EtherSwitch 7F Quick Start Guide V1.1
EtherSwitch 7F Quick Start Guide V1.1
1. Product Description
The EtherSwitch 7F is a heavy duty, high speed unmanaged network switch that supports simultaneous
computer connections. Designed to satisfy the requirement of entertainment touring applications, the
EtherSwitch 7F is equipped with one OpticalCon fibre optic connector providing 1000Mbps bandwidth
and
seven shielded Ethercon ports (RJ45) providing 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps bandwidth in full-duplex
mode. This stand-alone unit enables the concurrent use of various multimedia devices within a network
without traffic restrictions.
2. Operation
Unpacking the unit:
The EtherSwitch 7F package includes 1 unit EtherSwitch 7F, a power cord and a Quick Start Guide. We
recommend that you keep the original packaging in case items need to be returned.
Power:
Power for the EtherSwitch 7F is connected through a male IEC chassis connector with input rating of
100-240V AC, 50-60Hz. There is no power button and plugging into the power outlet will immediately
power the unit on.
OpticalCon Fibre Optic and RJ45 Ethercon Ports:
The single OpticalCon Fibre Optic port at the rear panel supports 1000Mbps, and the seven shielded
RJ45 Ethercon ports (2 x front panel, 5 x rear panel) support network speeds of 10Mbps / 100Mbps /
1000 Mbps in half and full duplex transfer modes. The Ethercon ports of the EtherSwitch 7F utilises
CAT5e cable to send and receive data (all IEEE 802.3 protocol). Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover detection
is supported. The EtherSwitch 7F will automatically detect the settings of the external device immediately
upon connection. Send and receive data to and from an external source through any of the seven
shielded RJ45 Ethercon ports or the Fibre Optic port.
Front: 2 Ethercon Ports
Rear Panel: 5 Ethercon Ports, 1 Opticalcon Fibre
Optic Port
LED Indicators:
1.
The LED indicator for power at the front panel will light up Green when the EtherSwitch 7F is
receiving power, otherwise, it is off.
2.
Cable Diagnostic will start upon power up, which will determine if the Ethernet cables connected
support 1000Mbps and a successful link is present. This process is indicated by the
Speed
LED
corresponding to each of the 8 ports blinking Green sequentially. The initial port scan takes about
10 seconds. A detected cable fault or no link present will be indicated by the corresponding port’s
Speed
LED glowing Amber for 5 seconds after the initial port scan. A good cable connection will
be indicated by the corresponding port’s
Speed
LED glowing Green for 5 seconds. The EtherSwitch
7F will then reset for normal operation.
3.
The
Speed
LED indicators (Top) at the front panel that correspond to each port number will light up
Green when a secure connection is present. The
Activity
LED (Bottom) will light up steady with a
successful link and blink when reception or transmission of data is occurring at the port.
4.
The
Speed
LED indicator will light up green when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet
station, and amber when connected to a 100Mbps Ethernet device. The indicator will remain off
when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet device.
3. Installation
Unique Magic Box interlocking enclosure facilitates easy rack mounting when used in pairs and easy
truss mounting via captive nut insert. Rack mounting brackets are available in single unit and dual unit
versions.
Note:
for truss mounting, we recommend the use of a ½"-13UNC x ¾" long bolt to avoid damage.
4. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q™ Magic Box EtherSwitch 7F manual for more detailed information. A copy
of the manual can be found at the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.
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Activity LED Indicators
Speed LED Indicators