SignaMax 065-7520 User manual
Signamax Connectivity Systems
MediaRack Modular
Switch System Model 065-7520
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Signamax Connectivity Systems
MediaRack Modular Switch System
Model 065-7520
User’s Guide
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 this user’s
guide, 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.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Copyright 2001 AESP Inc. All rights reserved.
Signamax Connectivity Systems is a
trademark of AESP Inc. Specifications subject
to change. All brand names are registered
trademarks of their relative holders.
Trademarks
Product names mentioned in this manual may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of those
products and are hereby acknowledged:
•Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
•Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
•VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
•Signamax Connectivity Systems is a
trademark of AESP Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 0: ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 2
BENEFITS OF SWITCHING 2
MEDIARACK MODULAR SWITCH SYSTEM 3
PRODUCT FEATURES 5
PACKING LIST 6
MEDIACARD 4-PORT MODULES FOR THE
MEDIARACK MODULAR SWITCH 7
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 11
SELECTING A SITE FOR THE SWITCH 11
CONNECTING TO AC POWER 13
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 13
CHAPTER 3: SWITCH CONFIGURATION 15
SETTING UP THE CONSOLE PORT
CONNECTION 16
FORCED MODES 21
CONFIRURE PORT SETTINGS 21
NETWORKING EXAMPLES 24
CHAPTER 4: SPECIFICATIONS 27
APPENDIX A: CONNECTOR PINOUTS29
APPENDIX B: INTRODUCTION TO LAN &
ETHERNET TECHNOLOGIES 30
APPENDIX C: VLANS 33
APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY 35
APPENDIX E: CONTACT INFORMATION 45
0
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual describes the installation and usage of
Signamax Connectivity Systems’ MediaRack Modular
Switch System. The flexibility of this unique device
allows several combinations of fiber-optic and copper-
based connections in a single box. This modular
design enhances flexibility and lowers the cost through
the reduction of manufacturing and warehousing
expenses.
In this manual, you will find:
•Benefits of Ethernet switches
•MediaRack Modular Switch System and its
features
•LED functions and illustrations
•Installation instructions
•Configuration instructions for VLAN and port
speed
•Networking examples
•Specifications
•Ethernet technology, LAN, and VLAN tutorial
information
•Definitions of terms used in this manual
•MediaRack Modular Switch Systemline of
networking products
To get the most out of this manual,you should have an
understanding of Ethernet networking concepts. Refer
to the appendices and glossary definitions for
expanded information.
MediaRack Modular Switch System
2Introduction
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 workstations with
servers. The old shared-access (hub/repeater)
Ethernet technology provides neither enough
bandwidth nor predictable response time for this
new wave of workgroup computing.
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