Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide
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Section 1
General
Information
Overview
This manual will help you install and maintain these industrial Ethernet switches.
Installation of these switches is very easy and they will begin to operate as soon as they
are powered up. For the unmanaged models (denoted by ES in their part number) there
are no user settings so they are truly plug and play. The managed models (denoted by MS
in their part number) will act as unmanaged switches until they are configured otherwise.
Refer to the managed switch software manual for configuration of advanced network
functionality.
Note:
This manual only covers the installation and wiring of these switches. For
the managed models refer to the separate
Software User Manuals
for details on
configuring and using any of the management functions such as SNMP, RSTP,
IGMP, VLANs, security, port mirroring and much more.
Operation
Unlike an Ethernet hub that broadcasts all messages out all ports, these industrial Ethernet
switches will intelligently route Ethernet messages only out the appropriate port. The major
benefits of this are increased bandwidth and speed, reduction or elimination of message
collisions, and deterministic performance when tied with real-time systems.
These industrial Ethernet switches can support 10BaseT (10 Mbps), 100BaseT (100
Mbps) and 1000BaseT (100 Mbps) on their RJ45 ports (depending on the model). Each of
these ports will independently auto-sense the speed/duplex, mdi/mdix-crossover and
polarity allowing you to use straight, crossed or even mis-wired cables. Some models also
have one or more fiber optic ports for making noise immune connections up to 120 km.
Performance
Specifications
These general specifications apply to these industrial Ethernet switches. Refer to Section 7
for complete technical specifications.
Number of ports
2,3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16 or 18 Ethernet ports
Ethernet Switch Type
Unmanaged (ES/EG models) or managed (MS models)
Ethernet Switch Mode
Store and forward, wire-speed, non-blocking
Ethernet Protocols
All standard IEEE 802.3 protocols supported
RJ45 Ports Speed
10/100 or 10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ45 Ports Operation
Auto-negotiation, auto-mdi/mdix-crossover and auto-polarity
Fiber Optic Port Speed
100 Mbps (SC or ST) or 1000 Mbps (SFP/LC)
Fiber Optic Type
Multimode, singlemode, long-haul or special application
Safety
Standards
These industrial Ethernet Switches meet the following standards plus others:
Note:
Some ratings may be pending on newer models. Contact Sixnet for latest info.
Sixnet, LLC is an ISO9001:2000 certified company (FM 65232) since 1996. These devices
are design, developed and manufactured per an ISO9001 quality management system.
Electrical safety
–
CE per Low Voltage Directive and EN61010-1 (IEC1010)
UL recognition per UL508 (UL File # E179490)
CSA per C22.2/14 (cUL File # E179490)
See warnings below.
Install the Managed Switches in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
