Page 2 - Installation Manual
Installation Manual Fast EtherHub-12se Smart Fast Ethernet Hub with 11 100BASE-TX Portsand 1 100BASE-FX Port
Page 4 - Package Contents; Package Checklist; Four rubber foot pads; and return it to Accton Technology Corporation.
Package Contents i Package Contents Carefully unpack the contents of the package and verify them against thechecklist given below. Package Checklist æ Fast EtherHub-12seModel No. EH3012-TF-SC or EH3012-TF-ST Model EH3012-TF-SC has an SC-type fiber connector. Model EH3012-TF-ST has an ST-type fiber c...
Page 5 - Quick Installation; Category 5 STP or UTP cable to connect to the hub, and be sure the
Quick Installation iii Quick Installation The Fast EtherHub-12se is a Class II repeater. It contains 11 100BASE-TXFast Ethernet RJ-45 ports, as well as 1 100BASE-FX fiber optic port thatsupports connection using standard multimode fiber cable. The smart designbuilt into the front display panel provi...
Page 6 - in Chapter 2 for a description of how to calculate
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide iv Quick Installation If your twisted-pair connections are less than 100 meters long, then thelength of the fiber optic cable can be extended. Refer the section 'LVWDQFH /LPLWIRU)DVW(WKHUQHW&DEOLQJ in Chapter 2 for a description of how to calculate the maximum len...
Page 7 - About this Guide; This manual covers the following topics:; Installing a Fast EtherHub and making basic network connections.; Shows sample network configurations for a local area network.; Detailed description of indicator panel and ports.
About this Guide v About this Guide This guide is designed for the experienced network installer. It describes howto install and operate Accton’s Fast EtherHub. After reading this manual, youshould be able to use the front display panel and configure options to manageall your network connections. Th...
Page 8 - Contents
Contents vii Chapter 1: Product Overview ................................................. 1-1 Introduction to Fast Ethernet .....................................................................................1-1 Accton’s Fast EtherHub System............................................................
Page 10 - List of Figures
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Contents ix Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................E-4 Customer Remedies ..............................................................................................E-4 Return Process .....
Page 11 - Chapter 1: Product Overview; Introduction to Fast Ethernet; indicator panel includes; rate LEDs, as well as; and; LEDs to ease network management.
Product Overview 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Introduction to Fast Ethernet Standard 10 Mbps Ethernet has served well for past generations of 286 and386 machines performing simple file transfers. However, with the inevitablegrowth in corporate network size and the introduction of fully-functional...
Page 12 - Basic Features
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 1-2 Product Overview Basic Features • Conforms to the IEEE 802.3u repeater specification for 100BASE-TX and100BASE-FX • Transmits data at 100 Mbps for demanding applications • Friendly design that monitors network utilization, collisions, link and portpartition status...
Page 14 - Chapter 2: Installing the System; Pre-Installation Requirements; Category 5 STP or UTP)
Installing the System 2-1 Chapter 2: Installing the System This chapter provides information on pre-installation requirements, establishingnetwork connections, and configuring the system. Pre-Installation Requirements Before you start making network connections to the Fast EtherHub-12se, makesure yo...
Page 15 - Making RJ-45 Connections; station port on the hub and the other end to the RJ-45 port of the; station port on the other device; Making Fiber Optic Connections
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 2-2 Installing the System model you purchased) to connect any compatible network device to the TX/RXjacks on the fiber optic port. Note: The EH3012-TF-SC provides an SC-type fiber connector. The EH3012-TF-ST provides an ST-type fiber connector. Making RJ-45 Connection...
Page 16 - Distance Limit for Fast Ethernet Cabling
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Installing the System 2-3 Distance Limit for Fast Ethernet Cabling There are two common ways to calculate maximum cable length. The firstway, which is refered to as the “Simplified Cable Length Constraints” methodassumes that the maximum permissible cable length is us...
Page 17 - (length of fiber optic cable
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 2-4 Installing the System Precise Cable Length Budgeting If you plan on installing a network for a small office, it may not be convenientto place hubs within 5 meters of each other, and then run up to 100 meters ofcabling for each end user. This kind of installation c...
Page 18 - in; Providing Power to the EtherHub; Check the LED marked; on the front panel to see if it is on. The unit; Verifying Port Status; Indicates traffic traversing the port.
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Installing the System 2-5 On the other hand, if two hubs are connected via 100m of fiber optic cabling,then the total length of remaining cabling that can be used to connect two end-nodes to hub 1 and 2 respectively is 367m - (2 x 80m) - (0.9 x 100) = 117m. A more det...
Page 19 - Verifying System Operation; If you still can’t resolve the problem, please refer to
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 2-6 Installing the System Verifying System Operation Verify that all attached devices have a valid connection. The hub monitorslink status for each port. If any device is properly connected to the hub andtransmitting a link beat signal, the Link indicator lights up fo...
Page 20 - Chapter 3: Configuring the Network; Connecting Multiple Hubs
Configuring the Network 3-1 Chapter 3: Configuring the Network The Fast EtherHub-12se allows great flexibility in configuring your network.You can use it in a stand-alone or multiple hub configuration. Moreover, thishub also provides a fiber optic port which can be used to connect to anycompatible 1...
Page 22 - Precise Guidelines for Configuring Multiple Hubs; in Chapter 2. This formula stated that the
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Configuring the Network 3-3 Precise Guidelines for Configuring Multiple Hubs A detailed formula for calculating maximum cable length was provided in thesection on 3UHFLVH&DEOH/HQJWK%XGJHWLQJ in Chapter 2. This formula stated that the maximum length of cabling that...
Page 24 - Chapter 4: Hardware Reference; Front Panel
Hardware Reference 4-1 Chapter 4: Hardware Reference This chapter describes the hardware features of the Fast EtherHub-12se. Foreasier management and control of the hub, familiarize yourself with the displayindicators and ports. This hub includes 11 RJ-45 MDI-X station ports, ofwhich Port 12 can als...
Page 25 - SmartWatch Indicator Panel
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 4-2 Hardware Reference SmartWatch Indicator Panel The SmartWatch LED panel simplifies monitoring of various network conditions by providing LEDs that indicate the status of each station port andthe overall condition of the hub. The following table lists the indicato...
Page 26 - ) The statistical indicators
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Hardware Reference 4-3 Statistical Display for System Performance 8WLOL]DWLRQ'LVSOD\0RGH - ( 8WLOL]DWLRQ ) The statistical indicators show the percentage of valid data passing through each port compared to overall network bandwidth(updated every 0.5 seconds). There ar...
Page 27 - Red; Function: Shows if the port has been isolated from the network; LED will be
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 4-4 Hardware Reference Port Status Display 3DUWLWLRQ6WDWXV Color: Red Label: Partition Function: Shows if the port has been isolated from the network Condition Indication 21 ,QGLFDWHVSRUWKDVEHHQSDUWLWLRQHGGXHWRDQDEQRUPDO QHWZRUNFRQGLWLRQ 2)) 3RUWLVLQJRRGFRQGLWLRQ A po...
Page 28 - Green; Function: Indicates traffic traversing the port.; RJ-45 Ethernet Ports; category 5 straight-through twisted-pair cable; Fiber Optic Ethernet Port; port provides TX/RX jacks for connecting to any compatible
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Hardware Reference 4-5 7UDQVPLW5HFHLYH$FWLYLW\ Color: Green Label: Traffic Function: Indicates traffic traversing the port. Condition Indication %/,1.,1* ,QGLFDWHVWKHSRUWLVWUDQVPLWWLQJRUUHFHLYLQJSDFNHWV EOLQNLQJLVSURSRUWLRQDOWRWKHWUDIILFSDVVLQJWKURXJKWKHSRUW 2)) 1RSDF...
Page 29 - Rear Panel; The rear panel includes a full-range power socket as shown below.; Power Socket
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide 4-6 Hardware Reference Rear Panel The rear panel includes a full-range power socket as shown below. Figure Chapter 4:-2 The Fast EtherHub-12se Rear Panel Power Socket The power socket accepts AC power from 100 to 240V at 50 to 60Hz. The unitis equipped with a universa...
Page 30 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Diagnosing Hub Indicators
Troubleshooting A-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Hub Indicators The Fast EtherHub-12se can be easily monitored through its comprehensivepanel indicators. These indicators assist the network manager in identifyingproblems the hub may encounter. This section describes common problemsyou may ...
Page 31 - System Diagnostics; Installation; Configuration
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide A-2 Troubleshooting System Diagnostics Installation Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or morecomponents appear to be malfunctioning, test them in an alternate environmentwhere you are sure that all the other components are function...
Page 32 - Port and Cable Assignments
Cable and Port Assignments B-1 Appendix B: Port and Cable Assignments RJ-45 Port Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector (on the Hub Side) 3LQ 0',;$VVLJQPHQW 6WDWLRQ3RUWa 0',$VVLJQPHQW &DVFDGH3RUW ,QSXW5HFHLYH'DWD 2XWSXW7UDQVPLW'DWD ,QSXW5HFHLYH'DWD 2XWSXW7UDQVPLW'DWD 2XWSXW7UDQVPLW'DWD ,QSXW5HFHLYH'DWD 2XWS...
Page 33 - Appendix C: Product Specifications
Product Specifications C-1 Appendix C: Product Specifications Transmission Technique %DVHEDQG Topology 6WDURU7UHH Access Method &60$&'0ESV Standards Conformance ,(((X%$6(7;);&ODVV,,5HSHDWHU Media Supported 8QVKLHOGHGRUVKLHOGHGWZLVWHGSDLUFDEOH W &DWHJRU\873673DQG m PRU m PPXOWLPRGHILE...
Page 34 - Regulatory Standards Compliance; EMI Certification; FCC Class B Certification
Regulatory Standards Compliance D-1 Appendix D: Regulatory Standards Compliance EMI Certification FCC Class B Certification Accton Technology CorporationModel Numbers: EH3012-TFFCC ID: HED3012EHLCT-TF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions...
Page 36 - European Community Immunity Requirements
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Regulatory Standards Compliance D-3 Read the instructions for correct handling. European Community Immunity Requirements This unit was tested and found to comply with the Class B limits of EN55022 (CISPR22) and the immunity requirements of EN50082-1. CE Mark Declarati...
Page 37 - Safety Compliance; Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide D-4 Regulatory Standards Compliance Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct Cord Set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following specification list. 2SHUDWLQJ9ROWDJH &R...
Page 38 - Sicherheitshinweise
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Regulatory Standards Compliance D-5 Sicherheitshinweise 1. Die Steckdose muß sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden und leicht zugänglich sein. 2. Zum Reinigen den Stecker aus der Steckdose ziehen. Beim Reinigen keineFlüssigreiniger oder Sprays verwenden, sondern ein a...
Page 39 - Product Registration
Product Support Services E-1 Appendix E: Product Support Services Product Registration Fill in the Owner Registration Card and mail it to Accton Technology Corporation.Accton will keep your record and inform you of any new Accton unit developments. Problem Report If problems occur during unit operat...
Page 40 - Software Update and Upgrade Service
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide E-2 Product Support Services After repair, Accton will inform you of the date of delivery and the exact amount due.Please send the payment by T/T (Telegram Transfer), and Accton will send you thefixed component after receiving payment. With or without warranty, if the...
Page 41 - Technical Support
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Product Support Services E-3 Technical Support Your dealer or installer is the person who understands your network and Accton units.If neither is available to help you, Accton technical support engineers are available byFax, mail or phone. • Send your technical questi...
Page 42 - Limited Warranty; Customer Remedies
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide E-4 Product Support Services Limited Warranty Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free fromdefects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. For the warranty to apply, youmust register your purcha...
Page 43 - Return Process
Fast EtherHub-12se User’s Guide Product Support Services E-5 Return Process Before you may return any Accton product to Accton, you must request an RMA number by calling,Faxing or writing Accton’s Service Department at the address listed below. If you ship the product, youmust assume the risk of dam...
Page 44 - Accton Offices; Ordering Information
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Page 45 - Glossary; Bus Topology
Glossary 1 Glossary 100BASE-TX IEEE’s specifications for 100 Mbps Ethernet using twisted-pair cable (100 W Cat. 5 STP or UTP ) . The maximum length of cable for a point-to-point connection is 100 meters. 100BASE-FX IEEE’s specifications for 100 Mbps Ethernet using multimode fiber optic cable. Themax...
Page 46 - Ethernet
Fast EtherHub User’s Guide 2 Glossary Ethernet A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, andXerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access and logical bus topology, andcoaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard provides for integration into the OSImodel and e...
Page 47 - Star Topology
Fast EtherHub User’s Guide Glossary 3 MDI-X Port (Medium Dependent Interface - Crossed) This RJ-45 port, which crosses the receive and transmit signals internally, can be usedwith straight-through cable to connect the hub to any device that has a standard networkinterface (e.g., workstation, server ...
Page 48 - Index
Index 1 Index A Automatic Partitioning • 1-3Automatic Polarity Detection • 1-3 C Cable Length Calculating Maximum Length • 2-3Precise Cable Length Budgeting • 2-4Simplified Cable Length Constraints • 2-3 Certification • C-1Class II Repeater • 3-3Configuring the Network • 3-1Connecting the Hub System...