Planet NOVASwitch FNSW-8086F User manual

FNSW-8086/8088FUser'sGuide i

NOVASwitch Series

FNSW-8086F

FNSW-8088F

Fast Ethernet Fiber-optic Switch

NOVASwitchSeriesii

Trademarks

PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET

Technology Corp. The information in this manual is

subject to change without notice. All other trademarks

belong to their respective owners.

Contents subject to revision without prior notice.

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the Instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Reversion

This user's manual is for PLANET NOVASwitch Series

model --

FNSW-8086F / FNSW-8088F

Rev: 1.0 (Jun, 1998)

Part No: EMHFNSW88F

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Preface

This manual describes how to install and use the provided Fast

Ethernet Switch, which features eight ports 100BASE-FX Multi-

mode fiber ports, six ports 100BASE-FX plus two ports

10/100BASE-TX switching is also available for this product

series.

To get the most out of this manual, it is you should have an

understanding of networking concepts such as bridging, IEEE

802.3 Ethernet and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, and local area

networks (LANs).

For more information about these topics, please refer to the

Appendix.

Chapter Overview

Introduction

A general overview of switching benefits and the features of the

Switch this manual accompanied with.

Installation

Everything you need to know to install and configure the Switch

with your network.

Specifications

The Switch’s specifications at a glance.

Connector Pinouts

See Appendix A for more information.

Introduction to LAN & Ethernet Technologies

See Appendix B for more information.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................III

INSTALLATION...........................................................................III

SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................III

CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................................III

INTRODUCTION TO LAN & ETHERNET TECHNOLOGIES ............III

TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................... IV

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................1

BENEFITS OF SWITCHING ............................................................1

EIGHT PORTS FIBER-OPTIC ETHERNET SWITCH..........................1

PRODUCT FEATURES...................................................................3

PACKING LIST.............................................................................3

FRONT PANEL.............................................................................5

Ports .......................................................................................5

LED Indication.......................................................................6

Uplink Button .........................................................................9

Activity Status.......................................................................10

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION..............................................13

SELECTING A SITE FOR THE SWITCH .........................................13

CONNECTING TO POWER...........................................................14

CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK ...........................................14

CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................17

APPENDIX A - CONNECTOR PINOUTS............................19

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APPENDIX B –INTRODUCTION TO LAN & ETHERNET

TECHNOLOGIES.......................................21

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Benefits of Switching

Ethernet switching technology has dramatically boosted the total

bandwidth of a network. It puts configuration flexibility and

bandwidth adaptability into the local workgroups where the

majority of work is generated.

It further eliminates congestion problems inherent to the

CSMA/CD protocol and improves predictable response time

under heavy network loads. Expensive routing equipment was

used in the past to reduce the congestion under heavy loads.

The new wave of object-oriented client and server applications

demands higher bandwidth and tighter integration of client work

stations with servers. The old shared-access Ethernet

technology provides neither enough bandwidth nor predictable

response time for this new wave of workgroup computing.

Fast Ethernet switching not only satisfies both technical and

business requirements, but also preserves the user’s existing

investment in the huge 10 BASE-T Ethernet installed base.

This compatibility ensures a path for users to add, change, and

migrate to Fast Ethernet as demands emerge. It also provides a

low cost and flexible bandwidth solution directly to local

workgroups where the majority of work is generated, reducing

the need for expensive network equipment.

Eight Ports Fiber-Optic Ethernet Switch

The eight-port Fast Ethernet switch offered here adds 100Mbps

switching performance in a cost-effective desktop package. The

NOVASwitchSeries2

Switch has eight switching ports, each a 10/100 port capable of

autosensing both speed and half/full duplex mode.

With the demand for fiber, NOVASwitch's eight-port switch

provides another model, FNSW-8088F and FNSW-8086F in

addition to the original switch. The FNSW-8088F has eight multi-

mode fiber ports. And for FNSW-8086F, it has 6-port 100BASE-

FX ports and 2-port 10/100BASE-TX ports.

This switch makes it possible to join a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet

network to an existing 10Mbps Ethernet network (FNSW-8086F).

Its internal cache buffers the traffic from the higher bandwidth

100Mbps segment to the 10Mbps segment. If you later decide to

make both segments 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, the ports of the

switch will automatically sense the change and adjust to

100Mbps operation.

In addition to the benefits of integrating 10Mbps and 100Mbps

networks through TP ports, this switch is also useful for

segmenting networks that is bogged down with excess traffic as

a fiber-optic switching backbone. By splitting a network into

several segments and bridging them, you can cut the traffic load

on your network and reduce collisions on each segment,

especially if you can minimize intersegment traffic by placing

users and devices that normally talk to each other on the same

segment.

This switch fully complies with IEEE802.3u, 100BASE-TX,

100BASE-FX, IEEE802.3, and 10BASE-T standards. It features

"wire-speed”switching mechanisms as well as the ability to filter

local traffic, collisions, and error packets to maximize network

performance.

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This eight-port switch also facilitates an affordable and efficient

migration path to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and can continue to

enhance your network's performance even if you upgrade your

existing network with standard Ethernet applications,

internetworking systems and client-side adapters to minimize

migration costs.

Product Features

This eight-port switch provides the following features:

♦Eight 100BASE-FX switching ports (ST Interface)

♦Full-duplex support on each port (default) for up to 2Km wiring

♦Two-port 10/100BASE-TX, with six-port 100BASE-FX for

multiple choice of TP wiring

♦Designed in compliance with 10BASE-T, IEEE802.3u,

100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX standards.

♦Comprehensive array of LED indicators that communicate the

status of the switch and troubleshooting information.

♦Dynamic learning mode that automatically adjusts to the

network configuration.

♦Runt and CRC filtering eliminates erroneous packets to optimize

network bandwidth.

♦Full compatibility with standard Ethernet applications,

internetworking systems and client-side adapters to minimize

migration costs.

Packing List

NOVASwitchSeries4

When you unpack the switch, you should find the items listed

below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent

damage or missing items immediately to your authorized reseller.

The Eight-port Switch

Users Manual

AC power cord

Rack Mount Ears with Screws

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