Hardware Reference 4-1
Chapter 4:
Hardware Reference
Before connecting any network device to this hub, please review Chapter 2 for
information on system installation and Chapter 3 for a brief look at common
network architectures. This chapter describes the hardware features of the Fast
EtherHub-8s. For easier management and control of the hub, familiarize yourself
with the display indicators and ports.
Front Panel
There are 8 RJ-45 MDI-X station ports and 1 RJ-45 MDI daisy-chain port on the
front panel. Moreover, the system indicators provide a simple interface for
monitoring the hub. The front panel includes a power indicator, a statistical
display for network traffic, and port status indicators as shown below.
100BASE-TX Class II Repeater
Figure 4.1
Front Panel
Indicators
The SmartWatch
indicator panel simplifies monitoring of various network
conditions by providing LEDs that indicate the status of each station port and the
overall condition of the hub. It provides all the key information required to
manage your network on a daily basis. The following pages list the indicators
and their functions.
