ZyXEL Communications ES-1016B User manual

ES-1016B/1024B
Ethernet Switch
User’s Guide
Version 2.00
3/2007

ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide
Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 1
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 2
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 4
Customer Support.................................................................................................... 5
List of Figures .......................................................................................................... 7
List of Tables ............................................................................................................ 9
Preface .................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ............................................................................... 13
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................13
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................13
1.3 Package Contents ...........................................................14
1.4 Applications ........................................................................................................14
1.4.1 Standalone Workgroup .............................................................................14
1.4.2 Bridging ....................................................................................................15
Chapter 2
Hardware Description and Connection................................................................ 17
2.1 Rear Panel ..............................................................17
2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection .................................................................17
2.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................17
2.2.1 RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports ...................................................................17
2.2.2 Front Panel Connections ..........................................................................18
2.2.3 Front Panel LEDs ................................................18
2.3 Hardware Installation .........................................................................................18
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................19
3.1.1 PWR LED .................................................................................................19
3.1.2 LINK/ACT LED .........................................................................................19
3.2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology ...........................................................20

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Appendix A
Product Specifications .......................................................................................... 21
Index........................................................................................................................ 23

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Copyright 1
Copyright
Copyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
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described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.
ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This
publication is subject to change without notice.

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2 Interference Statements and Warnings
Interference Statements and
Warnings
FCC Statement
This switch complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1This switch may not cause harmful interference.
2This switch must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital switch, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference 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.
CE Mark Warning:
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Notice 1
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high
voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact
your vendor for further information.
• Use ONLY the dedicated power supply for your device. Connect the power cord or power adaptor to
the right supply voltage (110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT use the device if the power supply is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
• If the power supply is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power supply. Contact your local vendor to order a new power supply.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. Do NOT
allow anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT locate the product where anyone can walk on
the power cord.
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical, gas or water pipes will be damaged.
• Do NOT install nor use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and
upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or
materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without
charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or
components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured
functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This
warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or
subjected to abnormal working conditions.
Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for
indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material
Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit
be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated
warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts
and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address,
Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from country to country.

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Customer Support
Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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List of Figures 7
List of Figures
Figure 1 ES-1016B ................................................................................................ 13
Figure 2 ES-1024B ................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3 Standalone Workgroup Example ............................................................. 15
Figure 4 Bridging Example .................................................................................... 15
Figure 5 Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 17
Figure 6 Front Panel LEDs (ES-1024A) ................................................................ 18
Figure 7 Troubleshooting LINK/ACT LED ............................................................. 19
Figure 8 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology ...................... 20

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List of Tables 9
List of Tables
Table 1 Network Cable Types ............................................................................... 18
Table 2 The Front Panel LED Descriptions .......................................................... 18
Table 3 Troubleshooting Power LED ..................................................................... 19
Table 4 Product Specifications .............................................................................. 21

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Preface 11
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension Ethernet Switch.
About the Dimension Ethernet Switches
The Dimension switch is a cost effective Fast Ethernet switch ideal for setting up a small
workgroup or for bridging two separate networks.
There are two switch models. The ES-1016B comes with 16 10/100M ports and the ES-1024B
with 24 10/100M ports.
Related Documentation
• Support Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
a detailed easy-to-follow connection diagram and instructions on how to install and
connect the hardware in your network.
• ZyXEL Web Site
The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support
documentation and an online glossary of networking terms.
Syntax Conventions
• For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.,” as a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” for
“that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.
• The ES-1016B/1024B Ethernet Switch may be referred to as the switch in this user’s
guide. This refers to both models (ES-1016B and ES-1024B) unless specifically
identified.
• Unless specified, images of the ES-1024B are used throughout this document. The ES-
1016B has 16 available Ethernet ports however the images used in this User’s Guide
show the 24 available ports that are featured on the ES-1024B. Images that directly relate
to the ES-1016B are used when referring to the key differences between the two models.

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch 13
CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of your switch.
1.1 Introduction
The switch is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched
workgroup networks. The switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for
high-speed networking. The switch is designed for workgroups, departments or backbone
computing environments for SME (small, medium enterprise) businesses.
Figure 1 ES-1016B
Figure 2 ES-1024B
1.2 Features
The following are the essential features of the switch.
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x standards.
• Auto-negotiating 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
• Auto-sensing crossover for all 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
• Supports Back-Pressure-Base flow control on Half-duplex ports.
• Supports Pause-Frame-Base flow control on Full-duplex ports.
• Supports store-and-forward switching.
• Supports automatic address learning.
• Full wire speed forwarding rate.
• Embedded 8K MAC address table providing 8000 MAC addresses entries.

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• Power, LK/ACT and FD/COL LEDs.
• Standard 19-inch rack-mount design.
1.3 Package Contents
Compare the contents of your ES package with the checklist below. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your local dealer.
• An Ethernet switch
• Power cord
• This User’s Guide
• Four self-adhesive rubber feet
• Rack mount brackets
1.4 Applications
This section provides two network topology examples in which the switch is used.
1.4.1 Standalone Workgroup
In this application, the switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can
be expected in the near future.
The switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect
computers directly to the switch’s port or connect other switches to the switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers etc.

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Figure 3 Standalone Workgroup Example
1.4.2 Bridging
With its large address table and high performance, the switch is an ideal solution for
department networks to connect to the corporate backbone or for connecting network
segments.
The following figure depicts a typical segment bridge application of the switch in an enterprise
environment. The two networks (RD and Sales), the standalone server and the computers can
all communicate with each other and share all network resources.
Figure 4 Bridging Example

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Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Connection 17
CHAPTER 2
Hardware Description and
Connection
2.1 Rear Panel
The three-pronged power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the switch. Refer to the
Appendix A on page 21 for power specification.
Figure 5 Rear Panel
2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection
Connect one end of the supplied power cord to the power receptacle on the back of the switch
and the other end to the appropriate power source.
2.2 Front Panel
The front panel of the switch includes the auto-negotiating 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
and the LEDs.
2.2.1 RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports
The 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports are auto-negotiating and auto-crossover.
An auto-negotiating port can detect and adjust to the optimum Ethernet speed (10/100Mpbs)
and duplex mode (full duplex or half duplex) of the connected device.
An auto-crossover (auto-MDI/MDI-X) port automatically works with a straight-through or
crossover Ethernet cable.