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2. Installation
This section describes the functionalities of the Industrial Gigabit
Ethernet Switch’s components and guides how to install it on the
desktop. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this
chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
Flexibility and Network Distance Extension Solution
The IGS-620TF Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch is equipped with
four 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-negotiation ports and two 100/1000X
SFP slots. The two SFP slots are compatible with 1000BASE-SX / LX
or 100BASE-FX through SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) fiber-optic
transceiver; the two SFP slots allow changing the operation speed
mode with its built-in DIP switch. The fiber optical uplink capability
guarantees the throughput to all nodes hooked into the network and
the Gigabit Ethernet distance can be extended from 550m/2km (Multi-
Mode fiber cable) up to 10/20/30/40/50/70/120 kilometers (Single-
Mode fiber cable). The Fast Ethernet distance can also be extended
from 2km (Multi-Mode fiber cable) up to 20/40/60/120 kilometers
(Single-Mode fiber cable). They are well suited for applications within
the factory data centers and distributions.
Adjustable 6-Port Switch Mode or 4 + 2 Fiber Redundant Mode
Via the built-in DIP switch, the IGS-620TF can be configured as 6-Port
Ethernet switch or 4+2 fiber redundant mode. With the 6-Port switch
mode, the IGS-620TF can operate in Store-and-Forward mechanism
with high performance; on the other hand, when in the 4+2 fiber
redundant mode, it provides rapid fiber redundancy of link for highly
critical Ethernet applications. The redundant mode also supports auto-
recovering function. If the destination port of a packet is link down, it
will forward the packet to the other port of the backup pair.
Environmentally Hardened Design
With IP30 metal industrial case protection, the IGS-620TF provides a
high level of immunity against electromagnetic interference and heavy
electrical surges which are usually found on plant floors or in curb side
