SignaMax FO-065-7030Q User manual

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USER’S GUIDE
SignamaxConnectivity Systems
FO-065-7030Q
16-Port QoS Switch

SignamaxConnectivity Systems
F0-065-7030Q
16-Port QoS Switch
User’s Guide

Signamax065-7030Q 16-Port QoS Switch
User’s Manual 1
FCC Statement
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts
the amount of radio frequency emission and radiation coming
from computer equipment.
The equipment introduced in this manual 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 is required
to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacture would void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Trademarks
Product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of those products.
All trademarks or brand names mentioned are properties of
their respective companies.

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Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax065-
7030Q 16-Port QoS Switch. The switch introduced here auto-
negotiates the presence of 10/100Mbps and full/half-duplex mode.
To get the most out of this manual, you should have an
understanding of networking concepts such as bridging, IEEE
802.3 Ethernet, 100BaseTX/FX Fast Ethernet, and local area
networks (LANs).
For more information about these topics, please refer to the
Appendices.
In this manual, you will find:
•Introduction on the Switch
•Product features
•Illustrative LEDs functions
•Installation instructions
•Specifications
•Tutorial information for Ethernet technologies
•Troubleshooting Guide

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Table of Contents
FCC STATEMENT 1
TRADEMARKS 1
PREFACE 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5
FRONT VIEW 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS 5
PRODUCT FEATURES 6
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 7
PHYSICAL PORTS 8
Understanding Front Panel Design 8
QOS (QUALITY OF SERVICE) SETTINGS 9
INSTALLATION 10
SELECTING A SITE FOR THE EQUIPMENT 10
DECIDING HOW TO INSTALL 11
Desktop or any flat surface 11
CONNECTING TO POWER 11
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 12
Cabling 12
Network Segmentation 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15
APPENDIX A –CONNECTOR PINOUTS 16
APPENDIX B –INTRODUCTION TO LAN & ETHERNET
TECHNOLOGIES 17

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LAN 17
ETHERNET TECHNOLOGIES 18
Fast Ethernet 18
Gigabit Ethernet 18
ETHERNET PRODUCTS 19
Hub 19
Switch 19
APPENDIX C –VLANS20
APPENDIX D–TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22
NO POWER TO THE SWITCH 23
POWER LED FAILURE 24
NO CONNECTIVITY TO THE DATA TERMINAL EQUIPMENT 25
NO CONNECTIVITY TO CERTAIN NODES ON THE NETWORK 27
POOR PERFORMANCE 28
APPENDIX E: CONTACT INFORMATION 29

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Product Overview
Front View
Figure 1: Signamax065-7030Q 16-Port QoS Switch
Package Contents
When you unpack the product package, you shall find these items
listed below.
PThe Signamax  065-7030Q 16-Port QoS
Switch
POne AC power cord
PUser’s Manual
Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or
missing items immediately to your authorized reseller.

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Product Features
♦PLUG-AND-PLAY.
♦PROVIDES 16 × 10/100MBPS PORTS USING RJ-45
CONNECTORS.
♦SUPPORTS 16 RJ-45 CONNECTOR PORTS WITH AUTO MDIX.
♦SUPPORTS 16K MAC ADDRESSES FOR THE 16-PORT SWITCH.
♦AUTO-NEGOTIATION FOR SPEED AND DUPLEX MODE ONTX
PORTS.
♦TRUE NON-BLOCKING ARCHITECTURE.
♦STORE-AND-FORWARD MECHANISM.
♦FULL WIRE SPEED FORWARDING RATE.
♦BACKPRESSURE AND IEEE 802.3X COMPLIANT FLOW
CONTROL.
♦THREE QOS (QUALITY OF SERVICE) LEVELS CHECKED VIA IP
HEADER AND 802.1Q VLAN TAG AND/OR SELECTED PER
PORT BASIS.
♦BROADCAST THROTTLING.
♦FRONT PANEL PORT STATUS LEDS.

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Front Panel Display
An array of LED indicators on the front panel provides you with
instant feedback on each port status, and, helps you monitor and
troubleshoot the Signamax065-7030Q 16-Port QoS switch.
Œ Power • Port Status Ž QoS
Status
Figure 2: Signamax065-7030Q 16-Port QoS Switch Front Panel LEDs
ΠPower
This LED comes on when the switch is properly connected to power and
turned on.
• Port Status
The RJ-45 ports numbered from 1 to 16 in one section on the 16-Port QoS
Switch.
The LEDs are located at the left side of 16 RJ-45 ports, displaying status for
each respective port. Please refer to the table below for more information.
Ž QoS (Quality of Service) Status
The LEDs displaying status for Layer 3 IP Header priority, Layer 2 VLAN
Tagging priority, and Port 1~6 Port based priority.
iBefore you use this table for troubleshooting, make sure the switch is
properly connected to power and turned on.

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Physical Ports
The Signamax065-7030Q 16-Port QoS Switch has sixteen
10/100Mbps ports using RJ-45 connectors with Auto MDIX
function.
UNDERSTANDING FRONT PANEL DESIGN
On Power feeding in
Power switched off
Power LED Off Improper connection
On A valid network connection
LNK stands for LINK
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data
ACT stands for ACTIVITY
LNK/ACT
Off No connection
On Full duplex mode
FDX stands for Full Duplex
Flashing Collision occurred
COL stands for Collision
Port LED
FDX/COL
Off Half duplex mode
On Layer 3 IP Header priority onIP Off Layer 3 IP Header priority off
On Layer 2 VLAN Tagging priority on VLAN Off Layer 2 VLAN Tagging priority off
On Port 1~6 Port based priority on
QoS Status
LED
Port 1~6 Off Port 1~6 Port based priority off