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Accton Technology SwitcHub-2s Installation Manual

Manual is about: 2-Port Ethernet Switching Hub for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Summary of SwitcHub-2s

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    Switchub-2s &ino.

  • Page 2: Installation Manual

    Installation manual switchub-2s 2-port ethernet switching hub for 10base-t/100base-tx.

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    Copyright (c) 1996 by accton technology corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of accton technology corporation. Accton makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims a...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this guide i about this guide this guide is designed for the experienced network installer. It describes how to install and operate accton’s fast switchub-2s ethernet switch. After reading this manual, you should be able to use the front display panel and configure options to manage all your n...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package contents iii package contents carefully unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the checklist given below. Package checklist æ switchub-2s (model no. Eh3001-tx) æ ac power cord æ installation manual æ owner registration card please inform your dealer immediately should the...

  • Page 6: Quick Installation

    Quick installation v quick installation the switchub-2s contains 2 ethernet ports, each of which supports 100base-tx or 10base-t connections, operating at full or half-duplex. The smart design built into the front display panel and configure options, provides a friendly interface that simplifies ins...

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    Contents vii chapter 1: introduction........................................................... 1-1 switching technology...............................................................................................1-1 accton’s smart extender (the fast switchub-2s)......................................

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide viii contents setting the display mode ..........................................................................................3-5 selections available .............................................................................................3-6 bandwidth utilization......

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide contents ix appendix e: product support services ................................ E-1 product registration ..................................................................................................E-1 problem report ......................................................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1:  Introduction

    1-1 chapter 1: introduction switching technology the ethernet switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via an internal high-speed data channel. This means that it can partition a network more efficiently than bridges or routers in most environments. The ethernet switch is therefor...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 1-2 introduction accton’s smart extender (the fast switchub-2s) accton’s smart extender can boost network bandwidth fourfold, depending on your configuration (i.E., if running at 100mbps and full-duplex operation for both ports). It provides two 10/100 mbps rj-45 ports (set ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide introduction 1-3 traditional bridges and routers use a switching method called store-and- forward in which the entire frame must be received before the bridge can perform a table look-up for the destination node and forward the packet to the corresponding port. As a result, ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 1-4 introduction features of the fast switchub-2s • conforms to the ieee 802.3 and ieee 802.3u specifications, as well as 10base-t and 100base-tx standards • provides two independent rj-45 10base-t / 100base-tx ethernet station ports, where each logical port consists of 1 md...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide introduction 1-5 • provides frame filtering and forwarding functions for each port, which are capable of filtering and forwarding 100% of all ethernet packets at line speed • provides a 160k byte buffer per port • routing table contains 4k entries per port to store node mac ...

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    2-1 chapter 2: hardware description accton’s switchub-2s is a highly reliable network switch that complies with ieee 802.3 (10base-t) and ieee 802.3u (100base-tx) specifications. This switching hub delivers superior performance compared to the bridge and router solution, and at a much lower cost. By...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2-2 hardware description configure button the configure button is located on the left front panel. This button is used to select the following configuration functions: • system performance (displays relative bandwidth utilization rate, forwarding ratio, filtering ratio, and ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware description 2-3 smartwatch led panel the comprehensive led array on the front panel (1) shows if the unit is receiving power, (2) indicates the current display mode, (3) displays network performance for each port, (4) indicates the status of port connections, and (5...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2-4 hardware description statistical display for system performance (utilization, forward, filter & collision display mode) display mode port 1 port 2 value statistical indicators color: green and orange active leds: led rows labeled 1 and 2 function: indicates a functional ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware description 2-5 for example, if network utilization reaches 1%, the led labeled 1% will light up. However, if network utilization rises above 1% (e.G., 35%), the led labeled 35 and all the other leds before it (i.E., 1, 5, 10 and 20) will also light up in rapid succ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2-6 hardware description level marked on the front panel display, the corresponding led lights up. For example, if packet collision reaches 1%, the led labeled 1% will light up. However, if collisions go beyond 1% (e.G., 30%), the led labeled 30 + % and all the other leds be...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware description 2-7 diagnostics display mode color: green active led: diag function: indicates that the system is in diagnostic mode. (refer to the configure button section earlier in this chapter for instructions on how to select the display mode.) after power on, the ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2-8 hardware description port diagnostic test the port diagnostic test checks all ports. If a problem is detected, an led in the corresponding row (which indicates the malfunctioning port) and column (which indicates the failed component) will light up as shown below. Led in...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware description 2-9 transmit (tx) - indicates outgoing traffic traversing the port. Led activity condition indication blinking light on indicates the port is transmitting packets; blinking is proportional to the traffic passing through the port. No light off no packets ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2-10 hardware description rear panel the unit’s rear panel includes two logical ethernet ports and a full-range power socket. Although 10base-t and 100base-tx connections are automatically sensed by the switchub, you must use the configure button to set the data transfer mod...

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    3-1 chapter 3: setup and configuration this chapter provides information on pre-installation requirements, establishing network connections, and configuring the system. Pre-installation requirements before you start making network connections to the switchub, make sure you can provide the right oper...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 3-2 hardware installation connecting the hub system the switchub has two logical rj-45 ethernet ports. Use twisted pair cable to connect either of the rj-45 ports to a server/workstation or to another compatible hub as described below. Server/workstation connection 1. Prepar...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware installation 3-3 daisy-chain connection 1. Prepare category 5 straight-through twisted-pair cables with rj-45 plugs at both ends. Connect the switchub to another compatible hub using the crossover port (labeled mdi ) on either the switchub or on the attached hub (bu...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 3-4 hardware installation providing power to the switchub 1. Power on the hub by plugging the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the switchub, and the other end into a power outlet. 2. Check the led marked power on the front panel to see if it is on. The unit wi...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware installation 3-5 setting the display mode the configure button is located on the left front panel. This button is used to access the following configuration functions in sequence: • bandwidth utilization the percentage of lan bandwidth utilized. • forwarding ratio t...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 3-6 hardware installation selections available this section shows the information available for each display mode and the corresponding led indicators. The display functions are listed here in the sequence selected by the configure button. For a more detailed description of ...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware installation 3-7 full/half duplex mode selection active led: full/half (on) this function is used to set the communication mode for selected ports to full- duplex or half-duplex. 1. Use the configure button to light the full/half display mode indicator. Note that be...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 3-8 hardware installation verifying port status check each connection by viewing the port status indicators listed below. (for a more detailed description of these indicators, refer to chapter 2.) • link indicates that the port has established valid network connection. • tra...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide hardware installation 3-9 • verify that the workstation’s adapter card is functioning properly by trying it in another computer that has been successfully connected to the network. If you still can’t resolve the problem, please refer to troubleshooting in appendix a..

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    A-1 appendix a: troubleshooting diagnosing hub indicators the switchub-2s can be easily monitored through its comprehensive panel indicators. These indicators assist the network manager in identifying problems the hub may encounter. This section describes common problems you may encounter and possib...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide a-2 troubleshooting system diagnostics installation verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or more components appear to be malfunctioning, test them in an alternate environment where you are sure that all the other components are functioning p...

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    Switchub-2s system user’s guide product specifications a-3 hub integrity as a last resort verify the hub’s integrity with a power-on reset. Turn the power to the hub off and then on. If the problem still persists and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, then contact your accton distributo...

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    B-1 appendix b: port and cable assignments rj-45 port figure b-1 rj-45 connector (on the hub side) pin mdi-x assignment station port 1 ~ 2 mdi assignment cascade port 1 ~ 2 1 input receive data + output transmit data + 2 input receive data - output transmit data - 3 output transmit data + input rece...

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    C-1 appendix c: specifications product specifications basic criteria access method csma/cd, 10/100 mbps (auto-sensed) standards conformance ieee 802.3 10base-t, ieee 802.3u 100base-tx communication mode full-duplex or half-duplex media supported 10base-t category 3,4,5 twisted-pair cable 100base-tx ...

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    D-1 appendix d: regulatory standards compliance emi warning fcc class b certification accton technology corporation model numbers: eh3001-tx fcc id: hed3001ehlct-tx this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harm...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide d-2 regulatory standards compliance warnings 1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent electrostatic discharge whenever handling this equipment. 2. When connecting this hub to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead on the tri-pole p...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide regulatory standards compliance d-3 voluntary control council for interference (vcci-2) this product also complies with cispr22 class b (en55022 class b). En55022 declaration of conformance this is to certify that the accton ethernet hub is shielded against the generation of...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide d-4 regulatory standards compliance safety compliance underwriters laboratories compliance statement important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following specification list. Operating volt...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide regulatory standards compliance d-5 sicherheitshinweise 1. Die steckdose muß sich in der nähe des gerätes befinden und leicht zugänglich sein. 2. Zum reinigen den stecker aus der steckdose ziehen. Beim reinigen keine flüssigreiniger oder sprays verwenden, sondern ein angefeu...

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    E-1 appendix e: product support services product registration fill in the owner registration card and mail it to accton technology corporation. Accton will keep your record and inform you of any new accton unit developments. Problem report if problems occur during unit operation, please check the ad...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide e-2 product support services after repair, accton will inform you of the date of delivery and the exact amount due. Please send the payment by t/t (telegram transfer), and accton will send you the fixed component after receiving payment. With or without warranty, if the hard...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide product support services e-3 technical support your dealer or installer is the person who understands your network and accton units. If neither is available to help you, accton technical support engineers are available by fax, mail or phone. • send your technical questions b...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide e-4 product support services limited warranty accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. For the warranty to apply, you must register your purchase by...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide product support services e-5 return process before you may return any accton product to accton, you must request an rma number by calling, faxing or writing accton’s service department at the address listed below. If you ship the product, you must assume the risk of damage o...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide e-6 product support services accton distributors accton technology corporation international headquarters, no. 1 creation rd. Iii, science-based industrial park, hsinchu 300, taiwan, r.O.C. Hsinchu: phone: 886-35-770-270, fax: 886-35-770-267, 886-35-775-541 bbs: 886-35-770-6...

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    1 glossary 10base-t ieee’s specifications for 10 mbps ethernet using twisted-pair cable (100 w stp or utp ) . The maximum length of cable for a point-to-point connection is 100 meters. 100base-tx ieee’s specifications for 100 mbps ethernet using twisted-pair cable (100 w stp or utp ) . The maximum l...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2 glossary ethernet a network communication system developed and standardized by dec, intel, and xerox, using baseband transmission, csma/cd access, logical bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor ieee 802.3 standard provides for integration into the osi model and ext...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide glossary 3 unshielded twisted-pair (utp) cable composed of two insulated wires twisted together to reduce electrical interference; used in common telephone cord..

  • Page 53: Index

    1 index a accton's ethernet switch (switchub-2se) • 1-2 c configure button • 2-2 long press • 3-5 short press • 3-5 connecting the hub system • 3-2 connection verifying • 3-8 cord set specifications • d-4 crossover cable • b-1 cut-through switching • 1-2 d daisy-chain connection • 3-3 diagnostic tes...

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    Switchub-2s user’s guide 2 index p package contents • iii port and cable assignments • b-1 port diagnostic test • 2-8 port status • 3-8 port status indicators • 2-8 power socket • 2-10 product features • 1-4 product specifications • c-1 product support services • e-1 accton distributors • e-6 bullet...

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    Eh3001-tx e0496-r03 150652-101.