Page 3 - CONTENTS
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................1 E THERNET T ECHNOLOGY ............................................................
Page 4 - Preface; Intended Readers
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch iv Preface The DGS-1008D User’s Guide is divided into sections that describe the system installation and operating instructions with examples. Section 1, Introduction - A description of the physical features of the switch, including LED indicators, ...
Page 5 - Safety Instructions; Safety Cautions
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch v Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. Throughout this safety section, the caution icon ( ) is used to indicate cautions and precautions tha...
Page 6 - General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch vi Safety Instructions (continued) • Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your co...
Page 7 - Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch vii Safety Instructions (continued) Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack. Use caution when pressing the componen...
Page 8 - SECTION 1; Introduction; Ethernet Technology; Fast Ethernet Technology; Switching Technology
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 1 SECTION 1 Introduction Ethernet Technology Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fue...
Page 9 - Switch Description; Features
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 2 with any other segments (ports). This allows the total network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminati...
Page 10 - Front-Panel Components
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 3 Front-Panel Components The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators, 8(10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports. Figure 1-1. Front Panel View of the switch Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the switch and the network. LED Indi...
Page 12 - Rear Panel Description
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 5 Rear Panel Description DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Figure 1-2. Rear panel view of the Switch 1000BASE-T Ports: E...
Page 13 - SECTION 2; Installation; Package Contents; Before You Connect to the Network
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 6 SECTION 2 Installation Package Contents Before You Connect to the Network Installing the Switch Power On Package Contents Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: • 1....
Page 14 - Mounting the Switch on a Wall; Attaching the Rubber Feet
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 7 Mounting the Switch on a Wall The DGS-1008D can also be mounted on a wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch for this purpose. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to view the LEDs. Please refer to th...
Page 15 - Provide for Adequate Ventilation; Power Failure
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 8 Provide for Adequate Ventilation Power On Plug one end of the AC to DC power converter into the power connector of the Switch and the other end into the local power source outlet. After the Switch is powered on, the LED indicators will momentarily...
Page 16 - Section 3; Connecting The Switch; Switch To End Node
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 9 Section 3 Connecting The Switch Switch To End Node Switch To Hub or Switch Connecting To a Server Switch To End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most rou...
Page 17 - Switch to Hub or Switch; Connecting To Network Backbone or Server
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 10 Switch to Hub or Switch These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable • A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. • A 100BASE-TX hub or switc...
Page 18 - Appendix A; Technical Specifications
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 11 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Standards: IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Protocol: CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate: 10Mbps (Half-duplex) Ethernet: 20Mbps (Full-duplex) 100Mbps (...
Page 19 - Glossary
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch 12 Glossary 1000BASE-LX a short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 meters 1000BASE-SX a long wavelength for a "long haul" fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 10 kilometers 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Eth...
Page 25 - Warranty and Registration Information; (All countries and regions excluding USA)
18 Warranty and Registration Information (All countries and regions excluding USA) Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden ...
Page 27 - Offices
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