Planet NOVASwitch GSW-1200S User manual

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Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable
protectionagainstharmful interference whentheequipmentis
operatedin acommercialenvironment. Thisequipment
generates, uses,andcanradiate radio frequency energy and, if
notinstalledandusedinaccordance withtheInstruction
manual, may causeharmfulinterference toradio
communications.Operationof this equipment inaresidential
areaislikely to causeharmfulinterferenceinwhichcasethe
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PLANET NOVASwitchUser'sManual
FOR MODELS: GSW-1200S
Part No.: EM-GSW12V1
Before Starting
In this User's Manual, "Switch"is usedfor GSW-1200S, where
“switch”represent the third party switch.

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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 SPECIFICATIONS................................................2
2. INSTALLATION.........................................................5
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....................................................5
2.1.1Product Overview..............................................................5
2.1.2Product Features..............................................................6
2.1.3GSW-1200S Front Panel..................................................7
2.1.4LED Indicators..................................................................7
2.1.5GSW-1200S Rear Panel..................................................8
2.2 INSTALLING A GSW-1200S...............................................8
2.2.1Desktopor Shelf Mounting...............................................9
2.2.2RackMounting..................................................................9
3. CONFIGURATION...................................................11
3.1 PREPARING FOR CONFIGURATION....................................11
3.1.1Connecting aPC or Terminal tothe RS-232Port...........11
3.1.2Terminal Emulation Setup Program................................11
3.1.3Power-up Self-test Status...............................................12
3.1.4Log-in..............................................................................13
3.2 GETTING STARTED..........................................................14
3.2.1General Guidelines.........................................................14
3.2.2MainMenu Screen..........................................................15
3.2.3System Configuration.....................................................17
3.2.4Port Configuration...........................................................19
3.2.5Port Trunking Configuration............................................20
3.2.6Mirror Port Configuration................................................22
3.2.7VLAN Configuration........................................................23
3.2.8Priority Configuration......................................................25
3.2.9Restart............................................................................27
3.2.10 Exit................................................................................28
4. SWITCH OPERATION............................................29
4.1 ADDRESS TABLE.............................................................29
4.2 LEARNING.......................................................................29
4.3 FORWARDING &FILTERING .............................................29

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4.4 STORE-AND-FORWARD ...................................................29
4.5 AUTO-NEGOTIATION........................................................30
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................31
APPENDIX A SWITCH‘SRJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS.33
A.1 1000MBPS,1000BASE T................................................33
A.2 10/100MBPS, 10/100BASE-TX......................................33

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1Package Contents
Check the contentsof your package for following parts:
l GSW-1200S.
l User's manual.
l Power cord.
l 19”rack mountingbrackets.
l RS-232cable.
Ifanyofthesepieces are missing or damaged, pleasecontact
your dealer immediately.Ifpossible, retain the carton including
the original packing material, and use themagainst to repack the
product in case there is a need to return it to usfor repairing.
1.2Howto Use This Manual
This GSW-1200S User Manual isstructured asfollows:
§ Chapter 2, Installation
It explainsthefunctionsof GSW-1200S andhowtophysically
install theGSW-1200S.
§ Chapter 3, Configuration
It containsinformation about the smart function of GSW-1200S.
§ Chapter 4 Switch operation
It containstroubleshootingandspecifications of GSW-1200S.
§ Appendices
It containscableinformation of GSW-1200S.

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1.3Product Specifications
Model GSW-1200S
Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x,
IEEE802.3ab.
Protocol CSMA/CD
Ports 1210/100/1000 Mbps ports
Connector RJ-45 connector
Speed 10/100Mbps at half duplex.
20/200/2000Mbps at full duplex
CablingType UTP/STP Category 5 orbetter
Topology Star
LEDs PWR, OverHeat, Fan Failureforunit
10Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, ACT, FDXperport
Maximum Segment
Length 100m(328 ft) over Category 5twisted-pair cable or better
VLAN 12Groups with overlapping
Trunking 2, 4 and6 port trunking withfail-over
Port Mirroring 1 mirrored port support
QoS IEEE802.1ppriority queuing and 4 priority queues per
port
Jumbo Packet Support 9K Bytes packet size
Buffer Memory 1M-byte packet memory
MAC Address 32K
Dimensions
(WxDxH) 430mm x240 mmx44mm
Weight 3 kg
System
Configuration 1 Console port, RS-232 for out of band management
AC Power 100~240VAC, 50W, 50~60Hz, 1A

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Environmental
Requirements Operatingtemperature: 0 to50 (32℉to 122℉)
Storage temperature: -40 to70 (-40℉to 158℉)
Operatinghumidity: 5% to 95% relativehumidity,
non-condensing
Storage humidity: 5%to 95% relative humidity,
non-condensing
EMC Certification FCC, CE

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2. INSTALLATION
ThisChapter describes thefunctionalitiesofGSW-1200 scomponents
andguideshowto install it on the desktoporrack.Basic knowledgeof
networkingis assumed.Pleasereadthis chaptercompletely before
continuing.
2.1Product Description
ThePLANET GSW-1200Sprovides12Gigabit Ethernet Switchports.
ThePLANETGSW-1200Sdeliverstwelve portsworth of
high-performance, feature-richintegratedGigabit Ethernet switching
over traditional copper cabling. It provides12Ethernetportsand is
capableofsmart functions, suchasVLAN, Port TrunkingandProt
Mirroring.GSW-1200S canbeconfiguredby out-of-bandchannel via the
console port (RS232) directly.Each port supports10Mbps,100Mbps,
and 1000Mbpsaswell ashalf/full modeand can be easily connected to
corporatebackbones and servers.
2.1.1 Product Overview
PLANETGSW-1200Sisagigabit Ethernet switch with12RJ-45
10/100/1000Mbpsportsforhigh-speednetwork connectivity.
GSW-1200S canalsoautomaticallyidentifyanddeterminethe correct
transmissionspeedandhalf/full duplexmodeoftheattacheddevices
withits12ports.Plus,theGigabit port, together withjumboframe
featuresupported, canhandle extremely largeamountsof data
transmissionin asecuretopologylinkingtoabackbone or high-power
servers.
Thisproductalsosupportsstore-and-forwardforwardingscheme to
ensurelowlatencyandhighdata integrity, eliminatesunnecessary
trafficandrelieves congestiononcritical network paths. Withan
intelligentaddress recognitionalgorithm, GSW-1200Scould recognize
upto32Kdifferent MAC address and enablesfiltering and forwarding at
full wire speed.

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2.1.2 Product Features
§ Fully compliantwith IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x,
IEEE 802.3ab.
§ Twelve 10/100Mbpsauto-detectinghalf/full duplexand1000
Mbps full duplexswitch ports.
§ Features Store-and-Forward mode with wire-speedfilteringand
forwardingrates.
§ Hardware based10/100Mbps,half/full duplexand1000Mbpsfull
duplexmode, flow control andauto-negotiation.
§ IEEE802.3xflow control for full duplexoperation.
§ Backpressurefor half duplexoperation.
§ Integratedaddress look-upengine,support 32K absoluteMAC
addresses.
§ Automatic addresslearningandaddress aging.
§ Embedded1MB data packet memory.
§ Jumbo packet support withmax. 9KB packet size.
§ Headof Line(HOL) blockingprevention.
§ Broadcast stormprotection.
§ Auto MDI/MDI-X detection.
§ Upto12Port-based VLAN support.
§ Upto6 groupsof Trunk.
§ Port mirroring support.
§ QoS support with 4-level priority for switching.

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2.1.3 GSW-1200S Front Panel
Figure2-1 showsa front panel of GSW-1200S.
Figure2-1 PLANET GSW-1200S Front Panel
2.1.4 LED Indicators
LED Color Function
PWRGreenLit: Power on
Over Heat*1 RedLit: indicate over limitingthe operation
temperature
Fan Failure*2 RedLit: indicate the two fans at rear panel not
active
10Mbps Orange Lit: indicate that theport isoperatingat
10Mbps.
100Mbps Green Lit: indicate that theport isoperatingat
100Mbps.
1000Mbps Green Lit: indicate that theport isoperatingat
1000Mbps.
FDX Orange Lit: indicate that the connection made
through the corresponding port is
running in Full Duplexmode.
ACT Green
Lit: indicate the linkthrough that port is
successfully established
Blink: indicate that the switch is actively
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*1 When the internal temperatureis equal to or higher than 60
degree C, the Over Heat LED will light on. Oncethe
temperature isequal to or higherthan 70 degree C, the buzzer
will makeacontinuous warning sound. Userscan pressthe
buzzer On/Offbutton to turn offthe buzzer.
*2 Therearethree fansin the unit. Normally,all ofthe fans are
running. Ifone ofthe two running fans at rear panel is failed,
the Fan Failure LED will light on.
2.1.5 GSW-1200S Rear Panel
Therear panelof theGSW-1200S hasaPower Connector andtwo Fans
at the rear of the switch. Besides, aBuzzer ON/OFF buttonisplaced
between. The power port is whereyou will connect the AC power cord.
(See Figure 2-2 of Rear Panel of GSW-1200S)
50/60Hz
100-240VAC
Buzzer
ON/OFF
Figure2-2 Rear Panel of GSW-1200S
Power Notice:
1. Thedeviceisapower-requireddevice,it means,it will notworktill it is
powered. If your networks shouldactiveall the time, please consider
usingUPS (UninterruptedPower Supply) for your device. It will
prevent you from networkdataloss or networkdowntime.
2. Insomearea, installing asurge suppression device mayalsohelp to
protectyourswitchfrom beingdamagedbyunregulated surgeor
current tothe Switch or thepower adapter.
2.2Installing a GSW-1200S
Thissectiondescribeshowto install your GSW-1200S Gigabit Ethernet
Switchandmake connectionsto theswitch.Pleasereadthefollowing
topics andperform theprocedures inthe order being presented.
PLANET GSW-1200SGigabit Ethernet Switch donot needsoftware
configuration. Toinstall yourGSW-1200S ona desktoporshelf, simply
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2.2.1 Desktop or Shelf Mounting
Toinstall aGSW-1200S onadesktopor shelf, simply complete the
following steps:
Step1:Attach therubberfeetto therecessed areasonthebottom ofthe
switch.
Step2: Placethe GSW-1200S on a desktop or shelf near anAC power
source.
Step3: Keepenough ventilationspace between the switch andthe
surroundingobjects
Note: Whenchoosingalocation,pleasekeepinmindthe environmental
restrictions discussed in Chapter 1.3, Specification.
Step4: Connect your GSW-1200S tonetworkdevices
A. Connectoneendof astandardnetworkcable tothe
10/100/100RJ-45ports on the front of theGSW-1200S.
B. Connecttheother endofthecableto thenetwork devices
such asprinter servers, workstationsor routers…etc.
Note: Connectionto the Switch requires UTP Category5network
cablingwithRJ-45tips. For moreinformation, pleaseseetheCabling
Specificationin Chapter 1.3, Specificationand Appendix.
Step5:Supplypower to the Switch.
A. Connect oneend of thepower cabletothe GSW-1200S
B. Connectthepower plugofthepower cabletoastandardwall
outlet.
WhentheGSW-1200Sreceives power, thePower LED should remain
solid Green.
2.2.2 Rack Mounting
To install the switchin a 19-inch standardrack,followtheinstructions
describedbelow.
Step1:Placeyour GSW-1200S onahard flatsurface,with thefront
panel positioned towards your front side.
Step2:Attach arack-mount bracket toeachsideoftheswitchwith
suppliedscrewsattachedto thepackage. Figure 2-3 shows how
toattach bracketstooneside of theswitch.

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Figure2-3 Attachingthe bracketstothe GSW-1200S
Caution:
Youmust usethescrewssuppliedwith themountingbrackets.
Damagecausedtothepartsby usingincorrect screwswould
invalidateyour warranty.
Step3: Securethe bracketstightly.
Step4: Follow thesame steps to attach the second bracket tothe
opposite side.
Step5:Afterthebracketsareattachedtotheswitch,usesuitable screws
tosecurely attach thebracketsto therack, as shown in Figure
2-4
Figure 2-4 Mountingthe Switchina Rack
Step6: Proceed withthe steps 4 andsteps 5of session 2.2.1Desktop
or Shelf Mounting to connect thenetwork cablingand supply
power to your switch.

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3. CONFIGURATION
Unliketheunmanaged switch(Dumbswitch), GSW-1200S performs
series smart functionsthat maketheswitch operate more effectively.
ThisChapter will describethecommonusageoftheSwitchSmart
Configuration.
3.1Preparing for configuration
3.1.1 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the RS-232 Port
Whenyouarereadytoconfigurethesmart functionsoftheswitch, make
sureyou hadconnectedthesuppliedRS-232serialcabletothe RS-232
port at the front panel of your GSW-1200S switchand your PC.
3.1.2 TerminalEmulation Setup Program
InWindows95/98/2000/XP,launch “HyperTerminal”,create anew
connection, andadjust settings as below:
§ Emulation: VT-100 compatible
§ Baud per second: 38400
§ Data bits: 8
§ Parity: None
§ Stop bits: 1
§ Flow Control: None
To gainademo, please seethe Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 Port Settings for smart functions
3.1.3 Power-up Self-test Status
As theswitch powerson,it goes throughaself-testprocess to ensure
proper operationsof theGSW-1200S hardware.Aseriesof messages
will bedisplayedto show thetestprogress andresult. Whenthetest
completessuccessfully,thesystemwill displayalog-inmessage. If any
of thecomponents failsduring thetest, you mayneedto contact
your localdealer and have theswitch replaced. Figure3-2 shows a
successful Self-test menuofthePower-upSystem Self-diagnostic
Process.

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Figure 3-2 Self-test menu of thePower-up System Self-diagnostic Process
3.1.4 Log-in
Log-in isrequiredtoaccess the commandconsole aftertheself-test
completessuccessfully. The factorydefault user nameand passwordis
"admin". Youmay changepassword inthe SystemMenu. To accessto
theMain Menu, pleasealways enterthecorrect password. (SeeFigure
3-3)
Figure 3-3 Log-in Message

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3.2Getting Started
3.2.1 General Guidelines
GSW-1200Sallows users to configure the machine via
menu-driven screens. To workwithinthe menu, please followthe
guidelines shown in Table 3-1.
Items Description
OBJECTS Objects arestrings of characters onthe screen. Each
object represents a distinct function. There are a few
kinds of objects.
INFO OBJECTS
They only displayinformation or messagesand cannot
bechanged. The cursorneverstops at themeither.
COMMANDS
OBJECTS They provide function trigger ormenu navigation.
Whenhighlighted, an "Enter" key triggers the object
and the functionor navigation is performed.
LIST OBJECTS They provide alist of predefined values forthe
selection. The"Space"key starts theselection process
and "Enter" key confirms the selection. The Ctrl-
Xkey
cancels the process andreverts theoriginal value
VALUE OBJECTS
The user canchange them. The "Enter" key starts the
edit process. The user canthen input the desired
value.If the change valueis not adesire one,
press the
"Ctrl-X" tocancel the edit process.
CURRENT
OBJECTS Thereare many distinct objects onthe command screen. The one that is currently being accessedis
highlighted.
The Status line is at the second line tothe bottom. It is
highlighted. Theleft area of theline shows the
descriptionof the current object. The right area shows
thetype of theobject. There are 3 possible types:
READ/SELECT
The object is a List object
READ/WRITE
The object is a Value object
StatusLine
NothingThe object is either a selectorto the
next menulevel or a direct command.
ARROWS KEY Providesnavigationfunctions. “I”, “J”, “K”and “M”
keys
and also be usedto navigate.
TAB KEY The Tab key is used to access the next object. Some
terminalor terminal emulation programmight not be
ableto provide Arrowkeys correctly, such as some