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Installation Manual ™ CheetaHub Power-3012A Smart Fast Ethernet Stackable Hub with 12 100BASE-TX Ports and Optional Fast Ethernet Switch Modules
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Copyright © 1997 by Accton Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Accton Technology Corporation. Accton makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Accton reserves the right to make revis
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Package Contents Carefully unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the checklist given below. Package Checklist æ CheetaHub Power-3012A (Model No. EH3012A) Fast Ethernet stackable hub with 12 100BASE-TX ports and optional Fast Ethernet switch modules æ Two mounting brackets æ Four rubber foot pads æ AC power cord æ One 20 cm FlexBus stack cable æ Installation manual æ Warranty registration card Please inform your dealer immediately should there be any wrong, missing, or damage
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Quick Installation The CheetaHub Power-3012A is a Class I Fast Ethernet repeater. It contains 12 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports. This hub also includes two stack ports on the rear panel, allowing you to stack up to 5 hubs, and one slot for optional switch modules which support an additional Fast Ethernet connection (100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX). The smart design built into the front display panel provides a friendly interface that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. If you are
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CheetaHub Power-3012A User’s Guide 6. To connect a Fast Ethernet switch, run straight-through twisted-pair cable from the MDI daisy-chain port on this hub (Port 12) to any MDI-X station port on the other device (or vice versa). Refer to Figure 3.3. If necessary, you can also cascade between two station ports using crossover cable. 7. To uplink to the network via a Fast Ethernet switch port, you can install one of the optional switch modules. The 100BASE-TX module can be uplinked to Fast Ether
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About this Guide This guide is designed for the experienced network installer. It describes how to install and operate the CheetaHub Power-3012A. After reading this manual, you should be able to use the front display panel and configure options to manage all your network connections. This manual covers the following topics: Chapter 1 - Product Overview Brief description of Fast Ethernet, followed by a description of this hub and a summary of its important features and specifications. Chapter 2
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Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ................................................. 1-1 Introduction to Fast Ethernet......................................................................................1-1 Accton’s CheetaHub Power-3012A ...........................................................................1-1 Basic Features ............................................................................................................1-2 Chapter 2: Installing the System.....................
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CheetaHub Power-3012A User’s Guide Appendix B: Port and Cable Assignments............................. B-1 RJ-45 Port ...............................................................................................................B-1 Appendix C: Specifications.................................................... C-1 Product Specifications...............................................................................................C-1 Appendix D: Regulatory Standards Compliance..................
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CheetaHub Power-3012A User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 2-1 Stacking Hubs on a Flat Surface ............................................................2-2 Figure 2-2 Mounting Hubs in a Rack.......................................................................2-3 Figure 2-3 Connecting the Backplane Bus in a Stack..............................................2-5 Figure 2-4 Fast Ethernet Switch Modules................................................................2-6 Figure 2-5 Switch
