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Installation

Guide

TL-S

542

-Port

10/100 + 4-Port

Gigabit Managed Switch

Rev: 1.0.

Summary of Contents for TL-SL5428

Page 1: ...Installation Guide TL SL5428 24 Port 10 100 4 Port Gigabit Managed Switch Rev 1 0 1...

Page 2: ...are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation tran...

Page 3: ...rmance 1 6 Management 1 7 2 Network Planning 2 1 Introduction to Switching 2 1 Application Examples 2 2 Collapsed Backbone 2 2 Network Aggregation Plan 2 3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable 2 4 Maki...

Page 4: ...s Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 4 6 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 4 7 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain 4 8 Cable Labeling and Connection Records 4 8 A Troubleshooting A 1 Diagnosing Swi...

Page 5: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS iii Standards C 3 Compliances C 3 Glossary Index...

Page 6: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS iv...

Page 7: ...Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4 7 Table 4 4 Maximum 1000BASE ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4 7 Table 4 5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length 4 7 Table 4 2 Maximum 1000BASE SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable...

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Page 9: ...nnections 3 2 Figure 3 2 Attaching the Brackets 3 5 Figure 3 3 Installing the Switch in a Rack 3 5 Figure 3 4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet 3 6 Figure 3 5 Installing an SFP Transceiver into a Slot 3 7 F...

Page 10: ...FIGURES viii...

Page 11: ...ge of powerful features for Layer 2 switching delivering reliability and consistent performance for your network traffic It brings order to poorly performing networks by segregating them into separate...

Page 12: ...for at a glance monitoring of network and port status It also includes a management agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch using its embedded management software or via SNMP applicat...

Page 13: ...Form Factor Pluggable SFP transceiver slots that are shared with four associated 1000BASE T RJ 45 ports If an SFP transceiver purchased separately is installed in a slot and has a valid link on the p...

Page 14: ...ber The port has established a valid 10 Mbps link Blinking indicates activity Off There is no valid link on the port Combination Gigabit Ports Link ACT Link Activity On Blinking Green The port has est...

Page 15: ...s LED Condition Status PWR Power On Green The unit s internal power supply is operating normally On Amber The unit s internal power supply has failed Off The unit has no power connected or has failed...

Page 16: ...on Unshielded UTP cable supported on all RJ 45 ports Category 3 4 or 5 for 10 Mbps connections Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections and Category 5 5e or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections IEEE 802 3 2005 Ethe...

Page 17: ...orts flow control using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802 3x for full duplex Broadcast storm control Management At a glance LEDs for easy troubleshooting Network management agent Manages swit...

Page 18: ...ABOUT THE TL SL5428 1 8...

Page 19: ...ice experiencing congestion server power user or hub can be attached directly to a switched port And by using full duplex mode the bandwidth of the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize through...

Page 20: ...a basic stand alone configuration it can provide direct full duplex connections for up to 28 workstations or servers When the time comes for further expansion just connect to another hub or switch us...

Page 21: ...a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node increasing overall bandwidth and throughput In the figure below the 10 100BASE TX ports are providing 100 Mbps connectivity through layer 2...

Page 22: ...a widespread LAN A 1000BASE SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high speed connection between floors in the same building a 1000BASE LX SFP can be used to connect to other buildings in a campus sett...

Page 23: ...single switch However tagged VLANs should be used for larger networks and all the VLANs assigned to the inter switch links This switch also supports multiple spanning trees which allow VLAN groups to...

Page 24: ...it is actually required to solve a problem Otherwise back pressure jamming signals may degrade overall performance for the segment attached to the hub 3 As a general rule the length of fiber optic ca...

Page 25: ...space approximately two inches on all sides for proper air flow be accessible for installing cabling and maintaining the devices allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible Make sure twisted pair cab...

Page 26: ...nshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP cables with RJ 45 connectors Category 3 or better for 10BASE T Category 5 or better for 100BASE TX and Category 5 5e or 6 for 1000BASE T Protect...

Page 27: ...pads Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching the brackets to the switch Power Cord RS 232 console cable Installation and Management Guide CD This Installation Guid...

Page 28: ...thin a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient room temperature check that the rack environment temperature is within the specified operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C Mechanical Loading Do n...

Page 29: ...tach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit Figure 3 2 Attaching the Brackets 2 Mount the device in the rack using four rack mounting screws not provided Figu...

Page 30: ...hesive feet to the bottom of the first switch Figure 3 4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet 2 Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source making sure there are at least two inches of space on al...

Page 31: ...e SFP transceiver type 2 Insert the transceiver with the optical connector facing outward and the slot connector facing down Note that SFP transceivers are keyed so they can only be installed in one o...

Page 32: ...3 6 Power Socket 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded 3 pin AC power source Note For International use you may need to change the AC line cord You must use a line cord set that has been a...

Page 33: ...nnect to the serial port are provided in the following table Figure 3 7 Serial Port DB 9 DTE Pin Out Wiring Map for Serial Cable The serial port s configuration requirements are as follows Default Bau...

Page 34: ...INSTALLING THE SWITCH 3 10...

Page 35: ...ors at both ends Use Category 5 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE T connections Category 5 or better for 100BASE TX connections and Category 3 or better for 10BASE T connections Cabling Guidelines The RJ 45...

Page 36: ...wiring closet See the section Network Wiring Connections on page 4 3 Otherwise attach the other end to an available port on the switch Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters 328...

Page 37: ...uipment follows 1 Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch and the other end to the patch panel 2 If not already in place attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the...

Page 38: ...n it is powered on Note When selecting a fiber SFP device considering safety please make sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the recommended maximum operational temperatur...

Page 39: ...m length for fiber optic cable operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain on page 4 6 Connectivity Rules When adding hubs repe...

Page 40: ...of the cable installation to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802 3 2005 standards 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Table 4 1 Maximum 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Cable T...

Page 41: ...70 100 km 43 5 62 1 miles LC For link spans exceeding 70 km you may need to use premium single mode fiber or dispersion shifted single mode fiber Table 4 5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length Type Cabl...

Page 42: ...el the opposing ends of each cable Using your building s floor plans draw a map of the location of all network connected equipment For each piece of equipment identify the devices to which it is conne...

Page 43: ...switch to try and clear the condition If the condition does not clear contact your dealer for assistance Link ACT LED is Off Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on Be sure the cable...

Page 44: ...s are functioning properly In Band Access You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within the attached network using Telnet a web browser or other network management software to...

Page 45: ...s Also an RJ 45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable Caution Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ 45 connectors in a specific orientation Caution DO NOT plug a phone jack connecto...

Page 46: ...ables for all network connections to PCs or servers or to other switches or hubs In straight through cable pins 1 2 3 and 6 at one end of the cable are connected straight through to pins 1 2 3 and 6 a...

Page 47: ...ght through Wiring Crossover Wiring If the twisted pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an X MDI X or neither port is labeled with an X MDI a crossover must be implem...

Page 48: ...f wires be connected Note that for 1000BASE T operation all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive Use 100 ohm Category 5 5e or 6 unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pa...

Page 49: ...lk FEXT This cable testing information is specified in the ANSI TIA EIA TSB 67 standard Additionally cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and Equal Level Far End Crosstalk ELFEXT Thes...

Page 50: ...he number of connectors used in the link 3 Reconnect some of the connectors in the link Fiber Standards The current TIA Telecommunications Industry Association 568 A specification on optical fiber cab...

Page 51: ...0BASE T RJ 45 100 ohm UTP cable Category 3 or better 100BASE TX RJ 45 100 ohm UTP cable Category 5 or better Ports 25 28 RJ 45 connector auto MDI X 1000BASE T RJ 45 100 ohm UTP cable Category 5 5e or...

Page 52: ...8 F Humidity Operating 10 to 90 non condensing Power Supply Internal auto ranging transformer 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 0 8 A Power Consumption 30 Watts maximum Maximum Current 0 25 A 115 VAC 0 12 A...

Page 53: ...dem out of band Standards IEEE 802 3 2005 Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Full duplex flow control IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control IEEE 802 1w Rapid Spa...

Page 54: ...SPECIFICATIONS C 4 Immunity EN 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Safety CSA CSA 22 2 NO60950 1 CB IEC 60950 1...

Page 55: ...IEEE 802 3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50 125 or 62 5 125 micron core fiber cable 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100 ohm Category 5 5e or...

Page 56: ...ct is the communication method employed by Ethernet Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet End Station A workstation server or other device that does not forward traffic Ethernet A network communication s...

Page 57: ...access with collision detection CSMA CD access method and physical layer specifications IEEE 802 3ab Defines CSMA CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet IEE...

Page 58: ...ut the device Modal Bandwidth Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies with the modal field or core diameter of the fiber Modal bandwidth is specified in units...

Page 59: ...as the network layer protocol UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable Virtual LAN VLAN A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical locati...

Page 60: ...Glossary 6...

Page 61: ...tibility 3 2 fiber standards B 6 labeling and connection records 4 8 lengths 4 7 4 8 cleaning fiber terminators 4 5 compliances EMC C 3 safety C 4 connectivity rules 10 Mbps 4 8 100 Mbps 4 7 1000 Mbps...

Page 62: ...cables 4 4 N network connections 4 1 4 4 examples 2 2 O out of band management 1 2 P package contents 3 3 pin assignments B 1 1000BASE T B 4 10BASE T 100BASE TX B 2 console port 3 9 DB 9 3 9 ports co...

Page 63: ...INDEX Index 3 method 1 2 T Telnet A 2 temperature within a rack 3 4 troubleshooting in band access A 2 switch indicators A 1 twisted pair connections 4 1 V VLANs tagging 2 5 W Web based management 1 2...

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