Quick Installation
This chapter explains how to install the FS3-1600 auto-sense switch. The switch can be placed free standing onto a desktop, or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or an equipment room with standard 19-inch equipment rack. Installing the FS3-1600 switch consists of the following procedures.
While unpacking the equipment, please verify the FS3-1600 shipment in which it includes all of the items shown in Figure 2- 1.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact PLANET sales agent or the customer service representative where you purchased your PLANET FS3-1600 switch.
To stack FS3-1600 switch with other equipment, please follow these steps:
Figure 2- 3: Stacking FS3-1600 with other equipment
To install the FS3-1600 switch in a 19-inch rack, please follow these steps:
Figure 2- 4: Attaching mounting brackets
Port Connection with End Station
To connect the FS3-1600 switched port with a network adapter via UTP cable, please complete the following steps:
Figure 2- 6: Using normal UTP cable to connect FS3-1600 and network adapter directly
Please note that you can use UTP category 5 to connect all 10/100Mbps switched ports. |
Do not plug the connector (RJ-45 connector) of UTP cable into a telephone port (Phone Jack RJ-11). Also, do not plug a telephone connector to a RJ-45 port. |
Port Connection with Ethernet Hubs and Ethernet Switches
This part introduces how to connect FS3-1600 with other Ethernet hubs (10M hub, 100M hub, or dual-speed hub) and Ethernet switches (10M switch or 10/100M switch). In general, the majority ports of Ethernet devices (including hubs and switches) are implemented as MDI-X interface (see Appendix A), and almost Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hubs are implemented one MDI interface port for uplink purpose.
Therefore, there are two possible connections by means of using two different cables. That will be very easy to confuse for most users. For this reason, FS3-1600 particularly designed two friendly MDI-X/MDI push buttons to help users to simplify adjust a right network connection. Nevertheless, all of the possible connections and required cable types are summarized in Table 2- 1 for users reference.
Table 2- 1: Possible Port Connections ReferenceCorrect Port Connection |
FS3-1600 |
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10/100M Normal Port |
10/100M MDI-X/MDI Swappable Port |
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MDI |
MDI-X |
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10M Hub | Normal Port | Cat.3 or 5 Crossover |
Cat.3 or 5 Parallel |
Cat.3 or 5 Crossover |
Uplink Port | Cat.3 or 5 Parallel |
Cat.3 or 5 Crossover |
Cat.3 or 5 Parallel |
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100M Hub | Normal Port | Cat.5 Crossover |
Cat. 5 Parallel |
Cat. 5 Crossover |
Uplink Port | Cat.5 Parallel |
Cat. 5 Crossover |
Cat. 5 Parallel |
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Dual-Speed Hub |
Normal Port | Cat.5 Crossover |
Cat. 5 Parallel |
Cat. 5 Crossover |
Uplink Port | Cat.5 Parallel |
Cat. 5 Crossover |
Cat. 5 Parallel |
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10M Switch | Normal Port | Cat.3 or 5 Crossover |
Cat.3 or 5 Parallel |
Cat.3 or 5 Crossover |
Uplink Port | Cat.3 or 5 Parallel |
Cat.3 or 5 Crossover |
Cat.3 or 5 Parallel |
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10/100M Switch | Normal Port | Cat.5 Crossover |
Cat. 5 Parallel |
Cat. 5 Crossover |
Uplink Port | Cat.5 Parallel |
Cat. 5 Crossover |
Cat. 5 Parallel |
The FS3-1600 switch provides a power on/off switch. When you connect the AC power cord to a suitable AC outlet, and turn on the power switch, the switch will power up immediately.
To connect the FS3-1600 switch AC power cord, please complete the following steps:
Figure 2- 7: Connecting power cord to FS3-1600 switch
The power receptacle accepts AC input with the following specifications:
The power receptacle connects a power supply cord with the following specifications:
The serial console interface is an RS-232 port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. The port is implemented as a data communication equipment (DCE) connection, using a female DB-9 connector.
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
The other end of the cable must have a connector appropriate to the serial port on your computer or terminal. (Most terminals or computers use a male DB-9 connector.)
Any cable connected to the console port must be shielded to comply with emissions regulations and requirements.
To connect a terminal to the console port, please follow the following steps:
Figure 2- 8: Console port connection to the switch
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