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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 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...

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...

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 ❑ ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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 ...