ProSwitch Quad-Series Fiber Switches
Installation and User Guide
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Copper default: Auto-negotiation (Internal jumpers may alternatively select fixed 100Mbps full-
duplex, or fixed 100Mbps half-duplex)
LEDs: Per Port
LK:
Steady ON when media link is operational
ACT:
ON with receiver port activity
FDX/HDX:
ON = Full-Duplex Mode
OFF = Half-Duplex Mode
100/10:
ON = 100Mbps speed
OFF = 10Mbps
Operating Environment
Ambient Temperature: 32
°
to 120
°
F (0
°
to 50
°
C)
Storage Temperature: -5
°
to 140
°
F (-20
°
to 60
°
C)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Packaging
Enclosure: Rugged high strength metal. Suitable for stand-alone or rack-mounting
Dimensions: 1.75 in H x 17.0 in W x 9.0 in D (9.0 in W for QS580)
4.45cm H x 43.2cm W x 22.9cm D (22.5 cm W for QS580)
Weight: 4.0 lb. (1.8 Kg) for rack-mount models, 2.5 lb. for tabletop
Cooling method: Fan cooled, @ 9 cfm
Power Supply (Internal)
AC Power Connector: IEC-type, male recessed at rear of chassis with adjacent manual ON-OFF
switch (on AC models only)
Input Voltage: 110 to 240 VAC (auto-ranging)
Input Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz (auto-ranging)
Power Consumption: 20 watts typical (8 port model)
35 watts typical (16 port model)
Redundant power supplies available as options
Agency Approvals
UL listed (UL1950), cUL, CE
Emissions meet FCC Part 15 Class A
Warranty
Limited lifetime, contact factory
Made in USA
ProSwitch Quad-Series Fiber Switches
Installation and User Guide
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1.2
Ordering Information - ProSwitch Quad-Series Fiber Switches
MODEL DESCRIPTION
ProSwitch QS580
8-port 10/100 switch, holds up to 2 Quad-port modules with 4 switched ports
each. Shelf or tabletop mounting. For mixed-media flexibility, combinations of
various fiber port connector types, modes, and speeds can be configured. Full
speed filtering and forwarding at 100Mbps speed across all ports, self-learning
12K-node address table, and large 4MB packet buffers. Front-mounted LEDs,
internal auto-ranging power supply.
ProSwitch QS5108
Same as Model QS580 Switch, but in a 19” rack-mount package, with mounting
brackets.
ProSwitch QS5116
Same as Model QS5108, but with 24K-node address table and 8MB packet
buffers. Holds up to 4 Quad-port Modules (QPMs), 19” rack-mount package, with
mounting brackets.
ProSwitch Quad-Series Port Modules
QPM-MSC
Fiber module with four 100Mbps multimode FX SC connectors
QPM-MST
Fiber module with four 100Mbps multimode FX ST connectors
QPM-SSC
Fiber module with four 100Mbps singlemode FX SC connectors
QPM-SSCL
Fiber module with four 100Mbps singlemode “40km long reach” FX SC connectors
QPM-MTRJ
Fiber module with four 100Mbps multimode FX MTRJ connectors
QPM-MV45
Fiber module with four 100Mbps multimode FX VF45 connectors
QPM10-FST
Fiber module with four 10Mbps multimode FL ST connectors
QPM-RJ45
TP module with four 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating RJ45 ports, one of which has an up-
link switch
QPRJ-MSC
3TP+1F module with three 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating RJ45 ports and one fiber port
with 100Mbps multimode FX SC connector
QPRJ-MST
3TP+1F module, same as QPRJ-MSC, except 1 fiber port has 100Mbps multimode FX
with ST connector
QPRJ-SSC
3TP+1F module, same as QPRJ-MSC, except 1 fiber port has 100Mbps 20km
singlemode FX with SC connector
QPM-BLNK
Blank cover for one quad-port in a ProSwitch Quad-Series chassis
2.0 Introduction
2.1
Inspecting the Package and Product
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this product; notify the
carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment or delivery. Inspect the contents of this
package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed below are included.
This package should contain:
1 ProSwitch QS580, QS5108 or QS5116 Fiber Switches
1 AC Power Cord (U.S. and other 115 VAC only)
1 Set of two wall-mounting brackets (for QS580 Model only)
1 Set of metal “Ears” for optional “19” rack mounting (for QS5108 & QS5116 only)
1 Installation and User Guide (this manual)
Remove the items from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping container should
you need to re-ship the unit at a later date. To validate the product warranty, please complete and return
the enclosed Product Registration Card to Waters Network Systems as soon as possible.
In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact the party from whom you purchased
the product. If the unit needs to be returned, please use the original shipping container if possible.
