Planet FSD-1020 User manual

DESKTOP SWITCH
FSD-1020
Smart Desktop 10/100 Ethernet Switch

Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 1998.
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
The device has been tested and found to comply with 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 user’s manual, may cause
interference in witch case 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.
Reversion
User's manual for PLANET Desktop Switch
Models: FSD-1020
Rev: 1.0 (Feb. 1998)
Part No. EMHFSD1020

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Introduction.......................................................... 1-1
About FSD-1020 in General.......................................................1-1
Key Features.............................................................................1-2
Mini-Console Highlights............................................................................. 1-3
Unit Overview............................................................................1-3
Front Panel Layout ..................................................................................... 1-3
Port Connections......................................................................................... 1-4
The Mini-Console....................................................................................... 1-4
Console Keys........................................................................................... 1-8
Previous Key................................................................................................................ 1-8
Next Key...................................................................................................................... 1-8
Enter Key ..................................................................................................................... 1-9
Rear Panel Layout....................................................................................... 1-9
Memory Expansion Slot........................................................................... 1-9
MII Port................................................................................................. 1-10
CHAPTER 2 Installation...................................................................2-1
Using Desk Stands..............................................................................2-1
Installing Module FSD-MAC..............................................................2-2
Connecting Other Network Devices....................................................2-2
Connecting Workstations ............................................................................ 2-2
Connecting Ethernet Hubs........................................................................... 2-3
Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs ................................................................... 2-3
CHAPTER 3 Operation .......................................................................3-1
The Mini-Console.......................................................................................... 3-1
Message Zone............................................................................................. 3-1
Observing Basic Port Information................................................................ 3-2
Port Indicator Definitions............................................................................ 3-3
Console Keys.............................................................................................. 3-3
Menu Tree..................................................................................................... 3-4

Exiting the Menu Tree.................................................................................3-8
Observing Network Traffic.............................................................................3-8
Observing Collision Level..............................................................................3-9
Monitoring Ports Status................................................................................3-10
Monitoring Port Detail Information...............................................................3-12
Optimizing Network Performance.................................................................3-16
Selecting a Buffer Mode............................................................................3-17
Configuring Ports.........................................................................................3-18
Unit Configuration.......................................................................................3-20
Broadcast Storm Protection .......................................................................3-20
Loop Isolation...........................................................................................3-21
Flow Control ………………………………………………………………..3-22
Long Frame ..............................................................................................3-22
Lock the Console ......................................................................................3-22
Unlock the Console...................................................................................3-23
Secure the Switch.........................................................................................3-23
Set Password.............................................................................................3-24
Cancel Password.......................................................................................3-24
In Case You Forget the Password ..............................................................3-24
Super PSW ...............................................................................................3-25
Disabling Super Password.........................................................................3-25
Restart the Switch ........................................................................................3-25
Restore System Setting.................................................................................3-26
About The Switch ........................................................................................3-26
System info...............................................................................................3-26
APPENDIX A ................................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B ................................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C ................................................................................C-1

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
About FSD-1020 in General
The Desktop Switch FSD-1020 is a compact switch designed to meet the
requirement for today’s growing network. It introduces the management
function with very low cost whilst maintaining high performance in
networking. A build-in Mini-Console brings the non-management switch to a
new era. With the help of Mini-Console, it can monitor the Utilization,
Collision ratio, Statistic Counters, Port Status and configure a lot of settings
which the traditional dump device can not achieve. It also provides some
network protection such as Loop Isolation as well as Broadcast Storm
Protection, making a more robust network.
Figure 1.1 Desktop Switch FSD-1020.
It provides 8 10BASE-T ports each configured as MDI, two 100BASE-TX
ports each configured as MDI-X ports plus one MAC address expansion slot.

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The Desktop Switch FSD-1020 is a plug and play Network Switching device.
No settings need to be made to get the network up and running.
Key Features
Designed for high-performance, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, the
Desktop Switch FSD-1020 provides the following key features:
8 ports of 10BASE-T, 2 ports of 100BASE-TX, an expansion slot for
Memory enhancement and 1 MII port.
Auto-negotiation for 10/100Mbps.
Supporting full/half duplex auto-detection.
Smart Mini-Console operation for easy configuration and monitoring
status.
Elegant Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) providing network status
information at a glance.
Exquisite VFD front panel display providing easy-watch diagnostic
functions including port setting, status monitoring, traffic utilization,
collision ratio, error rate, and so forth.
Three modes of smart buffer allocation to optimize your network for
client-server, peer-to-peer, or standard network topology. You can assign a
larger buffer to the heavily used ports connected to a server and a smaller
buffer to less important terminals.
Affordable smart switch to replace dumb switch.

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Mini-Console Highlights
Smart Mini Console operation.
Network loop detection and automatic isolation.
Broadcast traffic suppression to eliminate broadcast storm.
Applying smart buffer allocation algorithms to prevent packet loss.
Self-diagnostic and watch dog protection.
Unit Overview
The Desktop Switch FSD-1020 was designed to work in almost any network
environment with several different types of ports.
Front Panel Layout
The Mini-Console, Console Keys, 2 10/100Base-TX Ports and 8 10Base-T
Ports are situated on the front panel as shown in Fig. 1.2.
Figure 1.2. Desktop Switch FSD-1020 Front Panel.

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Port Connections
Desktop Switch FSD-1020 boasts of three types of ports, for a total of eleven in
all. Ports 1 and 2 are 10/100Base-TX ports ; ports 3 through 10 are 10Base-T
ports with RJ-45 connectors and eleventh is the MII port. Ports 1~10 are
located on the front panel while the MII port is located on the rear panel.
Figure 1.3 Desktop Switch FSD-1020 Ports.
The Mini-Console
The Mini-Console is a major new technological breakthrough first used in
Desktop Switch FSD-1020, which provides extensive management capability
for the user.
Text message zone
Scale
Indicators
System support
& caution prompt
Figure 1.4 The Mini-Console.

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With the built-in Console Keys, users are able to monitor and configure all
the ports simultaneously or individually.
By simply pressing the three console keys, the system navigates up or down the
menu tree to perform function such as, watching the traffic Utilization,
Collision Ratio, Statistic Counters, Port Status as well as configuring the
ports and optimizing system performance.
Figure 1.5 Pressing Console Key.
Although there are only three keys, it is easy to step through all the functions
in the menu tree. The menu tree is constructed of one main level and two
branches.
The Previous/Next keys are used to cycle through item by item within the same
level.
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While a menu item is displayed, press the Enter Key to make the selection, or
go to the next level. As you go down the levels, the BACK item can be selected
to go up one level while the MAIN MENU item will go directly to the highest
level.
In case you get lost somewhere in the tree, do not touch any key for 15 minutes
and the console will jump back to Utilization in the Main Menu. You can start
over from the beginning.
In the PORT SETTING and UNIT CONFIG, every selection can only be
made by pressing and holding the ENTER Key, for about 0.5 seconds until a
flashing star shown.
This is to prevent the user from accidentally configuring wrong settings.
Notice that settings that are preceded with an “*” are the current default
settings. After making new settings, the “*” will change to the setting just
made and will become the new current default.
Figure 1.7 The Mini Console.
Port Indicators: Showing the activity of ports such as link up, link down,
TX/RX, enabled or disabled.
They also show if a port is disabled by illuminating the frame

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around the number in a bright amber color.
Figure 1.8 Port Indicators.
Scale Indicator: To indicate the level of Gauge bars.
Figure 1.9 Scale Ratio Indicator.
Gauge Bars: To indicate the level of Utilization or Collision.
Figure 1.10 The Gauge Bars.
Message Zone: To display messages to the user and display menu options.
Scale %
Indicator

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Figure 1.11 Message Zone.
Lock Indicator: Indicator the system settings are locked.
Caution Indicator: Indicate that the device is something wrong.
Figure 1 12 Lock/Caution Symbols.
Console Keys
The Console keys located to the right of Display area are used to
navigate through the menus, make selections for monitoring and
configuring the system.
Figure 1.13 Console Keys.
Previous Key
The Previous Key is used to move backward or up through the menu
tree similar to a keyboard’s up arrow.

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Next Key
The Next Key is used to move forward or down through the menu tree
similar to a keyboard’s down arrow.
Enter Key
The Enter Key is used to make selections similar to a keyboard’s
Enter key.
Rear Panel Layout
An MII port and a MAC Address Expansion Slot are located on the rear
Figure 1.14 Rear Panel
panel.
MAC address Expansion Slot
Desktop Switch FSD-1020 includes memory for learning and
automatically updating the addresses of nodes or computers. The
default can memorize 32 filtering addresses. This can be raised to
26K by installing FSD-MAC module in the expansion slot at the rear
of the unit.
Expansion
Figure 1.15 Memory Expansion Slot.
Expansion MII
AC LINE
100-240 VAC
50-60Hz, 1.2A MAX.

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MII Port
To further enhance Desktop Switch FSD-1020 compatibility, an MII
Port (Medium Independent Interface) is located on the rear panel.
The MII port is shared with port #1, when either is in use the other is
disabled. The MII port does not support Auto-Negotiation therefore
the speed and duplex settings must be made manually, through the
Mini-Console.
MII
Shared with port1
Figure 1.16 MII Port.
Note: MII Tranceivers are not hot-pluggable i.e do not
connect/disconnect when the device power is ON
MII Port

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CHAPTER 2
Installation
This Chapter illustrates installation in different network environments.
Placment
The Desktop Switch FSD-1020 can easily be placed on the desktop using the
four robber feet.
Figure 2.1 Desktop placement

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Installing Module FSD-MAC
Mac Address Expansion Module can be inserted in the expansion slot
provided at the rear of the unit. Remove the screw holding the module cover
and remove the cover plate. Slide in the Module FSD-MAC and push to seat
it firmly. Replace the cover and the screw. For more about installation,
please also refer to the installation quide of the FSD-MAC
Figure 2.2 Module FSD-MAC.
Connecting Other Network Devices
Connecting Workstations
Figure 2.3 shows the Desktop Switch FSD-1020 using as a desktop switch as
a client server mode. The server is connected to a 100Mbps port.

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Figure 2.3 Connecting Workstations.
Connecting Ethernet Hubs
This example shows how the hubs can be connected to the Desktop Switch
FSD-1020 to form a larger network.
FSD-1020
Figure 2.4 Connecting Ethernet Hubs.

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Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs
This example shows the 100Mbps hub can be used as a server farm and
connect to the 100Mbps port of Desktop Switch FSD-1020.
FSD-1020
Figure 2.5 Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs.

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CHAPTER 3
Operation
This Chapter describes using and understanding the Mini-Console.
The Mini-Console
The Mini-Console will appear similar to the following illustration. Becoming
familiar with and understanding the functions of the Mini-Console will easily
enable the user to utilize the full power of the Desktop Switch FSD-1020 and
create an efficient network.
Figure 3.1 The Mini-Console
Message Zone
The Message Zone displays the menu items in the menu tree. The large Alpha
Numeric Characters are easy to read and are an important navigational tool.
UTILIZATION