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Dimension GS-1 1 16A and GS-1 124A Unmanaged 16 or 24 Port Gigabit Switch with 2 mini-GBIC Ports User’s Guide Version 1 9/2006 Edition 2.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch ii Copyright Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Zy XEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reprodu ced in any part or as a wh.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch ZyXEL Limited Warranty iii ZyXEL Limited W arranty 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 tw o (2) years from the date of purchase.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch iv Interference Statements and Warnings Interference Statements and Warnings FCC Interference S t atement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC ru les. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Customer Support v Customer Support If you have questions about your ZyXEL produc t or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications Corporation offices w.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch vi Customer Suppo rt support@zyxel.no +47-22-80-61-80 NORWAY sales@zyxel.no +47-22-80-61-81 www.zyxel.no ZyXEL Communications A/S Nils Hansens vei 13 0667 Oslo Norway +48 (22) 333 8250 POLAND info@pl.zyxel.com +48 (22) 333 8251 www.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Table of Contents vii T able of Content s Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Switch ........................................................................................... ...... 1-1 1.1 Introduc tion .......
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch List of Figures/Tables ix List of Figures Figure 1-1 GS-1116A ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 Figure 1-2 GS-1124A .
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch x Preface Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimens ion GS-1116A or GS-1124A unmanaged 16 or 24 port Gigabit switch with 2 mini-GBIC ports. This preface introduces you to the Dimension GS-1116A and GS-1124A and discusses the organization and conventions of th is User’s Guide.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Switch This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applica tions of the switch. 1.1 Introduction The switch is designed for the campus or buildin g envi ronment as a high bandwidth backbone.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch 1-2 Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A The switch is an ideal solution for solving traffic bl ock at the core of the network. It offers auto- negotiation 100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports that can significantly improve your network backbone performance.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A 1-3 1.3 Package Content s Compare the contents of your GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch package with the checklist below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch 1-4 Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A Figure 1-3 Gigabit Switch for Server Farm 1.4.2 Gigabit Switch for “Super User” Work Group s You can use the GS.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A 1-5 network that extends your Ethernet network a nd t o separate “Normal User” and “Super User” networks.
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Hardware Description and Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Installation This section discusses switch installation s, hardware and functional overview.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch 2-2 Hardware Description and Installa tion 2.2 Rack-mounted Inst allation The switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your switch on a standard EIA rack using the i ncluded rack-mounting kit.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Hardware Description and Installation 2-3 2.3 Rear Panel The ventilation fan and three-pronged power receptacle are located on th e rear panel of the switch.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch 2-4 Hardware Description and Installa tion • 100Mbps or 1000Mbps in full-duplex m ode depending on your Ethernet network. 2.4.2 Auto-sensing (Auto MDI/MDIX) Port s You can connect each RJ-45 auto-sensing port to a computer, hub or switch using either a straight through or a crossover Ethernet cable.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Hardware Description and Installation 2-5 Figure 2-7 Transceiver Installation Procedure Transceiver Removal Use the following steps to remove a mini GBIC transceiver (SFP module) from the GBIC port. 1. Remove the fiber-optic cables from the transceiver.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch 2-6 Hardware Description and Installa tion Figure 2-8 Transceiver Removal Example ) Keep the dust cover on a fiber optic module until you connect it. Use the appropriate Ethernet or fiber-optic cables to connect the module to an Ethernet switch.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Hardware Description and Installation 2-7 ) Make sure the cable length between connections does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Troubleshooting 3-1 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This section describes common problems you may en counter with the switch in your network and possible solutions. 3.1 Introduction Troubleshoot the switch using the LEDs to detect problem s.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch 3-2 Troubleshooting 3.2 Improper Network Cabling and T opology Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance and network failure.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Product Specifications A Product S pecifications This section provides the specifications of the switch. GENERAL Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T IEEE 802.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch B Product Specifications Layer 2 features GS-1116A Switching fabric: 32Gbps. GS -1124A S witching fabric: 48Gbps GS-1116A Memory Buffer: 340KB GS -1124A Memory Buffer: 500KB Support Frame size: 1522 bytes 8K MAC addresses table Jumbo frame support: Support 9Kbytes Jumbo frame size CoS: Support 802.
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch Index C Index 1000/ 100 Ethernet LED .............................. 2-4 802.3x .......................................................... 1-2 About the Dimension Gigabit Switch ............. x Auto MDI/MDIX .
Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gi gabit Switch D Index Troubleshooting 1000 LEDs ............................................... 3-1 Troubleshooting LK/ACT LED .......................................... 3-1 PWR LED .......................................
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