Page 3 - Installation Guide; VDSL Splitter supporting 24 VDSL Lines
Installation Guide VDSL Switch-VS2512A VDSL Switch supporting 12 VDSL Lines, with 1 Slot for Optional Gigabit Uplink, 10/100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-FX Modules VDSL Splitter-VM2524 VDSL Splitter supporting 24 VDSL Lines VDSL Splitter-VM2548 VDSL Splitter supporting 48 VDSL Lines
Page 5 - Accton Technology Corporation
Accton Technology Corporation Limited Warranty: Accton warrants all its products to be free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All Accton products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase fr...
Page 6 - Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACCTON PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT ACCTON’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER. WARRANTIES OR CONDI...
Page 7 - Compliances; For fiber optic; Industry Canada - Class A
i Compliances 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 a Class A computing ...
Page 8 - ii; CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety
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 9 - iii; Safety Compliance; Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety; Operating Voltage
iii Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct c...
Page 10 - iv; Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
iv Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchte...
Page 11 - Contents; Chapter 1: About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A
v Contents Chapter 1: About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-1 Overview 1-1 VDSL Technology 1-2 Switch Architecture 1-3 Management Options 1-3 Description of Hardware 1-4 VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-4 VDSL Splitter-VM2524 and VDSL Splitter-VM2548 1-5 Ethernet-over-VDSL CPE 1-6 Status LEDs 1-7 Optional Media Exte...
Page 12 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Contents vi Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1 Diagnosing Switch Indicators A-1 Power and Cooling Problems A-1 Installation A-2In-Band Access A-2 Appendix B: Cables B-1 Specifications. B-1Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B-1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments B-2 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments B-3 1...
Page 13 - Overview
1-1 Chapter 1: About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A Overview Accton’s Ethernet-over-VDSL system consists of end-user CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment) connected to a VDSL switch and splitter by standard telephone cable. The VDSL connection delivers an Ethernet data link rated up to 15 Mbps symmetric (full ...
Page 14 - About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A; VDSL Technology; VDSL Spl
About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-2 VDSL Technology VDSL (Very High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) is at the high-end of all the DSL technologies, offering the best combination of fiber optics and copper to provide high-speed broadband Internet access. VDSL’s primary application is in providing a b...
Page 15 - Switch Architecture; VLANs
Overview 1-3 Switch Architecture The VDSL Switch-VS2512A employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. This switch also features full-duplex capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the b...
Page 16 - Traffic Priority; Description of Hardware; Only one unit in the stack can act as Master.; Port Type
About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-4 Traffic Priority This switch provides Quality of Service (QoS) by prioritizing each packet based on the required level of service, using four distinct categories with Weighted Round Robin Queuing. It uses IEEE 802.1p and 802.1Q tags to prioritize incoming traffic ba...
Page 17 - The following figure shows the components of the VDSL Switch.
Description of Hardware 1-5 The switch also includes key system and port indicators that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The front panel has LEDs for Ethernet link status/activity and VDSL link status, as well as system status indicators. The following figure shows the components ...
Page 19 - Status LEDs
Description of Hardware 1-7 Status LEDs The LEDs, which are located on the VS2512A front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table. Figure 1-5. Port and System LEDs Port Status LEDs LED Condition Status VDSL PortsLink On Green Port has a valid connection, port enab...
Page 20 - Optional Media Extender Modules; Optional 1000BASE-SX Module
About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-8 Optional Media Extender Modules Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (VM2512A-1SX-SC-M) Figure 1-6. Single-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module Using multimode fiber optic cable, the 1000BASE-SX port can be connected to a remote site up to 550 m (1805 ft) away. The 1000BASE-SX Gi...
Page 21 - Install only 5 V GBIC transceivers into the module slots; Optional 1000BASE-T Module
Description of Hardware 1-9 1000BASE-SX GBIC transceivers provide one short-wavelength (850 nm) Gigabit port that can be used for a high-speed backbone or server connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 220 m (722 ft) away with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable, or up to 500 m (164...
Page 22 - Optional 100BASE-FX Module
About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-10 Optional 10/100BASE-TX Module (VM2512A-4TX) Figure 1-11. 4-Port 10/100BASE-TX Module Using Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair cable for 10 Mbps links or Category 5 twisted-pair cable for 100 Mbps links, you can connect to another device up to 100 m (328 ft) away. The...
Page 23 - Power Supply Receptacle
Description of Hardware 1-11 Optional 100BASE-FX Module (VM2512A-4FX-MTRJ-S) Figure 1-14. 4-Port 100BASE-FX Single-mode Module Using 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable, the 100BASE-FX ports can be connected to a remote site up to 20 km (12.43 miles) away. The 100BASE-FX module operates at 100 Mbps...
Page 24 - Key Features; reconnection when initiating any network request; System features include:; Rate; Symmetric
About the VDSL Switch-VS2512A 1-12 Key Features VDSL features (CPE side) include: • High-speed Internet access over existing phone lines• VDSL connection provides the following rate/range options: • Concurrent data and telephone services (voice/ISDN) over a single connection• Always-on digital conne...
Page 25 - duplex; Management features include:; tagging, and GVRP for automatic VLAN learning
Key Features 1-13 • Provides Store-and-Forward switching for intra-VLAN traffic• Supports wire-speed Layer 2 switching• Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex • Broadcast Storm Control• Desktop or rack-mountable Management features include: • “At-a...
Page 27 - Chapter 2: Network Planning; Introduction to Switching; with other options such as cable modem or ADSL
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 28 - Network Planning; Internet Connections; Figure 2-2. Remote Connection with Fiber Cable
Network Planning 2-2 Internet Connections The figure below shows a VDSL Switch-VS2512A and VDSL Splitter-VM2524 providing a broadband data service to a multi-tenant residential or commercial building. In this implementation, fiber optic cable carries data from a telephone company’s central office to...
Page 29 - Sample Applications; Making VLAN Connections; X Mul
Sample Applications 2-3 Making VLAN Connections VLANs can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly tagged to identify the VLAN group to which it belongs. When using port-based VLANs, ports can be assigned to one or more groups. Port-based VLANs are suitable for small networks. A...
Page 30 - Application Notes
Network Planning 2-4 Application Notes 1. For network applications that require routing between dissimilar network types, you can attach the VDSL switch directly to a router. 2. The multimode fiber modules are fitted with SC connectors, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using Accton’s opti...
Page 31 - Chapter 3: Installing the VDSL Switch and Splitter; Preparing the Site; Figure 3-1. Wiring before VDSL Switch and Splitter Installation; Installing Additional Phone Line Equipment; Equipment Checklist
3-1 Chapter 3: Installing the VDSL Switch and Splitter Preparing the Site In multi-tenant buildings, phone lines coming from the service provider are generally attached to a PBX or MDF distribution box in the basement. These lines run from the PBX to a punch-down block, and then up to the POTS termi...
Page 32 - Installing the VDSL Switch and Splitter; Package Contents; brackets to the switch; Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment; included; Mounting
Installing the VDSL Switch and Splitter 3-2 Package Contents VDSL Switch-VS2512A • VDSL Switch-VS2512A• Four adhesive foot pads• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and four screws for attaching the brackets to the switch • One Power Cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK• RS-232 console ...
Page 33 - : Before mounting the switch, be sure you install any
Mounting 3-3 • Power requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (± 10%) at 50 to 60 Hz (± 3Hz). The switch and splitter power supplies automatically adjust to the input voltage level. Make sure that a properly grounded power outlet is within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the switch and splitter. • The switch and splitter shoul...
Page 34 - Desktop or Shelf Mounting; Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
Installing the VDSL Switch and Splitter 3-4 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 “Powering On the Switch” at the end of this chapter. 4. If installing several device...
Page 35 - Installing an Optional Module into the Switch; Figure 3-5. Installing an Optional Module; To install an optional module into the switch, do the following:
Mounting 3-5 3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Powering On the Switch” 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 Module into the Switch Fi...
Page 36 - Installing a GBIC Transceiver; Figure 3-6. Installing a GBIC Transceiver; You can install a GBIC transceiver as described below:; Install only 5 V GBIC transceivers into the module slots.
Installing the VDSL Switch and Splitter 3-6 Installing a GBIC Transceiver Figure 3-6. Installing a GBIC Transceiver Caution: Install only 5 V GBIC transceivers into the module slots. You can install a GBIC transceiver as described below: 1. Insert the transceiver with the SC connector facing out tow...
Page 37 - Connecting to the Stack’s Backplane; Figure 3-7. Connecting to the Stack’s Backplane; Only one switch in the stack can act as Master.; Powering On the Switch; To connect a device to a power source:
Powering On the Switch 3-7 Connecting to the Stack’s Backplane Plug one end of the provided stack cable in the “Down” port of the top unit and the other end to the “Up” port of the next unit. Repeat this step for each unit in the stack. Form a simple chain starting at the “Down” port on the top unit...
Page 39 - Chapter 4: Making Network Connections; Cabling Guidelines; See Appendix B for further information on cabling.; Connecting to the Punch-down Blocks
4-1 Chapter 4: Making Network Connections Twisted-Pair Devices Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 cable can be used. Cabling Guidelines The RJ-45 po...
Page 40 - Making Network Connections; Wiring Closet Connections
Making Network Connections 4-2 . Figure 4-1. Connecting to the Punch-down Blocks Wiring Closet Connections Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this ...
Page 41 - Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.; Fiber Optic; SC Connections
Connecting to the Punch-down Blocks 4-3 2. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. Figure 4-2. Wiring Closet Connections Fiber Optic Devices An optional slide-in 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 100BASE-FX module, or 1000BASE-X transceiver may be used for backbone and long distance connectio...
Page 43 - Diagnosing Switch Indicators
A-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators The VDSL Switch-VS2512A can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems.The table below describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. If the solutions in the table fail to resolve the problem con...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting; Installation
Troubleshooting A-2 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 p...
Page 45 - Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
B-1 Appendix B: Cables Specifications. Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Caution: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a spe...
Page 46 - Cables; RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Cables B-2 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be red and the other, red with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be atta...
Page 47 - 000BASE-T Cable Requirements; Pin
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B-3 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T ports switch 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 the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X ...
Page 48 - Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T; Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.; RJ-21 Port Pin Assignments
Cables B-4 Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try and correct the problem: 1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high...
Page 49 - Console Port Pin Assignments; DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
Console Port Pin Assignments B-5 Console Port Pin Assignments 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 menu-driven configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation p...
Page 51 - Appendix C: Specifications; VDSL Switch; Physical Characteristics; K MAC address entries
C-1 Appendix C: Specifications VDSL Switch Model VDSL Switch-VS2512A Physical Characteristics VDSL Specificationss Supports evolving ETSI, ANSI and ITU standardsModulation: 4 to 256 QAM Frequency Division DuplexingData Rate: Up to 15 Mbps symmetric Range: Up to 1525 m (5000 ft) Ports 1 RJ-21 Port (c...
Page 52 - Specifications; 0 Watts maximum; Switch Features; Traffic throttled above a critical threshold
Specifications C-2 Humidity Operating: 5% to 90% AC Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Power Consumption 40 Watts maximum Heat Dissipation 137 BTU/hr maximum Maximum Current 0.5 A @ 110 VAC 0.25 A @ 240 VAC Switch Features Spanning Tree Protocol Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Throughput Layer 2: wir...
Page 53 - Management Features
VDSL Switch C-3 Management Features In-Band Management Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager (AccView Network Management software provided free) Out-of-Band Management RS-232 DB-9 console port Software Loading TFTP in-band or XModem out-of-band MIB Support MIB-II (RFC1213), Interfaces Evolution MI...
Page 54 - Warranty; Limited Lifetime; VDSL Splitter
Specifications C-4 Immunity EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Safety CSA/NRTL (CSA 22.2.950 & UL 1950)EN 60950 (TÜV/GS)CB (UEC60950) Warranty Limited Lifetime VDSL Splitter Models VM2524VM2548 Ports VM2524: 1 RJ-21 Port (contains 24 VDSL lines)VM2548: 2 RJ-21 Ports (each port contains 24 VDSL lines) Net...
Page 55 - 000BASE-SX Extender Module; 000BASE-LX Extender Module; IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet
Slide-in Modules C-5 Immunity EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Safety CSA/NRTL (CSA 22.2.950 & UL 1950)EN60950 (TÜV/GS)CB (UEC60950) Warranty Limited Lifetime Slide-in Modules 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Model VM2512A-SX-SC-M Ports 1 1000BASE-SX SC-type port Network Interface SC connector, 50/125 or 62...
Page 56 - 000BASE-T Extender Module
Specifications C-6 1000BASE-T Extender Module Model VM2512A-1GT Ports 1 1000BASE-T RJ-45 port Network Interface RJ-45 connector, 100-ohm Category 5 or 5e twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs) Operating Mode 1 Gbps, full duplex, autonegotiation of speed and flow control10/100 Mbps, full and ...
Page 61 - Appendix D: Ordering Information; VDSL Switch-VS2512A Products and Accessories
D-1 Appendix D: Ordering Information VDSL Switch-VS2512A Products and Accessories Product Number Description VS2512A 12-port VDSL switch with one media expansion slot VS2524 24-port VDSL switch with one media expansion slot and one SFP slot VM2524 24-port VDSL Splitter VM2548 48-port VDSL Splitter E...
Page 62 - Ordering Information
Page 63 - Glossary; Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.; 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 64 - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Glossary Glossary-2 Collision Domain Single CSMA/CD LAN segment. Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Terminating equipment, such as terminals, phones, routers and routers, supplied by the phone company, installed at customer sites, and connected to the phone company network. CSMA/CD CSMA/CD (Carrier S...
Page 65 - Separate LAN or collision domain.; Multiple Tenant Units
Glossary Glossary-3 IEEE 802.3ab Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet. IEEE 802.3u Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers u...
Page 66 - Plain Old Telephone Service.
Glossary Glossary-4 Private Branch Exchange (PBX) A telephone exchange local to a particular organisation who use, rather than provide, telephone services. POTS Plain Old Telephone Service. Redundant Power Unit (RPU) A backup power supply that automatically takes over in case the primary power suppl...
Page 67 - Numerics; cable; Index
Index-1 Numerics 1000BASE-LX connections 4-31000BASE-SX connections 4-31000BASE-X connections 4-3100BASE-FX connections 4-3100BASE-LH connections 4-3100BASE-LX connections 4-3 A accessories, ordering D-1adhesive feet, attaching 3-4applications Internet connections 2-2VLAN connections 2-3 B brackets,...
Page 69 - Weighted Round Robin Queuing 1-4
Index Index-3 Web-based management 1-3 Weighted Round Robin Queuing 1-4
