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Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide The NETGEAR Model DS508, Model DS516, and Model DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hubs are network hubs that enable users to mix and match 10 and 100 meg abit per second (Mbps) devices on the same network.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide V erify that the package contains the following items: • Model DS508, Model DS516, or Model DS524 hub • Rack mount kit • Casca.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide The Model DS508, Model DS516, and Model DS524 hubs can be used for connecting users to shared network resources such as servers, printers, and routers. All models allo w for easy migration from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps operation.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Front Panel of the Model DS508 Hub Front Panel of the Model DS516 Hub Front Panel of the Model DS524 Hub Normal/Uplink 8 7 6 5 100 1.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Front-P anel LEDs The Model DS508, DS516, and DS524 hubs provide front-panel LEDs for monitoring indi vidual ports and hub status. The follo wing table describes the front-panel LEDs and their functions.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Rear P anel The rear panel of a Model DS508, Model DS516, and Model DS524 hub has two LEDs, one labeled T erminator and one labeled 10/100 Mbps Bridge.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Rack requirements Standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) EIA equipment rack, with supplied mounting brack et hardware; 1.0 EIA rac k-mount spaces needed for each hub . Wiring hardware Wir ing hardware, such as punchdo wn blocks or patch panels, should be complete before installing the hub .
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Install the Hub on a Flat Surface If installing the hub on a fl at surface such as a tabletop, make sure the bottom of the chassis is clean and dry and allow at least 2 inches of space on all sides of the hub to ensure proper ventilation.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Cascade up to Eight Hubs to Build a Larger Netw ork As many as eight Model DS508, Model DS516, or Model DS524 hubs can be cascaded for up to a maximum of 192 ports in a single repeater (or collision) domain.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Set Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the hub allo ws you to select the Uplink (MDI) or Normal (MDI-X) position for port 8 on the Model DS508 hub, port 16 on the Model DS516 hub, and port 24 on the Model DS524 hub .
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide T wisted P air Cables For two de vices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the recei ver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device.
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignment Normal Assignment on P orts 1–8, 1–16, or 1–24 Uplink Assignment on P ort 8, 16, or 24 1 Input .
Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Specification Model DS508 Model DS516 Model DS524 RJ-45 Network P or ts 8 P or ts 16 Ports 24 P or ts Dimensions Width: Height: Depth: 13.0 in. (330 mm) 1.7 in. (43 mm) 8 in. (202 mm) W eight 4.
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