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Accton Technology CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3627 Installation manual

Manual is about: Multilayer Workgroup Switch with 24 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ports, and 2 Slots for Optional 100BASE-FX or Gigabit Uplink Modules

Summary of CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3627

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    Cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 installation guide.

  • Page 3: Cheetahswitch Workgroup-3627

    Installation guide cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 multilayer workgroup switch with 24 10base-t / 100base-tx (rj-45) ports, and 2 slots for optional 100base-fx or gigabit uplink modules.

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    Accton is a trademark of accton technology corporation. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. International headquarters no. 1 creation road iii, science-based industrial park hsinchu 300, taiwan, r.O.C. Phone: +886-3-...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Warranty accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from accton or its authorized reseller. For the warranty to apply, you must register your purchase...

  • Page 7: Compliances

    I compliances fcc - class a this equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a computing ...

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    Compliances ii ce mark declaration of conformance for emi and safety (eec) this information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the council directive 89/336/eec on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/eec for electr...

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    Safety compliance iii safety compliance warning: fiber optic port safety avertissment: ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique warnhinweis: faseroptikanschlüsse - optische sicherheit underwriters laboratories compliance statement important! Before making connections, make sure you ...

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    Compliances iv wichtige sicherheitshinweise (germany) 1. Bitte lesen sie diese hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben sie diese anleitung für den späteren gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem reinigen ist das gerät vom stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden sie keine flüssigoder aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich e...

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    V contents chapter 1: about the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 1-1 overview 1-1 switch architecture 1-1 management options 1-2 description of hardware 1-4 10base-t/100base-tx ports 1-4 status leds 1-4 optional media extender modules 1-5 optional redundant power unit 1-7 power supply receptacles 1-7 fe...

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    Contents vi chapter 4: making network connections 4-1 connecting network devices 4-1 twisted-pair devices 4-1 cabling guidelines 4-1 connecting to pcs, servers, hubs and switches 4-1 wiring closet connections 4-2 fiber optic devices 4-3 appendix a: troubleshooting a-1 diagnosing switch indicators a-...

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    1-1 chapter 1: about the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 overview accton’s cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 is an intelligent multilayer (layer 2 and 3) switch with 24 10base-t/100base-tx ports plus two slots on the rear panel for slide-in 1000base-lx, 1000base-sx, 1000base-t or 100base-fx modules. This sw...

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    About the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 1-2 management options this switch contains a comprehensive array of leds for “at-a- glance” monitoring of network and port status. It also includes a built-in network management agent that allows the switch to be managed in-band using snmp or rmon (groups 1, 2...

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    Overview 1-3 multicast switching specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own vlan to ensure that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and to guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level for the designated vlan. The switch uses igmp snooping and gmrp at l...

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    About the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 1-4 description of hardware 10base-t/100base-tx ports these are dual-speed rj-45 ports. Because all ports on this switch support automatic mdi/mdi-x operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to pcs or servers, or to other switch...

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    Description of hardware 1-5 optional media extender modules optional 1000base-sx module (em4501c-sx-sc) figure 1-3. Single-port 1000base-sx gigabit module using multimode fiber optic cable, the 1000base-sx port can be connected to a remote site up to 550 m (1805 ft) away. The 1000base-sx gigabit mod...

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    About the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 1-6 optional 1000base-lx module (em4501c-lx-sc) figure 1-4. Single-port 1000base-lx gigabit module using single-mode fiber optic cable, the 1000base-lx port can be connected to a remote site up to 5 km (16404 ft) away. The 1000base-lx gigabit module operates at...

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    Description of hardware 1-7 optional 100base-fx module (em3526ja-1fx-sc-m) figure 1-7. Single-port 100base-fx multimode module using multimode fiber optic cable, the 100base-fx port can be connected to a remote site up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away. The 100base-fx module operates at 100 mbps, with suppo...

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    About the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 1-8 features and benefits connectivity • 24 dual-speed ports for easy fast ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy lan equipment • auto-negotiation enables each rj-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half...

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    Features and benefits 1-9 • three year warranty management • “at-a-glance” leds for easy troubleshooting • network management agent: • manages switch in-band or out-of-band • supports telnet, snmp/rmon and web-based interface • spanning tree protocol for redundant network connections • vlan support ...

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    About the cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 1-10

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    2-1 chapter 2: network planning introduction to switching a network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more efficiently than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been recognized as one of the mo...

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    Network planning 2-2 sample applications this cheetahswitch is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections and linking vlans or ip subnets. Some typical applications are described below. Collapsed backbone the cheetahswitch...

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    Sample applications 2-3 central wiring closet with 24 parallel bridging ports (i.E., 24 distinct collision domains), the cheetahswitch can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 10base-t/100base-tx p...

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    Network planning 2-4 remote connections with fiber cable fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 100 mbps multimode fiber (mmf) link can run up to 2 km, and a 100 mbps single-mode fiber (smf) link can run as far as 20 km. A 1000base-lx smf gigabit link can also ...

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    Sample applications 2-5 making vlan connections vlans can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly tagged to identify the vlan group it belongs to. When using port-based vlans, ports can either be assigned to one specific group or to all groups. Port-based vlans are suitable for...

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    Network planning 2-6 using layer 3 routing vlans can significantly enhance network performance and security. However, if you use conventional routers to interconnect vlans, you can lose most of your performance advantage. The cheetahswitch provides wire-speed routing, which allows you to eliminate y...

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    Connectivity rules 2-7 connectivity rules when adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed below for ethernet or fast ethernet. However, note that because switches break up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you should not include...

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    Network planning 2-8 accton 3-2 rule for class ii repeaters accton 2-1 rule for class i repeaters maximum network diameter using repeaters 10 mbps ethernet collision domain maximum ethernet cable distance accton 5-4-3 rule between any two pcs or other stations in the same 100base-tx collision domain...

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    Application notes 2-9 application notes 1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode. 2. When a switch is connected t...

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    Network planning 2-10

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    3-1 chapter 3: installing the switch selecting a site switches can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. • the site should: • be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet....

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    Installing the switch 3-2 optional rack-mounting equipment if you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment available: • four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are not included • a screwdriver (phillips or flathead, depending on the type...

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    Mounting 3-3 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-2. Installing the switch in a rack 3. If installing a single switch only, turn to ““connecting to a power source”” at the end of this chapter. 4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the ...

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    Installing the switch 3-4 2. Set the device on a flat surface near an ac power source, making sure there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow. 3. If installing a single switch only, go to “connecting to a power source” at the end of this chapter. 4. If installing multipl...

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    Connecting to a power source 3-5 connecting to a power source to connect a device to a power source: 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device. Figure 3-4. Power receptacle 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket. Note: for...

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    Installing the switch 3-6.

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    4-1 chapter 4: making network connections connecting network devices this switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It may be connected to network cards in pcs and servers, as well as to ethernet and fast ethernet hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected...

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    Making network connections 4-2 2. If the device is a network card and this switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet (see “wiring closet connections” on the next page). Otherwise, attach the other end to ...

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    Fiber optic devices 4-3 fiber optic devices an optional slide-in 100base-fx module may be used for backbone and long distance connections. A 1000base-x module may also be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each multimode fiber optic port requir...

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    Making network connections 4-4 the 100base-fx fiber optic ports operate only at 100 mbps, full duplex. You can run a single-mode fiber link up to 20 kilometers (12.43 miles). However, note that power budget constraints must also be considered when calculating the maximum cable length for your specif...

  • Page 43: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    A-1 appendix a: troubleshooting diagnosing switch indicators power and cooling problems if the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply. However, if the unit powers off after running for a w...

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    Troubleshooting a-2 note: you can configure the management agent to accept one to four simultaneous telnet sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already exists, an additional telnet connection will not be able to log into the system..

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Cables

    B-1 appendix b: cables specifications note: if you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that has st-type connectors, accton provides an optional sc-st converter (part number: st5002). Twisted-pair cable and pin assignments caution: do not plug a phone jack connector into any rj-45 ...

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    Cables b-2 figure b-1 illustrates how the pins on the rj-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins. Figure 2-1. Rj-45 connector pin numbers 10base-t/100base-tx pin assignments with 100base-tx/10base-t cable, pins 1 and 2 ar...

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    1000base-t pin assignments b-3 1000base-t pin assignments 1000base-t ports switch support automatic mdi/mdi-x operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to pcs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. The table below shows the 1000base-t mdi and mdi-x port pinouts...

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    Cables b-4 adjusting existing category 5 cabling to run 1000base-t if your existing category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000base-t, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try and correct the problem: 1. Replace any category 5 patch cables with high...

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    Console port pin assignments b-5 console to 25-pin dte port on pc switch’s 9-pin serial port null modem pc’s 25-pin dte port 2 rxd txd ------------ 2 txd 3 txd ----------- rxd ----------> 3 rxd 5 sgnd ----------- sgnd ---------- 7 sgnd no other pins are used..

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    Cables b-6.

  • Page 51: Appendix C: Specifications

    C-1 appendix c: specifications physical characteristics ports 24 10base-t/100base-tx, with auto-negotiation network interface ports 1-24: rj-45 connector, auto mdi/mdi-x 10base-t: rj-45 (100-ohm, utp cable; categories 3, 4, 5) 100base-tx: rj-45 (100-ohm, utp cable; category 5) buffer architecture 4 ...

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    Specifications c-2 heat dissipation 208 btu/hr maximum maximum current 3 a @ 110 vac 2 a @ 240 vac switch features spanning tree protocol forwarding mode intra-vlan: store-and-forward inter-vlan: ip routing (using rip, rip2 or dvmrp) throughput layer 2: wire speed layer 3: wire speed flow control fu...

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    Management features c-3 management features in-band management telnet, web-based http, or snmp manager (accview network management software provided free) out-of-band management rs-232 db-9 console port software loading tftp in-band or xmodem out-of-band mib support mib ii (rfc 1213), bridge mib (rf...

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    Specifications c-4 immunity en 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 safety csa/nrtl (csa 22.2.950 & ul 1950) en60950 (tÜv/gs) warranty three years slide-in modules 1000base-sx extender module model em4501c-sx-sc ports 1 1000base-sx sc-type port network interface sc connector, 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode f...

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    Slide-in modules c-5 1000base-t extender module model em4501c-t ports 1 1000base-t rj-45 port network interface rj-45 connector, 100-ohm category 5 or 5e twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs) standards ieee 802.3ab 100base-fx extender module models em3526ja-1fx-sc-s, em3526ja-1fx-sc-m ports...

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    Specifications c-6.

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    D-1 appendix d: ordering information cheetahswitch workgroup-3627 products and accessories product number description es3627 24-port fast ethernet switch with two media expansion slots em4501c-sx-sc gigabit module with one 1000base-sx multimode fiber port (sc-type connector) em4501c-lx-sc gigabit mo...

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    Ordering information d-2.

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    Glossary-1 glossary 10base-t ieee 802.3 specification for 10 mbps ethernet over two pairs of category 3, 4, or 5 utp cable. 100base-fx ieee 802.3u specification for 100 mbps fast ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable. 100base-tx ieee 802.3u specification for 100 mbp...

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    Glossary glossary-2 csma/cd csma/cd (carrier sense multiple access/collision detect) is the communication method employed by ethernet, fast ethernet, or gigabit ethernet. End station a workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic. Ethernet a network communication system develop...

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    Glossary glossary-3 ieee 802.3z defines csma/cd access method and physical layer specifications for 1000base gigabit ethernet. Lan segment separate lan or collision domain. Led light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition. Local area network (lan) a group of interconnected ...

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    Glossary glossary-4 switched ports ports that are on separate collision domains or lan segments. Transmission control protocol/internet protocol (tcp/ip) protocol suite that includes tcp as the primary transport protocol, and ip as the network layer protocol. Utp unshielded twisted-pair cable. Virtu...

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    Index-1 numerics 10 mbps connectivity rules 2-8 1000 mbps connectivity rules 2-7 1000base-lx connections 4-3 1000base-sx connections 4-3 100base cable lengths 2-7 100base-fx connections 4-3 100base-tx ports 1-4 10base cable lengths 2-8 10base-t ports 1-4 a accessories, ordering d-1 address table siz...

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    Index index-2 l laser safety 4-3 layer-3 routing 1-2, 1-3 led indicators 100m 1-4 act 1-4 col 1-4 console 1-5 fdx 1-4 link 1-4, 1-5 power 1-5 problems a-1 rpu 1-5 snmp 1-5 status 1-4 limited warranty c-4 location requirements 3-1 m management agent 1-2 features 1-9, c-3 out-of-band 1-2 snmp 1-2 teln...

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    Index index-3 s sample applications 2-2 sc port connections 4-3 screws for rack mounting 3-2 sc-st converter 4-3, d-1 serial port 1-2 site selelction 3-1 snmp agent 1-2 spanning tree protocol 1-2, 2-5, 4-1 specifications compliances c-3 environmental c-1 physical c-1 power c-1 standards compliance c...

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    Index index-4.

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    Es3627 e122001-r0 3 150633-102.