RFL Electronics RFL 3000 4K24F User manual

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RFL Electronics Inc.
RFL 3000 4K-16 Ethernet Switch
Installation and User Guide

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April 27, 2006
RFL 3000™4K-Series
4K24 Switches
Installation and User Guide
Trademarks
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Important: The RFL 3000 4K24 Switches contains no user serviceable parts.
Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and
void. If problems are experienced with the RFL 3000 4K24 Switches, consult
Section 6, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide.
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RFL

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Contacting RFL
Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below:
RFL Electronics Inc.
353 Powerville Road
Boonton TWP, NJ 07005-9151
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Website: http://www.rflelect.com
email [email protected]m
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interfernce to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into n outlet on a ccircuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Canadian Emission
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Ordering Information .................................................................................................................. 8
2.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product........................................................................................... 8
2.2 Product Description - RFL 3000 4K24 Switches........................................................................ 9
2.2.1 RFL 3000 4K24F and 4K24C Switch chassis ..................................................................... 9
2.2.2: RFL 3000 4K24FR “Reverse” model, front LEDs and connections in rear........................ 10
2.2.3 Up-link, port 1X for Cascading ......................................................................................... 11
2.2.4 Fiber-port options for 4K24F Model, 100Mb fiber ............................................................. 11
2.2.5 4K24C, 10/100 F/H dual-speed switched ports, RJ-45 (copper only)............................. 12
2.2.6 Frame Buffering and Latency ........................................................................................... 12
2.3 Features and Benefits................................................................................................................. 13
2.4 Applications................................................................................................................................. 14
3.0 Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Locating RFL 3000 4K24 Switches ........................................................................................... 16
3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media....................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Connecting Fiber Optic ST-type, “twist-lock”................................................................ 17
3.2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type and MTRJ, "Snap-In" ............................................... 18
3.2.3 Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic................................................................................ 18
3.2.4 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45,CAT3, CAT5, Unshielded or Shielded)..................... 19
3.3 Rack-mounting ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Installing and Removing FKM Fiber Port Modules................................................................ 20
3.4.1 Preparation for Changing FKM Fiber Port Modules ..................................................... 21
3.4.2 Installing FKM Modules in RFL 3000 4K24F Switches.................................................. 22
3.4.3 Removing FKM Modules from RFL 3000 4K24F Switches............................................ 23
3.5 Manual settings for Fiber ports (HDX or FDX) ...................................................................... 24
3.6 Powering the RFL 3000 4K24 Switch....................................................................................... 25
4.0 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1 Switching Functionality ............................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Status LEDs................................................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Up-link Port, for RJ-45 Port #1X only...................................................................................... 26
4.4 Auto-negotiation for RJ-45 (copper) ports............................................................................... 27
4.5 Auto-negotiation, full-duplex mode........................................................................................... 28
4.6 Flow-control, IEEE 802.3x standard......................................................................................... 28
4.7 Power Budget Calculations for 4K-Series with Fiber Media.................................................. 29
5.0 Introduction - RFL 3000 4K24 Fiber-Port Modules (FKM’s).................................................... 29
5.1 Inspecting the Package and Product (Optional)...................................................................... 30
5.2 Product Description.................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.1 FKM-MST, 100Mbps multi-mode FX-ST-type, “twist-lock” connector ..................... 30
5.2.2 FKM-MSC 100Mbps multi-mode FX-SC-type, “snap-in” connector.......................... 31
5.2.3 FKM-SSC and –SSCL 100Mbps single-mode FX-SC-type, “snap-in”......................... 31
5.2.4 FKM-MTRJ, 100Mb multi-mode FX, MTRJ small-form-factor connector ............... 31
5.2.5 FKM-Blank......................................................................................................................... 32
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................. 32
6.1 Before Calling for Assistance..................................................................................................... 32
6.2 When Calling for Assistance...................................................................................................... 33
6.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure.................................................................. 33
6.4 Shipping and Packaging Information....................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................................................................... 35
APPENDIX B : Internal DC Power Supply Options............................................................................... 36
APPENDIX C: Internal DC Dual-Source Power Option........................................................................ 39

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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Technical Specifications
Performance
Aggregate Filtering Rate: 4.8Gb/sec for 24 100Mbps ports
(all ports are wire speed)
Aggregate Forwarding Rate: (for RFL 3000 4K-Series Fast Ethernet
ports)
(all ports are wire speed)14.4M frames per second, 24-port units
Data Rate: 10 Mbps and 100Mbps
Address Table Capacity: 2K node addresses, self-learning with address aging
Packet buffer size : 1 MB dynamic
Latency: 5 μs + packet time (100 to 100Mbps)
15 μs + packet time (10 to 10 Mbps, and 10 to 100Mbps)
Network Standards
Ethernet V1.0/V2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T,
IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
Maximum 10 Mbps Ethernet Segment Lengths
Unshielded twisted pair - 100 m (328 ft)
Shielded twisted pair - 150 m (492 ft)
10BASE-FL multi-mode fiber optic - 2 km (6,562 ft)
10BASE-FL single-mode fiber optic - 10 km (32,810 ft)
Maximum Standard 100Mb Fast Ethernet Segment Lengths:
10BASE-T (CAT 3, 4, 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)
100BASE-TX (CAT 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)
Shielded twisted pair - 150 m (492 ft)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex, multi-mode - 412 m (1350 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex, multi-mode - 2.0 km (6,562 ft)
100BASE-SX, short wavelength HDX m.m. - 300 m ( 935 ft)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex, single-mode - 412 m (1350 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex, single-mode - 20.0 km (49,215 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex, s.m. (Long Reach)- 40.0 km (132,215 ft)
Connectors for copper wiring
Twisted Pair at 10/100Mb: RJ-45 shielded, female, front mounted
(for RFL 3000 4K-Series Fast Ethernet copper ports, use Cat 5 cable)
Fiber Multi-mode connector types:
Fiber Port, SC-type (snap-in): Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock): Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, MTRJ-type (plug-in): Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX

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Fiber Single-mode connector types:
Fiber Port, SC-type: Fiber optic single-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, SC-type: Fiber optic "long-reach” single-mode, 100BASE-FX
Manual switch-selections and jumpers
Fiber default: Full-duplex (Manual DIP switch settings inside of the chassis can
select each of fiber ports to HDX mode. DIP switch SW4 controls fiber port # 2,
whereas DIP switch SW6 controls fiber port #4. Down position will sets half-
duplex, up position (default) sets full-duplex).
Copper default: Auto-negotiation
LEDs: Per Port
LK/Act: Steady ON for Link with no traffic, blinking indicates port
is transmitting and receiving
FDX/Col: ON = Full-Duplex Mode
BLINKING = Half-Duplex Collision
100/10: ON = 100Mbps speed
OFF = 10 Mbps
Operating Environment
Ambient Temperature: 25°to 140°F (-5°to 60°C)
Storage Temperature: -40°to 185°F (-40°to 85°C)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude: -200 to 13,000 ft. (-60 to 4000m)
Packaging
Enclosure: Rugged High strength metal. Suitable for stand-alone or
rack-mounting
Dimensions: 1.75 in H x 17.0 in W x 9.0 in D
4.45cm H x 43.2cm W x 22.9cm D
Weight: 7.1 lb. (3.2 Kg) rack-mount models
Cooling method: Fan cooled, @ 7 cfm
Power Supply (Internal)
AC Power Connector: IEC-type, male recessed at rear of chassis,
with adjacent manual ON-OFF switch (on AC models only)
Input Voltage: 110 to 240 VAC (auto-ranging)
Input Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz (auto-ranging)
Power Consumption: 20 watts typical, 35 watts max
Power Supply Rating: 3Amps at 5VDC

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DC Power Supply (Options)
-48VDC Power Input Voltage : 36 to 72 VDC
24VDC Power Input Voltage : 20 to 36VDC
125VDC Power Input Voltage : 120 to 160VDC
Std. Terminal Block : “ -, GND, + ”
Power Consumption: same as for AC models, see above
For Dual Source and Redundant DC for –48VDC, 24VDC & 125VDC
supply options (Optional), see Appendices
Agency Approvals
UL listed (UL1950), cUL, CE
Emissions meet FCC Part 15 Class B
Optional: ETSI and NEBS L3 Certified
Warranty Three years, return to factory. Made in USA

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1.2 Ordering InformationRFL 3000 4K24 Switches
MODEL DESCRIPTION
RFL 3000 4K24F Ethernet Switch with 22 RJ-45 ports, each auto-sensing for 10Mbps/10Mbps FDX/HDX
operation. Optional fiber port may be configured from the family of modules below. Each
port is switched and provides a full-speed traffic domain with non-blocking performance.
Includes internal auto-ranging power supply, cooling fan, and metal brackets for rack-
mounting. LEDs and user ports are in the front, power input is in the rear. Units with -
48V power supply options available
RFL 3000 4K24FR “Reverse” model, Same as Model 4K24F Switch except user ports and the power input
connectors are in the rear.
LEDs are in the front.
RFL 3000 4K24C Same as RFL 3000 4K24F, but with all 24 RJ-45 ports “Copper”.
RFL 3000 4K24CR “Reverse” model, Same as Model 4K24C Switch except user ports and the power input
connectors are in the rear.
LEDs are in the front.
Fiber port modules for RFL 3000 4K-Series (Models 4K24F and 4K16):
FKM-2SC Fiber module with two 100Mbps multi-mode FX SC connectors
FKM-2ST Fiber module with two 100Mbps multi-mode FX ST connectors
FKM-2MTRJ Fiber module with two 100Mbps multi-mode FX “MTRJ” Small Form Factor connectors
FKM-2SSC Fiber module with two 100Mbps 20Km single-mode FX SC connectors
FKM-2SSCL Fiber module with two 100Mbps 40 Km “long-reach” single-mode FX SC connectors
FKM-1MTRJ Fiber module for 4K-Series Switches, with one 100Mbps multi-mode FX “MTRJ” Small
Form Factor connector
FKM-1SSC Fiber module with one 100Mbps 20Km single-mode FX SC connectors
FKM-1SSCL Fiber module with one 100Mbps 40 Km “long-reach” single-mode FX SC connectors
FKM-BLNK Blank face plate, included in 4K24 switch unit when no fiber port option is selected
Special Package Models – request quote for specials, such as the “Air Flow Modified” version with –48CDV
power for Telco racks
RFL reserves the right to change specifications, performance
characteristics and/or model offerings without notice.
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this
product; notify the carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment or
delivery. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the
items listed below are included.
This package should contain:
1 RFL 3000 4K24 Switch
1 AC Power Cord (U.S. and other 115 VAC only)
1 Set of metal “Ears” for standard 19” rack mounting
1 Installation and User Guide (this manual)
1Product Registration Card

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Remove the items from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping
container should you need to re-ship the unit at a later date. To validate the product
warranty, please complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card to RFL as
soon as possible.
In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact the party from whom
you purchased the product. If the unit needs to be returned, please use the original
shipping container if possible. Refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting, for specific return
procedures.
2.2 Product Description - RFL 3000 4K24 Switches
RFL 3000 4K24 Switches boost the performance of large Ethernet LANs, with
the flexibility of both twisted-pair switched ports and fiber ports. Fiber ports may
number zero, one or two, and may be configured from a variety of user-selected popular
fiber connectors. The RFL 3000 4K24’s provide the switching speed and the reliability to
support multiple workgroups, each with its own switched 100Mbps or 10Mbps domain,
for increased network performance and with “future-proof” fiber up-link ports built in.
The RFL 3000 24-port 4K24F Switches offer application flexibility with a series
of optional fiber connector types. All applicable fiber port connector types (100Mbps FX-
ST, SC, MTRJ) along with multi-mode, single and “long-haul” capability are
configurable using a family of one- or two -port modules . Optional fiber ports are
normally configured and tested with the RFL 3000 4K24F unit in the factory, but may be
configured in the field. The 22 copper RJ-45 ports are dual speed 10/100 Mb auto-
negotiating. The model 4K24C has 24 twisted-pair ports and no fiber -built-in options.
Designed for use in departments with multiple workgroups, in remote offices and
in network traffic centers or multi-system power users, the RFL 3000 4K24F and 4k24C
Switches are easy to install and use. Addresses of attached nodes are automatically
learned and maintained, adapting the switching services to network changes and
expansions. Front-mounted LEDs provide status information on each port. The RFL 3000
4K-Series Switches provide high performance plug-and-play operation in convenient
rack-mount packages.
The RFL 3000 4K24F and 4K24C switches are non-blocking on all ports and
include 1MB packet buffers and a 2K-node address table for advanced performance as
well as to support large networks. The RFL 3000 4K-Series Switches, with store-and-
forward switching, filter all faulty packets to minimize traffic congestion.
2.2.1 RFL 3000 4K24F and 4K24C Switch chassis
RFL 3000 4K24F and 4K24C Switches come in a 24-port rack-mountable chassis.
The optional fiber port is user configurable and can be selected from the offered popular
fiber port connector types. The fiber-port modules are normally factory installed. (See
Section 5)

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The 4K24F 19” rack-mountable switches come with twenty two 10/100 RJ-45 ports and
two optional 100Mbps fiber ports (ports #2 and #4) i.e., with a total capacity of 24
switched ports. These rack-mount units are typically used in larger network wiring
centers.
2X 4X 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
1 X 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
Magnum 4024F Switch
100M
Col/FDX
Link/Act
Power 100M
Col/FDX
Link/Act
TX X
2 4X 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
1X 1 3X 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
Magnum 4016C Switch
100M
Col/FDX
Link/Act
Power 100M
Col/FDX
Link/Act
Figure 2.2.1a: Front view, 24-port RFL 3000 4K24F and 4K24C Switches
The LED status indicators and the manual switches are located on the front panel
of RFL 3000 4K24F and 4K24C Switches. There are Full-duplex/Collision (FDX/COL),
Link/Activity (LINK/ACT) and (100/10) LED indicators for each 10Mbps and 100Mbps
domain, for visual indication of the operating status of each domain. The IEC standard
AC power connector (and a manual ON - OFF power switch) is located at the rear. Fan-
driven cooling air flows left to right.
ON
OFF
110-220
VAC
47-63Hz
1.0-0.5A
Figure 2.2.1b: Rear view - RFL 3000 table-top & rack-mount 4K24C and/or 4K24F Switch
2.2.2: RFL 3000 4K24FR “Reverse” model, front LEDs and connections in rear
Front View, with –48V power option
2 4X 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
(-) GND (+)
48V DC 1 X 1 3X 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
ON
OFF
TX R X TX R X
Rear View
The RFL 3000 4K24FR is like the 4K24F except that the front panel has the
LEDs, and all the connecting ports and power feeds are in the back. This is convenient
for rack-mounting where cabling is accessed from the rear of the rack while the operating
status LEDs are monitored from the front. Typically such arrangements are found in telco
rack installations.
+
GND Magnum 4024F Switch
100M
Col/FDX
Link/Act
Power 100M
Col/FDX
Link/Act