Planet GSW-1600S User manual

10/100/1000Mbps
16/24-port Web Smart Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
GSW-1600S/GSW-2400S
User s Manual

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Manual, at any time without notice.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Adigital 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 acommercial 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 aresidential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at whose 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.
Revision
PLANET Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Manual
FOR MODELS: GSW-1600S/GSW-2400S
Part No.: EM_GSW1624Sv2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 HOWTO USE THIS MANUAL ..........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................2
2. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................3
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................................................................3
2.1.1 Product Overview...............................................................................................................................................3
2.1.2 GSW-1600S/2400S Front Panel........................................................................................................................3
2.1.3 LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................................3
2.1.4 GSW-1600S/2400S Rear Panel........................................................................................................................4
2.2 INSTALLING A GSW-1600S/2400S..............................................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Desktop Installation...........................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................................................5
3. CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................................7
3.1 PREPARING FOR CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................................7
3.1.1 Install the Web Switch utility..............................................................................................................................7
3.1.2 Configure the GSW-1600S/2400S...................................................................................................................17
4. SWITCH OPERATION.............................................................................................................29
4.1 ADDRESS TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................29
4.2 LEARNING .................................................................................................................................................................29
4.3 FORWARDING & FILTERING .........................................................................................................................................29
4.4 STORE-AND-FORWARD...............................................................................................................................................29
4.5 AUTO-NEGOTIATION ...................................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX A................................................................................................................................30
A.1 SWITCH‘S RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...........................................................................................................................30
A.2 10/100MBPS, 10/100BASE-TX.................................................................................................................................30

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch x1
CD-ROMuser's manual x1
Quick installation guide x1
19”rack mounting kit x1
Power cord x1
Rubber feet x4
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the
original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual is structured as follows:
§ Section 2, Installation
It explains the functions of GSW-1600S/2400S and howto physically install the GSW-1600S/2400S.
§ Section 3, Configuration
It contains information about the Smart function of GSW-1600S/2400S.
§ Section 4, Switch operation
It contains specifications of GSW-1600S/2400S.
§ Appendices
It contains cable information of GSW-1600S/2400S.
In the following section, terms “Switch”with upper case means the two switches, i.e. GSW-1600S or GSW-2400S.
Terms with lower case “switch”means any Ethernet switches.
1.3 Product Features
§ Complies with IEEE802.3, 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u, 100Base-TXand IEEE802.3ab, 1000Base-T
§ 16/24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
§ Features Store-and-Forward mode with wire-speed filtering and forwarding rates
§ Hardware based 10/100Mbps, half/full duplexand 1000Mbps full duplexmode, flowcontrol and auto-negotiation
§ IEEE802.3xflowcontrol for full duplexoperation and backpressure for half duplexoperation
§ Integrated address look-up engine, support 8K absolute MAC addresses
§ Remote Web management interface
§ System log, viewtrap, firmware upgrade, IP setting through the Web Switch utility
§ Port-based VLAN, Trunk, Port Mirroring, QoS support
§ Supports backup and restore current configuration
§ Trap function for Switch events
§ Automatic address learning and address aging
§ Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-Xfunction

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§ Support CSMA/CD protocol
§ 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz universal Power input
§ FCC, CE class A compliant
1.4 Product Specifications
Model GSW-1600S GSW-2400S
Hardware Specification
Network ports 16 24
Switch architecture Store-and-Forward
Switch Fabric 32Gbps 48Gbps
Switch throughput 23.8Mpps 35.7Mpps
Address Table 8K entries 8K entries
Share data Buffer 512KB 512KB
FlowControl
Back pressure for half duplex,IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame
for full duplex
Dimensions (mm) 440 x210 x44 (1U height)
Weight 2.83kg 2.93kg
Power Requirement 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption 25 watts, 85 BTU 32 watts, 109 BTU
Standards Conformance
Network Standards IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet),
IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3x(full-duplexflowcontrol)
Operating Temperature 0ºC ~ 50ºC
Storage Temperature -40ºC ~ 70ºC
Humidity 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Regulation Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE

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2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Switch s components and guides howto install it on the desktop or shelf.
Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
The PLANET GSW-1600S/GSW-2400S is a16/24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Web Smart with non-blocking wire-speed
performance Ethernet Switch. With 32/48Gbps internal switching fabric, the Switch can handle extremely large amounts of
data transmission in asecure topology linking to abackbone or high-power servers. The Switch could recognize up to 8K
MAC Address table and provides 512 KB on-chip frame buffers. The Switch offers wire-speed packet transfer performance
without risk of packet loss. With the high data throughput, it can provide the most convenient for user to upgrade their
network to Gigabit environment.
The additional Web Switch utility allowsaccess Web interface of the Switch. Smart functions, such as per port speed,
duplex, flow-control and QoS settings, Trunking, port-based VLAN and port mirroring are supported.
2.1.1 Product Overview
The Switch is aWeb Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 16/24 RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps portsfor high-speed network
connectivity.The Switch can also automatically identify and determine the correct transmission speed and half/full duplex
mode of the attached devices with its16/24 ports. The Gigabit port can handle large amountsof datatransmission in a
secure topology linking to a backbone or high-power servers.
This Switch also supports store-and-forward forwarding scheme to ensure lowlatency and high data integrity, eliminates
unnecessary traffic and relieves congestion on critical network paths. With an intelligent address recognition algorithm,
Switch could recognize up to 8K/8K different MAC address and enables filtering and forwarding at full wire speed.
2.1.2 Switch Front Panel
Figure 2-1 & 2-2 shows a front panel of the Switch.
PWR
SYSTEM
LNK/ACT
1000
100
1
1357
2468
9111315
10121416
2345678910111213141516
Figure 2-1 GSW-1600S front panel
Figure 2-2 GSW-2400S front panel
2.1.3 LED Indicators
LED Color Function
PWRGreen Lights to indicate that the Switch has power.
SYSTEM Green Lights and blinking to indicate the CPU is working.
LNK/ACT Green Lights to indicate that the Switch is successfully connecting to the network.
Blinks to indicate the Switch is actively receiving or sending the data over the port.
1000 Green Lights to indicate that the port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Off to indicate that the port is
operating at 100Mbps or 10 Mbps while the port s Link is on.
100 Green Lights to indicate that the port is operating at 100 Mbps. Off to indicate that the port is
operating at 1000 Mbps or 10 Mbps while the port s Link are on.

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2.1.4 Switch Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Switch indicates an AC inlet power socket, which accepts input power from 100 to 240VAC,
50-60Hz.
100~240V AC
50/60 Hz
ON
OFF
Power
RESET
Figure 2-3 GSW-1600S Rear Panel
100~240V AC
50/60 Hz
ON
OFF
Power
RESET
Figure 2-4 GSW-2400S Rear Panel
@Note:
To press and release the RESET button, the Switch will back to the factory
default mode. Be sure that
you dbackup the current configuration of the Switch otherwise the entire configuration will
be erased
when pressing the RESET”button.
Power Notice:
1. The device is apower-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered. If your networks should 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.
2. In some area, installing asurge suppression device may also help to protect your switch from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the Switch or the power adapter.
2.2 Installing the Switch
This section describes how to install your GSW-1600S/2400S Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch and make connections
to the Switch. Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. PLANET Web
Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch do not need software configuration. To install the Switch on adesktop or shelf, simply
complete the following steps.
2.2.1 Desktop Installation
To install a Switch on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:
Step1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the switch.
Step2: Place the Switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source.
Step3: Keep enough ventilation space between the switch and the surrounding objects.
@Note:
When choosing alocation, please keep in mind the environ
mental restrictions discussed in Chapter
1, Section 4, in Specification.
Step4: Connect your Switch to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports on the front of the Switch
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations or routers …etc.
@Note:
Connection to the Switch requires UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips. For more
information, please see the Cabling Specification in AppendixA.
Step5:Supply power to the Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the SWITCH.

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B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.
When the Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.
2.2.2 Rack Mounting
To install the switch in a 19-inch standard rack, followthe instructions described below.
Step1: Place your Switch on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.
Step2: Attach arack-mount bracket to each side of the switch with supplied screwsattached to the package. Figure 2-5
shows howto attach brackets to one side of the switch.
Figure 2-5 Attaching the brackets to the GSW-2400S
Caution:
You must use the screwssupplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect
screws would invalidate your warranty.
Step3: Secure the brackets tightly.
Step4: Followthe same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Step5: After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as
shown in Figure 2-6
Figure 2-6 Mounting the Switch in a Rack
Step6: Proceeds with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session 2.2.1 Desktop Installation to connect the network cabling and
supply power to your switch.

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3. CONFIGURATION
Unlike the unmanaged switch (Dumb switch), the Switch performs series smart functions that make the Switch operate
more effectively. This Chapter describes the common usage of the Switch s Smart Configuration.
3.1 Preparing for configuration
When you are ready to configure the smart functions of the Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch, please install the Web
Switch utility and it can easily list the Switch in your Ethernet environment.
This Web Switch Utility allowsassigning an IP address or password change and firmware upgrade for the Switch. You can
easily configure the Switch sSmart function through the Web browser. Such as per port speed, duplex, flowcontrol, QoS
settings, Trunking and port-based VLAN, port mirroring.
3.1.1 Install the Web Switch utility
The following installation instructions will guide you through the installations of the Web Switch Utility.
1. Insert the attached user s manual CD in the CD-ROMDrive.
2. The installation program in manual CD then auto run up an application windowas in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Auto run program in manual CD
3. Clickon the “Web Switch Utility”link to run the installation program and followthe instructions to install the utility.
Figure 3-2 shows the installation program message which the installation instructions start.

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Figure 3-2 Web Switch Utility installation wizard
Press on “Next”button to install the Web Switch Utility to the default installation folder.
Figure 3-3 Web Switch Utility installation process

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Figure 3-4 Web Switch Utility installation process
Figure 3-5 Web Switch Utility installation process

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Figure 3-6 Web Switch Utility installation process
Figure 3-7 Web Switch Utility installation completed
3. After complete the installation, run “Web Switch Utility.exe”in default installation folder “C:\Program
Files\Web Switch Utility”or run start -> Program Files -> PLANETWeb Switch -> Web Switch Utility to
start the management program.

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The PLANETWeb Switch Utilitywindowthen pops up as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 The Web Switch Utility application window
There are four main ports of the Web Switch Utility application, they are Toolbar, Discovery List, Monitor List, and
Device Setting, please refer to the belowsection for details.
3.1.1.1 Toolbar
The toolbar include four categories of functions, they are File, View, Option, and Help.
3.1.1.1.1 File
The File”function category contains Monitor Save, Monitor Save As, Monitor Load, and Exit items. The detail explanation
of each item shows in the following:
Monitor Save: to save the current setting of the Monitor List as the Default mode, when user access the Web Switch Utility
next time, it will load the default setting automatically.
Monitor Save As: to save the current setting of the Monitor List in a specific file path and file name.
Monitor Load: to load the saved setting file of the Monitor List.
Exit: to exit the Web Switch Utility.

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Figure 3-9 File function category on Web Switch Utility
3.1.1.1.2 View
The View”function category provides viewlog and clear log functions, these functions will help user to viewand clear the
trap messages. The detail explanation of each item is shown as below:
View Log: to display the events of the Switch.
Clear Log: to clear the log of Switch.
Figure 3-10 ViewTAB on Web Switch Utility
3.1.1.1.3 Option
In the Option”function category, it provides Refresh Time function, this function allowuser to refresh the monitoring time
of Web Switch Utility. The available ranges are 15 secs, 30 secs, 1 min, 2 min and 5 min .
Figure 3-11 Option function category on Web Switch Utility

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3.1.1.1.4 Help
In the Help”function category, it provides About”function, it display the version of the Web Switch Utility.
Figure 3-12 Help message on Web Switch Utility s
3.1.1.2 Discovery List
This function allows user to list the Switch in the entire network. By pressing the Discovery”button, you can list all the
Switch in the discovery list. Double click or press the Add to monitor list”button to select a device from the Discovery
List to the Monitor List. The screen in Figure 3-13 appears.
Figure 3-13 Discover list on Web Switch Utility

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The Discovery List contains nine titles:
MAC Address: displaythe Switch MAC Address.
IP Address: displaythe current IP address ofthe Switch.
Protocol version: displaythe version ofthe Utilityprotocol.
Product Name: displaythe Switch model name.
System Name: displaythe appointed Switch systemname.
Location: displaywhere the Switch is located.
Trap IP: displaythe IP address where the Trap to be sent.
Subnet Mask: displaythe Subnet Maskset ofSwitch.
Gateway: displaythe Gatewayset ofthe Switch.
3.1.1.3 Monitor List
All the Switch in the Monitor List can be monitored check the status of each Switch by viewing the received trap. The Figure
3-14 shows the operation.
Figure 3-14 Monitor list on Web Switch Utility
The Monitor List contains nine items:
S: displaythe status ofthe Switch, marked to mean that the switch is not alive.
IP Address: displaythe current IP address ofthe Switch.

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MAC Address: displaythe Switch MAC Address.
Protocol version: displaythe version ofthe Utilityprotocol.
Product Name: displaythe Switch model name.
System Name: displaythe appointed Switch systemname.
Location: displaywhere the Switch is located.
Trap IP: displaythe IP address where the Trap to be sent.
Subnet Mask: displaythe Subnet Maskconfiguration ofthe Switch.
Gateway: displaythe Gatewayconfiguration ofthe Switch.
View Trap: The trap function receives the events fromSwitch in the Monitor List. Alight indicator beside the
View Trap”button is to notice managers whether there are systemevents in the trap information box. Green
to indicate that no event in the trap information box, while red indicates that systemevents received, as shows
in Figure 3-15
Figure 3-15 ViewTrap button on Web Switch Utility
To viewthe system events, press on the View Trap”button, the trap information message boxwill pop up to showthe
system events, showin Figure 3-16.
The symbol “!”represents the trap signal arise, and will disappear after you reviewand click on the event information.

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Figure 3-16 Trap information
@Note:
In order to receive Trap information, the Trap IP and Trap Events must be configured in the GSW
-1600S /2400S Web management interface. Please refer to chapter 3.1.2.10 Trap for detail
information.
Add Item: To add a device to the Monitor List manually, enter the IP Address of the device that want to monitor.
Delete Item: To delete the device from the Monitor List.
3.1.1.4 Device Settings
This function contains four items to configure the Switch .
Configuration Setting: this function is to assign IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Set Trap to (Trap IP Address),
System name and Location. Select one device in the Discovery list or Monitor List and press this button, then the
Configuration Setting message window pops up as Figure 3-17, after filling up the data that need to change and fill up the
password, press the Set”button to take effect.
Figure 3-17 Configuration setting
Password Change: this function is to change password. Fill in the password needed in the dialog boxand press Set”
button to take effect. The screen in Figure 3-18 appears.
Figure 3-18 Password Change
Firmware Upgrade: this function is to upgrade firmware of Switch. The screen in Figure 3-19 appears.

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Figure 3-19 Firmware Upgrade
Web Access: Double click the device in the Monitor List or select adevice in the Monitor List and press this Web
Access”button to access the Web interface of Switch.
3.1.2 Configure the Switch
The Switch Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch provide Web interface for Switch smart function configuration. The
GSW-1600S /2400S can be configured through the Web Browser. Anetwork administrator can manage and monitor the
GSW-1600S /2400S from the local LAN. This section indicates howto configure the Switch to enable its smart function.
The smart functions are shown as below:
◆Port Setting (Speed/Disable, Duplex mode, FlowControl and Port base QoS)
◆Virtual LAN Group setting (VLAN)
◆Trunking
◆Port Mirroring
◆SystemSetting
◆Device status and Statistic
◆Trap and Password
◆Backup Setting
3.1.2.1 Login the Switch
Before you start configure the Switch, please note the Switch is configured through an Ethernet connection, make sure the
manager PC must be set on same the IP subnet address.For example, the default IP address of the Switch is
192.168.0.1,then the manager PC should be set at 192.168.0.x(where xis anumber between 2and 254), and the default
subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or above Web browser. Enter IP address http://192.168.0.1 (the
factory-default IP address) to access the Web interface.
Or through the Web Switch Utility, do not need to remember the IP Address, select the device in the Monitor List of the Web
Switch Utility to settle the device through the Web Browser. When the following login screen appears, please enter the
default password "admin" and press Login to enter the main screen of Switch. The login screen in Figure 3-20 appears.