SignaMax FO-065-7110 Series User manual

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U SER ’ S G UIDE
SignamaxConnectivity Systems
FO-065-7110 Series
Compact Fiber Access Switch

SignamaxConnectivity Systems
F0-065-7110 Series
Compact Fiber Access Switch
User’s Guide

Signamax  065-7110 series Compact Fiber Access Switch
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FCC Statement
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the
amount of radio frequency emission and radiation coming
from computer equipment.
Ethernet switch stated in this manual 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
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.

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Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax
065-7110 series Compact Fiber Access Switch, with seven
auto-negotiating and auto-MDIX 10/100BaseT/TX ports plus
one 100BaseFX 100 Mbps fiber port.
To get the most out of this manual, it is suggested that you
have prior knowledge of networking concepts such as bridging,
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX/FX Fast
Ethernet, and local area networks (LANs).

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Table of Contents
FCC Statement.......................................................1
Preface...................................................................2
Introduction.............................................................4
Ethernet Switch.........................................................4
Product Features .......................................................5
Packing List...............................................................5
Front Panel ...............................................................6
Ports..............................................................................................6
LEDs .............................................................................................7
Installation ..............................................................9
Selecting a Site for the Switch ....................................9
Connecting to Power................................................10
Connecting to Your Network .....................................10
Specifications.......................................................11
Ordering Information............................................12
Contact Information..............................................13

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Introduction
Ethernet Switch
The Signamax065-7110 Compact Fiber Access Switch
provided is an eight-port Fast Ethernet switch. The switch has
seven 10/100BaseT/TX ports with RJ-45 connectors and one
100BaseFX port with fiber connector. Each 10/100BaseT/TX
port is capable of auto sensing speed, half/full duplex modes,
and auto-MDIX.
The Ethernet Switch makes it possible to join a 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet network to an existing 10Mbps Ethernet network. 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 TX 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, the Ethernet switch is also useful for segmenting
network that is bogged down with excess traffic. By splitting
a network into several segments and bridging them, the
number of collisions on each segment along with the traffic
load on your network can be dramatically reduced. This works
even better if users and devices, which can normally talk to
each other, are placed strategically along the same segments.
This particular eight ports Ethernet switch fully complies with
IEEE802.3u 100BaseTX/FX and IEEE802.3 10BaseT
standards. It features "wire-speed”switching mechanisms and
the ability to filter local traffic, collisions, and error packets to
maximize network performance.

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The Ethernet switch 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 Signamax065-7110 switch provides the following
features:
•Seven auto-negotiating 100BaseTX/10BaseT switching
and auto-MDIX ports plus one 100BaseFX port.
•Full and half duplex capability on each port.
•Designed in compliance with IEEE802.3 10BaseT and
IEEE802.3u 100BaseTX/FX standards.
•Front panel port status LEDs.
•Store and forward architecture.
•Forward and filter at non-blocking full wire speed.
•802.3x flow control for full duplex and backpressure
function for half duplex operation.
•Supports broadcast storm filtration.
Packing List
When you unpack your Signamax065-7110 Ethernet 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 switch
•User’s Manual
•AC power cord

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Front Panel
The front panel of the Signamax065-7110 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 your switch
Ports
The ports are capable of accepting either a 10BaseT or a
100BaseTX network. The switch automatically senses and
adapts itself to either network standard.
When connected to a 100BaseTX network, the ports operate at
100 Mbps in half-duplex mode and 200 Mbps in full-duplex
mode. When connected to a 10BaseT network, the ports
operate at 10 Mbps in half-duplex mode and 20 Mbps in
full-duplex mode. When connected to a 100BaseFX network,
the ports operate at 100 Mbps in half-duplex mode and 200
Mbps in full-duplex mode.
The maximum range of a 100BaseTX network connected to
the switch is 100 meters with Category 5 unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) cable. A 10BaseT network may have a
range up to 100 meters when using Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
cable. The maximum range of a 100BaseFX network
connected to the switch is 75 km.

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The following table summarizes the port and cable
specifications for the switch:
Speed Connector Port Speed
Half/Full
Duplex
Cable
10BaseT RJ-45 10/20 Mbps 100 m,
Category 3, 4,
or 5 UTP
100BaseTX RJ-45 100/200 Mbps 100 m,
Category 5 UTP
100BaseFX SC, ST, MT-
RJ, VF-45 100/200 Mbps 62.5/125ìm multi-mode
fiber-optic cable
100BaseFX SC 100/200 Mbps 10/125ìm
single-mode
fiber-optic cable
LEDs
The array of LED indicators on the front panel conveys status
and configuration information to help you monitor and
troubleshoot the switch.
Figure 2: LED & Switch Indicators

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ΠPort Status
Each port has an array of three LEDs that show the status of
the port. The LEDs are identified by corresponding captions
located below the LEDs on the front panel.
LED State Indication
Steady LINK: The port has established a
valid network connection
LNK/ACT Flashing ACTIVITY: The port is transmitting
or receiving data
Steady100Mbps: The port has established
a valid 100Mbps network
connection
100
Off 10Mbps:The port has established a
valid 10Mbps network connection.
Steady FULL-DUPLEX: The connection is
in full duplex mode
Flashing COLLISION: Collision occurred in
the 10/100 domain.
FDX/COL
Off The connection is in half duplex
mode
• Power
This LED comes on when the switch is connected to a power supply
and turned on.