Planet GSD-908HP User manual

8-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE +
1-Port 10/100/1000T Desktop Switch
GSD-908HP
User’s Manual

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Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
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Disclaimer
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environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either
implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or
tness for a particular purpose.
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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 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.
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.

Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Standby mode operation.
For energy saving, please remove the power cable to disconnect the device from
the power circuit.
Without removing power cable, the device will still consuming power from the
power source. In the view of Saving the Energy and reduce the unnecessary power
consuming, it is strongly suggested to remove the power connection for the device
if this device is not intended to be active.
WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a
result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should
understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not
dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste; WEEE has to be collected
separately.
Revision
PLANET 8-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE + 1-Port 10/100/1000T Desktop Switch
User’s Manual
For Model: GSD-908HP
Revision: 1.0 (JUNE, 2014)
Part No.: 2351-AK3180-000

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 5
1.1 Checklist............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Product Description.............................................................................. 5
1.3 Features ............................................................................................. 7
1.4 Specications ...................................................................................... 8
2. Hardware Description .................................................................................. 9
2.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 LED Indicators ........................................................................... 9
2.2 Rear Panel .........................................................................................10
3. Installation................................................................................................11
3.1 Desktop Installation ............................................................................11
3.2 Magnet Installation .............................................................................12
3.3 Wall Mount Installation........................................................................13
3.4 Protective Grounding Cable Installation.................................................14
3.4.1 Installation Environment with Grounding Bar ...............................14
3.4.2 Installation Environment without Grounding Bar...........................15
3.5 Hardware Connection..........................................................................16
4. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................18
Appendix: A Networking Connection .................................................................19
A.1 PoE RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments...........................................................19
A.2 Switch’s Data RJ-45 Pin Assignments - 1000Mbps, 1000Base-T ..............19
A.3 10/100Mbps, 10/100Base-TX ...............................................................20

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1. Introduction
1.1 Checklist
Check the contents of your package for the following parts:
zGSD-908HP x 1
zUser’s Manual x 1
zExternal AC to DC Adapter x 1
zPower Cord x 1
zWall Mount Kit x 1
zMagnet / Screw x 4
zRubber Feet x 4
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
immediately; if possible, retain the carton including the original packing material,
and use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us
for repair.
The term “PoE Ethernet Switch” mentioned in this user’s manual also means the
GSD-908HP.
1.2 Product Description
Centralized Power Distribution for Ethernet Networking
The GSD-908HP, a new member in the PLANET 802.3af / 802.3at PoE Unmanaged
Gigabit Ethernet Switch family, is an 8-port 10/100/1000T 802.3at Power
over Ethernet + 1-port 10/100/1000T Desktop Switch with a total of 120
watts of PoE budget, which is an ideal solution to fullling the demand of sufcient
PoE power for network applications with Gigabit Ethernet speed transmission. The
eight 802.3af / 802.3at PoE Gigabit ports provides PoE power injector function
which is able to drive 8 IEEE 802.3af compliant powered devices or 4 IEEE 802.3at
compliant powered devices. The GSD-908HP also provides a simple, cost-effective
and non-blocking Gigabit wire-speed performance. It comes with a metal compact
housing, suitable for desktop deployment in SOHO ofce or department network
application.

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Perfectly Integrated Solution for IP PoE Camera and NVR System
Different from the general IT industrial PoE Switch which usually comes with 12 or
24 PoE ports, the GSD-908HP provides eight 802.3af / 802.3at PoE Gigabit ports
for catering to small scale of IP Surveillance networks at a lower total cost. The
GSD-908HP comes with high performance switch architecture and 120-watt PoE
power budget. The recorded video les from 8 PoE IP Cameras can be powered by
the GSD-908HP and saved in the 8-channel NVR system or surveillance software
to perform comprehensive security monitoring. For instance, one GSD-908HP
can be combined with one 8-channel NVR and 8 PoE IP cameras as a kit for the
administrators to centrally and efciently manage the surveillance system in the
local LAN and the remote site via Internet.
Stable and High Performance Switch Architecture
The GSD-908HP has a 4K MAC address table, featuring high performance switch
architecture capable of providing the non-blocking 18Gbps switch fabric and wire-
speed throughput as high as 13.3Mpps, which greatly simplies the tasks of
upgrading the LAN for catering to increasing bandwidth demands. Besides, the
802.3x Full-Duplex ow control function of the GSD-908HP enables PD devices
and servers to be directly connected to the switch for wire-speed packet transfer
performance without the risk of packet loss.
The GSD-908HP RJ-45 copper interfaces support 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-
Negotiation at port 1 to port 9 for optimal speed detection through RJ-45 Category
6, 5 or 5e cables. It also supports standard Auto-MDI/MDI-X that can detect the
type of connection to any Ethernet device without requiring special straight or
crossover cables.
Easy Cable Connection
With data and power over Ethernet from one unit, the GSD-908HP reduces cabling
requirements and eliminates the need for dedicated electrical outlets on the wall,
ceiling or any unreachable place. A wire that carries both data and power can
lower the installation costs, simplify the installation effort and eliminate the need
for electricians or extension cords. Providing 8 PoE interfaces, the GSD-908HP
is ideal for small businesses and workgroups requiring deploying the PoE for the
wireless access points, IP-based surveillance camera or IP phones in any places
easily, efciently and cost-effectively.

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1.3 Features
zRJ-45 Interface
Complies with IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u, 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab,
1000Base-T
9-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch
8-Port supports 51V DC power to PoE Powered Device (Port 1 to port 8)
zPower over Ethernet
Complies with IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at Power over Ethernet End-Span PSE
Up to 8 IEEE 802.3af devices powered
Supports PoE Power up to 15.4 watts for each PoE port
Up to 4 IEEE 802.3at devices powered
Supports PoE Power up to 30 watts for each PoE port
120-watt PoE budget
Auto detects powered device (PD)
Circuit protection prevents power interference between ports
Remote power feeding up to 100m
zSwitching
Hardware based 10/100Mbps, Half / Full Duplex and 1000Mbps Full Duplex
mode, Flow Control and Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X
 Features Store-and-Forward mode with wire-speed ltering and forwarding
rates
 IEEE 802.3x ow control for Full Duplex operation and backpressure for Half
Duplex operation
Integrates address look-up engine, supporting 4K absolute MAC addresses
192 KB packet buffer
9K Jumbo frame supports at 1000Mbps speed duplex mode
Automatic address learning and address aging
Supports CSMA/CD protocol
zHardware
Made of metal and desktop size and wall-mount design
LED indicators for system power, PoE usage 100%, per port PoE In-Use (Port
1 to port 8), per port Link / Act (10/100/1000Mbps, port 1 to port 9).
51V DC, 2.5A external power adapter
FCC, CE Class A compliant

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1.4 Specications
Model GSD-908HP
Hardware Specications
Network Connector 9-Port RJ-45 for 10/100/1000Base-T
PoE Inject Port 8-Port with 802.3af / 802.3at PoE injector function
LED Display
System: Power (Green), PoE Usage 100% (Green)
Per PoE Port: PoE (Green), port 1 to port 8
LNK/ACT (Orange), port 1 to port 9
Switch Architecture Store and forward
MAC Address Table 4K MAC address table with auto learning function
Data Buffer 192 KB
Switch Fabric 18Gbps
Switch Throughput 13.3Mpps@64Bytes
Flow Control Back pressure for Half-Duplex. IEEE 802.3x Pause
Frame for Full-Duplex
Power Requirements DC 51V, 2.5A max.
Power Consumption 120 watts / 409BTU
Dimensions (W x D x H) 103 x 235 x 27 mm
Weight 628g
Power over Ethernet
PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at Power over Ethernet PSE
PoE Power Supply Type End-Span
PoE Power Output Per Port 51V DC, 350mA. Max. 15.4 watts
Per Port 51V DC, 600mA. Max. 30 watts
Power Pin Assignment 1/2(+), 3/6(-)
PoE Power Budget 120 watts
Max. Number of Class 2 PD 8
Max. Number of Class 3 PD 8
Max. Number of Class 4 PD 4
Standard Conformance
EMI Safety FCC Class A, CE
Operating Environment 0 ~ 50 degrees C
Storage Environment -10 ~ 70 degrees C
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 95%, relative humidity (non-condensing)_
Storage Humidity 5 ~ 95%, relative humidity (non-condensing)
Standard Compliance
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Flow Control
Power over Ethernet
High Power over Ethernet

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2. Hardware Description
This product provides three different running speeds –10/100/1000Mbps at port 1
to port 9 and automatically distinguishes the speed of incoming connection.
This section describes the hardware features of the GSD-908HP. For easier
management and control of the switch, familiarize yourself with its display
indicators, and ports. Front panel illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED
indicators. Before connecting any network device to the GSD-908HP, please read
this chapter carefully.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the GSD-908HP PoE Ethernet Switch consists of 9x Auto-Sensing
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 Ports. The LED Indicators are also located on the
RJ-45 ports of the PoE Ethernet Switch.
GSD-908HP
PWR
PoE Usage 100%
ACTLNK PoE In-Use
87654321 9- Uplink
Figure 2-1: GSD-908HP Switch Front Panel
2.1.1 LED Indicators
System
LED Color Function
PWR Green Light: Indicates the switch has power.
PoE Usage
100% Green Light: Indicates the system has 100% PoE power usage.
Per 10/100/1000T Port
LED Color Function
LNK/ACT Orange
Light: indicates the link through that port is successfully
established at 10/100/1000Mbps.
Blink: indicates that the switch is actively sending or
receiving data over that port.
PoE In-Use Green Light: indicates the port is providing 51V DC in-line power
(1-8 ports).

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2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the PoE Ethernet Switch indicates a DC power socket, which
accepts DC 51V input power; there is a security slot that allows using an anti-
theft lock to attach the PoE Ethernet Switch to a xed object against theft. The
grounding terminal provides lightning protection ability for the PoE Ethernet Switch.
51V DC
Figure 2-2: GSD-908HP Switch Rear Panel
Power
Notice
The device is a power-required device, meaning it will not work till
it is powered. If your networks should be active all the time, please
consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your device.
It will prevent you from network data loss or network downtime.
In some areas, installing a surge suppression device may also help
to protect your GSD-908HP from being damaged by unregulated
surge or current to the GSD-908HP or the power adapter.
Before startup
Before your installation begins, please refer to the following for your cabling:
10/100/1000Base-T (Port 1 to Port 9)
The 10/100/1000Base-T port comes with Auto-Negotiation capability, which
automatically supports 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX and 10Base-T networks. Users
only need to plug a working network device into the 10/100/1000Base-T port, and
then turn on the PoE Ethernet Switch. The port will automatically run in 10Mbps,
20Mbps, 100Mbps or 200Mbps and 1000Mbps or 2000Mbps after negotiating with
the connected device.
Cabling
Each 10/100/1000Base-T port uses RJ-45 sockets -- similar to phone jacks
-- for connection of unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP). The IEEE 802.3 /
802.3u / 802.3ab Fast / Gigabit Ethernet standard requires Category 5 UTP for
100Mbps 100Base-TX. 10Base-T networks can use Cat.3, 4, 5 or 1000Base-T uses
Cat.5/5e/6 UTP (see table below). Maximum distance is 100 meters (328 feet).
Port Type Cable Type Connector
10Base-T Cat 3, 4, 5, 2-pair RJ-45
100Base-TX Cat.5 UTP, 2-pair RJ-45
1000Base-T Cat.5/5e/6 UTP, 4-pair RJ-45
Any Ethernet devices like hubs/PCs can connect to the GSD-908HP PoE Ethernet
Switch by using straight-through wires. The nine RJ-45 ports are auto-MDI/MDI-X,
which can be used on straight-through or crossover cable.