Chapter 2

Quick Installation


Installation Procedures

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.

  1. Unpacking the equipment.
  2. Physically installing the switch.
  3. Connecting the power.
  4. Connecting to end stations, Ethernet hubs, and Ethernet switches.

Package Contents

While unpacking the equipment, please verify the FS3-1600 shipment in which it includes all of the items shown in Figure 2- 1.

 

Figure 2- 1: Package contents of the FS3-1600 switch

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.


Installing the FS3-1600

FS3-1600 switch can be installed in any of the following locations:

  1. Stacking with other equipment.
  2. Rack mount - 19-inch equipment rack.

Stacking With Other Equipment

To stack FS3-1600 switch with other equipment, please follow these steps:

  1. Attach four rubber footpads onto the bottom of the unit at each corner (see Figure 2- 2).
  2. Please rearrange all stacked equipment in ascending order. In other words, place the smallest equipment at the top of all stacked equipment.
  3. Place FS3-1600 switch at the appropriate position among all stacked equipment (see Figure 2- 3).

Figure 2- 2: Attaching rubber footpads for FS3-1600

Figure 2- 3: Stacking FS3-1600 with other equipment


Rack Mounting

To install the FS3-1600 switch in a 19-inch rack, please follow these steps:

  1. If the switch has rubber footpads on the bottom of the unit, please remove them.
  2. Locate the rack mounting holes on both sides of the switch (see Figure 2- 4).
  3. Using a cross-head screwdriver, attach the two mounting brackets to both sides of the switch with the four screws supplied with the unit (see Figure 2- 4).
  4. Place the switch in the rack and align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the rack chassis (see Figure 2- 5).
  5. Insert two mounting screws (the rack-mount equipment should provide these screws), into each of the mounting brackets and tighten with a suitable screwdriver.

Figure 2- 4: Attaching mounting brackets

Figure 2- 5: Attaching mounting brackets for a rack mount

 


Port Connection with End Station

To connect the FS3-1600 switched port with a network adapter via UTP cable, please complete the following steps:

  1. Plug one end of the UTP cable into the FS3-1600 switched port, which located on the front panel (see Figure 2- 6).
  2. Plug the other end of the UTP cable into a RJ-45 port of network adapter (see Figure 2- 6).

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 Reference

Correct Port Connection

FS3-1600

10/100M

Normal Port

10/100M MDI-X/MDI

Swappable Port

MDI

MDI-X

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

100M Hub Normal Port

Cat.5 Crossover

Cat. 5 Parallel

Cat. 5 Crossover

Uplink Port

Cat.5

Parallel

Cat. 5 Crossover

Cat. 5 Parallel

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

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

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

Power Connection

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:

  1. Plug one ends of the AC power cord into the switch AC power receptacle that is located on the back panel (see Figure 2- 7).
  2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a grounded AC power outlet (see Figure 2- 7).
  3. Turn on the power switch and verify the PWR LED light. If the PWR LED appears green color, it means the power function of this switch is normal.

Figure 2- 7: Connecting power cord to FS3-1600 switch

The power receptacle accepts AC input with the following specifications:

  • AC input voltage: 100Vac to 240Vac
  • AC input frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz.

The power receptacle connects a power supply cord with the following specifications:

  • Labeled, UL-certified.
  • No. 18 AWG minimum type SVT or better in mechanical serviceability.
  • Maximum 3 meters in length.
  • Rated 250Vac, 10A minimum.
  • Terminated in a moulded-on NEMA-type 5-15P or 6-15P (for 120Vac or 250Vac respectively); or male attachment cap at one end, the other end terminates in a moulded-on IEC-type CEE-22 female connector body.

 

Console Port Connection

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:

  1. A VT-100 terminal or TTY-compatible terminal, or a portable computer with a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal. The terminal should have the following settings:
  • 19,200 baud (default)
  • No parity
  • 8 bits
  • 1 stop bit
  • Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO
  • Terminal Preferences: Function, Arrow, and Control keys active
  1. A UL-listed straight-through RS-232 cable with a male DB-9 connector for the console port on the switch

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:

  1. Set the terminal protocol as described previously.
  2. Connect the terminal (or a computer in terminal-emulation mode) to the console port using the RS-232 cable.
  • Connect the male connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the console port on the switch, and tighten the captive retaining screws (see Figure 2- 8).
  • Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or the serial connector of a personal computer running communications software (see Figure 2- 8)
  1. Turn on the terminal.
  2. After power up the switch, and wait until the DIAG LED comes up, then hit the ENTER key to display the Main Menu.

Figure 2- 8: Console port connection to the switch

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