Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch User‘s Guide MODEL FS 517TS MODEL FS 524S
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radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference not occur in a particular installation.
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Description Features Unique Features Shared Features Package Contents 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 CHAPTER 2 Physical Description Front and Back Panels 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports LED Descriptions Power Stack Link FDX 17 ACT ( FS517TS only) 1000M (Port 17 on the FS517TS only) Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port (FS517TS Only) Normal/Uplink Push Button (FS524S Only) Auto Uplink (FS517TS Only) 2-1 2-1 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-5 CHAPTER 3 Applications Desktop Switc
CHAPTER 4 Installation Preparing the Site Stacking Installing the Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the Switch in a Rack Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Checking the Installation Applying AC Power 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-8 4-9 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Network Adapter Cards Configuration Switch Integrity Auto Negotiation 5-1 5-1 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 APPENDIX A Techn
APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 Uplink Assignment on Port 8 Channel Description B-1 B-1 B-2 B-2 B-2 B-2 APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cables Patch Panels and Cables Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview Cabling Length Return Loss Patch Cables Conclusion C-1 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-5 C-5 C-6 C-6 C-6 C-8 C-8 INDEX conte
FIGURES Figure 1-1. Package Contents 1-5 Figure 2-1. Front and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch 2-2 Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 2-3 Figure 2-3. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 1) 2-6 Figure 2-4. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 2) 2-7 Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching 3-1 Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging 3-2 Figure 3-3. Example of Switched Stacking 3-3 Figure 4-1.
Figure B-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs B-1 Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-2. Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End C-5 TABLES Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs 2-4 Table 4-1. Site Requirements 4-2 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 5-1 Table B-1.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION This installation guide describes the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switches. The NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches are expandable, high-performance IEEE-compliant network switches designed for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100 stacked switching to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.
All RJ-45 ports on the FS517TS and FS524S Switches automatically negotiate to the highest speed, making the switches ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet devices. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in half- or fullduplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps, respectively. Both switch models support automatic address learning and IEEE 802.3x-compliant flow control to ensure optimal packet reliability.
Unique Features The FS517TS and FS524S Switches have the following unique key features: Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S Switch Number of 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports per switch 16 24 Number of 1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports per switch 1 0 Number of high-speed stacking ports: 1 2 Maximum number of switches in stack: Two FS517TS Switches Eight FS524S Switches Maximum number of ports in stack 32 or 224 (when eight FS524S Switches are added) 192 (eight cascaded FS524S Switches) or 224 (when two FS517TS Switche
Shared Features The FS517TS and FS524S Switches share the following key features: • Support wire-speed filtering and forwarding of the traffic on all ports • Scale to meet your growing network needs, enabling performance to keep pace with port density • Boast high-speed bandwidth over stacking connections • Provide easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, for quick and easy connection to new or existing 10 and 100 Mbps users and services • Support store-and-forward intelligent processi
Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the FS517TS and FS524S switches. Figure 1-1. Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • FS517TS or FS524S Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Power cord • One stacking cable • Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • This Installation Guide • Support Information Card • Warranty & Owner Registration Card If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches. Topics include: • Front and back panels • 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports • LED descriptions • Front panel RJ-45 Gigabit copper port (FS517TS Switch) • Normal/Uplink push button • Auto Uplink Front and Back Panels Figure 2-1 shows the key components on the front and back panels of the FS517TS Switch. Figure 2-2 shows the key components on the front and back panels of the FS524S Switch.
The back panel of both switches has stacking ports for the supplied stacking cable, fans for cooling, and a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord. Front Panel of the Model FS517TS Switch 10/100 Mbps ports 100 Mbps LEDs Power LED 1000 Mbps Activity LED Stack LED 1000 Mbps port Activity/Collision LEDs Rear Panel of the Model FS517TS Switch Fans Stacking port Figure 2-1.
Front Panel of the Model FS524s Switch 100 Mbps LEDs Power LED 10/100 Mbps ports Stack LEDs Activity/Collision LEDs Normal/Uplink push button Rear Panel of the Model FS524s Switch Fans Stacking ports Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FS517TS Switch has 16 RJ-45 ports, while the FS524S Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports.
LED Descriptions The front panels of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches have LEDs that provide a quick and accurate display of port speed, activity, collisions, duplex mode, as well as activity between stacked switches. Table 2-1 summarizes the LEDs on the FS517TS and FS524S Switches. A detailed description of the LEDs follows the table. Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Off Power is supplied to the switch. Power is disconnected.
Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port (FS517TS Only) The FS517TS Switch has a front panel RJ-45 Gigabit copper port. This port accommodates a Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 termination and provides a full-duplex 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) connection that effectively doubles throughput to 2 Gbps. Normal/Uplink Push Button (FS524S Only) The FS524S Switch has a Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel. This push button lets you select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 24 on the FS524S Switch.
Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two net work devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in an endless broadcast traffic that disables your network. Loops occur when there are alternate routes between two network devices. In Figure 2-3, for example, a loop is created by connecting two RJ-45 ports on an FS517TS Switch to a router containing a 4-port switch.
Model FS517TS Switch EN524 Hub FR314 Router Figure 2-4.
CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS The FS517TS and FS524S Switches are designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Both switches can be used as stand-alone devices or used with 10 Mbps hubs, 100 Mbps hubs, or 10/100 Mbps switches. They can also be stacked to create one large virtual switch. This chapter shows how the FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used in various network environments.
Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used to segment a network into multiple connected pieces to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. Both switch models can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516 hubs, and can act as bridges connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks. Model FS524S Switch Model DS508 Hub Model FR314 Router Model EN516 Hub Figure 3-2.
• The FS524S Switch has two bi-directional stacking ports, which allow load-balanced, fault-tolerant, redundant connections when cascaded with another FS524S Switch. Up to eight FS524S Switches can be cascaded, providing up to 192 ports in a single switched stack. The high-speed stacking ports deliver 4 Gbps of throughput across the stacking back plane.
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches.
Preparing the Site Before you install your switch, be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in Table 4-1. Table 4-1. Site Requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting Desktop installations: Provide a flat table or shelf surface. Rack-mount installations: Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment rack that is grounded and physically secure. You also need the rack-mount kit supplied with your switch.
Installing the Switch You can install the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 1. The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber foot pad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. The rubber foot pads cushion the switch against shock/vibrations. They also provide space between each stacked switch for ventilation. 2.
5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack. 6. Proceed to “Connecting Devices to the Switch.” MODEL Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports.
2.If you want to stack switches, proceed to “Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane,” next. Otherwise, skip to “Checking the Installation.” Key 100 Mbps 10 Mbps RJ-45 connector Figure 4-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane The FS517TS Switch provides a single stacking connector, while the FS524S Switch provides two stacking connectors.
• When connecting two FS524S Switches, two stack port cables connect the stacking ports on one switch to the stacking ports on the other switch. This stack provides a bi-directional, load-balanced, fault-tolerant, redundant connection between the stacked switches, with a backplane speed of 4 Gbps. • When connecting FS524S and FS517TS, one stack port cable connects the stacking port on one switch to the stacking port on the other switch. This stack provides a 2 Gbps backplane connection between the switches.
Two Model FS517TS Switches Figure 4-3. Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Eight Model FS524S Switches Two Model FS524S Switches Figure 4-4.
Model FS517TS Switch Model FS524S Switches Model FS517TS Switch Figure 4-5. Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches Checking the Installation Before you apply power: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or create a safety hazard. • Be sure all equipment is mounted properly and securely.
Applying AC Power The switches do not have an ON/OFF switch; the only method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Before you connect the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch. After you select an appropriate outlet, use the following procedure to apply AC power. 1.Connect the female end of the supplied AC power adapter cable to the power outlet on the back of the switch. 2.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR FS517TS or FS524S Switches. Topics include: • Troubleshooting chart • Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch. and the connected device.
Symptom Cause Solution Link LED is off for a port that has a connection. There is a problem with this connection. Make sure the cable is attached securely at both ends. Make sure the cable is not damaged. Check that the device being connected to is powered on and operating correctly. If the connection is to a workstation, make sure the workstation’s network interface is installed and configured correctly. File transfer is slow or performance degradation is a problem.
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Table 5-1 do not resolve your problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one step at a time.
APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR FS517TS or FS524S Switches. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Data Rate 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.
Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: FS517TS Switch W 330 mm (13") D 207 mm (8.2") H 43 mm (1.7") FS524S Switch W 330 mm (13") D 207 mm (8.2") H 43 mm (1.7") 2.3 kg (5.3 lb) 2.3 kg (5.
Electromagnetic Susceptibility CE mark, commercial Electrostatic discharge (ESD): IEC 801-2, Level 2/3 Radiated electromagnetic field: IEC 801-3, Level 2 Electrical fast transient/burst: IEC 801-4, Level 2 Electrical surge: IEC 801-5, Level 1/2 Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL/cUL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.
Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbps port (64B packets) 148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100 Mbps port (64B packets) 1,480,000 frames/second, maximum on 1000 Mbps port (64B packets) Frame forward rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbps port (64B packets) 148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100 Mbps port (64B packets) 1,480,000 frames/second, maximum on 1000 Mbps port (64B packets) 10/100 buffer memory: 8 MB for 16 ports Stacking port buffer memor
APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used for the NETGEAR FS524S and FS517TS Switches. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use RJ-45 plugs. The RJ-45 plug accepts 4-pair UTP or shielded twisted-pair (STP) 100 ohm cable and connects into the RJ-45 connector.
Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector. Table B-1.
APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the FS524S and FS517TS Switches. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for 100BASE-TX.The specification requires Category 5 UTP cable consisting of either two-pair or four-pair twisted insulated copper conductors bound in a single plastic sheath. Category 5 cable is certified up to 100 MHz bandwidth.
Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet • 10 ft (3 m) from the wall outlet to the desktop device The patch panel and other connecting hardware must meet the requirements for 100 Mbps operation (Category 5). Only 0.5 inch (1.
Category 5 Cable Specifications Ensure that the fiber cable is crossed over to guarantee link. Table C-1 lists the electrical requirements of Category 5 UTP cable. Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Specifications Category 5 Cable Requirements Number of pairs Four Impedance 100 Ω ± 15% Mutual capacitance at 1 KHz ≤5.6 nF per 100 m Maximum attenuation (dB per 100 m, at 20° C) NEXT loss (dB minimum) at 4 MHz: 8.2 at 31 MHz: 11.7 at 100 MHz: 22.
Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. 1 1 2 2 Rx Tx A B 3 3 6 6 Rx Tx 736EA Key: A = Uplink or MDI port (as on a PC) B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. 1 1 2 2 Rx Rx B B Tx 3 3 6 6 Tx Key: B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Figure C-2.
Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating. To wire patch panels, you need two Category 5 UTP cables with an RJ-45 plug at each end, as shown in Figure C-3. 1 2 1 87654321 87654321 Figure C-3.
Cabling The 1000BASE-T product is designed to operate over Category 5 cabling. To further enhance the operation, the cabling standards have been amended. The latest standard is Category 5e, which defines a higher level of link performance than is available with Category 5 cable. If installing new cable, we recommend using Category 5e cable, since it costs about the same as Category 5 cable.
Factors that affect the return loss are: • The number of transition points, as there is a connection via an RJ-45 to another connector, a patch panel, or device at each transition point. • Removing the jacket that surrounds the four pairs of twisted cable. It is highly recommended that, when RJ-45 connections are made, this is minimized to 1-1/4 inch (32 mm). • Untwisting any pair of the twisted-pair cabling. It is important that any untwisting be minimized to 3/8 inch (10 mm) for RJ-45 connections.
Patch Cables When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation. Conclusion For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications.
A F Applications Desktop Switching, 3-1 Segment Switching and Bridging from Mbps to 100 Mbps, 3-2 Stacked Switching, 3-2 Applying AC Power, 4-9 Auto Uplink (FS517TS Only), 2-5 Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines, C-1 Features, 1-2 Front and Back Panels, 2-1 Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Port (FS517TS Only), 2-5 C Installation Preparing the Site, 4-1 Installing the Switch, 4-3 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface, 4-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack, 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch, 4-4 Connecting Switch
P T Package Contents, 1-5 Patch Panels and Cables, C-5 Physical Description Front and Back Panels, 2-1 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports, 2-3 LED Descriptions, 2-4 Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Port (FS517TS Only), 2-5 Normal/Uplink Push Button (FS524S Only), 2-5 Auto Uplink (FS517TS Only), 2-5 Preparing the Site, 4-2 Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility, A-1 Date Rate, A1 Interface, A1 Electrical Specifications, A1 Physical Specifications, A2 Environmental Specifications, A-2 Electrom
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