Planet FNSW-1601 User manual

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Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2002.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET
Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their
respective owners.
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.
Before Starting
In this User's Manual "NOVASwitch" is used for any/all
of the PLANET NOVASwitch models of Ethernet
Switches listed on the title page. Important differences
between models will be specified.
Reversion
PLANET NOVASwitch User's Manual
FOR MODELS:
FNSW-1601, FNSW-2401
Part No.: 2010- 000007- 001

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Table of Contents
1UNPACKING INFORMATION.............................................5
2RODUCT INTRODUCTION..................................................7
2.1 KEY FEATURES ...................................................................7
2.2 FRONT PANEL .....................................................................8
2.2.1 Ports Speed .....................................................................8
2.2.2 Cabling............................................................................8
2.2.3 Status LEDs.....................................................................9
2.3 THE REAR PANEL..............................................................10
2.3.1 Power Connector ..........................................................10
3INSTALLATION....................................................................11
3.1 RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION...........................................11
3.2 DESKTOP INSTALLATION...................................................11
4OPTIMIZING CONFIGURATION .....................................13
4.1 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION...................................................13
4.2 HALF- AND FULL-DUPLEX................................................13
4.3 FAST ETHERNET................................................................14
4.4 AUTO-NEGOTIATION.........................................................14
4.5 MAC ADDRESS TABLE .....................................................15
4.6 SAMPLE APPLICATION.......................................................16
5TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................17
6PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS............................................19
7RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENT.....................................................21
7.1 STRAIGHT-THROUGH/CROSSOVER CABLE ........................21

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1 UNPACKING INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing a PLANET NOVASwitch series
Ethernet Switches. Before continuing, please check the
contents of the product package. This product package should
contain the following items:
● One NOVASwitch Ethernet Switch
● One Power Cord
● Two Rack-Mounting Brackets with Attachment Screws
● This User’s Manual
Please inform your local dealer/supplier immediately if any item
is found to be defective, damaged or missing. Retain the
original packaging (carton), including the packing materials,
and use them to re-pack the product in the unlikely event there
is a need to return it to us for repair.

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2 RODUCT INTRODUCTION
NOVASwitch Ethernet Switches are multi-speed, versatile
network devices combining both standard and "Big-Pipe" ports
under the same hood.
2.1 Key Features
● Compliant with IEEE802.3 and 802.3u standards for
100Base-TX
● 16/24-port Fast Ethernet Switch, pure 10/100Base-TX
● Wire-speed "Store-and-Forward" filtering/forwarding
eliminates bad data packets with minimal delay
● 100Base-TX ports automatically sense and set optimal
line speed from 10/20, 100/200Mbps, All 100Base-TX
port support Auto-Negotiation function
● Shared buffer memory and up to 8K entry MAC source
address table make for fast handling of data packets
● Flow control to eliminate packets loss
● Internal, full-range power supply suitable for worldwide
use
● Auto MDI-per port for easy hub cascade

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2.2 Front Panel
Figure 1: Front View of the FNSW-1601
Figure 2: Front View of the FNSW-2401
2.2.1 Ports Speed
100Base-TX
All 100Base-TX ports come with auto-negotiation capability.
They automatically support 100Base-TX and 10Base-T
networks. Users only need to plug a working network device
into one of the 100Base-TX ports, then turn on the hub. The
port will automatically runs in 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps or
200Mbps after the negotiation with the connected device.
2.2.2 Cabling
NOVASwitch 100Base-TX ports use RJ-45 sockets -- similar to
phone jacks -- for connection of unshielded twisted-pair cable
(UTP). The IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard requires
Category 5 UTP for 100Mbps 100Base-TX. 10Base-T networks
can use Cat.3, 4, or 5 UTP (see table A)
Port Type Cable Type Connector
10Base-T Cat 3, 4, 5 RJ-45
100Base-TX Cat.5/5e UTP RJ-45
Table A: Supported port list

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2.2.3 Status LEDs
One green LED to show power On/Off is on the front panel. Also,
each port has three status LED indicators, as shown below.
Label Status /
Color Meaning Description
Steady
Green Link Lit to indicate a valid physical
UTP/STP connection exists
LOWER
ROW Blink
Green Active Blink to indicate the port is
receiving data packets
MIDDLE
ROW Steady
Green 100M Lit to indicate that a valid
physical UTP/STP connection
exists on that port runs in
100Mbps
Steady
Orange Full-Duplex Lit to indicate Full-Duplex
mode detected on that port
UPPER
ROW
Blink
Orange Collision Blinks if a collision is detected
when the port is in Half-Duplex
mode.
Table B: The Switch's Port-LED Functions

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2.3 The Rear Panel
AC inlet
Figure 4: Rear View for the Switch
2.3.1 Power Connector
The Power Connector is designed to be used with the power
cord included in the product package. Attach the female end of
the cord to the power connector and the male end of the cord to
a grounded power outlet. The accepted power range is from
100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz.
Note:
The Switch is a power-required device, it means, the
Switch will not work until it is powered. If your networked
PCs will need to transmit data all the time, please
consider use an UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for
your Switch. It will prevent you from network data loss.
In some area, installing a surge suppression device may
also help to protect your Switch from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the Switch or the power
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3 INSTALLATION
The NOVASwitch do NOT require software configuration.
Users can immediately use any of the features of this product
simply by attaching the cables and turning on the power.
To get the best use of these NOVASwitch models, many things
need to be considered first. See Section 4, OPTIMIZING
CONFIGURATION for details.
3.1 Rack-Mount Installation
Most users prefer to attach the power cord to the hub before
installation in a network rack. Do not plug the other end of the
cord into a power outlet until after the Switch is installed.
For mounting the NOVASwitch in a network rack, first attach
the rack-mount brackets to the side of the hub with screws.
(Both brackets and screws are included in the product
package.) Slide the hub into the rack and align the holes in the
bracket with the corresponding holes in the network rack.
Attach the bracket to the rack with the enclosed screws.
3.2 Desktop Installation
To locate the NOVASwitchmodels on a desktop, first attach the
four rubber feet to the bottom of the hub, one in each corner.
Place the hub on a clean, flat desk or table-top close to a power
outlet. Make sure there is no hindrance behind the fan of the
hub
Plug in all network connections, then turn the switch on via plug
in the power cord.

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4 OPTIMIZING CONFIGURATION
4.1 Prior to Installation
Before installing the NOVASwitch models and connecting
network devices, it is important to plan the new network layout.
Consider:
● Dedicated Bandwidth: File servers and other
high-traffic hardware can improve if they have their own
direct connection with dedicated 10 or 100Mbps
bandwidth.
● Full-Duplex: Determine which devices would benefit
from a Full Duplex connection and check that they
support it.
● Fast Ethernet: 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX have
different rules for cable and distance. Make sure these
are followed.
● Auto-Negotiation: Devices with different speeds may
be easily swapped when the other end of the cable is
fixed to a port with auto-negotiation.
4.2 Half- and Full-Duplex
The NOVASwitch support both Half- and Full-Duplex modes for
10Base-T and 100Base-TX. Half-Duplex mode is the traditional
data transfer mode: one station sends data while other devices
wait for the first to finish.
Full-Duplex is the simultaneous transmission and receiving of
data. It is only possible between two devices with a dedicated
link (e.g., switch-to-switch, switch-to-PC). Both of the devices
must be capable of, and set to, Full-Duplex
100Base-TX ports use auto-negotiation to detect and set the
line's operating mode.

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4.3 Fast Ethernet
100Base-TX and 100Base-FX are called "Fast Ethernet." This
is because they use the Ethernet CSMA/CD access rules and
data packet structure, but data travels ten times faster
(100Mbps) than traditional 10Mbps Ethernet.
Below is a list of the cable types and connectors that supported
by NovaSwitch models for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and
100Base-FX networks.
PORT TYPE Cables Type Connector
100BASE-TX Cat. 5 UTP only RJ-45
10BASE-T Cat.3, 4, 5 UTP RJ-45
Table C: Cables & Connectors Supported by the Switch
In many cases, 10Base-T LANs can quickly and easily upgrade
to 100Base-TX networks.
4.4 Auto-Negotiation
The 100Base-TX ports on the NovaSwitch have built-in
"Auto-Negotiation". This technology automatically sets the best
possible bandwidth when a connection is established with
another network device (usually at Power On or Reset). This is
done by detect the mode and speed at the second device is
capable of. The 100Base-TX devices can connect with the
100Base-TX port in either Half- or Full-Duplex mode.
If attached device is: 100Base-TX port will set to:
100Mbps, no auto-negotiation 100Mbps
(100Base-TX, Half-Duplex)
100Mbps, with auto-negotiation 200Mbps
(100Base-TX, Full-Duplex)
10Mbps, no auto-negotiation 10Mbps
(10Base-T, Half-Duplex)

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10Mbps, with auto-negotiation 20Mbps
(10Base-T, Full-Duplex)
4.5 MAC Address Table
This 6-byte ID is called the MAC (Media Access Control)
Address. Every Ethernet data packet includes both source and
destination addresses.
These NOVASwitch models can automatically learn and store
up to 8K MAC addresses. The MAC address table is volatile: it
disappears when the switch is powered off or reset.
Note: When the network needs reconfiguration, we
recommend turning off the power first. After all
nodes have been moved, power on the switch to
rebuild the internal MAC address table.

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4.6 Sample Application
The optimal application for the NOVASwitch, no matter with the
extension module or not, is as a "big pipe" backbone
interconnecting file servers with bandwidth-hungry workgroups,
departments, and offices.
In the figure, the first FNSW-1601(or FNSW-2401) links to
another hub‘s Uplink (MDI-II) port, some ports connect to
100Mbps Workstations, and attached to file servers at
200Mbps.
Server Farm
100Mbps
FNSW-2401 20Mbps
10Mbps
EH-3200
10Mbps
FSD-1600-
EH-1602R 20Mbps
10/20Mbps
Workgroups
FNSW-1601
DH-1601
Ethernet/FastEthernetHubs
10/100Mbps
Workgroup
Server Farm
10Mbps
200Mbps
200Mbps
200Mbps
FNSW-2401
200Mbps
Figure 5: Sample Application

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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM Link LED does not lit after cable is connected
to the port..
CHECKPOINT Verify that the other end of the cable is connected to
a device that is powered on and on-line..
For UTP cable connection toanother hub, verify that
only one end of the cable is connected to a “MDI-II”
Uplink port.
SYMPTOM 100Base-TX port Link LED is lit, Collision LED
is blinking, but traffic is irregular.
CHECKPOINT Check that the attached device is not set to
dedicated full-duplex. (Some devices use a physical
or software switch to change duplex modes.
Auto-negotiation may not recognize this type of
full-duplex setting.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CABLE, LINK DISTANCES,
AND OVERALL NETWORK DIAMETER ARE WITHIN SPEC.
FOR THE NETWORK TYPE.

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6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT FNSW-1601 FNSW-2401
16 24
PORTS 10/10/Base-TX RJ-45 10/100Base-TX RJ-45
MAC ADDRESSES 8K-entry 8K-entry
BANDWIDTH 100Base-TX, 200/100/20/10Mbps, Auto-Negotiation
FILTER/ FORWARD
RATE 148,800 packets/second per port @ 100Mbps, max.
LEDs 1 for Power On/Off
3 per port for 100Mbps, Full-Duplex, Act/Link, Collision
MEDIASUPPORT 100Base-TX Cat. 5 UTP, RJ-45
10Base-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP RJ-45
POWER SUPPLY Auto-switching. Input voltage: 100~240 VAC, 50 ~ 60Hz
POWER
CONSUMPTION 6 watt / 20 BTU 8 watt / 27 BTU
ENVIRONMENT Operating Temp: 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122°F)
Storage Temp: -30 ~ 70°C (-22 ~ 158°F)
Humidity 0 ~ 90% non-condensing
DIMENSIONS 440 x 200 x 44 mm
STANDARD COMPLIANCE
NETWORK IEEE802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE802.3u (100Base-TX)
IEEE802.3x (Flow-Control)
EMISSION FCC Class A, CE
SAFETY UL, TUV/GS (EN60950)
Table E: Product Specifications

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