AOpen AOW224 User Manual

AOpen 10/100Mbps

Rack-Mountable Switch

AOW-216(16-port)
AOW-224(24-port)

User’ s Guide

OpenLink™ To AOpen

AOpen OpenRack Series

The OpenRack Series by AOpen are easy-to-install, cost­effective, and high performance 16/24-port 10/100Mbps Rack­Mountable Hubs/Switches, which are designed for workgroup,
department, or backbone computing environments at small to
medium size business.

• AOH-216

AOpen 16-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Stackable
Fast Ethernet Hub

• AOH-224

AOpen 24-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Stackable
Fast Ethernet Hub

• AOW-216

AOpen 16-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Fast Ethernet
Switch

• AOW-224

AOpen 24-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Fast Ethernet
Switch

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this
user’ s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

P/N:6012-1001600

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PACKING CONTENTS...........................................................III

ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..............................................................1

OVERVIEW .............................................................................1

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................2

FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY.................................................2

SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY........................................................2

FEATURES..............................................................................3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................4

RACK MOUNTING ....................................................................5

100BASE-FX MODULE INSTALLATION........................................ 7

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ..................................................9

FRONT PANEL......................................................................... 9

REAR PANEL ........................................................................10

LED INDICATORS..................................................................11

CONNECTING THE SWITCH................................................13

PC TO SWITCH..................................................................... 13

HUB TO SWITCH....................................................................13

A. 10BASE-T Hub............................................................14

B. 100BASE-TX Hub........................................................14

HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT ......................................14

A. Using straight cable .....................................................15

B. Using crossover cable..................................................15

SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES)..................................... 15

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A. Using straight cable .....................................................15

B. Using crossover cable..................................................15

PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE...............................................16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............................................19

APPENDIX A: RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION ..........................21

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PACKING CONTENTS

Open the shipping cartons and carefully unpacks its contents.
The carton should contain the following items:

• One 19” AOpen 16/24-port 10/100M Rack-Mountable
Switch

• One AC power cord

• Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning

• Screws and two mounting brackets

• User’ s Guide

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your
local reseller for replacement.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This manual provides all the information you need of how to
install and operate AOpen Rack-Mountable 10/100M Fast
Ethernet Switch (AOW-216/AOW-224)

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features.
Chapter 2, Hardware Description Explicates the front panel,

rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
Chapter 3, Connecting the Switch. Explains how you can

connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.
Chapter 4, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general,

physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of
the Switch.

Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Depicts the RJ-45
receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable
connector.

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