SMC Networks EZ Switch SMCGS1610 User manual

USER GUIDE
EZ SwitchTM 10/100/1000
16/24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
SMCGS1610/SMCGS2410

No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
EZ SwitchTM 10/100/1000
User Guide
From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions
SMCGS1610/SMCGS2410
E112013-AP-R02

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate
and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for
any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result
from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent
or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any
time without notice.
Copyright © 2013 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
All rights reserved
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Switch, TigerStack and TigerSwitch are
trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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W ARRANTY AND P RODUCT R EGISTRATION
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please
refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.

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COMPLIANCES AND SAFETY
STATEMENTS
FCC - CLASS A
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
◆This device may not cause harmful interference.
◆This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE MARK DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE FOR EMI AND SAFETY (EEC)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from www.smc.com -> support
-> download

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
PURPOSE
This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including the physical and
performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.
AUDIENCE
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for
installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic
working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
REVISION HISTORY
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
NOVEMBER 2013 REVISION
This is the second revision of this guide. It includes the following change:
◆Updated the front panel image.
N OTE : Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to
related features or instructions.
C AUTION : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data,
or damage the system or equipment.
W ARNING : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal
injury.

A BOUT T HIS G UIDE
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OCTOBER 2013 REVISION
This is the first revision of this guide.

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CONTENTS
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4
COMPLIANCES AND SAFETY STATEMENTS 5
ABOUT THIS GUIDE 6
CONTENTS 8
1I
NTRODUCTION 10
Overview 10
Features 11
2HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 15
Front Panel 15
Port and System Status LEDs 15
RJ-45 Ports 16
Smart Button 16
Rear Panel 17
AC Power Socket 17
3INSTALLING THE SWITCH 18
Package Contents 18
Precautions 19
Safety Requirements 19
Location Requirements 19
Installation 20
Desktop Installation 20
Rack Installation 21
How to Connect to AC Power 22
Powering On 23

C ONTENTS
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Connecting Network Devices 24
Cabling Guidelines 24
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 24
ATROUBLESHOOTING 25
Diagnosing Switch Indicators 25
The Power LED is Off 25
The Link/Act LED is Off when a Device is Connected to the Corre-
sponding Port 25
Power and Cooling Problems 25
Installation 26
BSPECIFICATIONS 27
Physical Characteristics 27

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1INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
The SMCGS1610 and SMCGS2410 are the first available unmanaged switches
that can be transformed into a smart switch with the use of a single button.
DHCP prevention combined with loopback detection and prevention, improves
the network environment and reduces network maintenance costs. The switches
also provide DoS attack protection, minimizing virus attacks and increasing
network uptime.
The SMCGS1610 and SMCGS2410 switches feature a non-blocking switching
architecture that forwards and filters packets at full wire-speed for maximum
throughput. The switches are compatible with all 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps
Ethernet devices because they are standard-based. The switches protect your
existing network investments while providing you with a straightforward
migration path to faster Gigabit speeds.
The SMCGS1610 and SMCGS2410 switches are plug-and-play devices; no
configuration is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection on all ports eliminates
the need for crossover cables. Each port can be used as an end-node or uplink
port, and any port can be simply plugged into a server, hub, router, or switch,
using straight-through or crossover cable. Diagnostic LEDs, which display link
status and activity, allow you to quickly detect and correct problems on the
network.