Page 3 - Installation Guide
Installation Guide 24 10/100 Ports + 4G L2/L3/L4 Intelligent Switch Layer 3 Standalone Switch with 24 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ports, 2 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Ports, and 2 SFP Slots
Page 5 - Compliances and Safety Warnings; Industry Canada - Class A
i Compliances and Safety Warnings 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 ...
Page 6 - ii; CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)
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 electrical equipme...
Page 7 - iii; Safety Compliance; Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety; Power Cord Safety
iii Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit Power Cord Safety Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch: WARNING: Insta...
Page 8 - iv
iv Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant d'installer le Switch: AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à ...
Page 11 - vii; Environmental Statement; End of Product Life Span; Purpose
vii Environmental Statement The manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy throughout the entire production process. This is achieved though the following means: • Adherence to national legislation and regulations on environmental production standards. • Co...
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Page 13 - Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
ix Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview 1-1 Switch Architecture 1-1 Network Management Options 1-2 Description of Hardware 1-2 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Ports 1-2 SFP Slots 1-2 Status LEDs 1-3 Optional Redundant Power Supply 1-4 Power Supply Receptacles 1-4 Features and Benefits 1-5 Connect...
Page 14 - Chapter 4: Making Network Connections
Contents x 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 Network Wiring Connections 4-2 Fiber Optic SFP Devices 4-3 Connectivity Rules 4-4 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 4-4 10...
Page 15 - xi; Tables
xi Tables Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs 1-3 Table 1-2 System Status LEDs 1-4 Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring 3-8 Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-4 Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-4 Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-5 T...
Page 16 - Figures
xii Figures Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels 1-1 Figure 1-2 Port LEDs 1-3 Figure 1-3 System LEDs 1-4 Figure 1-4 Power Supply Receptacles 1-4 Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone 2-2 Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan 2-3 Figure 2-3 Remote Connection with Fiber Cable 2-4 Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections ...
Page 17 - Overview; Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels; Switch Architecture; Switching Method
1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The ES3628EA 24 10/100 Ports + 4G L2/L3/L4 Intelligent Switch has 24 100BASE-TX ports, 2 1000BASE-T ports, and 2 SFP transceiver slots. There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board. This agent supports both in-band and out-of-band acces...
Page 18 - Introduction; Network Management Options; Description of Hardware; SFP Slots
Introduction 1-2 1 store-and-forward checking on each packet crossing the switch, routing traffic at wire speed using RIP or OSFP for unicast traffic, and DVMRP or PIM for multicast traffic. Network Management Options This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance” monitoring of...
Page 19 - Status LEDs; Figure 1-2 Port LEDs
Description of Hardware 1-3 1 Status LEDs The ES3628EA includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table. Figure 1-...
Page 20 - Figure 1-3 System LEDs; Optional Redundant Power Supply; Figure 1-4 Power Supply Receptacles
Introduction 1-4 1 Figure 1-3 System LEDs Optional Redundant Power Supply The switch supports an optional Redundant Power Supply (RPS) that can supply power to the switch if the internal power supply should fail. Power Supply Receptacles There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of the switc...
Page 21 - Features and Benefits; Connectivity
Features and Benefits 1-5 1 Features and Benefits Connectivity • 24 100BASE-TX ports for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections. Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is supported by the attached device; oth...
Page 23 - Chapter 2: Network Planning; Introduction to Switching
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...
Page 24 - Network Planning; Application Examples; Collapsed Backbone; Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
Network Planning 2-2 2 Application Examples The ES3628EA switch is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described in the following pages. Collapsed Backbone The ES3628EA is an excellent...
Page 25 - Network Aggregation Plan; Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan
Application Examples 2-3 2 Network Aggregation Plan With 28 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 28 distinct collision domains), the ES3628EA can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 100BASE-TX ports on ...
Page 26 - Remote Connections with Fiber Cable; Figure 2-3 Remote Connection with Fiber Cable
Network Planning 2-4 2 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away, a 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-LH link up to 70 km. This allows the switch...
Page 27 - Making VLAN Connections; Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections
Application Examples 2-5 2 Making VLAN Connections This switch supports VLANs which can be used to organize any group of network nodes into separate broadcast domains. VLANs confine broadcast traffic to the originating group, and can eliminate broadcast storms in large networks. This provides a more...
Page 28 - Using Layer 3 Routing; Figure 2-5 IP Routing for Unicast Traffic
Network Planning 2-6 2 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 ES3628EA provides wire-speed routing, which allows you to eliminate your...
Page 29 - Application Notes
Application Notes 2-7 2 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. Avoid using flow control o...
Page 31 - Chapter 3: Installing the Switch; Selecting a Site
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....
Page 32 - Installing the Switch; Equipment Checklist; Package Contents; onnector
3-2 Installing the Switch 3 Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections Equipment Checklist After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment. Package Contents • ES3628...
Page 33 - Mounting; Rack Mounting; Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets
3-3 Mounting 3 Mounting A switch unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow. Rack Mounting Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors: • Temperature: Since the temperatu...
Page 34 - Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack; Montage
3-4 Installing the Switch 3 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-3 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 ...
Page 35 - Desktop or Shelf Mounting; Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet
3-5 Mounting 3 3. Wenn Sie nur einen Switch installieren, dann springen Sie bitte über zu "Verbinden mit einer Stromquelle" auf Seite 3-7 am Ende dieses Kapitels. 4. Wenn Sie mehrere Switches installieren möchten, dann montieren Sie sie untereinander in einer beliebigen Reihenfolge. Desktop ...
Page 36 - Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver; Figure 3-5 Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot
3-6 Installing the Switch 3 3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting to a Power Source” at the end of this chapter. 4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one. Place each device squarely on top of the one below, in any order. Installing an Optional SFP ...
Page 37 - Connecting to a Power Source; Figure 3-6 Power Receptacle
3-7 Connecting to a Power Source 3 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 3-6 Power Receptacle 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket. Note: Fo...
Page 38 - Connecting to the Console Port; Wiring Map for Serial Cable; Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring
3-8 Installing the Switch 3 Connecting to the Console Port The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program. The pin...
Page 39 - Connecting Network Devices; Cabling Guidelines; Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches; Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections
4-1 Chapter 4: Making Network Connections Connecting Network Devices The ES3628EA 24 10/100 Ports + 4G L2/L3/L4 Intelligent Switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. I...
Page 40 - Making Network Connections; Network Wiring Connections; Figure 4-2 Network Wiring Connections
4-2 Making Network Connections 4 2. If the device is a PC card and the 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 “Network Wiring Connections” on page 4-2.) Otherwise, attach the other end to an avai...
Page 41 - Fiber Optic SFP Devices; Figure 4-3 Making LC Port Connections
4-3 Fiber Optic SFP Devices 4 Fiber Optic SFP Devices An optional SFP transceiver (100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-LH) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron...
Page 42 - Connectivity Rules; 000BASE-T Cable Requirements; Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
4-4 Making Network Connections 4 6. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid. 100BASE-FX fiber optic ports operate a 100 Mbps full duplex. 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-LH fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps f...
Page 43 - 00 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain; Cable Labeling and Connection Records; Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length; Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length
4-5 Cable Labeling and Connection Records 4 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection Records When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so...
Page 45 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Diagnosing Switch Indicators; Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs; Power and Cooling Problems; Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart
A-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs The Power and RPS LEDs work in combination to indicate power status as follows. Power and Cooling Problems If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a pr...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting; Installation
A-2 Troubleshooting A Installation Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or more components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or network cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure that all the other components are functioning...
Page 47 - Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
B-1 Appendix B: Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments For 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example...
Page 48 - Cables; Straight-Through Wiring
B-2 Cables B Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through o...
Page 49 - Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring
B-3 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments All 1000BASE-T ports 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 th...
Page 50 - Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable; Fiber Standards; Horizontal
B-4 Cables B 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations, Category 5e (...
Page 51 - Appendix C: Specifications; Physical Characteristics
C-1 Appendix C: Specifications Physical Characteristics Ports 24 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports, 2 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, 2 SFP slots Network Interface Ports 1-24: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X 10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better) 100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or bet...
Page 52 - Specifications; Switch Features; Management Features
C-2 Specifications C Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) AC Input 100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.8A Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 90 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 HzExternal, supports connection for 14-pin redundant power supply Power Consumption 28.44 Watts maximum Maximum Current 0...
Page 53 - Standards; Emissions
C-3 Standards C Standards IEEE 802.1D (Bridging)IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Full-duplex flow control Link Aggregation Control ProtocolISO/IEC 8802-3 Compliances Emissions FCC Class AIndustry Canada Class AEN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class AEN 61000-3-2/3VCCI Class AC-Tick - AS/...
Page 55 - Glossary; Bandwidth
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...
Page 58 - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Glossary Glossary-4 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. Virtual LAN (VLAN) A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the s...
Page 59 - Numerics; Index
Index-1 Numerics 10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-5 100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-5 1000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-4 1000BASE-T pin assignments B-3 ports 1-2 100BASE-TX pin assignments B-1 ports 1-2 10BASE-T pin assignments B-1 ports 1-2 A adhesive feet, attaching 3-5 air flow requirements 3-1 applicati...
