SMC Networks SMC8516T - Manual

C OMPLIANCES v Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no addit...

vii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front Panel RJ-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1 I NTRODUCTION The EZ Switch™ 10/100/1000, SMC8516T, is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for delivering Gigabit connectivity to the desktop. It provides 16 full-duplex 1000BASE-T ports that significantly improve network performance and boost throughput for high-bandwidth applicat...

I NTRODUCTION 2 Front Panel RJ-45 Ports The EZ Switch 10/100/1000 features 16 1000BASE-T ports with RJ-45 connectors located on the front panel of the switch. Because all ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, o...

R EAR P ANEL 3 SMC8516T Rear Panel The AC power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the switch. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 E Z S w i t ch 1 0 / 1 0 0 / 1 0 0 0 8 5 1 6 T Link/Act Link/Act 1000/100M 1000/100M Power 2 1 4 3 5 7 8 6 10 9 12 11 13 15 16 14 1 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 ~ 100-240V 50-60Hz 2A

4 I NSTALLING THE S WITCH Before installing the switch, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” Note that the switch can be installed on any suitably large flat surface or in a standard EIA 19-inch rack. Package Contents The EZ Switch 10/100/1000 includes: Selecting a Sit...

I NSTRUCTIONS 5 • There should be adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow. • Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference such as radios, transmitters, etc. • Make su...

8 T ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators 1. Symptom Power LED does not light after power on. Probable Causes • AC power cord may be defective. Possible Solutions • Check for loose connections.• Check the power outlet by using it for another device.• Replace the AC power cord. 2. Symptom Link ...

9 C ABLES Cable Specifications 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 con...

1000BASE-T C ABLE R EQUIREMENTS 11 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable instal...