Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Pro-Switch 8F UNICOM
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Package Contents Package contents include the following: 1 ■ Pro-Switch/8F ; 100Base-FX Fast Ether net Switch ■ Power cord ■ Four (4) adhesive-backed r ubber feet ■ Rack-mount brackets ■ Use.
T able of Contents Package Contents ……………………………1 T able of Contents ……………………………2 Preface ………………………………………3 Introduction…….
Preface Benefits of Switching Ethernet switching technology has dramatically boosted the total bandwidth of a network. It puts configuration flexibility and bandwidth adaptability into the local workgroups where the majority of work is generated.
Introduction The 8 Por t Pro-Switch/8F is a high-speed, pr ofessional-grade Fast Ethernet switch that pr ovides wire-speed, a Fast Ether net switching technology that allows high-per for mance, low-cost connections up to Full- Duplex, 100Mbps Ethernet networks.
Hardwar e Description This Section describes the hardware of the Pro-Switch/8F and gives a physical and functional over view of its featur es. The Front Panel The front panel consists of (8) fiber por ts, DIP switches, and LED Indicators.
DIP-Switch Setup The DIP-switch is used to configure full- or Half-duplex switching. The DIP- switch setup is as follows: Position Description UP: Enables Full-Duplex Operation for 100Based-FX por ts (default) DOWN: Enables Half-Duplex Operation for 100Based-FX por ts 6 Figure 2.
LEDs Per Device: Power Per Por t: LNK (Link) ACT (Activity) FDX (Full Duplex) The LED Indicators gives real-time infor mation of systematic operation status.
Connecting to Power Connect the supplied AC power cord to the receptacle on the back of the switch, and then plug the cord into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range fr om 100 to 250 V AC. T urn the switch on by flipping the ON/OFF switch on the r ear of the unit to the I (ON) position.
An important point after buying a device UNICOM Pro-Switch 8F (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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If you already are a holder of UNICOM Pro-Switch 8F, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime UNICOM Pro-Switch 8F.
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