Asante Technologies 7000 User Manual

FriendlyNET 7000 Series

Gigabit Ethernet Switches

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

About This Manual ...............................................iii

Chapter Contents ..............................................iv

Document Conventions .....................................iv

Introduction ....................................................... 1-1

Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 Series ...... 1-1

Model Numbering Convention .................. 1-2

Configuration Options ...............................1-2

Features ................................................... 1-3

Performance Features ..............................1-4

Switching Technology .................................... 1-4

Switch Acts as a Bridge

Between Network Segments .................... 1-4

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit

Ethernet Technology ................................ 1-5

Installation ......................................................... 2-1

Package Contents ......................................... 2-1

Components ................................................... 2-2

FS7108 ..................................................... 2-2

FS7016 Base Unit .................................... 2-3

Expansion Modules ........................................ 2-3

Gigabit SX XP Module ..............................2-3

10/100 8-Port XP Module ......................... 2-4

100 FX MII Module ......................................... 2-5

Mounting Configurations ................................ 2-6

Desktop Mounting ..................................... 2-7

Rack Mounting .......................................... 2-7

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Cabling Requirements ....................................2-8

Connecting Network Devices .........................2-9

Connecting a Computer to the Switch ......2-9

Connecting a Hub or a Switch

to the Asanté Switch ..............................2-10

Connecting a Hub with No

Uplink Port to the Switch .........................2-10

Cascading Multiple FS7000 Switches .....2-11

Voltage Requirements ..................................2-11

Powering on the Switch ................................2-11

LED Indicators ...................................................3-1

Power On LED Indicators ...............................3-2

MII Power LED ...............................................3-2

LED Indicators for Port Connections ..............3-3

100/10Mbps Operation LED .....................3-3

Full/Half Duplex LED .................................3-3

Link/Data LED ...........................................3-4

LED Indicators on Gigabit SX Module ............3-4

Power LED ................................................3-4

Link/Data LED ...........................................3-4

Full Duplex/Collision LED .........................3-5

Troubleshooting ............................................... A-1

Specifications ................................................... B-1

Technical Support ............................................ C-1

Contacting Technical Support ..................C-1

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About This Manual

This manual describes the complete line of FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit
Switches. The manual often focuses on two models:

❑

FS7108 — eight-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch
plus one-port Gigabit module

❑

FS7016 — sixteen-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch with two
expansion slots

The FS7108 model is fixed in a single configuration. The FS7016 is an base
unit which may be configured in a variety of ways by adding expansion
modules.

Because the addition of an expansion module to the FS7016 base unit
effectively changes the model number of the unit (as described in “Model
Numbering Convention” on page 1-2), this manual refers to all configurations
deriving from the FS7016 (all models that are 1.5 rack-units high).

Unless otherwise noted, all information provided in this manual is applicable to
all configurations within the 7000 Series family of FriendlyNET Switches.

This manual also describes three optional slide-in modules:

Gigabit SX XP Module — one-port 1000Base-SX expansion module

❑
❑

10/100 8-Port XP Module — eight-port 10/100Mbps expansion
module

❑

100 FX MII Module — one-port 100Base-FX Media Independent
Interface module

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Chapter Contents

This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices:

❑

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of FriendlyNET
7000 Series Gigabit Switches, their features and switching technology

❑

Chapter 2, “Installation,” describes the components and explains
how to install, mount, and apply power to FriendlyNET 7000 Series
Gigabit Switches

❑

Chapter 3, “LED Indicators,” describes how to interpret the LEDs
on FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches

❑

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” explains how to solve problems by
monitoring the LEDs on FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches

❑

Appendix B, “Specifications,” describes the F riendlyNET 7000 Series
Gigabit Switches’ technical specifications

❑

Appendix C, “Technical Support” explains how to contact Asanté
Technical Support

Document Conventions

This manual uses the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to
FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit S witches, and “switch” (first letter lo wer case)
to refer to all other Ethernet switches (or to other types of switches, such as a
power switch).

This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and
information:

◆

Note:

Noteworthy information, which contains helpful
suggestions or references to other sections in the manual, is
in this format.

▲

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Important!

important features or instructions is in this format.

Significant information that calls attention to

1

Introduction

This chapter introduces Asanté FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches and
provides an overview of switching technology.

Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 Series

Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET 7000 Series G igabit Switch.
FriendlyNET 7000 products are unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet switches
which provide built-in or optional Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. These
switches are designed to address increasing network bandwidth needs and to
accommodate future network expansion.

FriendlyNET 7108 Gigabit Switch

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100/10Mbps
Full/Half
Link/DataPower

Switched Gigabit Ethernet Port

Tx Rx

Link/Data
Full Duplex/CollisionPower

Uplink

Normal
Uplink

MII

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Figure 1-1 FriendlyNET 7108 Gigabit Switch

FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switch

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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8

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100/10Mbps
Full/Half
Link/Data

100/10Mbps
Full/Half
Link/DataPower

Uplink

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Uplink

Option Slot A Option Slot B

Switched Gigabit Ethernet Port

Tx Rx

Link/Data
Full Duplex/CollisionPower

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Switched Gigabit Ethernet Port

Tx Rx

Link/Data
Full Duplex/CollisionPower

MII

Power

Figure 1-2 FriendlyNET 7016 Gigabit Switch

Each Switch features full plug-and-play installation. LED indicators include
power, MII power, 100/10Mbps, full- or half-duplex, and link/data, for easy
monitoring of Switch operation.

For network expansion, each Switch has an uplink port that makes it easy to
connect to another Fast Ethernet switch or to the network backbone.

The FS7016 has two expansion slots built in to the front panel. A Gigabit SX
XP module or a 10/100 8-port XP module can be easily plugged in to either or
both of the expansion slots. Each Asanté Gigabit SX expansion module adds a
1,000Mbps port, for connection to a high-speed server or the corporate
backbone. Each Asanté 10/100 8-port expansion module adds another 8 ports
to the Switch.

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Introduction

A Media Independent Interface (MII) slot is built in to the back panel of all
7000 Series Switches. An Asanté 100 FX MII module can easily be plugged in
to allow for 100Base-FX connections.

Model Numbering Convention

Model numbers for the Asanté FriendlyNET family of switches adhere to the
following convention:

❑

The first digit identifies the series number

❑

The second digit indicates the number of Gigabit ports

❑

The third and fourth digits indicate the number of Fast E thernet dual
speed 10/100 ports

Configuration Options

You may have bought your unit pre-configured, or you may have configured it
yourself by adding expansion modules. The following tables show all possible
configurations for FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches.

Table 1-1 Configuration Options: 1 Rack-Unit High (1.65 inches)

Configuration

8-port 10/100M switch
+ 1 Gigabit module

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Model Number
(or equivalent)

7108 0 1

8-Port XP

Modules

Gigabit XP

Modules

Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 Series

Table 1-2 Configuration Options: 1.5 Rack-Unit High (2.5 inches)

Configuration

16-port 10/100M switch 7016 0 0
24-port 10/100M switch 7024 1 0
32-port 10/100M switch 7032 2 0
16-port 10/100M switch

+ 1 Gigabit module
24-port 10/100M switch

+ 1 Gigabit module
16-port 10/100M switch

+ 2 Gigabit modules

Model Number
(or equivalent)

7116 0 1

7124 1 1

7216 0 2

8-Port XP

Modules

Gigabit XP

Modules

Features

The FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switch has the following features:

❑

Compact size — designed for small to large workgroups in space­limited areas; installs on desktop or in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack

❑

Plug-and-play installation

❑

Connects from eight to thirty-two (depends on model) 10Base-T or
100Base-TX segments per switch

❑

Provides additional connectivity options via two expansion slots.
Each slot supports a 1000Base-SX or 8-port 10/100 module

❑

Provides for optional 100Base-FX connections

❑

Provides an uplink selector button for connecting to another network
device without using a crossover cable

❑

Allows cascading from any port to any number of switches (limit of
seven chained switches in spanning tree enabled networks)

❑

NWay auto-negotiation on all ports automatically senses port speed
(10/100Mbps) and negotiates duplex mode (full-duplex or half­duplex)

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❑

Complies with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet,
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet, and IEEE 802.3x flow control (in
full-duplex mode) standards

❑

W orks with Category 3 (10Mbps operation only) or Category 5 UTP
(unshielded twisted-pair) cable for 10/100Mbps connections

❑

Provides power, MII power, 100/10Mbps, full- or half-duplex, and
link/data LEDs to aid network diagnosis and simple management

❑

Ideal for deployment with high-speed servers, dedicated bandwidth
(10Mbps or 100Mbps) workgroups, or as a segmentation device for
larger congested networks

Performance Features

FriendlyNET 7000 Series Switches have the following performance features:

❑

Data forwarding rate at 100% of wire-speed, or 148,800pps at
100Mbps, 14,880pps at 10Mbps for 64-byte packets

❑

Data filtering at 100% of wire-speed

❑

12K active MAC address entry table per device (self-learning)

❑

4MB packet buffer per device

Switching T echnology

This section provides a brief overview of switching technology, including Fast
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet.

An Ethernet switch is a device that can direct network traffic among several
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. A switch increases network capacity and
decreases network loading by making it possible for a LAN to be divided into
multiple, unique dedicated

In Fast Ethernet networks, a switch allows chaining of hubs beyond the “two­repeater limit.” A switch can be used to separate the network into different
collision domains, which allows expansion beyond the 205 meter diameter limit
for 100Base-TX networks.

Switch Acts as a Bridge Between Network Segments

A switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between individual segments.
Traffic that needs to go from one segment to another is automatically forwar ded
by a switch, without interfering with any other segments. This allows the total
network capacity to be multiplied while decreasing network loading.

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segments.

Switching Technology

To ensure network reliability, a switch monitors each of its ports for signal
quality. The switch automatically disconnects stations transmitting excessive
noise, then reconnects them when the problem is resolved. A switch also
automatically drops data packets that exceed the maximum allowable length.
This prevents a device from blocking the network by transmitting continuous
data streams or extra-long packets.

The FriendlyNET 7000 Series Switch supports
the speeds are different, such as for a 10Mbps workstation connected to a
100Mbps server, the switch will buffer and read the entire packet, perform a
data validity check, then forward the packet at the new speed.

The FS7000 Series utilizes an advanced third generation switching engine. It
features high port count in a high integration package. For wire speed
performance, the 7108 features a 2.4Gbps bus, while the 7016 base unit has a

9.6Gbps cross-bar bus to support its higher port count configurations.

store-and-forward

switching. If

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Technology

As the volume of network traffic increases, the bandwidth offered by a typical
10Mbps Ethernet network quickly becomes inadequate to maintain acceptable
performance for a growing number of desktop/server computing environments.
Fast Ethernet, or 100B ase-T, provides a smooth, non-disruptive evolution from
10Base-T technology.

The growing use of Fast Ethernet connections to servers and desktops is
creating a clear need for an even higher-speed network technology at the
backbone and server level. Gigabit Ethernet follows the same form, fit and
function as its 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet precursors, allowing a
straightforward, incremental migration to higher-speed networking. This
evolutionary upgrade path allows Gigabit Ethernet to be seamlessly integrated
into existing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks.

All of today’s internetworking technologies are fully compatible with Gigabit
Ethernet, just as they are with Ethernet and Fast Ethernet. All three Ethernet
speeds use the same IEEE 802.3 frame format, full-duplex operation and flow
control methods. In half-duplex mode, Gigabit Ethernet employs the same
fundamental CSMA/CD access method to resolve contention for the shared
media. And, Gigabit Ethernet uses the same management objects defined by the
IEEE 802.3 group. Gigabit Ethernet is Ethernet, only faster.

Asanté FriendlyNET 7000 Series Switches support not only traditional
10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, but also Gigabit Ethernet, and
are ideal for bridging them without the need for a separate device.

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