User manual NETGEAR FS518T Installation Guide

[. . . ] FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 1 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Installation Guide MODEL FS 518T FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 2 © 2000 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. [. . . ] Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the switch, as described in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications. " Checking Package Contents Unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the following list: · NETGEAR Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch · Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation · Rack Mount Kit for rack installation · AC power cord · Warranty & Owner Registration Card · This installation guide · Support Information Card Caution: Use the appropriate power cord as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. installation 4-1 FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 26 Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Refer to the enclosed Customer Support Information Card for more information. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registration, fill in the Warranty & Owner Registration Card within 30 days of purchase and return it to NETGEAR, Inc. Installing a Switch To install a switch on a desktop, on another flat surface, or in a rack: 1. Choose a location near the devices to be connected and close to an electrical outlet. Proceed to "Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface" or "Installing the Switch in a Rack. " Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface To install the switch on a desktop or any other flat surface: 1. Peel off the protective backing from the rubber pads and apply one at each marked location on the bottom of the switch. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked. Caution: Restricted airflow could cause overheating of the components. installation 4-2 FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 27 Installing the Switch in a Rack To mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, you need these tools and materials: · Two mounting brackets supplied from the Rack Mount Kit · Eight screws supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch · Four screws and nylon washers supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the rack · #1 Phillips screwdriver · #2 Phillips screwdriver To install the switch in a rack: 1. Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the switch as illustrated in Figure 4-1. Hold a mounting bracket against each side of the switch and align the countersunk screw holes in the bracket with the bracket mounting holes in the switch. Insert the screws provided in the Rack Mount Kit through each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in the switch. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure each bracket. installation 4-3 FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 28 4. Hold the switch with the mounting holes in the brackets aligned with the holes in the rack. 8945FB Figure 4-1. Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the switch to the rack. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked. Caution: Restricted airflow could cause overheating of the components. To connect additional switches or other devices, refer to "Connecting Devices to the Switch. " installation 4-4 FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 29 Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices to the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable. [. . . ] To wire patch panels, you need two Category 5 UTP cables with an RJ-45 plug at each end, as shown in Figure C-3. 1 2 1 87654321 87654321 Key: 1 = RJ-45 plug 2 = Category 5 UTP patch cable 5525. 1 Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Patch Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Note: Flat "silver satin" telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable will result in excessive collisions and cause the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network. cabling guidelines C-4 FS518T. Manual. FINAL 5/19/00 12:55 PM Page 43 Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview When using the new 1000BASE-T standard, the limitations of cable installations and the steps necessary to ensure optimum performance must be considered. The most important components in your cabling system are patch panel connections, twists of the pairs at connector transition points, the jacket around the twisted pair cable, bundling of multiple pairs on horizontal runs and punch down blocks. All of these will affect the performance of 1000BASE-T technology if not correctly implemented. The following sections are designed to act as a guide to correct cabling for 1000BASE-T. [. . . ]