Edge-Core ES4324 EU Installation Guide

www.edge-core.comInstallation GuidePowered by AcctonES432424-Port Gigabit Ethernet Lite Switch

viWarnings and Cautionary MessagesWarnings (in German)Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden: Schweiz Dieser Strom

viiEnvironmental StatementThe manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy throughout the entire production p

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ixContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1Overview 1-1Switch Architecture 1-2Network Management Options 1-2Description of Hardware 1-210/100/1000BASE-T

xContentsChapter 4: Making Network Connections 4-1Connecting Network Devices 4-1Twisted-Pair Devices 4-1Cabling Guidelines 4-1Connecting to PCs, S

xiTablesTable 1-1 Port Status LEDs 1-3Table 1-2 Power Status LED 1-3Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-6Table 4-2 Maximum

xiiFiguresFigure 1-1 Front Panels 1-1Figure 1-2 Rear Panel 1-1Figure 1-3 Por and Power LEDs 1-3Figure 1-4 Power Supply Socket 1-4Figure 2-1 Collap

1-1Chapter 1: IntroductionOverviewThe ES4324 is an intelligent Layer 2 switch with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four of which are Gigabit combination p

Introduction1-21Switch ArchitectureThe switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of m

Description of Hardware1-31Port and Power Status LEDsThe switch includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplify installatio

Introduction1-41Power Supply SocketThe power socket is located on the rear panel of the switch. The standard power socket is for the AC power cord.Fig

Features and Benefits1-51Management• “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting.• Network management agent• Manages switch in-band• Supports SNMP v

Introduction1-61

2-1Chapter 2: Network PlanningIntroduction to SwitchingA network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via non-crossbar switchin

Network Planning2-22Application ExamplesThe switch is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in settin

Application Examples2-32Central Wiring ClosetWith 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), this switch can collapse a complex

Network Planning2-42Remote Connections with Fiber CableFiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 1000BASE-SX (MMF)

Application Examples2-52Making VLAN ConnectionsThe switch supports VLANs that can be used to organize any group of network nodes into separate broadca

Network Planning2-62Application Notes1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstatio

3-1Chapter 3: Installing the SwitchSelecting a Siteswitch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to f

Installation Guide24-Port Gigabit Lite SwitchLayer 2 Workgroup Switchwith 24 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Ports,and 4 Gigabit Combination (RJ-45/SFP) Ports

Installing the Switch3-23Figure 3-1 RJ-45 ConnectionsEquipment ChecklistAfter unpacking the switch unit, check the contents to be sure you have recei

Mounting3-33MountingA switch unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of

Installing the Switch3-432. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Be sure to secure the lower rack-mounting sc

Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver3-532. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure there are at least two inches of sp

Installing the Switch3-63Connecting to a Power SourceTo connect a device to a power source:1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the socket loc

4-1Chapter 4: Making Network ConnectionsConnecting Network DevicesThe switch units are designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domain

Making Network Connections4-24Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 con

Twisted-Pair Devices4-34Network Wiring ConnectionsToday, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually

Making Network Connections4-44Fiber Optic SFP DevicesAn optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-LH) can be used for a b

Fiber Optic SFP Devices4-543. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC

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Making Network Connections4-64Connectivity RulesWhen adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed in the manua

Connectivity Rules4-74100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain10 Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainTable 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable LengthType Cable

Making Network Connections4-84Cable Labeling and Connection RecordsWhen planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of

A-1Appendix A: TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators Power and Cooling ProblemsIf the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is pl

TroubleshootingA-2AInstallationVerify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or more components appear to be malfunctioning (

B-1Appendix B: CablesTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsFor 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For

CablesB-2BStraight-Through WiringIf the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two p

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsB-3BCrossover WiringIf the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X”

CablesB-4BCable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableInstalled Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-

C-1Appendix C: SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsPorts20 10/100/1000BASE-T, with auto-negotiation4 10/100/1000BASE-T shared with 4 SFP transceiver

iCompliances and Safety WarningsFCC - Class AThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

SpecificationsC-2CAC Input100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.8 APower SupplyInternal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 HzPower Consumption28

CompliancesC-3CCompliancesCE MarkEmissionsFCC Class AVCCI Class AImmunityEN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11SafetyCSA 22.2.60950-1 & UL 60950-1IEC 60950-1/

SpecificationsC-4C

Glossary-1Glossary10BASE-TIEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable.100BASE-TXIEEE 802.3u specifi

GlossaryGlossary-2CSMA/CDCSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or

Glossary-3GlossaryIEEE 802.3xDefines Ethernet frame start and stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated i

GlossaryGlossary-4Redundant Power Supply (RPS)A backup power supply unit that automatically takes over in case the primary power supply should fail. R

Index-1Numerics10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-71000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-61000BASE-LX fiber cable lengths 4-61000BAS

IndexIndex-2location requirements 3-1Mmanagementagent 1-2features 1-5, C-2, C-3SNMP 1-2mounting the switchin a rack 3-3on a desktop or shelf 3-4Nnetwo

iiCE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Dire

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iiiSafety ComplianceWarning: Fiber Optic Port SafetyAvertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optiqueWarnhinweis: Faseroptikansc

ivImportant! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: Veuill

vFrance et Pérou uniquement:Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos alimentations sont du type impédance