Edge-Core ECS3510-26P Installation Manual

ECS3510-26P
26-Port Layer 2
Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

ECS3510-26P MANAGED 26-PORT FE POE SWITCH

Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch,
with 24 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) PoE Ports,
and 2 Gigabit Combination Ports (RJ-45/SFP)

E072013-KS-R01
149100000220A

How to Use This Guide

This guide includes detailed information on the switch hardware, including
network ports, power, cabling requirements, as well as plug-in modules and
transceivers. This guide also provides general installation guidelines and
recommended procedures. To deploy this switch effectively and ensure trouble­free operation it is recommended to first read the relevant sections in this guide so
that you are familiar with all its hardware components.

Who Should Read This

Guide?

How This Guide is

Organized

This guide is for network administrators and support personnel that install, operate,
and maintain network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge
of LANs (Local Area Networks) and can be read by both those that are new to
network equipment, or those with more experience.

The organization of this guide is based on the switch’s main hardware components.
Each chapter includes information about a specific component with relevant
specifications and installation procedures. A switch overview section is also
provided.

For Users New to Switches

recommended that you first read all chapters in this guide before installing the
switch.

For Experienced Users

network switches, the Switch Description and Installation Overview chapters
provide you with enough information to install the switch. Other chapters can be
left for reference, when needed.

The guide includes these chapters:

◆ Chapter 1 - Switch Description — Includes a switch overview, key component

identification, and key technical specifications.

— If you are new to network switches, it is

— If you are already familiar with installing and operating

◆ Chapter 2 - Installation Overview — Includes details of the package contents

and an outline of switch installation tasks.

◆ Chapter 3 - Switch Chassis — Includes switch chassis rack installaion, and

system cooling requirements.

◆ Chapter 4 - Power and Grounding — Includes information on AC power

requirements, switch grounding, and powering on the switch.

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◆ Chapter 5 - Port Connections — Includes information on network interfaces,

installing optional transceivers, and cabling specifications.

◆ Chapter 6 - Switch Management — Connecting to the switch for management,

and information on the system status LEDs.

◆ Appendix A - Troubleshooting — Information for troubleshooting switch

installation and operation.

Related

Documentation

This guide focuses on switch hardware and installation, it does not cover software
configuration of the switch. For specific information on how to operate and use the
management functions of the switch, see the following guide:

Management Guide

For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following document:

Quick Start Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information

Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:

Note:

Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features

or instructions.

Caution:

the system or equipment.

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage

Warning:

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

July 2013 Revision

This is the first revision of this guide.

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Contents

How to Use This Guide 3

Contents 5

Figures 7

Tables 8

1 Switch Description 9

Overview 9

Key Hardware Components 10

Key Technical Specifications 12

2 Installation Overview 14

Package Contents 14

Switch Installation Tasks 15

3 Switch Chassis 19

General Installation Guidelines 19

How to Install the Switch in a Rack 20

Rack-Mounting Items 20

Rack-Mount Procedure 20

How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop. 22

Switch Cooling Requirements 23

Rack Cooling 23

4 Power and Grounding 25

Switch Power Supply 25

Grounding the Chassis 26

How to Connect to AC Power 27

5 Port Connections 29

Cable Labeling and Connection Records 30

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Contents

Understanding the Port Status LEDs 31

How to Install an SFP Transceiver 32

How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports 34

Copper Cabling Guidelines 34

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 34

1000BASE-T Assignments 35

Power-over-Ethernet 36

Connection Procedure 36

How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports 38

Connection Procedure 39

6 Switch Management 41

Understanding the System Status LEDs 42

How to Connect to the Console Port 43

How to Reset the Switch 45

A Troubleshooting 46

Diagnosing LED Indicators 46

System Self-Diagnostic Test Failure 46

Power Problems 47

Installation 47

In-Band Access 47

Index 48

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Figures

Figure 1: Front Panel ECS3510-26P 10

Figure 2: Rear Panel 11

Figure 3: Installing the Switch in a Rack 15

Figure 4: Connecting AC Power 16

Figure 5: System LEDs 17

Figure 6: Console Port 17

Figure 7: Making a Connection to an SFP Port 18

Figure 8: Attaching the Brackets 21

Figure 9: Installing the Switch in a Rack 21

Figure 10: Attaching the Adhesive Feet 22

Figure 11: Switch Cooling 23

Figure 12: AC Power Supply Socket 25

Figure 13: Grounding Terminal 26

Figure 14: AC Power Cord and Power Socket 27

Figure 15: Port Status LEDs 31

Figure 16: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot 33

Figure 17: RJ-45 Connector 35

Figure 18: Making Twisted-Pair Connections 37

Figure 19: Making a Connection to an SFP Port 39

Figure 20: System Status LEDs 42

Figure 21: Console Port 43

Figure 22: Console Port Connection 44

Figure 23: Reset Button 45

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Tables

Table 1: Key Technical Specifications 12

Table 2: AC Power Supply Specifications 25

Table 3: Port Status LEDs 31

Table 4: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths 34

Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 35

Table 6: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 35

Table 7: Maximum Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths 38

Table 8: Maximum Fast Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths 38

Table 9: System Status LEDs 42

Table 10: Console Cable Wiring 43

Table 11: Using the Reset Button 45

Table 12: Troubleshooting Chart 46

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1 Switch Description

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Overview” on page 9

◆ “Key Technical Specifications” on page 12

Overview

Thank you for choosing the ECS3510-26P switch system. Your switch is built with
leading-edge technology to deliver reliable high-performance connectivity for
your data network.

The ECS3510-26P is a Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switch with 24 10/100BASE-T ports,
and two Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots that operate in
combination with two 1000BASE-T ports 25~26. Further, all of the 10/100 Mbps
ports on the ECS3510-26P support both the IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at-2009 PoE
standards that enable DC power to be supplied to attached devices using wires in
the connecting Ethernet cable.

The switch also includes an SNMP-based management agent, which provides both
in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch.

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Key Hardware

Components

The switch consists of several key hardware components. This manual describes
each specific component, or related components, together with their installation
requirements and procedures in each chapter. To understand each component in
detail, refer to the relevant section.

Figure 1: Front Panel ECS3510-26P

10/100BASE-T Port LEDs System LEDs

10/100BASE-T RJ-45 Ports 1-24 Combo Port LEDs

Gigabit SFP Slot / 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Combo Port 25 Mode Button

RJ-45 Console Port Gigabit SFP Slot / 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Combo Port 26

10/100BASE-T RJ-45 Ports

The switch contains 24 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 ports that support 10/100/1000BASE-T
copper links to other devices. For more information, see “How to Connect to

Twisted-Pair Copper Ports” on page 34.

Combination SFP/RJ-45 Ports

The switch contains two combo ports made up of two Small Form Factor Pluggable
( SFP) transceiver slots that are each logically connected with one of two 1000BASE­T RJ-45 ports. At any one time, a “combo” port can only have one of the pair, the SFP
slot or the RJ-45 port, enabled. For more information on connecting the SFP ports,
see “How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports” on page 38.

Console Port

The RJ-45 connector on the front panel far right side that is labeled “Console”
provides an out-of-band serial connection to a terminal or a PC running terminal
emulation software. The port can be used for performing switch monitoring and
configuration. For more information, see “How to Connect to the Console Port” on

page 43.

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Figure 2: Rear Panel

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Overview

Mode Button

Pressing the Mode button on the front panel will change the Diag LED and the PoE­enabled port LEDs to display PoE status. For more information, see “Understanding

the System Status LEDs” on page 42.

System LEDs

For information on system status LED indicators, see “Understanding the System

Status LEDs” on page 42.

Port LEDs

For information on port status LED indicators, see “Understanding the Port Status

LEDs” on page 31.

Reset Button AC Power Socket

Grounding Point

Cooling Fans and Vents

The switch must be installed in a properly cooled and ventilated environment. For
more information. For more information, see “Switch Cooling Requirements” on

page 23.

AC Power Socket

The switch requires a 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz AC power source. For more
information on the switch power input, how to connect it, and how to power-on
the switch, see “How to Connect to AC Power” on page 27.

Grounding Terminal

The switch includes a grounding terminal that must be connected to a ground
source that provides local earth potential. For more information, see “Grounding

the Chassis” on page 26.

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Key Technical Specifications

Reset Button

Pressing the reset button on the rear panel causes the switch to execute a hard
reset. For more information, see “How to Reset the Switch” on page 45.

Key Technical Specifications

The following table contains key system specifications for the switch.

Table 1: Key Technical Specifications

Item Specification

Ports 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports with Auto-negotiation

Network Interface Ports 1~24: RJ-45

2 Combination Gigabit SFP transceiver slots/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports

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RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X

Ports 25~26: RJ-45 / SFP (combination)

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RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X

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Gigabit SFP transceiver

Buffer Architecture 4 Mbytes

Aggregate Bandwidth 8.8 Gbps

Switching Database 8K MAC address entries

LEDs System: Power, Diag (Diagnostic)/PoE

Ports 1~28:

AC Input Power AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 3.0 A

Power Consumption 245 W Maximum

Weight

Size (W x D x H): 44.0 x 28 x 4.4 cm (17.32 x 11.0 x 1.73 in)

Temperature Operating: 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)

Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Out-of-Band Management Front Panel RJ-45 console port

In-Band Management SSH, Telnet, SNMP, or HTTP

Software Loading HTTP, FTP/TFTP in-band

Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward

Throughput Wire speed

3.28 kg (7.23 lbs)

Storage: -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)

Status (link, activity, speed and PoE)

Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x

Half Duplex: Back pressure

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2 Installation Overview

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Package Contents” on page 14

◆ “Switch Installation Tasks” on page 15

Package Contents

After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the
components.

◆ ECS3510-26P Switch

◆ AC Power Cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK

◆ Console cable— RJ-45 to DB-9

◆ Four adhesive foot pads

◆ Quick Start Guide

◆ Regulatory and Safety Information

◆ Documentation CD — includes Installation Guide and Management Guide

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Switch Installation Tasks

Task 1

Task 2

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Follow these tasks to install the switch in your network. For full details on each task,
go to the relevant chapter or section by clicking on the link.

Chapter 2

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Switch Installation Tasks

Caution:

Before installing your switch, first review all the safety statements and

guidelines in the Regulatory and Safety Information document.

Unpack Package and Check Contents

Unpack your switch and check the package contents to be sure you have received
all the items. See “Package Contents” on page 14.

Install the Chassis

The switch is designed to be installed in either a standard 19-inch equipment rack
or simply placed on a suitable desktop or shelf surface. If you will mount your
switch in a rack then plan your rack installation and install the switch chassis in the
rack. Be sure to take into account switch cooling requirements.

Go to the chapter “Switch Chassis”

Figure 3: Installing the Switch in a Rack

Attach the brackets to the switch, Use the rack mounting screws supplied

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with the rack to secure the switch in the
rack.

Chapter 2

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Switch Installation Tasks

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Connect AC Power to Power On

Connect the power cord to the AC socket on the switch and to a grounded, 3-pin,
AC power source.

Go to the chapter “Power and Grounding”

Figure 4: Connecting AC Power

Supplied AC Power cord. Connect an external AC power source

to the AC power socket of the switch
using the supplied AC power cord.

Verify Switch Operation

Verify basic switch operation by checking the system LEDs.

When operating normally, the PWR and DIAG LEDs should both be on green. If any
of the LEDs are on amber, see “Diagnosing LED Indicators” on page 46.

Go to the section “Understanding the System Status LEDs” on page 42

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Switch Installation Tasks

Figure 5: System LEDs

System Status LEDs.

Make Initial Configuration Changes

At this point you may need to make a few basic switch configuration changes
before connecting to the network. It is suggested to connect to the switch console
port to perform this task.

The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows: 115200 bps, 8
characters, no parity, one stop bit, 8 data bits, and no flow control.

You can log in to the command-line interface (CLI) using default settings: User
“admin” with the password “admin”.

Go to “How to Connect to the Console Port” on page 43

Figure 6: Console Port

Console Port

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For information on initial switch configuration:

Refer to the Management Guide.

Install Transceivers and Connect Cables

Install SFP transceivers and connect network cables to port interfaces:

◆ For RJ-45 ports, use 100-ohm category 3 or better ethernet cable for 10BASE-T

connections, use 100-ohm category 5 or better ethernet cable for 100BASE-TX
and 1000BASE-T connections.

◆ Install SFP transceivers and then connect fiber optic cabling to the transceiver

ports.

As connections are made, check the port status LEDs to be sure the links are valid.

Go to the chapter “Port Connections”

Figure 7: Making a Connection to an SFP Port

Install SFP transceivers. Connect fiber optic cabling to the ports.

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3 Switch Chassis

The switch is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Before continuing with switch installation, first review the general guidelines and
switch cooling requirements in this chapter.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “General Installation Guidelines” on page 19

◆ “How to Install the Switch in a Rack” on page 20

◆ “How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop.” on page 22

◆ “Switch Cooling Requirements” on page 23

General Installation Guidelines

Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

◆ The installation location should:

◆ be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 116 °F) and its

humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing.

◆ provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches) on all

sides for proper airflow.

◆ be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the device.

◆ allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.

◆ Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,

fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as
radios and transmitters.

◆ Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet and

is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using
a filter or surge suppressor is recommended. Verify that the external AC power
requirements for the switch can be met as listed under “AC Power Supply

Specifications” on page 25.

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Chapter 3

How to Install the Switch in a Rack

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How to Install the Switch in a Rack

When rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors:

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Rack Types:

two or four posts. The bracket hole pattern should be spaced 1U (1.75 in. or

4.45 cm) apart.

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Rack Stability:

floor, particularly if you are located in a region where earthquakes are common.

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Rack Planning:

be best arranged. Try to always mount the heaviest equipment at the bottom
of the rack.

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Te mp er a tu re :

than the ambient room temperature, check that the rack-environment
temperature is within the specified operating temperature range. See “Switch

Cooling Requirements” on page 23.

You can use any standard EIA 19-inch equipment rack with either

Whenever possible, secure the rack to the building ceiling or

When installing equipment in a rack, first plan how units can

Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher

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Mechanical Loading:

Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted

unit.

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Circuit Overloading:

Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is

not overloaded.

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Grounding:

Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.

Rack-Mounting Items Before you start to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following items

available:

◆ Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are

not included. Be sure to use the rack mounting screws that are supplied with
the rack.

◆ A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used).

Rack-Mount

To rack mount the switch, follow these steps:

Procedure

Caution:

Installing the switch in a rack requires two people: One should position

the switch in the rack, while the other secures it using the mounting screws.

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How to Install the Switch in a Rack

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1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket

Mounting Kit.

Figure 8: Attaching the Brackets

Use the screws provided in the Bracket
Mounting Kit.

2. Following your rack plan, mark the holes in the rack where the switch will be

installed.

3. One person should lift the switch into the rack so that it is aligned with the

marked holes.

4. The second person should secure the switch in the rack, using four rack-

mounting screws (not provided).

Figure 9: Installing the Switch in a Rack

Use the rack mounting screws supplied
with the rack.

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Chapter 3

How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop.

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5. If installing a single switch only, go to “Power and Grounding” on page 25.

6. If installing multiple switches, repeat steps 1 to 4 to mount the switches

following your rack plan.

How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop.

The switch can be installed on any flat surface such as a desktop or shelf. To mount
the switch on a flat surface follow these steps:

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.

Figure 10: 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 all sides for proper airflow.

3. If installing a single switch only, go to “How to Connect to AC Power” on

page 27.

4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one. Place each

device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.

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Switch Cooling Requirements

Wherever the switch is located, be sure to pay close attention to switch cooling
requirements. The location should be well ventilated and provide unrestricted
airflow at the front, back, and sides of the switch. If the airflow is insufficient, it may
cause the switch to overheat and possibly fail.

The following figure shows the cool air intake and the hot air exhaust airflow into
and from the switch.

Figure 11: Switch Cooling

Chapter 3

Switch Cooling Requirements

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Rack Cooling When mounting the switch in an enclosed rack or cabinet, be sure to check the

following guidelines to prevent overheating:

◆ Make sure that enough cool air can flow into the enclosure for the equipment it

contains.

◆ Check that the rack or cabinet allows the hot air to exit the enclosure (normally

from the top) without circulating back into equipment.

◆ If the enclosure has sides or doors with ventilation holes, make sure they are

not blocked by cables or other obstructions.

◆ Route cables within the rack or cabinet to maximize the airflow.

◆ When possible, do not completely fill the rack or cabinet with equipment, allow

some unused space within the enclosure for better airflow.

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4 Power and Grounding

This chapter focuses on how to connect AC power to the switch and how to power­on the switch.

This chapter includes this sections:

◆ “Switch Power Supply” on page 25

◆ “Grounding the Chassis” on page 26

◆ “How to Connect to AC Power” on page 27

Switch Power Supply

The switch requires power from an external AC power supply that can provide 100
to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. A standard AC power socket is located on the rear panel of
the switch. The power socket is for the AC power cord.

Figure 12: AC Power Supply Socket

Table 2: AC Power Supply Specifications

Item Description

AC Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 3.0 A

Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, auto-sensing

Maximum Power
Consumption

240 VAC@50 Hz 245 W

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Grounding the Chassis

The rear panel of the switch chassis includes a single hole grounding terminal. It
must be connected to ground to ensure proper operation and to meet
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and safety requirements.

Figure 13: Grounding Terminal

Grounding Wire Grounding Terminal

Before powering on the switch, ground the switch to earth as described below.

1. Ensure that the rack on which the switch is to be mounted is properly

grounded and in compliance with ETSI ETS 300 253.

2. Ensure that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on the

rack (no paint or isolating surface treatment).

3. Disconnect all power cables to the switch.

4. The switch chassis is connected internally to 0 V. This circuit is connected to the

single-hole grounding terminal on the rear panel of the switch (left of the AC
power socket). The surface area around this terminal is not painted in order to
provide for a good connection. Attach a 6 AWG stranded copper wire to the
grounding terminal on the switch.

5. Then attach the grounding wire to the ground point on the rack.

Caution:

connections have been disconnected.

The earth connection must not be removed unless all supply

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How to Connect to AC Power

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To supply AC power to the switch, first verify that the external AC power supply can
provide 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.0 A minimum.

To connect the switch to a power source:

1. Plug the power cord into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power source.

Figure 14: AC Power Cord and Power Socket

Chapter 4

How to Connect to AC Power

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AC Power Cord AC Power Socket

2. Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord directly into the AC input

socket on the back of the switch.

Note:

Your country’s AC power outlet standards may not match the power plug of
the included AC power cord, you may need to change the AC power cord. You must
use a cord set that has been approved for the socket type in your country.

3. Check the LED indicators on the switch front panel as the unit is powered on to

verify that power is being received. If not, recheck the power cord connections
at the AC supply source and back panel power input connector.

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Chapter 4

How to Connect to AC Power

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5 Port Connections

This chapter focuses on making connections to switch network interfaces,
including how to install optional transceivers, and details on network cable
specifications.

The switch features 24 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 ports and two Gigabit SFP transceiver
slots in combination with two 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports. The sections that follow
describe these interfaces.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Cable Labeling and Connection Records” on page 30

◆ “Understanding the Port Status LEDs” on page 31

◆ “How to Install an SFP Transceiver” on page 32

◆ “How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports” on page 34

◆ “How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports” on page 38

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Cable Labeling and Connection Records

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Cable Labeling and Connection Records

When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of
cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will enable you to
easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and change your topology
without need for unnecessary time consumption.

To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow these
guidelines:

◆ Clearly label 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 connected.

◆ Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported by the

switch ports.

◆ For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning prefixes to

your cable labeling.

◆ Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same equipment.

◆ Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.

◆ Label each separate piece of equipment.

◆ Display a copy of your equipment map, including meanings of all abbreviations

at each equipment rack.

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Understanding the Port Status LEDs

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The switch includes LED indicators for each port to indicate link status and network
activity. The port LEDs are shown below and described in the following table.

Figure 15: Port Status LEDs

Chapter 5

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Understanding the Port Status LEDs

Port 1-24 Link/Activity LEDs Port 25-26 Link/Activity LEDs

Table 3: Port Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

10/100BASE-T RJ-45 Ports (1-24)

Link/Activity On/Blinking Amber Port has a valid 10/100 Mbps link. Blinking

On/Blinking Green Port has a valid 1000 Mbps link. Blinking indicates

Off The link is down.

PoE Status
(Mode button is
depressed)

Gigabit RJ-45 / SFP Ports (25-56)

Link/Activity On/Blinking Amber Port has a valid 100 Mbps link (low speed). Blinking

On Amber A PoE device is connected.

Off No PoE device is connected.

On/Blinking Green Port has a valid 1000 Mbps link (high speed).

Off The link is down.

indicates traffic on the port.

traffic on the port.

indicates traffic on the port.

Blinking indicates traffic on the port.

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Chapter 5

How to Install an SFP Transceiver

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How to Install an SFP Transceiver

The switch provides slots for optional SFP transceivers. The supported transceiver
types are listed below:

◆ 1000BASE-SX

◆ 1000BASE-LX

◆ 1000BASE-LH

◆ 100BASE-FX

◆ 1000BASE-T

Note:

SFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to be
powered off before installing or removing a transceiver.

Note:

SFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.

To install an SFP transceiver, do the following:

1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate

transceiver type that is also compatible with the switch transceiver support.

2. If the SFP slot is covered with a rubber protective cap, remove the cap and keep

it for later replacement.

3. 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 the correct orientation.

4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. If you do not

immediately connect a cable to the port, use a rubber protective cap to keep
the transceiver optics clean.

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Figure 16: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot

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SFP Transceiver

Note:

To remove a transceiver: First disconnect the network cable, then pull the tab
to remove the transceiver from the slot.

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How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports

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How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports

The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration,
which enables you to use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect
to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).

The connection requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair
(STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.

Table 4: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths

Cable Type Maximum Cable Length Connector

1000BASE-T

Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

100BASE-TX

Category 5 or better 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

Copper Cabling

Guidelines

10BASE-T

Category 3 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure
that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T
operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your
network:

◆ Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables

with RJ-45 connectors; Category 5, 5e or better cable for 1000BASE-T
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3
or better for 10BASE-T connections.

◆ Protection from radio frequency interference emissions

◆ Electrical surge suppression

◆ Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic

fields from data based network wiring

◆ Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields

10/100BASE-TX Pin

Assignments

All 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can
use straight-through or crossover cables for all network connections to PCs,
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 at the other end of the
cable.

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Figure 17: RJ-45 Connector

RJ-45 Pin Numbers

Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

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1000BASE-T

Assignments

Pin

1 Transmit Data plus (TD+)

2 Transmit Data minus (TD-)

3 Receive Data plus (RD+)

4 -52V power (Negative Vport) GND (Positive Vport)

5 -52V power (Negative Vport) GND (Positive Vport)

6 Receive Data minus (RD-)

7 GND (Positive Vport) -52V power (Negative Vport)

8 GND (Positive V

a. The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

MDI Signal Name

-52V power (Negative V

-52V power (Negative Vport)

GND (Positive V

GND (Positive Vport)

a

port)

port)

port) -52V power (Negative Vport)

MDI-X Signal Name

Receive Data plus (RD+)
GND (Positive Vport)

Receive Data minus (RD-)
GND (Positive Vport)

Transmit Data plus (TD+)

-52V power (Negative Vport)

Transmit Data minus (TD-)

-52V power (Negative Vport)

All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use
straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, servers, or switches.

The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports
require that all four pairs of wires be connected. Note that for 1000BASE-T
operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive.

Table 6: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

1 Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+) Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+)

2 Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-) Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-)

3 Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+) Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+)

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Table 6: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts (Continued)

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

4 Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+) Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+)

5 Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-) Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-)

6 Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-) Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-)

7 Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+) Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+)

8 Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-) Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-)

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also
work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is
recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations,
Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or Category 6 cable should be used. The
Category 5e and 6 specifications include test parameters that are only
recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first step in preparing existing
Category 5 cabling for running 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation
to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3-2008 standards.

Power-over-Ethernet The ECS3510-26P switch supports both IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at-2009 PoE

standards that enable DC power to be supplied from the switch’s 10/100 Mbps RJ­45 copper ports to connected devices by utilizing certain pairs of the connecting
Ethernet cable.

The total PoE power delivered by all ports cannot exceed the 185 W power budget.

For example, six ports on the ECS3510-26P can provide up to 30 W of power, 12

ports can provide up to 15.4 W of power, or all 24 ports can provide up to 7.5 W of
power, simultaneously.

Any PoE-compliant device attached to a port can directly draw power from the
switch over the Ethernet cable without requiring its own separate power source.
This capability gives network administrators centralized power control for devices
such as IP phones and wireless access points, which translates into greater network
availability.

For each attached PoE-compliant device, the switch automatically senses the load
and dynamically supplies the required power. The switch delivers power to a device
using the wire pairs in UTP or STP cable.

Connection Procedure Follow these steps to connect cables to 10/100BASE-T or 1000BASE-T RJ-45 twisted-

pair copper ports.

1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector.

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2

1

2

Figure 18: Making Twisted-Pair Connections

1000BASE-T RJ-45 Port Category 5,5e or 6 Cable

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2. Attach the other end to an available port on the switch.

Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in
length.

Note:

When connecting to RJ-45 ports 25 or 26, verify the corresponding
combination SFP port is not in use. Software settings can be set to give priority to
either the SFP slot or RJ-45 port, however the switch’s default configuration gives
the SFP ports the priority. If the SFP slot has the priority and it has a valid
connection, the RJ-45 port will be disabled.

3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch) corresponding to

each port will turn on green to indicate that the connection is valid.

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How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports

The switch provides two slots for SFP-compliant fiber-optic transceivers.

Note that all 1000BASE fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps full duplex. The 100BASE
fiber optic ports operate at 100 Mbps full duplex.

Table 7: Maximum Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths

Cable Type Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

1000BASE-SX

62.5/125 micron multimode 160 MHz/km 2-220 m (7-722 ft) LC

50/125 micron multimode 400 MHz/km 2-500 m (7-1641 ft) LC

200 MHz/km 2-275 m (7-902 ft) LC

500 MHz/km 2-550 m (7-1805 ft) LC

1000BASE-LX

9/125 micron single-mode N/A 2 m - 10 km

(7 ft - 6.2 miles)

1000BASE-LH

9/125 micron single-mode N/A 2 m - 80 km

(7 ft - 50 miles)

LC

LC

Table 8: Maximum Fast Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths

Typ e Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector

100BASE-FX 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode 2 km LC

9/125 micron single-mode 20 km LC

Note:

The length of fiber optic cable for a single switched link should not exceed
the relevant standards specified in this section. However, power budget constraints
should also be considered when calculating the maximum fiber optic cable length
for a particular link.

Note:

Maximum distances may vary for different SFP vendors.

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How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports

Connection Procedure Follow these steps to connect cables to SFP transceiver ports.

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Warning:

This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The
lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are
inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at
a transmit port when it is powered on.

Warning:

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 temperature of the product. You must also use an approved
Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.

1. Remove and keep the fiber port’s rubber plug. When not connected to a fiber

cable, the rubber plug should be replaced to protect the optics.

2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by

wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little
ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of
the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on
the port.

3. Connect one end of the cable to the SFP port on the switch and the other end

to the SFP port on the other device. Since SFP connectors are keyed, the cable
can be attached in only one orientation.

Figure 19: Making a Connection to an SFP Port

SFP Transceiver Port SFP Fiber Optic Cable

4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch to be sure that the

connection is valid.

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Note:

Be sure to secure cables properly and route them away from the switch
without exceeding the minimum bending radius for fiber cables (typically a few
inches). Use cable ties to bundle cables together and secure coiled loops of excess
cable. Do not let cables hang free supporting their own weight or pull in any way
that puts stress on the connectors.

Note:

For the combination ports, software settings can be set to give priority to
either the SFP slot or RJ-45 port. Verify that the corresponding shared RJ-45 port
does not have the priority in the software settings. Otherwise if the RJ-45 port has
the priority and a valid connection is made to the RJ-45 port, the corresponding
shared SFP slot will be disabled.

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6 Switch Management

The switch includes a management agent that allows you to configure or monitor
the switch using its embedded management software. To manage the switch, you
can make a direct connection to the console port (out-of-band), or you can manage
it through a network connection (in-band) using Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), a web
browser, or SNMP-based network management software.

For a detailed description of the switch’s software features, refer to the
Management Guide.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Understanding the System Status LEDs” on page 42

◆ “How to Connect to the Console Port” on page 43

◆ “How to Reset the Switch” on page 45

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Understanding the System Status LEDs

Understanding the System Status LEDs

The switch includes a display panel of key system LED indicators. The LEDs, which
are located on the front panel, are shown below and described in the following
table.

Figure 20: System Status LEDs

System Status LEDs

(

Table 9: System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

PWR On Green Internal power operating normally.

Off No AC power is connected or the internal power supply

DIAG
(Diagnostic)

PoE Status On Amber Port LEDs display the individual port’s PoE status.

On Green The system diagnostic test has completed successfully.

On Amber System diagnostic in progress.

Blinking Amber The system self-diagnostic test has detected a fault.

Blinking Green The switch system is booting up.

Blinking Amber The PoE device power draw on the switch has reached at

Off

has failed.

least 95 percent of the maximum switch power output
capacity.

Port LEDs display the individual port’s link and activity
status.

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The RJ-45 Console port on the front panel of the switch is used to connect a
console device to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The console
device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100
terminal. A console cable is supplied with the switch for connecting to a PC’s RS­232 serial DB-9 DTE (COM) port.

Note:

To connect to notebooks or other PCs that do not have a DB-9 COM port, use
a USB-to-male DB-9 adapter cable (not included with the switch).

Figure 21: Console Port

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Console Port

The following table describes the pin assignments used in the console cable.

Table 10: Console Cable Wiring

Switch’s RJ-45
Console Port

6 RXD (receive data) <--------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data)

3 TXD (transmit data) ---------------------> 2 RXD (receive data)

4,5 SGND (signal ground) ----------------------- 5 SGND (signal ground)

No other pins are used.

Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin

DTE Port

The serial port’s default settings are as follows:

◆ Default Baud rate—115200 bps

◆ Character Size—8 Characters

◆ Parity—None

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◆ Stop bit—One

◆ Data bits—8

◆ Flow control—None

Figure 22: Console Port Connection

Follow these steps to connect to the Console port:

1. Connect one end of the included RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to a DB-9 COM port

connector on a management PC.

2. Plug in the RJ-45 end of the serial cable to the Console port on the switch.

3. Configure the PC’s COM port required settings using VT-100 terminal emulator

software (such as HyperTerminal) running on the management PC. The switch’s
default console port settings are:

■

115200 bps, 8 data bits, 1-stop bit and no parity

4. Log in to the command-line interface (CLI) using one of the default user login

settings:

■

User — admin

■

Password — admin

or

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Note that the guest default user login will only allow a user to view switch

1

1

parameter data.

For a detailed description of connecting to the console and using the switch’s
command line interface (CLI), refer to the Management Guide.

How to Reset the Switch

The Reset button located on the rear panel of the switch can be used to restart the
device and set the configuration back to either the current saved configuration file
or the factory default settings.

Press the Reset button for 3 to less than 6 seconds to restart the system software
using the current saved configuration file. Press the Reset button for 6 seconds or
more to restart the system software using the factory default settings. Refer to the
table below for further details.

■

User — guest

■

Password — guest

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How to Reset the Switch

Table 11: Using the Reset Button

Duration Pressed Result Settings Integrity

Less than 3 seconds No result No change to any settings.

From 3 to less than 6
seconds

6 seconds or more Switch reboots using the

Switch reboots using saved
configuration file

factory default settings

Unsaved settings in the current
running configuration lost

Saved configuration file
integrity maintained

Figure 23: Reset Button

Reset Button

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A Troubleshooting

Diagnosing LED Indicators

Table 12: Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

PWR LED is Off

DIAG LED is blinking
Amber

Link/Act LED is Off

◆

Check connections between the switch, the power cord, and the AC
power outlet.

◆

Check the AC power outlet is supplying 110-240 VAC.

◆

Contact your dealer for assistance.

◆

Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.

◆

If the condition does not clear, contact your dealer for assistance.

◆

Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on.

◆

Check the cable connectors are firmly plugged into both the switch
and corresponding device.

◆

If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connections to the
punch-down block and patch panel.

◆

Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not
exceed specified limits.

◆

Check the attached device and cable connections for possible
defects. Replace the defective cable if necessary.

System Self-Diagnostic Test Failure

If the Diag LED indicates a failure of the system power-on-self-test (POST), you can
use a console connection to view the POST results. The POST results may indicate a
failed component or help troubleshoot the problem. For more information on
connecting to the console port and using the CLI, refer to the Management Guide.

Note a POST failure normally indicates a serious hardware fault that cannot be
rectified or worked around. If you encounter a POST failure, you should contact
your dealer for assistance.

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Power Problems

Installation

Chapter A

If a power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may
have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply.
However, if the switch shuts down after operating for a continuous period, check
for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet. If you still
cannot isolate the problem, the internal power supply may be defective.

Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or more
components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or network
cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure that all the
other components are validated to be functioning properly.

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Power Problems

In-Band Access

You can access the management agent in the switch through a connection to any
port using Telnet, a web browser, or other network management software tools.
However, you must first configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask,
and default gateway. If you have trouble establishing a link to the management
agent, check to see if you have a valid network connection. Then verify that you
entered the correct IP address. Also, be sure the switch port has not been disabled.
If it has not been disabled, then check the network cabling that connects your
remote location to the switch.

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Index

Numerics

10 Mbps collision domain 38
10 Mbps connectivity rules
10/100 PIN assignments
1000BASE fiber cable lengths
1000BASE-T PIN assignments
10BASE-T

cable lengths

38

38

34

38
35

A

adhesive feet, attaching 22
air flow requirements

19

B

brackets, attaching 21
buffer size

12

C

cable

Ethernet cable compatibility

labeling and connection records
cable types
connectivity rules

console port

console port, pin assignments
contents of package
cord sets, international

34

10 Mbps

default com port settings

pin assignments

user name and password login

38

43

14

27

34

44

43

D

diag LED

blinking amber

failure

46

diagnosing LED indicators

46

46

E

electrical interference, avoiding 19
equipment checklist
ethernet

34

14

30

44

Ethernet connectivity rules
Ethernet Port

connecting to

34

38

F

factory default settings 45

I

in-band access 47
indicators, LED
installation

power requirements

site requirements
installation troubleshooting
introduction

31, 42

19

19

47

9, 14

L

laser safety 39
LED indicators

DIAG

42

port

31

PWR

42

location requirements

19

M

management

out-of-band

web-based

41

41

O

out-of-band management 41

P

package contents 14
pin assignments

console port
POST

failure
power and cooling problems
Power-over-Ethernet

43

46

47

36

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R

reset button 45

resetting the switch

RJ-45 port

connecting to

rubber foot pads, attaching

45

34

22

S

screws for rack mounting 20
SFP port

connection procedure

installing transceiver
site selelction
specifications

environmental
status LEDs
surge suppressor, using

19

12

31, 42

39

32

19

W

web-based management 41

Index

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from www.edge-core.com

-> support -> download -> declarations & certifications

ECS3510-26P
E072013-KS-R01
149100000212A