Planet NOVASwitch FNSW-8086F User manual

FNSW-8086/8088FUser'sGuide i
NOVASwitch Series
FNSW-8086F
FNSW-8088F
Fast Ethernet Fiber-optic Switch

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Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 1998.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET
Technology Corp. The information in this manual is
subject to change without notice. All other trademarks
belong to their respective owners.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
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.
Reversion
This user's manual is for PLANET NOVASwitch Series
model --
FNSW-8086F / FNSW-8088F
Rev: 1.0 (Jun, 1998)
Part No: EMHFNSW88F

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Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the provided Fast
Ethernet Switch, which features eight ports 100BASE-FX Multi-
mode fiber ports, six ports 100BASE-FX plus two ports
10/100BASE-TX switching is also available for this product
series.
To get the most out of this manual, it is you should have an
understanding of networking concepts such as bridging, IEEE
802.3 Ethernet and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, and local area
networks (LANs).
For more information about these topics, please refer to the
Appendix.
Chapter Overview
Introduction
A general overview of switching benefits and the features of the
Switch this manual accompanied with.
Installation
Everything you need to know to install and configure the Switch
with your network.
Specifications
The Switch’s specifications at a glance.
Connector Pinouts
See Appendix A for more information.
Introduction to LAN & Ethernet Technologies
See Appendix B for more information.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................III
INSTALLATION...........................................................................III
SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................III
CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................................III
INTRODUCTION TO LAN & ETHERNET TECHNOLOGIES ............III
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................... IV
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................1
BENEFITS OF SWITCHING ............................................................1
EIGHT PORTS FIBER-OPTIC ETHERNET SWITCH..........................1
PRODUCT FEATURES...................................................................3
PACKING LIST.............................................................................3
FRONT PANEL.............................................................................5
Ports .......................................................................................5
LED Indication.......................................................................6
Uplink Button .........................................................................9
Activity Status.......................................................................10
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION..............................................13
SELECTING A SITE FOR THE SWITCH .........................................13
CONNECTING TO POWER...........................................................14
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK ...........................................14
CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................17
APPENDIX A - CONNECTOR PINOUTS............................19

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APPENDIX B –INTRODUCTION TO LAN & ETHERNET
TECHNOLOGIES.......................................21

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Benefits of Switching
Ethernet switching technology has dramatically boosted the total
bandwidth of a network. It puts configuration flexibility and
bandwidth adaptability into the local workgroups where the
majority of work is generated.
It further eliminates congestion problems inherent to the
CSMA/CD protocol and improves predictable response time
under heavy network loads. Expensive routing equipment was
used in the past to reduce the congestion under heavy loads.
The new wave of object-oriented client and server applications
demands higher bandwidth and tighter integration of client work
stations with servers. The old shared-access Ethernet
technology provides neither enough bandwidth nor predictable
response time for this new wave of workgroup computing.
Fast Ethernet switching not only satisfies both technical and
business requirements, but also preserves the user’s existing
investment in the huge 10 BASE-T Ethernet installed base.
This compatibility ensures a path for users to add, change, and
migrate to Fast Ethernet as demands emerge. It also provides a
low cost and flexible bandwidth solution directly to local
workgroups where the majority of work is generated, reducing
the need for expensive network equipment.
Eight Ports Fiber-Optic Ethernet Switch
The eight-port Fast Ethernet switch offered here adds 100Mbps
switching performance in a cost-effective desktop package. The

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Switch has eight switching ports, each a 10/100 port capable of
autosensing both speed and half/full duplex mode.
With the demand for fiber, NOVASwitch's eight-port switch
provides another model, FNSW-8088F and FNSW-8086F in
addition to the original switch. The FNSW-8088F has eight multi-
mode fiber ports. And for FNSW-8086F, it has 6-port 100BASE-
FX ports and 2-port 10/100BASE-TX ports.
This switch makes it possible to join a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
network to an existing 10Mbps Ethernet network (FNSW-8086F).
Its internal cache buffers the traffic from the higher bandwidth
100Mbps segment to the 10Mbps segment. If you later decide to
make both segments 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, the ports of the
switch will automatically sense the change and adjust to
100Mbps operation.
In addition to the benefits of integrating 10Mbps and 100Mbps
networks through TP ports, this switch is also useful for
segmenting networks that is bogged down with excess traffic as
a fiber-optic switching backbone. By splitting a network into
several segments and bridging them, you can cut the traffic load
on your network and reduce collisions on each segment,
especially if you can minimize intersegment traffic by placing
users and devices that normally talk to each other on the same
segment.
This switch fully complies with IEEE802.3u, 100BASE-TX,
100BASE-FX, IEEE802.3, and 10BASE-T standards. It features
"wire-speed”switching mechanisms as well as the ability to filter
local traffic, collisions, and error packets to maximize network
performance.

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This eight-port switch also facilitates an affordable and efficient
migration path to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and can continue to
enhance your network's performance even if you upgrade your
existing network with standard Ethernet applications,
internetworking systems and client-side adapters to minimize
migration costs.
Product Features
This eight-port switch provides the following features:
♦Eight 100BASE-FX switching ports (ST Interface)
♦Full-duplex support on each port (default) for up to 2Km wiring
♦Two-port 10/100BASE-TX, with six-port 100BASE-FX for
multiple choice of TP wiring
♦Designed in compliance with 10BASE-T, IEEE802.3u,
100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX standards.
♦Comprehensive array of LED indicators that communicate the
status of the switch and troubleshooting information.
♦Dynamic learning mode that automatically adjusts to the
network configuration.
♦Runt and CRC filtering eliminates erroneous packets to optimize
network bandwidth.
♦Full compatibility with standard Ethernet applications,
internetworking systems and client-side adapters to minimize
migration costs.
Packing List

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When you unpack the switch, you should find the items listed
below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent
damage or missing items immediately to your authorized reseller.
The Eight-port Switch
Users Manual
AC power cord
Rack Mount Ears with Screws

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Front Panel
The front panel of the switch has eight ports and an array of LED
indicators to provide you with instant feedback on the status of
the switch.
Figure 1: Front Panel of FNSW-8086F/ FNSW-8088F
Ports
Ports of this switch are capable of accepting 100BASE-FX with
ST interface connections. For FNSW-8086F, the two TP ports
support 10/100BASE-TX with Cat. 3, 4, 5 (100Mbps) twisted
pairs connection.
When connects to a 100BASE-TX network, the ports operate at
100Mbps in half-duplex mode and 200Mbps in full-duplex mode.
When connects to a 10BASE-T network, the ports operate at
10Mbps in half-duplex mode and 20Mbps in full-duplex mode.
With the fiber-optic port , when it connects to a 100BASE-FX
network, the ports operate at 100Mbps in half-duplex mode and
200Mbps in full-duplex mode (default).
The maximum range of a 100BASE-TX network connected to
the switch is 100 meters with Category 5 shielded twisted-pair
and unshielded twisted-pair (STP/UTP) cable. A 10BASE-T
network may range up to 100 meters with Category 3, 4, or 5
STP/UTP cable.

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As for the length of FX fiber link between a switch and Data
Terminal Equipment, FX is capable to span at most 2 Kilometers
using 62.5/125-micron fiber-optic cable.
The following table summarizes the port and cable specifications
for this switch.
Speed Connector Port Speed
Half/Full
Duplex
Cable
100BASE-TX RJ-45 100/200
Mbps 100M, Category 5 STP/UTP
10BASE-T RJ-45 10/20 Mbps 100M, Category
3, 4, or 5
STP/UTP
100BASE-FX Straight-tip
(ST) 100/200 Mbps 62.5/125 micron fiber-
optic cable
LED Indication
The array of LED indicators on the front panel conveys status
and configuration information to help you monitor and
troubleshoot the switch.

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Figure 2-1: LED & Button Indicators for FNSW-8086F
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Port Status
TP Ports:
Each port has an array of six LEDs to show status information.
The LEDs are identified by a corresponding array of captions
located below the LEDs on the front panel.
LNK: The link indicator is the top-left LED. It is illuminated
whenever the port is connected to another working
networked device.
100: The top-right LED shines whenever the switch
detects that the corresponding port is connected to
a 100BASE-TX segment.
TX: The middle-left LED comes on when the port is
transmitting data.

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FDX: The full-duplex LED (the middle-right LED) is
illuminated when the port is operating in full-duplex
mode. When this LED is off, the port is operating in
half-duplex mode.
RX: The lower-left LED comes on when the port is
receiving data.
COL: The collision LED at the lower-right in the array
shines when the switch detects packet collisions on
the port.
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Port Utilization
The Port Utilization LEDs indicates how much traffic each port is
handling, measured as a percentage of the port's bandwidth.
Column 1 corresponds to Port 1, Column 2 to Port 2, Column 3
to Port 3, etc. As traffic on a port increase, the LEDs for its
column will shine progressively from bottom to top.

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Uplink Status
This LED is illuminated when the uplink button is pressed down.
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Power
This LED comes on when the switch is connected to a power
supply and turned on.
Uplink Button
The location of the uplink button is shown in Figure 2-1.
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Uplink Button
Use the uplink port with the uplink button pressed down for
connecting to a regular port of a hub or another switch. If
connecting to an uplink port of a hub or another switch, any of
the switch’s RJ-45 ports can be used.
Figure 2-2: LED Indicators of FNSW-8088F

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Port Status
Fiber-optic ports
Each port has an array of three LEDs to show status information.
The LEDs are identified by a corresponding array of captions
located beside the LEDs on the front panel.
LINK: The link indicator is the top LED. It is illuminated
whenever the port is connected to another working
networked device.
ACT: The middle LED comes on when the port is
transmitting or receiving data.
FDX: The full-duplex LED (the middle LED) is illuminated
when the port is operating in full-duplex mode.
When this LED is off, the port is operating in
half-duplex mode.
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Port Utilization
The Port Utilization LEDs indicates how much traffic each port is
handling, measured as a percentage of the port's bandwidth.
Column 1 corresponds to Port 1, Column 2 to Port 2, Column 3
to Port 3, etc. As traffic on a port increase, the LEDs for its
column will shine progressively from bottom to top.
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Power
This LED comes on when the switch is connected to a power
supply and turned on.
Activity Status

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TX : Transmit Data
RX : Receive Data
There is no uplink issue for fiber Switch; thus the uplink status does not
apply to FNSW-8088F.

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Chapter 2. Installation
This chapter presents step-by-step installation instructions for
this eight-port Fiber-optic Fast Ethernet Switch.
Selecting a Site for the Switch
As with any electronic device, you should place the Switch where
it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or
electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select
should meet the following requirements:
♦The room temperature should be between 32 and 104
degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius).
♦The relative humidity should be less than 90 percent,
non-condensing.
♦Surrounding electrical devices should not exceed the
electromagnetic field (RFC) standards for IEC 801-3,
Level 2 (3V/M) field strength.
♦Make sure that the switch receives adequate ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation holes on the side of the switch
or the fan exhaust port on the rear of the switch.
♦The power outlet should be within 1.8meter (6 feet) of the
switch.
Detailed specifications may be found on page 22 and 23.

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Connecting to Power
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the receptacle on the
back of the switch, and then plug the cord into a standard AC
outlet with a voltage range from 100 to 240 VAC.
Turn the Ethernet switch on by flipping the ON/OFF switch on
the rear of the unit to the I(ON) position. The Oposition is OFF.
Connecting to Your Network
10/100BASE-TX TP Ports
Connect cables to computers or network segments into the RJ-
45 ports on the front of this switch. It does not matter which port
you select. All the non-fiber ports support 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX with full or half duplex.
Use the uplink port with the uplink button pressed down for
connecting to a regular (i.e. non-uplink) port of a hub or another
switch. If connecting to an uplink port of a hub or another switch,
any of the eight ports can be used. To connect two regular RJ-
45 ports between any two switches or hubs, you need a cross-
wire cable.
The cable must be a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair or
unshielded twisted-pair (STP/UTP) cable for 100BASE-TX, or
Category 3, 4, or 5 STP/UTP cable for 10BASE-T.
100BASE-FX Fiber-optic ports