User manual ZYXEL GS-1124A BROCHURE

[. . . ] Dimension GS-1116A and GS-1124A 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 Gigabit Switch Copyright Copyright © 2006 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. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patents rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. [. . . ] When the Mini GBIC port is connected, the Giga copper port is disabled. 1-2 Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch 1. 3 Package Contents Compare the contents of your GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch package with the checklist below. · · · · · · GS-1116A or GS-1124A Gigabit switch Power cord Quick Start Guide This User's Guide in CD-ROM format. Four rubber feet Rack mount brackets 1. 4 Gigabit Switch Network Applications This section provides a sample of network topologies in which the Gigabit switch functions as a highbandwidth backbone switch for a server farm or as a high-bandwidth backbone switch for a super user workgroup. You can connect existing switches, hubs or computers with Gigabit 1000Base-T Ethernet adapters to the switch. 1. 4. 1 Gigabit Switch for Server Farm The following figure depicts the GS-1124A (Z) connected to a computer network (via switches A, B and C) and a server farm (via Gigabit switch G). For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed, this switch is suitable for connecting departmental switches to the core Gigabit switch through a number of servers. Connecting servers to the core Gigabit switch allows each end station to rapidly access the server's data and to smoothly communicate with all the devices in the network. Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A 1-3 Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Figure 1-3 Gigabit Switch for Server Farm 1. 4. 2 Gigabit Switch for "Super User" Work Groups You can use the GS-1116A or the GS-1124A to connect servers, switches, workstations and computers (the Gigabit 1000Base-T NIC must be installed onto the computer) to each other. The following figure depicts a typical backbone application of the switch in an enterprise environment. The "Normal User" workgroup (A, B, C) is connected to a switch via a 10/100Mbps and the "Super User" workgroup (D, E, F) is connected to a Gigabit switch (G). This enables the two networks to communicate with each other, prioritizing the "Super User" network with higher connection speeds though a Gigabit switch. The "Normal User" workgroup runs applications that are not time sensitive and do not require large amounts of bandwidth, such as Internet browsing and e-mail. The "Super User" workgroup runs bandwidth-hungry applications like large FTP file transfers and real time applications such as video conferencing. The switch automatically learns node addresses, which are subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address. You can use the Mini GBIC slots to connect with a fiber optic 1-4 Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch network that extends your Ethernet network and to separate "Normal User" and "Super User" networks. Figure 1-4 Gigabit Switch for Super User Work Groups Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A 1-5 Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Installation This section discusses switch installations, hardware and functional overview. The switch is suited to an office environment where it can be rack mounted on standard EIA racks or placed as a standalone switch on a desktop. For proper ventilation, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at the front, 3. 4 inches (8 cm) at the back of the switch. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations. 2. 1 Desktop Installation 1. Set the switch upside-down on a study level space with a power outlet nearby. Make sure there is enough clearance around the switch to allow air circulation and the attachment of cables and the power cord. 3. These rubber feet help protect the switch from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking. 5. Turn the switch right side up after you attach the rubber feet. Figure 2-1 Attaching Rubber Feet Do not block the ventilation holes. Leave space between switches when stacking. Hardware Description and Installation 2-1 Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch 2. 2 Rack-mounted Installation 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 included rack-mounting kit. 1. [. . . ] Verify that proper network cable type is used and its length does not exceed 100 meters. For more information on network cable types, see Table 2-2. 3. 1. 3 1000 LED The LEDs do not show the speed of my Ethernet device. Table 3-3 Troubleshooting 1000 LEDs STEPS 1 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION Check the connection between the switch and your Ethernet device(s). Verify that you are using the proper cable type and that its length does not exceed 100 meters. For more information on network cable types, see Table 2-2. Troubleshooting 3-1 Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch 3. 2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance and network failure. Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology DESCRIPTION Faulty cables PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Using faulty network cables may affect data rates and have an impact on your network performance. [. . . ]