Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Operations Guide
Regulatory Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. As of the date of manufacture, the CEN-SWPOE-16 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Contents 16-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-16 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch 16-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-16 Introduction The CEN-SWPOE-16 offers control system networking made easy, providing Crestron® guaranteed performance and reliability for a complete Ethernet network of touch screens, control processors, servers, and other devices in a single-space rack mount package. All 16 ports are gigabit capable to ensure maximum bandwidth for multimedia and critical control data.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Features and Functions (Continued) • • • • • • • Port configuration settings for speed and duplex LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) support Port mirroring capability 32 Gbps switching fabric (non-blocking) Configured via simple-to-use Web browser interface Customizable front panel labeling AV friendly, single-space rack-mount design Specifications Specifications for the CEN-SWPOE-16 are listed in the following table.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch CEN-SWPOE-16 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Available Accessories CBL-CAT5E-P-50 Ethernet LAN Cable, Plenum, 50 ft DM-CBL-8G-NP-SP500 DigitalMedia 8G™ Cable, non-plenum DM-CBL-8G-P-SP500 DigitalMedia 8G Cable, plenum DM-8G-CONN-100 DM-8G-CRIMP DigitalMedia 8G Cable Connector, 100-Pack Crimping Tool for DM-8G-CONN MP-WP183-[A,B,W] Media Presentation Wall Plate – Ethernet MPI-WP183-[120,122] Media Presentation Wall Plate – Inte
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch CEN-SWPOE-16 (Rear View) 1.73 in (44 mm) 6 8 7 CEN-SWPOE-16 Overall Dimensions (Top View) 17.11 in (435 mm) 9.78 in (249 mm) 10.06 in (256 mm) 9.97 in (254 mm) 17.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 2 LINK/SPEED (1 – 16) LEDs (16) Green/yellow dual-color LEDs, indicate Ethernet link status and speed for each corresponding port.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, observe the following guidelines: • When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Stacking Four “feet” are provided with the CEN-SWPOE-16 so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or stacked. These feet should be attached prior to the hookup procedure. Refer to the following illustration for placement of the feet. Foot Placement for the CEN-SWPOE-16 Place Rubber Feet Here NOTE: No more than two CEN-SWPOE-16 units should be stacked.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 6 before applying power. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the CEN-SWPOE-16, note the following: • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • The included cables cannot be extended.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Configuration Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site. To post a question or view questions submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users must establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features. The CEN-SWPOE-16 provides a Web-based configuration utility.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch NOTE: The Device Discovery Tool can also be accessed by clicking the Device Discovery Tool icon ( ) in the toolbar. NOTE: The security software running on the computer may send a program alert regarding the attempt by Crestron Toolbox to connect to the network. Allow the connection so the Device Discovery Tool can be used. 3. From the device list on the left side of the screen, select the name of the switch. The default name is CEN-SWPOE-16.
-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 mask, and default router. It also allows changes to the host name, domain name, ports, and DNS servers. Click Modify IP Table to set up a connection between a control system and the switch, allowing the switch to be controlled with a Crestron Studio or SIMPL Windows program. Using a Web Browser To access the configuration utility from a Web browser: 1. Start the Web browser. 2. Enter the IP address or host name of the switch in the browser URL field.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch NOTE: The username and password are case sensitive. NOTE: For enhanced security, changing the default username and password is recommended. For information about changing the username and password, refer to “Login Information” on page 17. 4. Click Login. The “Device Status” screen (the default screen of the switch) opens.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Device Status Select Device Status in the navigation menu to display system information about the switch. The following illustration shows an example of a typical “Device Status” screen. Device Status Screen The “Device Status” screen displays the following information: • DHCP: Displays whether DHCP is on or off. Default is on. • MAC Address: Displays the unique address assigned to the switch.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Device Settings Select Device Settings in the navigation menu to make changes to DHCP settings, IP addresses, DNS settings and login information, or to reboot the switch. “Device Settings” Screen DHCP The default configuration of the switch allows its IP address to be automatically assigned by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local area network.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 If DHCP is enabled, users cannot manually change the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, or domain name. • Options: Selects whether to use a hostname or FQDN (fully qualified domain name). Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save the configuration. Click Reset to revert to default settings. IP Addresses IP address can be manually configured only if DHCP is disabled.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch The following settings can be changed: • Hostname: Specifies the name of the switch. Enter the name into the field provided, up to 255 characters long (default is CEN-SWPOE-16). • Domain: Fully qualified domain name consisting of the host name and the DNS suffix. • Primary DNS: Displays the DNS used to resolve the domain name to an IP address. The default is 0.0.0.0. • Secondary DNS: Displays the DNS used if the primary DNS fails. The default is 0.0.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Port Settings The switch can be set to manually configure the speed and duplex mode used on specific ports, or can use auto-negotiation to detect the connection settings used by the attached device. Use the full-duplex mode on ports whenever possible to double the throughput of switch connections. To configure the ports on the switch select Port Settings from the navigation menu. The “Port Settings” screen opens. Refer to the illustration that follows.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch • Port: Displays the port number. • Enable: Selects which ports should have PoE enabled. Click All to enable all ports at once or None to disable all ports at once. • Enabled on Boot: Selects which ports should have PoE automatically enabled when the device starts. Click All to enable all ports at once or None to disable all ports at once. • Force On: Forces power on any devices that do not meet IEEE PoE requirements.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Port Mirroring The switch can mirror traffic from any source port to a selected capture port for real time analysis. It can then attach a logic analyzer or RMON probe to the target port and study the traffic crossing the source port in an unobtrusive manner. NOTE: Capture port speed should match or exceed source port speed. Otherwise, traffic may be dropped from the monitor port. All mirror sessions must share the same destination port.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CEN-SWPOE-16 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION PWR LED does not illuminate. Device is not receiving power. Verify power cable connection. ACT LED does not illuminate. Device is not properly connected. Verify connections.
16-Port Managed PoE Switch Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 Appendix: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet About Fast Ethernet As the demand for desktop video, multimedia development, imaging, and other speed-intensive applications continues to rise, the need for high performance, fault tolerant LAN technology becomes more critical.
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from Crestron. To obtain warranty service for Crestron products, contact an authorized Crestron dealer. Only authorized Crestron dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations Guide – DOC. 7408B (2034099) 02.13 Specifications subject to change without notice.
