions.
■Do not use this apparatus near water.
■Clean only with dry cloth.
■Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
■Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
■Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
■Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
■Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
■Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
■Lire ces instructions.
■Conserver ces instructions.
■Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
■Suivre toutes les instructions.
■Ne pas utiliser ce produit à proximité d’eau.
■Nettoyer uniquement avec un chion propre et sec.
■Ne pas bloquer les orices de ventilation. Installer
l’appareil conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
■Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité d’une source de
chaleur comme un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un
poêle ou tout autre appareil (y compris un amplicateur)
produisant de la chaleur.
■Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de sorte qu’ils ne
soient pas piétinés ni coincés, en faisant tout spécialement
attention aux ches, prises de courant et au point de
sortie de l’appareil.
■Utiliser exclusivement les xations et accessoires
spéciés par le fabricant.
■Débrancher l’appareil en cas d’orage ou lorsqu’il doit
rester hors service pendant une période prolongée.
■Coner toute réparation à un personnel qualié. Faire
réparer l’appareil s’il a subi tout dommage, par exemple
si la che ou le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé, si
du liquide a coulé ou des objets sont tombés à l’intérieur
de l’appareil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à de
l’humidité, si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement ou
est tombé.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRÉCAUTIONS CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re
hazard! Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
AVERTISSEMENT: Evitez les décharges
éléctriques et les risques d’incendie.
Ne pas modier le système de sécurité de la
che polarisée ou de la che de terre. Une che
polarisée dispose de deux broches dont une est
plus large que l’autre. Une che de terre dispose
de deux broches et d’une troisième pour le
raccordement à la terre. Cette broche plus large
ou cette troisième broche est destinée à assurer
la sécurité de l’utilisateur. Si la che équipant
l’appareil n’est pas compatible avec les prises de
courant disponibles, faire remplacer les prises
par un électricien.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
SWEDEN: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
NORWAY: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
FINLAND: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimillavarustettuun pistorasiaan
DENMARK: Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til stik-
proppens jord
VENTILATION OPENINGS:
The system heat vents located on each side dissipate heat. Do not block these openings. Leave at least 5 inches of
space at the rear and 2 inches of space at the sides of the switch for proper ventilation. Be reminded that without
proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead to system failure or
even severely damage components.
WARNING: To prevent the Gigacore switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 50°C.
POWER CABLE:
Use only approved power cables. If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC
powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country. The power
cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label.
The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
DISCONNECT DEVICE:
The plug- IEC socket or the Powercon TrueONe Male-female combinations must be accessible at all times, because it
serves as the main disconnecting device.

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Compliance information
Disposal of Waste Equipment by users in the European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of
with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it
over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection
and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For
more information about where you can drop o your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city recycling oce or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
The models GigaCore 12, GigaCore 14R and GigaCore 16Xt comply with the following standards
regulating interference and EMC:
• EN 55103-1, environment E2
• EN 55103-2, environment E2
CE Compliance (EMC and Safety)
Luminex is authorized to apply the CE mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring
conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

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Warranty information
Limited warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two (2) years parts and labor limited warranty. It is the owner’s
responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verication of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date
cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
Returning under warranty
Any Product unit or parts returned to Luminex LCE must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection
of such product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package
contains returned product units or parts. Accompany all returned product units or parts with a written explanation of
the alleged problem or malfunction.
In the box
1 x GigaCore Ethernet switch
1 x Quick Start Guide ( including warranty information and safety instructions).
Registration
Use your favorite web browser, and visit http://www.luminex.be/support.php?show=registration
to register your product online.
By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:
■Technical support information
■Software update and upgrade notices
■Hardware warranty information
Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer
only in the European Union.
Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting
such as air freight. Air freight can be sent customer collect in the European Union.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modied in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts.

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Table of Content
■Safety Instructions 2
■Compliance information 4
■Disposal of Waste Equipment by users in the European Union 4
■EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) 4
■CE Compliance (EMC and Safety) 4
■Warranty information 5
■Limited warranty 5
■Returning under warranty 5
■Freight 5
■Registration 5
■In the box 5
■FCC Compliance for the United States of America 7
■Description 8
■Front panel (GigaCore 12) 8
■Rear panel (GigaCore 12) 9
■Front panel (GigaCore 14R) 10
■Rear panel (GigaCore 14R) 11
■Front panel (GigaCore 16Xt) 12
■Rear panel (GigaCore 16Xt) 13
■Front panel (GigaCore 16RFO) 14
■Rear panel (GigaCore 16RFO) 15
■Led indicators 16
■Power 16
■Installing Mini GBIC (SFP) transceivers (14R and 16Xt only) 17
■Connecting the Redundant Power Supply Unit
(14R and 16xt only) 18
■GigaCore features explained 19
■Front end display (16Xt and RFO only) 21

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■Starting 22
■Connection to the web interface 22
■Status Page 23
■Global Page 24
■RLinkX 28
■Groups 29
■PoE 31
■Prole Manager 33
■Reset the unit 37
■Reset 37
■Reload Default 38
■Factory Reset 38
■Specications 39
■Additional documentation 41

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Front panel (GigaCore 12)
■10 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■4 x LED for switch status
■3 x LED per port for Ethercon front port status
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon rear port status
LED indication of switch status :
- OK LED
- PoE sourcing
- RlinkX
- Power
Front port status :
- PoE
- RlinkX
- Link speed
Rear port status :
- RlinkX
- Link speed
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port
Description

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- IEC inlet
- Fuse holder
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port with
RLinkX and Link/Speed
LED.
Fan: The fan will run at a
minimum of 30% (noiseless)
Rear panel (GigaCore 12)
■2 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon port status
■1 x Fan
■1 x IEC inlet + Fuse holder
■1 x Reset button (clip hole)
Reset button
(Clip hole)

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Front panel (GigaCore 14R)
■10 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■4 x LED for switch status
■3 x LED per port for Ethercon front port status
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon and ber rear port status
LED indication of switch status :
- OK
- PoE sourcing
- RlinkX
- Power
Front port status :
- PoE
- RlinkX
- Link speed
Rear port status :
- RlinkX
- Link speed
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port

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Console port (serial)
- IEC inlet
- Fuse holder
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port with
RLinkX and Link/Speed
LED.
Backup power inputs :
- Main Power
- PoE Supply
Redundant fans : In the unlikely
of a fan failure, the other fan
will switch to 100%, so one fan
can manage the cooling of the
unit. Fans run at a minimum of
30% (Noiseless)
Rear panel (GigaCore 14R)
■2 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon port status
■2 x SFP cage for Mini-Gbic compliant transceiver
■1 x Serial console port on RJ45
■1 x Mollex Micro-t 6 pin connector for backup power supply input
■1 x Mollex Micro-t 6 pin connector for backup PoE supply input
■2 x Redundant fan
■1 x IEC inlet + Fuse holder
■1 x Reset button (clip hole)
Reset button
(Clip hole)
SFP cages for
Mini-GBIC (SFP)
compliant transceiver

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Front panel (GigaCore 16Xt)
■10 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■4 x LED for switch status
■3 x LED per port for Ethercon front port status
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon rear port status
■1 x display (16Xt only)
■1 x Jog (16Xt only)
LED indication of switch status :
- OK LED
- PoE sourcing
- RLinkX
- Power
Front port status :
- PoE
- RLinkX
- Link speed
Rear port status :
- RlinkX
- Link speed
Display + jog
(16Xt only)
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port

- Serial console port (14R and
16Xt only)
- Extension port (16Xt only)
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- IEC inlet
- Fuse holder
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port with
RLinkX and Link/Speed
LED.
Backup power inputs
(14R and 16Xt only):
- Main Power
- PoE Supply
Redundant fans : both fans will
run at 50% when processor
reaches 100°C. If one fails, the
other will switch to 100%,
so one fan can manage the
cooling of the unit (14R and
16Xt only).
Rear panel (GigaCore 16Xt)
■2 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon port status
■2 x SFP cage for Mini-Gbic compliant transceiver (14R only)
■4 x SFP cage for Mini-Gbic compliant transceiver (16Xt only)
■1 x Serial console port on RJ45 (14R and 16Xt only)
■1 x I2C Extension port on RJ45 (16Xt only)
■1 x Mollex Micro-t 6 pin connector for backup power supply input (14R and 16Xt only)
■1 x Mollex Micro-t 6 pin connector for backup PoE supply input (14R and 16Xt only)
■2 x Redundant fan (14R and 16Xt only)
■1 x IEC inlet + Fuse holder
■1 x Reset button (clip hole)
Reset button
(Clip hole)
SFP cages for
Mini-GBIC (SFP)
compliant transceiver
(14R and 16Xt only)

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Front panel (GigaCore 16RFO)
■10 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■4 x slots for D type rugged bre connectors
■4 x LED for switch status
■3 x LED per port for Ethercon front port status
■2 x LED per port for Ethercon and ber port status
■1 x display
■1 x Jog
LED indication of switch status :
- OK LED
- PoE sourcing
- RlinkX
- Power
Front port status :
- PoE
- RlinkX
- Link speed
Rear port status :
- RlinkX
- Link speed
Display + jog
10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port
The GigaCore 16RFO oers several dierent bre port conguration. Your conguration may diers from the one detailed
below. This conguration is used as a reference only.
Rugged bre connector

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10/100/1000Mbps
shielded Neutrik
Ethercon port
RS232 port
PowerCon True1 for
redundant power supply Slots for rugged Type
bre connector
Rear panel (GigaCore 16RFO)
■2 x 10/100/1000Mbps shielded Neutrik Ethercon connector
■4 x slots for D type rugged bre connectors
■1 x Serial console port on RJ45
■2 x Redundant fan (on the side of the unit). In the unlikely of a fan failure, the other fan will switch to 100%, so one fan
can manage the cooling of the unit. Fans run at a minimum of 30%
■2 x Neutrik PowerCon True1 IN/OUT connector

Switch LED Status Meaning
OK (General status LED) Green
Green blink
Orange
Red blink
Red/Green blink
All Ok
Unit is writing to the ash. Do not disconnect power
Temperature warning
Temperature or fan error
The unit is ashing new rmware. Do not disconnect power
PoE LED O No PoE
Green Internal PoE supply OK and RPSU connected. PoE
functionality OK
Orange Internal PoE supply OK (no RPSU connected) - PoE
functionality OK
Red blink PoE supply or PoE functionality error
RlinkX LED Green RLinkX is active
Power LED Green
Orange
Red blink
Internal Power supply OK and RPSU connected
Internal power supply OK (no RPSU connected)
Power error
Port LED Status Meaning
PoE LED Orange Sourcing
O Not sourcing
RlinkX LED Blue Redundant port / link
Link O No link
Green Gigabit connection
Orange 10/100 Mbps connection
Blink Activity
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Led indicators
The LED indicators of the GigaCore switch include status, Poe, RlinkX, power, link/speed.
The following shows the LED indicators for the GigaCore switch along with an explanation of each indicator.
Power
The device operates with an AC voltage between 100V and 240VAC within a frequency range of 50Hz to 60Hz.
An IEC socket (GigaCore 12, 14R and 16Xt) is located at the rear of the unit. Please use an IEC plug compliant cable to feed
power to the unit.
Luminex recommends the use of a power cable, tted with a locking mechanism to ensure a reliable connection to the
device. Luminex also recommends to use power cable in accordance with the standards and the relevant authorities of
your country.
The GigaCore 16RFO comes with a Neutrik PowerCon TrueOne connector for both main and backup power supply.
Connect the power cable to the device, and connect the other side of the cable to the mains. It will take around 20
seconds for the switch to boot up. You can then use the apparatus.
!!! WARNING: TO ENSURE A TOTAL PROTECTION, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED !!!

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Installing Mini GBIC (SFP) transceivers (14R and 16Xt only)
The GigaCore 14R and 16Xt comes with up to four SFP cages at the rear of the unit. These cages accept mini GBIC
transceivers. Check our web site for more information about available transceivers.
Device shown with
dust cap and bail
wire delatch
Dust cap
Bail wire delatch
Bail wire delatch
Insert the transceiver into the SFP cage.
Once properly engaged,
the transceiver can’t be removed
1
Be aware of the insertion direction:
- Port 13 & 15 must have the bail wire
delatch on the top
- Port 14 & 16 must have the mini-GBIC
transceiver upside-down
2
Bail wire delatch
Bail wire delatch
Open the bail wire delatch to disengage
and remove the mini-GBIC transceiver.
3
For any other model of mini-GBIC transceiver, please refer to the transceiver manual.
In order to get best the performances, Luminex recommends the use of the following transceivers:
LU 90 00871 GigaCore 1.25Gd Multi-Mode ber transceiver
LU 90 00872 GigaCore 1.25Gd Single Mode ber transceiver
LU 90 00874 GigaCore 1.25Gd copper RJ45 transceiver
Recommended transceivers

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Connecting the Redundant Power Supply Unit
(14R and 16xt only)
1 1
6 6 55 4 4
3 2 23
Pin 15VDC / 2A 48VDC / 2.1A
1Ground Ground
2N.C +48VDC
3+15VDC N.C
4Ground Ground
5N.C +48VDC
6+15VDC N.C
Connect the power cable to the device, and connect the other side of the cable to the mains. It will take approximately
20 seconds for the switch to boot up. You’ll then be able to use it.
THIS UNIT HAS MORE THAN ONE POWER SUPPLY. DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE
SERVICING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK.
The GigaCore 14R and 16Xt provide a connector to an optional Luminex Redundant Power Supply Unit, providing
redundancy on power level for both the mains as the PoE power.
Attach only the following RPSU to the RPSU connector: LU 01 00054 GigaCore RPSU.
Please only use the Luminex cable to connect the RPSU to the GigaCore switch.

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GigaCore features explained
The GigaCore range of switches oers a bunch of unique features which greatly simplify your everyday job.
These features will be explained in the following pages :
To create redundant paths with RLinkX, simply connect a minimum of two links between to GigaCore switches. The blue
RLinkX LEDs of the connected ports will turn on, indicating the redundancy is active and available.
If you port’s RLinkX LED turns o, this means you lost one of your redundant path.
RLinkX :
RLinkX, which stands for Redundant Link by LumineX, is an automated system to easily create redundant paths between
your GigaCore switches. Switches automatically create active and backup paths, providing an eortless methode to
create safe networks.
If one of the active paths fails, the switches will enable a backup path, in a seamless manner.
By default, all GigaCore ports have RLinkX enabled, which means you can interconnect any GigaCore switch between
each other. All redundant paths will be created automatically by the switches, no need for conguration.
Active path
Backup path
RlinkX
RlinkX
RlinkX
Active link Backup link
Step 1
User connect two
switches with two links.
The switches
automatically create a
backup link.
Faulty link Backup link
20 to 40ms
Step 2
Active link becomes
unavailable (cable or
bre issue)
Faulty link Active link
Step 3
Backup link becomes
active automatically

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Groups :
Groups function allows the user to segment the network into several subnets. The main benet of this function is that no
subnet will aect the other ones, on protocol side.
The user can create several groups on the network, and each device included in a group will be able to communicate
with devices of this group only. This will result in a better bandwidth usage, and no protocol conict.
Video over IP OUT
Video over IP INSound Over IP Console
Sound Over IP processor
Light Over IP Console
Light Over IP Converter
Inter Switch Links
(ISL)
Three groups have been created in the above illustration: Red, Green and Blue groups. Each device included in each
group can communicate with devices from the same group. Thus, the sound console and the sound processor can talk
to each other, without being ooded by packets streamed by the two other groups.
The GigaCore switches oer 20 groups, to which the user can assign any of the ports. Two devices must be part of the
same group to communicate.
When more than one switch is used in a group based network, the Inter Switch Link group (ISL Group 0) must be used to
forward the group’s packets between switches.