Page 3 - Page i; Table of Contents
Page i Table of Contents About This Manual ...............................................iii Chapter Contents .............................................. ivDocument Conventions ..................................... iv Introduction ....................................................... 1-1 Intro...
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Page ii Cabling Requirements .................................... 2-8Connecting Network Devices ......................... 2-9 Connecting a Computer to the Switch ...... 2-9Connecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté Switch .............................. 2-10Connecting a Hub with No Uplink Port to the...
Page 5 - Page iii; About This Manual; This manual also describes three optional slide-in modules:
Page iii About This Manual This manual describes the complete line of FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches. The manual often focuses on two models: ❑ FS7108 — eight-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switchplus one-port Gigabit module ❑ FS7016 — sixteen-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch with two e...
Page 6 - Page iv; Chapter Contents; Noteworthy information, which contains helpful
Page iv Chapter Contents This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices: ❑ Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches, their features and switching technology ❑ Chapter 2, “Installation,” describes the components and explains how to...
Page 7 - Introduction; Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 Series; Figure 1-1 FriendlyNET 7108 Gigabit Switch
Page 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces Asanté FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches and provides an overview of switching technology. Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 Series Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switch. FriendlyNET 7000 products are unmanaged...
Page 8 - Model Numbering Convention; The first digit identifies the series number; Configuration Options
Introduction Page 1-2 A Media Independent Interface (MII) slot is built in to the back panel of all 7000 Series Switches. An Asanté 100 FX MII module can easily be plugged in to allow for 100Base-FX connections. Model Numbering Convention Model numbers for the Asanté FriendlyNET family of switches a...
Page 9 - Features; Provides for optional 100Base-FX connections
Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 Series Page 1-3 Features The FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switch has the following features: ❑ Compact size — designed for small to large workgroups in space-limited areas; installs on desktop or in a standard 19-inch equipment rack ❑ Plug-and-play installation ❑ ...
Page 10 - Performance Features; 2K active MAC address entry table per device (self-learning); Switching Technology; Switch Acts as a Bridge Between Network Segments
Introduction Page 1-4 ❑ Complies with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet, and IEEE 802.3x flow control (in full-duplex mode) standards ❑ Works with Category 3 (10Mbps operation only) or Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) cable for 10/100Mbps connection...
Page 11 - The FriendlyNET 7000 Series Switch supports; Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Technology
Switching Technology Page 1-5 To ensure network reliability, a switch monitors each of its ports for signal quality. The switch automatically disconnects stations transmitting excessive noise, then reconnects them when the problem is resolved. A switch also automatically drops data packets that exce...
Page 13 - Installation; Package Contents
Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter describes the components and explains how to install, mount, and apply power to your FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switch. It contains the following sections: ❑ Package Contents ❑ Components ❑ Expansion Modules ❑ 100 FX MII Module ❑ Mounting Configurations ❑ Ca...
Page 14 - Components
Installation Page 2-2 Components This section describes the front- and back-panel layouts of the FS7108 and FS7016 Switches. The only control on the front panel is the uplink push-button switch. The only control on the rear panel is the power switch. The LED indicators are described in detail in Cha...
Page 15 - Figure 2-3 FriendlyNET 7016 front panel; Expansion Modules; Gigabit SX XP Module
Expansion Modules Page 2-3 FS7016 Base Unit The front panel of the FS7016 contains sixteen 10/100Mbps ports, two expansion slots, one uplink switch button, and LED indicators. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 FriendlyNET 7016 front panel The back panel of the FS7016 contains a 100–240 volt AC power connec...
Page 16 - To install the Gigabit SX XP Module:; Figure 2-5 Installing a Gigabit module
Installation Page 2-4 To install the Gigabit SX XP Module: 1 Power down the unit. 2 Remove the metal cover from the front of an empty expan-sion slot (located on the Switch’s front panel) using a small Phillips screwdriver. 3 Align the bottom of the Gigabit module with the rails on the inside of the...
Page 17 - Figure 2-6 MII slot
100 FX MII Module Page 2-5 ◆ Note: Each 10/100 expansion module provides 8 ports which are numbered 1 through 8. If the module is installed in Option Slot A, the ports on the module will correspond to LED indicators A1–A8. If the module is installed in Option Slot B, the ports on the module will cor...
Page 18 - Figure 2-7 Installing an MII module; Mounting Configurations
Installation Page 2-6 2 Align the bottom of the MII module with the rails on the inside of the MII slot. 3 Slide the MII module into the MII slot until it stops, then push the module in until it seats with the connector. See Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Installing an MII module 4 Screw the module into pla...
Page 19 - Desktop Mounting; To mount the Switch on a desktop or shelf:; Figure 2-9 Desktop mounting; The Switch is ready for network connections.; Rack Mounting; To install the Switch in an equipment rack:; Figure 2-10 Attaching mounting brackets to the FS7000
Mounting Configurations Page 2-7 Desktop Mounting To mount the Switch on a desktop or shelf: 1 Attach the four rubber feet (supplied) to the bottom of each corner on the Switch. See Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 Desktop mounting 2 Place the Switch on a flat, stable, horizontal desktop or shelf. Make sure y...
Page 20 - Figure 2-11 Mounting the FS7000 in an equipment rack; Cabling Requirements
Installation Page 2-8 2 Mount the Switch in the equipment rack by screwing the mounting brackets to the equipment rack. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 Mounting the FS7000 in an equipment rack The rack mounting is complete. The Switch is ready for network connections. Cabling Requirements This section ...
Page 21 - Connecting Network Devices; Note: Category 3 is acceptable for 10Base-T; Connecting a Computer to the Switch; Connect the computer to any of the Switch’s ports. See Figure 2-12; Figure 2-12 Connecting a computer to the Switch
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-9 Connecting Network Devices This section describes how to connect computers, hubs and switches to the FS7000 Switch, and how to connect multiple FS7000 Switches together. Before you connect network devices to the Switch, review the following guidelines: ❑ Make sure...
Page 22 - Connecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté Switch; Figure 2-13 Connecting a hub to the Switch; Connecting a Hub with No Uplink Port to the Switch; Figure 2-14 Connecting a hub without an uplink port to the Switch
Installation Page 2-10 Connecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté Switch ❑ Use a two-pair Category 5 UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors ❑ Connect the hub’s uplink port to any of the Switch’s ports. See Figure 2-13. Figure 2-13 Connecting a hub to the Switch Connecting a Hub with No Upl...
Page 23 - Cascading Multiple FS7000 Switches; Voltage Requirements; Voltage requirements for all models:; Powering on the Switch; To power on the Switch:
Voltage Requirements Page 2-11 Cascading Multiple FS7000 Switches Multiple FriendlyNET 7000 Series Switches can be connected together (called cascading). See Figure 2-15. Figure 2-15 Cascading FS7000 Switches Voltage Requirements Voltage requirements for all models: ❑ 100 to 240 volts AC, 50/60Hz, 1...
Page 25 - LED Indicators
Page 3-1 3 LED Indicators This chapter explains how to interpret the front-panel LED indicators on FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches. There are no LEDs on the rear panel. The LEDs are used to facilitate monitoring and troubleshooting. With the exception of the Power LED and MII Power LED, all...
Page 26 - Power On LED Indicators; The Link/Data LEDs blink from slow to steady as traffic increases.; MII Power LED; Table 3-1 MII Power LED Status Indicator; State
LED Indicators Page 3-2 Figure 3-2 FS7000 LEDs Units with a Gigabit SX XP module installed have the following additional LEDs for monitoring the status of the Gigabit port: ❑ Power ❑ Link/Data ❑ Full Duplex/Collision Power On LED Indicators After power is turned on, the LED indicators should respond...
Page 27 - LED Indicators for Port Connections; Table 3-3 Full/Half LED Status Indicators
LED Indicators for Port Connections Page 3-3 LED Indicators for Port Connections All FS7000 Series Switches include 100/10Mbps, Full/Half Duplex and Link/Data LED indicators for each 10/100 port on the Switch. On the FS7108, the ports and LEDs are numbered 1–8. On FS7x16 Switches, the ports and LEDs...
Page 28 - Table 3-4 Link/Data LED Status Indicators; LED Indicators on Gigabit SX Module; Power LED; Table 3-5 Gigabit Link/Data LED Status Indicators
LED Indicators Page 3-4 Link/Data LED The green Link/Data LED indicates whether a device is detected on the other end of the port, and whether activity is occurring. Table 3-4 describes the possible status indications of the Link/Data LEDs. Table 3-4 Link/Data LED Status Indicators LED Indicators on...
Page 29 - Full Duplex/Collision LED; Table 3-6 Gigabit Full Duplex/Collision LED Status Indicators
LED Indicators on Gigabit SX Module Page 3-5 Full Duplex/Collision LED The Gigabit module’s green or amber Full Duplex/Collision LED indicates port operation in full- or half-duplex mode, and whether collisions are occurring on the port. Table 3-3 describes the possible status indications of the Gig...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting; Table A-1 Troubleshooting; Problem
Page A-1 A Troubleshooting Table A-1 describes how to troubleshoot problems with your network and/or the Switch by monitoring the Switch’s LEDs. Table A-1 Troubleshooting Problem Action Power LED is off Make sure the power cord is connected to the power outlet and is properly inserted into the power...
Page 33 - Specifications; FS7000 Series Specifications
Page B-1 B Specifications FS7000 Series Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-XIEEE 802.3x flow control (in full-duplex mode) Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Ethernet/Fast Ethernet10Mbps (half-duplex)/100Mbps (half-duplex)...
Page 37 - Technical Support; Contacting Technical Support; To contact Asanté Technical Support:
Page C-1 C Technical Support Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (801) 566-3787 Fax-Back (800) 741-8607 E-mail [email protected] World Wide Web Site http://www.asante.com Technical Support Hours 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time ...
