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D-Link DSS-16+ User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

• D-Link DSS-16+ 16-port Switch
• Manual and Warranty on CD
• Four (4) Rubber Feet
• Rack Mount Kit
• Power Adapter

Setup

The setup of the DSS-16+ can be performed using the following steps:

• The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes on the sides of the Switch, and make sure there is adequate ventilation

around it.

• Do not place heavy objects on the switch.

Product Overview

Package Contents

Summary of Contents for DSS-16+

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Page 2: ...0 Unpacking and Setup 11 Setup 11 Desktop Installation 12 Rack Mounting 13 Installation 14 Connecting the Switch 15 PC to DSS 16 15 Hub Switch to DSS 16 15 DSS 16 to Other Devices 15 Port Speed Duplex Mode 16 Troubleshooting 17 Technical Speciﬁcations 18 DSS 16 Speciﬁcations 18 RJ 45 Pin Speciﬁcations 19 Contacting Technical Support 20 Warranty 21 Registration 26 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ... Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DSS 16 can be performed using the following steps The power outlet should be within 1 82 meters 6 feet of the Switch Do not cover the ventilation holes on the sides of the Switch and make sure there is adequate ventilation around it Do not place heavy objects on the switch Product Overview Package Contents ...

Page 4: ...or uplink ports Every port can be connected to another switch or PC Station The DSS 16 is the perfect choice for Plug Play support for 10BASE T and 100BASE TX networks Wire speed Performance The DSS 16 features a non blocking wire speed architecture with a 3 2Gbps switching capacity for maximum data throughput The DSS 16 also features an integrated universal power supply and per port diagnostics L...

Page 5: ...ightforward upgrade and takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware software and personnel training Switching Technology Switching is a cost effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a LAN If an Ethernet network begins to display symptoms of congestion low throughput slow response times and high rates of collision installing a switch to a network can p...

Page 6: ...th with other nodes As a result the switch reduces considerably the likelihood of trafﬁc congestion For Ethernet networks a switch is an effective way of eliminating the problem of chaining hubs beyond the two repeater limit A switch can be used to split parts of the network into different collision domains making it possible to expand your Ethernet network beyond the 100 meter network diameter li...

Page 7: ...to implement QoS the switch will examine the header of a packet to see if it has the proper identifying tag tagged Then the switch forwards these tagged packets to designated queues on the switch where they will be emptied based on priority The DUT supports strict mode for 802 1p QoS An untagged packet will follow priority 0 to work i e class 0 Understanding QoS The switch has two priority queues ...

Page 8: ...ernet Switch with RJ 45 connectors Supports Auto negotiation of speed and duplex modes for each port Supports Auto MDI MDI X for each port Wire speed reception and transmission Store and Forward switching method Integrated address Look Up Engine supports 8K absolute MAC addresses 802 1p Priority Queuing for mission critical applications Front panel diagnostic LEDs IEEE 802 3x ﬂow control for full ...

Page 9: ... if the light is blinking it indicates that data is being transmitted or received FDX Col Full duplex Collision This LED indicator lights green when a respective port is in full duplex FDX operation mode Otherwise it is blinking when collisions are occurring on the respective port in half duplex operation mode 100Mbps This LED indicator lights green when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Eth...

Page 10: ...he switch just plug either a Crossover or Straight Through CAT5 cable into any port AC Power Jack on back Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter Check the technical speciﬁcation section for information about the AC power input voltage Since the DSS 16 does not require a power button plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on Front Panel Connections ...

Page 11: ...ns Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning Screws and two mounting brackets This User s Guide If any item is found missing or damaged please contact your local reseller for replacement Setup Please consider the following when setting up the Switch The surface must support at least 5 kg 11 02 lbs The power outlet should be within 1 42 meters 6 feet of the device Visually inspect the power ...

Page 12: ...op Installation When installing the Switch on a desktop the rubber feet included with the device must be attached ﬁrst Attach these cushioning feet on the bottom at each corner of the device Allow enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it ...

Page 13: ...uipment rack to mount each switch in the rack Rack Mounting The DSS 16 can be mounted in an EIA standard size 19 inch rack which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment Attach the mounting brackets at the switch s front panel one on each side and secure them with the provided screws ...

Page 14: ...14 D Link DSS 16 User Manual Section 3 Installation Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D Link switch and how to mount the switch ...

Page 15: ...the DSS 16 s conditions and connections Hub Switch to DSS 16 A hub 10 or 100BASE TX can be connected to the DSS 16 via a two pair Category 3 4 or 5 UTP STP Straight Through or Crossover cable For 100Mbps operation a Category 5 cable must be used The connection is accomplished from any port of the hub to any port of the DSS 16 DSS 16 to Other Devices The DSS 16 can be connected to another switch or...

Page 16: ... system uses auto negotiation to determine the transmission mode auto detecting the network speed 10Mbps or 100Mbps for any new twisted pair connection If the attached device does not support auto negotiation or has auto negotiation disabled an auto sensing process is initiated to select the speed and half duplex mode is selected ...

Page 17: ...ingly to pass data over the network 3 What is the maximum length of Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between the DSS 16 and other devices such as routers switches computers etc The maximum length of Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between computers and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328 feet Keep in mind that this is a theoretical limit...

Page 18: ...ernet 10Mbps half duplex 20Mbps full duplex Fast Ethernet 100Mbps half duplex 200Mbps full duplex Network Cables 10BASE T 2 pair UTP Cat 3 4 5 100 m EIA TIA 568 100 ohm STP 100 m 100BASE TX 2 pair UTP Cat 5 100 m EIA TIA 568 100 ohm STP 100 m Switch Fabric 3 2Gbps Packet Buffer Memory 1 25Mb Number of Ports 16 x 10 100Mbps auto negotiation auto MDI X ports Power Consumption 6 0 watts Max Temperatu...

Page 19: ...e and forward Packet Forwarding 148 800pps per port 100BASE TX half duplex 14 880pps per port 10BASE T half duplex MAC Address Learning Automatic update RJ 45 Pin Speciﬁcations The following table shows the standard RJ 45 receptacle connector and their pin assignments RJ 45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 Rx receive 2 Rx receive 3 Tx transmit 4 Not used 5 Not used ...

Page 20: ...f the product e g DSS 16 Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the switch e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the switch You can ﬁnd software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 24 hours a da...

Page 21: ...ers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Ofﬁce The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its o...

Page 22: ...see for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is ﬁrst returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to...

Page 23: ...d return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modiﬁcation tampering negligence misuse fau...

Page 24: ...SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STAT...

Page 25: ...tructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re...

Page 26: ...k DSS 16 User Manual Appendix D Registration Version 7 0 March 24 2006 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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