Page 3 - Contents
Contents Quick Start 1 Chapter 1 Overview 3 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Physical Description ......................................................................................
Page 5 - Quick Start
1 Quick Start 1 Install the hub(s). Maximum stack: Six hubs Rack requirements: Standard 19-in (48.26 cm), 1.5 EIA rack-mount space for each hub Shelf requirements: Support for 10 lbs (4.5 kg) per hub12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) with uplink module and NMM 2 Connect the stack. Use the cascade cables to connect m...
Page 6 - Overview; Features
Overview This chapter includes a summary of the Intel Express 100BASE-T4Stackable Hub’s features and a physical description of the hub and itscomponents. Features Key features of the Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub • Compatibility with the IEEE 802.3u standard for Fast Ethernet. • Twelve 100B...
Page 7 - Physical Description; Front panel
4 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Physical Description Front panel The front panel of the Express Stackable Hub provides twelve100BASE-T4 ports, an LED matrix (see “LED matrix” later in thischapter for a description of LEDs), a media adapter slot, and anexpansion slot. RJ-45 1...
Page 10 - Rear panel
7 Overview C H A P T E R 1 Rear panel The rear panel of the Express Stackable Hub provides an AC powerreceptacle, a redundant power connector (not supported), and twocascade cable connectors. Power receptacle The AC power receptacle is provided for connecting to an AC poweroutlet. The Express Stacka...
Page 11 - Optional equipment
8 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Media adapter slot The media adapter slot is located in the upper-left corner of the Express100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub and accommodates two types of optional100 Mbps uplink module: • 100BASE-TX uplink module • 100BASE-FX uplink module Uplink mod...
Page 12 - Requirements
2 Installing theExpress Hub Requirements Rack installation Standard 19-in. (48.26 cm.) EIA equipment rack requirements 1.5 EIA rack-mount spaces available for eachhub Table and shelf Approximately 13.25-in. (33.66 cm.) by 19.25-in. installation requirements (48.90 cm.) area on a level tabletop or sh...
Page 13 - Installing a Single Hub
10 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub CAUTION Don’t connect the power cordto a hub until all hubs areinstalled, connected togetherthrough cascade cables, andready for operation. Installing a Single Hub To install the hub in a rack 1 Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of th...
Page 14 - Stacking Hubs; Notes on cascading
11 Installing the Express Hub C H A P T E R 2 Stacking Hubs You can install a maximum of six hubs in an equipment rack or on ashelf or a table. Once the hubs are stacked and secured, connect themusing Intel cascade cables. The cascade cable is a unique cable forExpress Stackable Hubs. If you install...
Page 15 - Installing Uplink Modules; Removing a Hub from a Stack
12 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Installing Uplink Modules You can install an optional 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX uplinkmodule in the media adapter slot. Install these modules beforeconnecting power to the hub. If you install these modules when the hubis powered, the hub may r...
Page 17 - Connecting Cables to the Hub
Connecting theDevices Connecting Cables to the Hub Connect devices directly to ports on the Express 100BASE-T4Stackable Hub or to ports on installed uplink modules. This illustrationshows how to connect a UTP cable to an RJ-45 connector and a fiberoptic cable to an SC connector. 15 3 NOTE Make sure ...
Page 18 - Checking the LEDs
16 C H A P T E R 3 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub You can connect the following 100 Mbps devices to the ports on theExpress Stackable Hub and optional uplink modules: • Workstations • Servers • Printers • Transceivers • Switching hubs • Routers • Printers • Print servers See “Using a switch ...
Page 20 - Unit Numbering Convention; Partitioned Ports
18 C H A P T E R 3 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Unit Numbering Convention When Express Hubs are stacked, cascaded, and powered, they areassigned “unit” numbers that are stored in the hub’s nonvolatilememory. Hub numbers are assigned according to a hub’s physicallocation in the stack. The N...
Page 22 - Connecting to 100BASE-TX devices
20 C H A P T E R 3 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Connecting to Non-100BASE-T4 devices Connecting to 100BASE-TX devices You have two options for connecting the Express 100BASE-T4Stackable Hub to a 100BASE-TX device: • an Intel 100BASE-TX Uplink Module • a routing server equipped with a 100BA...
Page 23 - Connecting to 100BASE-FX devices
21 Connecting the Devices C H A P T E R 3 Routing server If you’re using a NOS that supports multi-protocol routing, such asNovell NetWare * or Windows NT * , an inexpensive way to connect the 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-TX segments is to install both a100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-TX LAN adapter in your server...
Page 26 - Basic Rules; Distance limitations
24 A P P E N D I X A Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Media Cable Connector Coding specification type(s) type(s) scheme 100BASE-T4 CAT 3, 4, 5 UTP RJ-45 8B/6T (4-pair wire) 100BASE-TX CAT 5 UTP RJ-45 4B/5B (2-pair wire) 100BASE-FX 62.5/125 micron SC 4B/5B fiber optic cable(2 multi-mode fibers)...
Page 27 - Repeater rules
25 Fast Ethernet Topology Rules A P P E N D I X A Repeater rules The 100BASE-T standard defines two types of repeaters — Class Iand Class II. The Express Stackable Hub is a Class I repeater. Class Irepeaters (sometimes called translational repeaters) limit the numberof repeaters in a physical domain...
Page 28 - Network Topology Extensions
26 A P P E N D I X A Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Network Topology Extensions You can extend the network topology by connecting ExpressStackable Hubs to a switching hub. In the illustration below, the network topology is extended to amaximum of 400 meters (1312 feet). In this network, a sw...
Page 31 - Optional Equipment; Uplink modules
Optional Equipmentand TechnicalSpecifications This appendix describes optional equipment supported by the Express100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub and provides technical specifications forthe hub. Optional Equipment Uplink modules The 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX uplink modules fit into the mediaadapter slot an...
Page 32 - Cascade cables
30 A P P E N D I X B Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Network Management Module (NMM) The Intel Express Stackable Hub Network Management Module (Intelproduct code EC100NMM) fits into the expansion slot and allows youto extend per-port advanced Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) managemen...
Page 33 - Technical Specifications
31 Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications A P P E N D I X B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T Data Rate T4: 100 Mbps with 8B/6T coding schemeTX: 100 Mbps with 4B/5B coding schemeFX: 100 Mbps with 4B/5B coding scheme Electrical Specif...
Page 38 - Limited Warranty
36 A P P E N D I X B Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Limited Warranty Intel warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three (3)years following the latter of: (i) the date of purchase only if you register...
Page 39 - A – C
37 I Index 1 Media Adapter LED operating conditions 6 verifying installation 17 100BASE-FX data rate 31 devices, connecting to 21 distance limitations 24, 27 media specification 24 uplink module 29 100BASE-FX Uplink Module installation guidelines 12 using 21 100BASE-T network topology extensions 26 ...
Page 40 - D – F
38 I N D E X Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Coding schemes media specifications 24 Col LED operating conditions 5 Confidence test 16 Connecting cables 15 to 100BASE-FX devices 21 to 100BASE-TX devices 20 to 10BASE-T devices 21 to non-100BASE-T4 devices 20 Connecting hubs using a switch 19 us...
Page 41 - M – O
39 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub I N D E X matrix 4 Mstr 6 Port Status 6, 17 Pwr 5, 16 Stat 5, 16 Length cables 24 collision domain 24 M – O Management module description 30 installing 13 numbering convention 11 Management Mstr LED operating conditions 6 verifying installation 17 Management...
Page 42 - T – W
40 I N D E X Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Restrictions, power cords 10 RJ-45 connectors connecting cable 15 hub front panel 4 interface options 32 media specification parameters 24 pin pairings 4 pinouts 4 Rules cable length 24 distance limitations 24 repeater 25 Safety agency approvals 32...
Page 43 - Intel Automated Customer Support
World Wide Web & Internet FTP Intel BBS Access Intel’s World Wide Web home page Use Intel’s Bulletin Board. Dial in by or download information using modem at 8-N-1, and up to 14.4 Kbps. anonymous FTP. Troubleshooting ✓ Software updates ✓ ✓ Installation notes ✓ Product information ✓ How to access...
