LMS8-A Mini Switch Installation Guide
LMS8-A Mini Switch The Lantronix LMS8-A Mini Switch brings the performance advantages of Ethernet switching to the workgroup. The advantages include: 1. Separate Ethernets on each port - where hubs provide only a single shared 10 Mbps segment, the LMS8-A provides up to 8 separate Ethernets, each capable of supporting a full 10 Mbps of throughput 2. Collision domain separation - reduces unnecessary traffic on each segment and filters out bad packets 3. Full duplex capability for each port 4.
Installation Tips Note: These tips are additional to the Installation Instructions that can be found on the back of the unit. ▼ All ports on the LMS8-A can support full duplex operation - please make sure that each port has the proper switching setting for the desired modes (default switch settings are for half duplex). When the unit is powered on, verify the correct modes of operation by examining the LEDs for each port. No further configuration is necessary.
Cable Requirements The Lantronix LMS8-A is compatible with UTP (unshielded twisted pair) and STP (shielded twisted pair) cables. EIA category 3,4 or 5 cables can be supported on the RJ45 connectors. All ports of the LMS8-A are configured as MDI-X ports; Port 2 has an MDI option for connecting to hubs, repeaters or other switches.
Technical Support If problems occur during product operation, please check the LMS8-A switch settings, cables, connectors, network terminators, hardware compatibility and other network components first. Prior to contacting Lantronix Technical Support, please have the following information available: Model number and serial number Purchase date Network configuration Definition of the problem encountered Lantronix Technical Support can easily be reached at our worldwide website at www.lantronix.com.
Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name: Lantronix Manufacturer’s Address: 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 USA declares, that the product: Product Name: Micro Switch Model Number(s): LMS8-A conforms to the following standards: Safety: EN 60950: 1988 + A1, A2 EMC: 1988 Class A EN 55022: EN 50082-1: 1992 IEC 801-2: 1991/prEN55024-2: 1992-4kV CD, 8kV AD. IEC 801-3: 1992/prEN55024-3: 1991-3V/m IEC 801-4: 1988/prEN55024-4: 1992-.
Important Instructions For LMS and LFX Installation ▼ Design connections to avoid loops - these unmanaged switches do not support Spanning Tree Algorithm ▼ If using dedicated switch ports for a connection to a single server, single user or another switch, use full duplex if possible for much better performance ▼ If using 10BASE2, consider using a repeater connected to a LMS/LFX 10BASE-T port instead of a transceiver, or contact Lantronix for more information ▼ Avoid bottlenecks in network design by attachin
