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Dimension
GS-1116A and GS-1124A
Unmanaged 16 or 24 Port Gigabit Switch with 2 mini-GBIC Ports
User’s Guide
Version 1
9/2006
Edition 2
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Commun
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without ch
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Interference Statements and Warnings FCC Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, p
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Customer Support If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways: Contacting Customer Support When you contact your customer support representative, have the following information ready: • Product model and serial number • Warranty information • Date that you received your product. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you to
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Switch.................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Features ...............................................................................................................................
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch List of Figures Figure 1-1 GS-1116A ...........................................................................................................................1-1 Figure 1-2 GS-1124A ...........................................................................................................................1-1 Figure 1-3 Gigabit Switch for Server Farm..........................................................................................1-4 Figu
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension GS-1116A or GS-1124A unmanaged 16 or 24 port Gigabit switch with 2 mini-GBIC ports. This preface introduces you to the Dimension GS-1116A and GS-1124A and discusses the organization and conventions of this User’s Guide. It also provides information on other related documentation. About Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet is a 1Gbps (1000Mbps) extension of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networking
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Switch This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the switch. 1.1 Introduction The switch is designed for the campus or building environment as a high bandwidth backbone. The GS-1116A has 16 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports. The GS-1124A has twenty-four 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports. You can connect the switch to existing Ethernet routers, switches or hubs without additional expensive wiring or equi
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch The switch is an ideal solution for solving traffic block at the core of the network. It offers auto- negotiation 100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports that can significantly improve your network backbone performance. 1.2 Features • Conforms to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3z Gigabit fiber and IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standards. • IEEE 802.1p supports two priority queues for outgoing traffic helping improving network effi
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch 1.3 Package Contents Compare the contents of your GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch package with the checklist below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer. • GS-1116A or GS-1124A Gigabit switch • Power cord • Quick Start Guide • This User’s Guide in CD-ROM format. • Four rubber feet • Rack mount brackets 1.4 Gigabit Switch Network Applications This section provides a sample of network topologies in which the Gig
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Figure 1-3 Gigabit S witch for Server Farm 1.4.2 Gigabit Switch for “Super User” Work Groups You can use the GS-1116A or the GS-1124A to connect servers, switches, workstations and computers (the Gigabit 1000Base-T NIC must be installed onto the computer) to each other. The following figure depicts a typical backbone application of the switch in an enterprise environment. The “Normal User” workgroup (A, B, C) is connected to a switch via a 10/
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch network that extends your Ethernet network and to separate “Normal User” and “Super User” networks. Figure 1-4 Gigabit Switch for Super User Work Groups Getting to Know the GS1116A/GS-1124A 1-5
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Installation This section discusses switch installations, hardware and functional overview. The switch is suited to an office environment where it can be rack mounted on standard EIA racks or placed as a standalone switch on a desktop. For proper ventilation, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at the front, 3.4 inches (8 cm) at the back of the switch. This is especially important for enclosed rac
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch 2.2 Rack-mounted Installation The switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your switch on a standard EIA rack using the included rack-mounting kit. 1. Align one bracket with the holes on one side of the switch and secure it with the bracket screws. Similarly, attach the other bracket. Figure 2-2 Attaching Mo unting Brackets and Screws 2. After att
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch 2.3 Rear Panel The ventilation fan and three-pronged power receptacle are located on the rear panel of the switch. Figure 2-4 Sw itch Rear Panel 2.3.1 Rear Panel Power Connection Connect one end of the supplied power cord to the power receptacle on the back of the switch and the other end to the 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source. Push the power switch to the ON position. 2.4 Front Panel The following graphics show the front panels of the G
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Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch • 100Mbps or 1000Mbps in full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network. 2.4.2 Auto-sensing (Auto MDI/MDIX) Ports You can connect each RJ-45 auto-sensing port to a computer, hub or switch using either a straight through or a crossover Ethernet cable. 2.4.3 Mini GBIC Slots These are slots for Mini GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) transceivers. A transceiver is a single unit that houses a transmitter and a receiver. The switch does not com
