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WGSW-801SX

8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Backbone Switch


Installing the Switch

Before installing the switch verify that you have all the items listed under "Package Contents". If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local PLANET distributor. Also be sure you have all the necessary tools and cabling before installing the switch. Note that this switch can be installed on any suitably large flat surface or in a standard EIA 19-inch rack. After installing the switch, refer to the Management Guide to set up its more advanced features, such as Spanning Tree Protocol or VLAN port groups.

 

2.1 Package Contents

This package includes:


 

2.2 Description of Hardware

The switch contains 8 1000BASE-SX fiber optic ports. An SNMP/RMON management agent is built into the switch unit with a serial port provided on the rear panel for out-of-band console configuration. The AC power socket and redundant power supply connector are also located on the rear panel.

All the SC-type ports operate at 1000 Mbps full duplex and support auto-negotiation of duplex mode and flow control. When using auto-negotiation, speed, transmission mode, or flow control can be automatically set if this feature is also supported by the attached device. Note that although the switch will auto-negotiate these parameters with an attached device, it is fixed to only operate at 1000 Mbps full duplex.

The switch also includes an LED display panel for key system and port indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting.

The following figure shows the components of this switch:

 


 

2.3 Mounting the Switch

This switch can be placed directly on your desktop, or mounted in a rack.

 

2.3.1 Stacking Switches on a Flat Surface

The Switch can be stacked anywhere there is enough flat space, such as on a table or desktop.

  1. Stick the self-adhesive rubber foot pads (that come with this package) on each of the 4 concave spaces located on the bottom of the switch.
  2. Place the first switch on a firm flat surface where you want to install the stack.
  3. Repeat step 1 for each switch before stacking them. The rubber foot pads cushion the switch against shock/vibrations and provide space between each switch for ventilation.

 

2.3.2 Mounting Switches in a Rack

Please comply with the following instructions to ensure that your switch is securely mounted in the rack.

  1. Use a standard EIA 19-inch rack.  
  2. Use the brackets and screws supplied in the rack mounting kit.
  3. Use a cross-head screwdriver to attach the brackets to the side of the switch.
  4. Position the switch in the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack, and then use the supplied screws to mount the switch in the rack.


 

2.4 Connecting the Switch System

The Switch provides 8 SC-type fiber optic ports. Each of these ports supports connection to 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet.

 

2.4.1 Connecting to a Gigabit Port

When connecting fiber cable to a 1000BASE-SX port on the switch, be sure you use an SC-type connector. Follow the steps below.
 

This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.

  1. Remove and keep the SC port's rubber cover. When not connected to a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
     
  2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
     
  3. Connect one end of the cable to the SC port on the switch and the other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation. When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.

    If you use PLANET'soptional SC-to-ST converter (for 62.5/125 micron cable only), run cable from the Rx (Tx) port on the switch to the Tx (Rx) port on the target device.

All the SC-type ports operate at 1 Gbps full duplex with support for auto-negotiation of flow control. Also note the maximum length for 1000BASE-SX fiber optic cable depends on the core size and the rating of the cable, as shown in the following table.

 


2.5  Powering On the Switch

  1. Plug the power cord into the power socket on the rear of the switch, and the other end into a power outlet. (If you have purchased a redundant power supply, plug it into the "DC INPUT" receptacle on the rear of the switch.)
  2. Check the LED marked Power on the front panel to see if it is on. The unit will automatically select the setting that matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the rear panel.
  3. The switch performs a self-diagnostic test upon power-on. (Note that this test takes about 10 seconds to complete.) Note:

The unit supports a "hot remove" feature which permits you to connect or disconnect fiber cables without powering off the switch and without disrupting the operation of the devices attached to the switch.

 


 

2.6 Verifying Port Status

Check each connection by viewing the port indicators shown in the following table.

 

 


2.7 Verifying System Operation

Verify that all attached devices have a valid connection. The switch monitors the link status for each port. If any device is properly connected to the switch, the Link indicator will light up for the corresponding port. If the Link indicator fails to light when you connect a device to the switch, check the following items:

 


2.8 Applications

This switch segments your network, significantly increasing both bandwidth and throughput. Each port on the switch can be attached to any IEEE 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet device, such as another switch, full-duplex repeater, or a server's network adapter. All switch ports operate at 1 Gbps full duplex, providing 2 Gbps of bandwidth to the attached device.

Bridging Functions - This switch provides fully transparent bridging functions. It automatically learns each node address and uses the addresses to forward traffic. When traffic passes between devices attached to different ports on the switch, the high-speed switching fabric forwards the packets.

Switching Functions - Store-and-forward switching is used to forward traffic to other ports. This scheme ensures data integrity and provides a clean data stream.

Configuration Options - This switch is designed to operate as a high-bandwidth backbone switch. It segments the core of the network, providing full-duplex switched links to workgroup switches, full-duplex repeaters, or high-speed servers. The switch offers redundant power supply backup and also supports a host of advanced management features that are required for efficient control of today's network traffic.

 

 
 

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