Linksys Switch SR2246 User Manual

24-Port 10/100  
+ 1-Port Gigabit Switch  
+ 1 miniGBIC  
Use this guide to install:  
SR224G  
User Guide  
 
Table of Contents  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
The 24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1 miniGBIC  
Features  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
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The 24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1 miniGBIC  
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This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switch-  
ing for your 10, and 100 megabit network clients, plus multiple options for con-  
necting to your network backbone. Twenty-four 10/100 ports wire up your  
workstations, while the integrated 10/100/1000BaseTX port connects to the  
backbone at Gigabit speeds. And the mini GBIC port allows future expansion  
to alternate transmission media like optical fiber.  
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 24-Port 10/100  
+ 1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1 miniGBIC  
Front Panel LEDs and Ports  
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Back Panel Port  
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It features non-blocking, wire-speed switching that forwards packets as fast as  
your network can deliver them. Also included are Address Learning and Aging  
to prevent data transfer errors and Data Flow Control to help prevent packet  
collisions. The switch provides broadcast storm suppression, has hardware  
MAC and IP address learning, and supports packet filtering and port security.  
Chapter 3: Connecting the 24-Port 10/100  
+ 1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1 miniGBIC  
Overview  
Connecting Network Devices  
Placement Options  
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All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to  
worry about the cable type. Each port independently and automatically negoti-  
ates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Head-of-  
line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in  
lower-speed traffic and fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged  
packets from being passed on into the network.  
Appendix A: Glossary  
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Appendix B: Specifications  
Environmental  
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Appendix C: Warranty Information  
Appendix D: Contact Information  
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No matter how intensive your network demands, the Linksys 24-Port 10/100 +  
1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1miniGBIC has speed, flexibility, and reliability that  
you can count on.  
Features  
Ideal for Integrating Your 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Network Hardware  
24 10/100 Ports Provide Dedicated Bandwidth in Half or Full-Duplex  
Modes  
1 Gigabit Ethernet Port and 1 Mini-GBIC Slot for Gigabit Fiber expansion  
Each port supports Auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection  
Compatible with All Major Network Operating Systems  
Advanced Store-and-Forward Packet Switching Optimizes Data Transfers  
Auto Partitioning Protects PCs from Downed Network Lines  
Signal Regeneration Ensures Data Transfer Integrity  
Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US  
Calls  
Limited Lifetime Warranty  
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mini-GBIC  
The mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a con-  
nection point for a mini-GBIC module, so the Switch can be  
uplinked via fiber to another switch. The mini-GBIC port is  
compatible with two types of modules, 850 nm and 1310 nm.  
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the  
24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit  
Switch + 1 miniGBIC  
Back Panel Port  
Front Panel LEDs and Ports  
Figure 2-2  
The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch.  
Figure 2-1  
(power)  
The power port is where you will connect the included power  
cord.  
The LEDs and network ports are located on the front panel of the Switch. All  
network ports are independent, so you can use all of them simultaneously.  
LEDS  
System  
Green. The System LED will light up when the Switch is  
powered on.  
1-24  
Green. Each LED will light up when there is a connection  
made through its corresponding port. It will flash when there  
is activity on its corresponding port.  
G1  
G2  
Green. The G1 LED will light up when there is a connection  
made through the Gigabit port. It will flash when there is  
activity on the Gigabit port.  
Green. The G2 LED will light up when there is a connection  
made through the miniGBIC port. It will flash when there is  
activity on the miniGBIC port.  
Ports  
1-24  
These 10/100 ports are connection points for PCs and other  
network devices, such as additional switches.  
Gigabit  
This 10/100/1000 port is a connection point for a network  
device, such as a Gigabit server.  
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Connecting Network Devices  
Chapter 3: Connecting the 24-Port  
10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit Switch  
+ 1 miniGBIC  
To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:  
1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.  
2. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports  
on the Switch.  
Overview  
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an  
example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown  
in Figure 3-1.  
Figure 3-2  
3. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.  
5. If you are using the Gigabit port, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network  
cable to the Gigabit port on the Switch, and connect the other end to a  
Gigabit server or other network device.  
6. If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then connect the mini-GBIC module  
to the mini-GBIC port. For detailed instructions, refer to the modules doc-  
umentation.  
Figure 3-1  
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the max-  
imum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:  
Note: The mini-GBIC port is compatible with two types of mini-  
GBIC modules, 850 nm and 1310 nm.  
Maximum Cabling Distances  
7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switchs power port, and plug the  
other end into an electrical outlet.  
From  
Switch  
To  
Switch or Hub*  
Hub  
Maximum Distance  
100 meters (328 feet) 1  
5 meters (16.4 feet) 1  
Hub  
8. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active ports corre-  
sponding LED will light up on the Switch.  
100 meters (328 feet) 1  
Switch or Hub  
Computer  
*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub  
connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).  
Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”  
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Placement Options  
Appendix A: Glossary  
There are two ways to physically install the Switch:  
10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.  
set the Switch on its four rubber feet  
mount the Switch in a standard-sized, 1U high rack.  
100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of  
Category 5 UTP or STP wire.  
For rack-mounting, the Switch has four mounting holes located on each side.  
Place the Switch in the rack, and secure it with screws.  
1000Base-T - Provides half-duplex and full-duplex 1000Mbps Ethernet service  
over Category 5 links as defined by ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A. Topology rules for  
1000Base-T are the same as those used for 100BaseT. Category 5 link lengths  
are limited to 100 meters by the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A cabling standard.  
Congratulations! The installation of the 24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit  
Switch + 1 miniGBIC is complete.  
Auto MDI/MDI-X - On a network hub or switch, an auto MDI/MDI-X port  
automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDI-X port. The auto-  
MDI/MDI-X capability eliminates the need for crossover cables.  
Auto-negotiate - To automatically determine the correct settings. The term is  
often used with communications and networking. For example, Ethernet  
10/100 cards, hubs and switches can determine the highest speed of the node  
they are connected to and adjust their transmission rate accordingly.  
CAT 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic  
Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify  
“categories” (the singular is commonly referred to as “CAT”) of twisted pair  
cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates  
that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps and  
is usually utilized for 100BaseTX networks.  
CAT 5e - The additional cabling performance parameters of return loss and far-  
end crosstalk (FEXT) specified for 1000BASE-T and not specified for  
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX are related to differences in the signaling imple-  
mentation. 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX signaling is unidirectional-signals  
are transmitted in one direction on a single wire pair. In contrast, Gigabit  
Ethernet is bi-directional-signals are transmitted simultaneously in both direc-  
tions on the same wire pair; that is, both the transmit and receive pair occupy  
the same wire pair.  
Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed  
on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of  
10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level  
protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS.  
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Fast Ethernet - A 100 Mbps technology based on the 10Base-T Ethernet  
CSMA/CD network access method.  
Appendix B: Specifications  
Hub - The device that serves as the central location for attaching wires from  
workstations. Can be passive, where there is no amplification of the signals; or  
active, where the hubs are used like repeaters to provide an extension of the  
cable that connects to a workstation.  
Model Number  
Standards  
Ports  
SR224G  
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab  
Mbps (Megabits per second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure-  
ment for data transmission.  
24 RJ-45 10/100/1000, 1 10/100/1000 Port,  
and 1 mini-GBIC Port  
MDI (Medium Dependent Interface) - On a network hub or switch, a MDI port,  
also known as an uplink port, connects to another hub or switch using a straight-  
through cable. To connect a MDI port to a computer, use a crossover cable.  
Cabling Type  
LEDs  
Cat5, Multi-Mode fiber 1310 nm and 850 nm  
supported  
MDI-X (Medium Dependent Interface Crossed) - On a network hub or switch,  
a MDI-X port connects to a computer using a straight-through cable. To con-  
nect a MDI-X port to another hub or switch, use a crossover cable.  
System, 1-24, G1, G2  
Environmental  
Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data  
between users.  
Dimensions  
17.01" x 1.75" x 13.74"  
(432 mm x 44.5 mm x 349 mm)  
Switch - 1. A data switch connects computing devices to host computers, allow-  
ing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for  
making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.  
Unit Weight  
Power  
7.98 lbs. (3.621 kg)  
110-120V AC, 30 W  
Topology - A networks topology is a logical characterization of how the  
devices on the network are connected and the distances between them. The  
most common network devices include hubs, switches, routers, and gateways.  
Most large networks contain several levels of interconnection, the most impor-  
tant of which include edge connections, backbone connections, and wide-area  
connections.  
Certifications  
Operating Temp.  
Storage Temp.  
FCC Class B, CE  
0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)  
-40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)  
UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone  
wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many  
business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electro-  
magnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twist-  
ed around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires. Since  
some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections, twisted  
pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single cable.  
Operating Humidity 20% to 95%, Non-Condensing  
Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing  
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Appendix C: Warranty Information  
Appendix D: Contact Information  
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RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF  
PURCHASE.  
For help with the installation or operation of this 24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port  
Gigabit Switch + 1 miniGBIC, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the  
phone numbers or Internet addresses below.  
Sales Information  
Technical Support  
RMA (Return Merchandise  
Authorization) Issues  
Fax  
E-mail  
Web  
FTP Site  
800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)  
800-326-7114  
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