NBase NH 210 User manual

10/100 Workgroup Switch
NH210
INSTALLATION
AND
USER GUIDE
ML42189
Rev. 1.00
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Standards Compliance
UL 1950; CSA 22.2 No 950; VCCI; FCC Part 15 Class A; CE-89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
FCC Notice
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harm-
ful 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.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
It is suggested that the user use only shielded and grounded cables when appropriate to ensure compliance with FCC
Rules.
CE Mark
The CE mark symbolizes compliance with the EMC directive of the European Community. Such marking is indica-
tive that the specified equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
•EN 55022 - “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment”
•EN 50082-1 - “Electromagnetic compatibility -- Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial and
light industry”
•IEC 1000-4-2 - “Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements” -- Severity level 3
•IEC 1000-4-3 - “Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field requirements” -- Severity level 2
•IEC 1000-4-4 - “Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
Part 4: Electrical fast transient/burst requirements” -- Severity level 2
• CISPR 22 - Radiated and Line-conducted Class A
•EN 60950 - ITE Safety
A “Declaration of Conformity”, in accordance with the above standards, has been made and is on file at NBase
Communications Ltd.
VCCI
This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent
area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information
Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for
correct handling.
ATTENTION This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized intervention
may void the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I Installation and User Guide
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................1
Description....................................................................................1
The Switch and Network Management Systems ..........................1
Features.........................................................................................2
Theory of Operation......................................................................2
APPLICATIONS ............................................................................3
Configuring Your Network...........................................................3
Typical Configurations .................................................................4
INSTALLATION AND SETUP ..................................................5
Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................5
Installing the NH 210....................................................................5
Rack Mounting..............................................................................5
Front Panel....................................................................................6
Rear Panel ....................................................................................7
DIP Switches.................................................................................8
Half/Full Duplex Operation..........................................................8
Default Port Configurations..........................................................8
Power Connection.........................................................................9
Network Connections ...................................................................10
Connecting the Ethernet Devices..................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................13
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Part II Device Management
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................15
The NH 210 and Network Management Systems.........................15
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP .........................16
Minimum Requirements ...............................................................16
Connecting the PC to the Management Interface .........................16
Installing and Running MegaView...............................................17
Quick Start ....................................................................................18
SwitchView Area..........................................................................18
Property Sheet Area......................................................................19
Sample Configuration...................................................................19
MEGAVIEW WINDOWS AND MENUS ................................20
Device Menus.....................................................................................20
File Menu......................................................................................20
Configuration Menu......................................................................21
Statistics Menu..............................................................................22
Help...............................................................................................23
Device Property Sheets ......................................................................24
Session Info...................................................................................24
Device Security & Learning Configuration..................................25
Device VLAN Configuration........................................................25
Device Ports Statistics...................................................................27
Port Property Sheets ...........................................................................28
Port Configuration.........................................................................28
Port Statistics.................................................................................29
NBase Communications
NH 210
This document and the information contained herein are proprietary to NBase and are furnished to the recipient
solely for use in operating, maintaining and repairing NBase equipment. The information within may not be uti-
lized for any purpose except as stated herein, and may not be disclosed to third parties without written permis-
sion from NBase. NBase reserves the right to make changes to any technical specifications in order to improve
reliability, function or design.
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INTRODUCTION
The NBase NH 210 provides dedicated bandwidth to the desktop at wire-
speed rate. Employing highly-integrated ASIC technology, the NH 210 deliv-
ers powerful switching with a superior price/performance, allowing it to be
deployed as a replacement to shared media devices.
With both a high density of end-stations and high-speed server/backbone con-
nections, the NH 210 provides the flexibility and performance required for a
wide variety of effective network applications.
Description
The NH 210 features eight 10Base-T Ethernet ports and two 10/100Mbps
UTP ports for high-speed connectivity. The switch is offered in the following
two models:
NH 210-32 Support for 32 MAC addresses; efficient, cost-
effective small network switch.
NH 210-2K Support for 2K MAC addresses; configures up to four
VLAN groups for both Multicast and Broadcast frames;
cost-efficient network security.
Figure 1: General View NH 210
The Switch and Network Management Systems
The NH 210 is managed through a Windows 95™-based graphical application
program called MegaView. The management interface is provided via the PC
parallel port (LPT1or LPT2) which is connected to the NH 210’s DB-25 front
panel port, using a standard parallel printer cable. The switch offers a wide
array of management capabilities, including powerful VLAN features on the
NH 210-2K model, intrusion control security and real time port statistics.
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Features
Standards Complies with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3ustandards
Functionality 8 switched 10Base-T Ethernet ports and two
built-in high-speed ports
VLAN Up to four VLAN groups can be configured to protect
against multicast and broadcast storms (NH 210-2K)
Security Per/port intrusion control capabilities
Cost-effective Switching performance at hub prices
ASIC Technology Enables wire-speed switching between the 10Mbps and
100Mbps ports
Management Windows 95™ -based management by
MegaView
Diagnostics Diagnostic LEDs on each port for easy installation and
maintenance
Theory of Operation
Ethernet segment switches divide a large unwieldy local network into smaller
segments, insulating each from the other’s local traffic and increasing aggre-
gate bandwidth, while still retaining full connectivity. The NH 210 is designed
to be self-configuring and extremely fast, making installation simple and pro-
viding an increase in available bandwidth.
The switch learns on which port stations are located by remembering the
source address of every packet received on every port. When packets are
received for stations that the switch has learned, they will be forwarded to
only the port that the station is on. This is in contrast to a hub which sends
every packet to every port.
If the switch receives a packet addressed to a station which the switch has not
learned, the packet is sent to every port, except the port on which it was
received, just as a hub would. This insures that full connectivity is maintained.
The high port density of the NH 210 allows for dedicated, high-performance
workstation links.
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APPLICATIONS
A switch boosts network performance by segmenting a single large collision
domain into smaller, separate collision domains and providing dedicated con-
nections for intensive networks using work stations and servers. In addition,
the Full Duplex capability of Ethernet switches permits long distance connec-
tivity for backbone applications, or high throughput for high-performance ded-
icated servers. The NH 210 combines 10Mbps switched ports with 100Mbps
ports for Fast Ethernet backbone connection and dedicated 100Mbps servers.
Configuring Your Network
10/100 Base Connections
Links that run at more than 10Mbps are essential between switches. If the link
between two switches is at 10Mbps, then only one full speed Ethernet stream
can be handled at a time. With the 100Mbps connection of Fast Ethernet, ten
full speed Ethernet streams can be handled simultaneously.
Fast Ethernet works ten times faster than regular Ethernet. Software, except
for low level drivers, which are always card specific, works with Fast Ethernet
without modification. Frames from a device using Fast Ethernet require no
translation except for the physical layer conversion. An Ethernet to Fast
Ethernet switch offers the network administrator a possible upgrade path. At
first, the switch can be used simply to segment the existing Ethernet, immedi-
ately boosting performance. Next, with the addition of a single NIC, a file
server can be migrated to Fast Ethernet, increasing its availability. As needed,
additional file servers or individual users can be moved to Fast Ethernet, while
leaving all other parts of the network running as usual. If some of the shared
Ethernet segments are still congested, but don’t warrant a full 100Mbps, addi-
tional switches may be added to further divide the shared segments, creating a
collapsed 100Mbps backbone and small switched 10Mbps segments.
The NH 210 switch combines switched 10Mbps Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
technology in a seamless integration of regular Ethernet and the IEEE 802.3u
100Base-TX standard.
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Typical Configurations
Figure 2 illustrates the optimal connection possibilities of the NH 210. One
switch can connect up to eight 10Mbps ports and two 10/100Mbps ports.
Attachments can include 10Mbps and 100Mbps servers, a Fast Ethernet back-
bone, 10/100Mbps hubs or individual stations, all functioning in Half/Full
duplex mode. High-speed port connectivity is over 100Base-TX copper.
Management capabilities enable the configuration of four VLAN groups and
offer per port intrusion control security. It is important to note that Port 1 can-
not be configured as the security port.
Figure 2: Various application possibilities of the NH 210
INSTALLATION and SETUP
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NH 210
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The NH 210 can operate as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with any of
NBase’s other Ethernet offerings. A Windows 95™ -based graphical applica-
tion, MegaView, provides management through a PC parallel port.
Unpacking and Inspection
Upon receiving the NH 210, inspect the carton for visible external damage. In
case of damage, request that the carrier’s agent be present during unpacking
and do not destroy the shipping carton.
Next, examine the NH 210 for physical damage (dents, dislodged compo-
nents). If any exists, notify the carrier and follow his instructions for damage
claims. Inform your NBase representative immediately, providing specific
details. Repair or replacement will be arranged. If necessary, retain the carton
and packing material for return shipment.
Installing the NH 210
The NH 210 comes as a rack-mounted 19” unit, fitting two per rack. It can
also be placed on a secure flat surface. The unit must be within reach of the
necessary connections (i.e. power outlet, Ethernet connections and a PC). It
unit is powered by a wide-range power supply for 110/220 VAC operation.
WARNING: Free air flow must be maintained in order to permit adequate cooling
of the unit. The FAN holes on the sides of the box MUST be unobstructed.
Rack Mounting
If rack mounted units are installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, they
may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following
items must be considered:
1. The ambient temperature within the rack may be greater than room
ambient temperature. Installation should be such that the amount of air
flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum
temperature for equipment in this environment is 50°C. Consideration
should be given to the maximum rated ambient temperature.
2. Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not
achieved due to uneven loading.
Front Panel
The front panel of the NH 210 is illustrated in Figure 3. Following is a
description of its various components, LED indications and their functions.
Figure 3: Front Panel View NH 210
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Front Panel Description
1 DB-25 Connector Management port
2 Fast Port LEDs
L OFF indicates no link
Green ON indicates 10Mbps rate
Yellow ON indicates 100Mbps rate
A/C Green ON indicates port activity.
Yellow ON indicates collision
LEDs for 10Base-T Ports
L Green ON indicates valid link connection
A/C Green ON indicates port activity
Yellow ON indicates collision
3 DIP Switches These two groups configure the Fast Ethernet ports
F/H Sets Full or Half Duplex mode
A/M Sets Auto-negotiation or Manual mode
10/100 Sets 10Mbps or 100Mbps rate
See Device Management , Default Port Configuration for more details.
5 10/100Base-TX Ports Two Fast Ethernet UTP ports
6 F/H DIP Switches Individual DIP switches configure the duplex mode
of one group of four 10Mbps ports (3-6, 7-10)
7 10Base-T Port One of eight switched Ethernet UTP
ports
8 Global LEDs
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FYellow ON indicates system problem.
P Green ON indicates unit is powered.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the NH 210, housing the power connection, is illustrated in
Figure 4. All fan holes MUST be kept unobstructed.
Figure 4: Rear Panel View NH 210
DIP Switches
The DIP switches change port configuration within 2 seconds of being set.
To work in auto-negotiation mode, A/M must be set to UP. The rate and
duplex mode settings are not relevant.
In order to work in forced mode, A/M (AutoNeg/Manual) must be set to
DOWN. The F/H (Duplex) and 10/100 (Rate) modes must be pre-set.
Half / Full Duplex Operation
Each port of the NH 210 is capable of supporting half/full duplex operation.
Port configuration is done through DIP switches only. Each group of four
10Mbps ports is controlled by its own DIP switch; i.e. ports 3-6 will all oper-
ate in the same duplex mode, as will ports 7-10. Each Fast Ethernet port has
its own set of DIP switches for setting duplex mode, auto-negotiation/manual
mode, and rate.
Default Port Configurations
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The default configurations of the ports are illustrated in Figure 5 below:
Figure 5: Default settings for the two port types of the NH 210
DIP Switch settings for the 10/100 UTP ports:
Duplex AutoNeg Rate
UP Full Auto 10
DOWN Half Manual 100
Power Connection
Connect the power cord to the switch and to an active AC outlet. A built-in
power supply automatically adjusts to any outlet providing between 90 VAC
and 264 VAC at 50/60 Hz.
For a 115 Volt configuration, use minimum type SJT (SVT) 18/3 power cord,
rated 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps, with a maximum length of 15 feet. Terminate
one end in an IEC 320 attachment plug, the other in a NEMA 5-15P plug.
The power cord to be used with a 230 Volt configuration is minimum type
SJT (SVT) 18/3, rated 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 15
feet. One end is terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug. The other end is
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terminated as required by the country where it will be installed.
Le cable de transport d’energie que doit etre utilisé la configuration 230 Volts est le
type minimum SJT (SVT) 18/3, nominal 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps, 4.5m long maximum.
Un bout est raccorde comme exige par le pays ou il sera utilisé.
Das Netzkabel ist das hauptsachliche Diskonnektionsmittel, es sollte in eine leicht erre-
ichbare steckdos gesteckt werden. Das Netzkabel kann mit einer 230 Volts
Konfiguration verwonder werden vom typ: Minimum VDE or HAR, 3 X 1.00 mm2, 250
VAC, 10 Amps, maximal 4.5m long. Ein Ende ontspriche dem Stecker IEC 320. Das
andere Ende entspricht den Anfoderungen des entsprechenden Landes.
Input Supply
Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits
that could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Grounding
Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections when connecting tp power strips, rather
than direct connections to the branch circuit.
Network Connections
The cable connections to the 10Base-T ports can be UTP/STP Category 3/5;
for 100Base-TX ports, only Category 5 cable should be used. Cable length is
limited to 100 meters on each port. STP cable carries a higher quality of signal
and is less sensitive to environmental noise.
Connecting the Ethernet Devices
The 10Base-T and 100Base-TX ports on the NH 210 are designed to be con-
nected directly to a server or PC, using a standard straight through patch cable.
In order to cascade switches or connect a hub to the switch, a crossover cable
must be used.
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Figure 6: Straight cable connection between an NH 210 and a
server/PC (MDI-X)
Figure 7: Crossover cable connection between an NH 210 and
switches/hubs (MDI)
TROUBLESHOOTING
The NH 210 is a highly reliable unit. If you encounter an operating problem,
follow the troubleshooting steps below. If the problem persists, contact your
local NBase representative.
1. Ensure that the unit is plugged into a grounded, functioning AC outlet
providing between 90 VAC and 264 VAC at 50/60 Hz. Check the power
fuse and replace if blown.
CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace with same type and rating
fuse
.
2. Review all link LEDs to ensure that those ports you believe should be
functioning are properly attached to a cable.
3. Make sure that cables are as defined in the installation section of this
guide. Verify that cables meet the 10Base-T/100Base-TX standards and
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that they do not exceed 100m.
Problem: LINK LED remains OFF when station is connect-
ed to port.
Solution: Verify that your cables are wired correctly
(See Installation and Setup - Network
Connections)
Verify that station is powered ON.
Problem: LINK LED is ON but data is not being forwarded
through switch, or communication is
faulty.
Solution: Check that the Duplex and Rate configurations are correct
between station and switch; ie the same at both ends.
Verify that ports are not in the intrusion control security
mode. (See Device Security & Learning Configurations-
Device Management )
Make sure that ports are on the same VLAN. (See
Device Management - pg. 27 )
4. Ensure that the equipment attached to the switch is properly configured.
(See Ports Statistics, Device Management )
If you encounter any situations or problems you cannot solve, obtain, if
possible, the following information:
•The serial number of your switch and its hardware address
•The configuration of the equipment being interfaced with the switch
•The sequence of events leading up to your problem
•Troubleshooting procedures you have already followed
After compiling the above information, contact your local NBase representa-
tive or a Customer Service Representative. In addition, if you have specific
questions about your network configuration, or have a particularly difficult
network, please call our technical support.
Tel: (972) 4-993-6200, (972) 4-993-6271 or (972) 4-993-6257
Fax: (972) 4 989-2743
E-mail: [email protected]
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Compatibility IEEE 802.3; IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet Standard)
Electrical
Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
Frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consumption 40W
Cabling
Distances Category 3/5 100 meters
Connectors
UTP/STP RJ-45 10Base-T and 10/100Base-TX ports
PC Parallel Port DB-25 Management port
Diagnostics
All Ports A/C Green ON indicates port acttivity
Yellow ON indicates port is in a collision state
10/100 Port L OFF indicates no link
Green ON indicates 10Mbps rate
Yellow ON indicates 100Mbps rate
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10Base-T Port L Green ON indicates valid link connection
Global F (Fault) Yellow ON indicates a system problem
P (Power) Green ON when NH 210 is powered
Configuration Default configuration is loaded from NH 210 EEPROM on power up/reset
Performance
Learning Table NH 210-32 32 MAC addresses
NH210-2K Up to 2K MAC addresses
Aggregate throughput 420 Kpps
Physical
H x W x D 44.4 x 219 x 304 mm 1.75” x 8.62 x 12”
Weight 1.2 kg 2.64 lb
Environment
Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C 50°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -10°C to 50°C 14°F to 122°F
Humidity 85% maximum, non-condensing
Cooling One DC fan
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