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Magnum DS80F & DS80C
Personal Hubs
Installation and User Guide
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Magnum
DS80F & DS80C Personal Hub
Installation and User Guide
Part #: 84-00064, (Rev D 12/01)
Trademarks
Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation
NEBS is a trademark of Telcordia Technologies
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories
GarrettCom, Magnum and Personal Switch are trademarks and Personal Hub i s a registered
trademark of GarrettCom, Inc.
Important: Magnum DS80F and DS80C Dual-Speed Hubs contains no user
serviceable parts. Attempted service by un authorized personnel shall render any and
all warranties null and void. If problems are experienced with a Magnum DS80F or
DS80C, consult Section 5, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide.
Copyright 2001 GarrettCom, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without prior written permission from GarrettCom, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America.
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Contacting GarrettCom, Inc.
Please use the following mailing address, phone and fax numbers or Internet address.
GarrettCom, Inc.
47823 Westinghouse Drive
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: 510.438.9071
Fax: 510.438.9072
Web: http://www.GarrettCom.com
Email: support@garrettcom.com
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed
and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause
interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
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The Magnum Line
ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY PRODUCTS
"DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA"
OVERVIEW
GarrettCom, Inc.offers the premium-quality Magnum line of Ethernet LAN connectivity
products with industry-standard functionality and built-in fiber configurability. Magnum
products are designed for use in demanding Carrier Class, Industrial Grade and OEM
applications where reliability is a primary consideration.
4K-Series Switches, 100 & 10Mbps, copper ports with optional fiber port,
with auto-negotiating full switching performance.
Quad-Series Fiber Switches, 100 & 10Mbps, fiber and copper ports,
mixed-speed and mixed-media types, full switching performance.
“Outdoor” Ethernet Switch, for temperature uncontrolled locations
6 10/100 and 2 100Mb fiber ports, can be connected in strings
Mixed-Media Fiber Hub, 16-port Stackable, 10/100 auto-sensing
Dual Speed 8-port and 16-port Stackables, 10/100 auto-sensing
Stackable Hubs, SNMP Optional
10Mb series and 100Mb series, both w/ optional port modules
Personal Switches, 10/100Mb
8 port dual speed, Auto-negotiable with fiber option
Personal Hubs, 100Mb or 10/100Mb
8-port, with two switched ports (1 fiber built in)
Personal Hubs, 10Mb series
8-port + AUI, stackable to 5 high, + optional BNC of fiber port
8 or 9-port and 4 or 5-Port Personal Hubs, w/ man. up-link sw.
Media Converters, 10Mb and 100Mb series
All media combinations, incl. fiber ST, SC, mm., single mode
The “X-line” of configurable MiXed Media products:
Stackable Concentrators, SNMP optional, 13-Ports
Mini-Concentrators, 7 Ports, Repeaters, 2-Ports
Repeater Port Modules (RPMs), 6 types for Ethernet media
Bridge Port Modules (BPMs), 4 types, for segment isolation
Fan-Outs, 10Mb series
2, 4 and 8 Port Model
Transceivers, 10Mb and 100Mb series 10Mb Mini-Transceivers
and Coax Models, All Types - Dec, 01
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1.0 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................1
1.1 Technical Specifications......................................................................................1
1.2 Ordering Information...........................................................................................3
2.0 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................4
2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product ....................................................................4
2.2 Product Description.............................................................................................5
2.2.1 Magnum DS80F Chassis..........................................................................6
2.2.2 Magnum DS80C Chassis.........................................................................6
2.2.3 10 / 100 Speed Auto-sensing...................................................................7
2.3 Up-link on Port # 1SW for Cascading...............................................................7
2.4 100Mbps Fiber port, ST or SC Connector for DS80F........................................7
2.5 Features and Benefits...........................................................................................8
2.6 Applications (DS80F & DS80C).........................................................................9
3.0 INSTALLATION.........................................................................................12
3.1 Locating Magnum DS80F & DS80C Dual-Speed Hubs....................................12
3.1.1 Table-Top or Shelf Mounting................................................................12
3.1.2 Wall (or Vertical S urface) Mounting.....................................................12
3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media.............................................................................13
3.2.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, Cat-3, CAT-5)...................................13
3.2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, “Twist-lock” .....................................14
3.2.3 Connecting Fiber Optic ST-Type, “Snap-In”.........................................14
3.2.4 Connecting Fiber Optic Single-mode.....................................................14
3.2.5 Power budget Calculation for DS80F Fiber media................................14
3.2.6 Connecting to NICs which support Auto-Negotiation...........................15
3.3 Powering the Magnum DS80F & DS80C.........................................................15
4.0 OPERATION...............................................................................................17
4.1 Dual-Speed Functionality..................................................................................17
4.2 Auto-negotiation and speed-sensing .................................................................18
4.3 Full or Half duplex, manual selection for DS80F Models.................................18
4.4 Full or Half duplex, manual selection for DS80C .............................................18
4.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................19
4.6 Up-link Port, 1SW.............................................................................................19
4.7 Use with media converters.................................................................................20
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................20
5.1 Before Calling for Assistance............................................................................20
5.2 When Calling for Assistance .............................................................................21
5.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure.............................................21
5.4 Shipping and Packaging Information ................................................................22
APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION ...........................................................22
Revisions
Rev D 12/01 : Updated the Manual switch F-H and FF-A support to SW1 and SW2
Rev C 09/01 :
Change the company name to GarrettCom, Inc. (Formerly it was Garrett
Communications). There are no changes to the content of the material at t his time
Rev B 04/00: Added long reach (40km) fiber connector information.
Rev A 10/99 : This revision is the initial release of the 4K8 Switches user manual.
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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Technical Specifications
Performance of Dual-Speed Ports
When a port is operating at 100Mbps:
Data Rate: 100Mbps
When a port is operating at 10Mbps:
Data Rate: 10Mbps
Partitioning: Enforced after 63 consecutive collisions
Auto-reconnect: Occurs after one packet of error-free reception
Network Standards
100Mb: Ethernet IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
10Mb: Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T
Auto-sensing for speed: IEEE 802.3u
Packet-Processing Between Domains
Filtering and Forwarding Rate from 100Mbps ports: 148,800 pps max
Filtering and Forwarding Rate from 10Mbps ports: 14,880 pps max.
Processing type: Store and Forward
Auto-learning: 8K address table, shared for all traffic domains
Packet buffers: 512KB, dynamically shared on all domains
Latency (not including packet time): 100 to 10Mbps: 5µs
10 to 100Mbps: 5µs
Path Delay Value: 50 BT on all ports
Maximum Ethernet Segment (or Domain) Lengths
10BASE-T (Unshielded twisted pair) - 100 m (328 ft)
100BASE-TX (CAT 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex: (multi-mode) - 412 m (1350 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex: (multi-mode) - 2.0 km (6,562 ft)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex: (single-mode) - 412 m (1350 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex: (single-mode) - 20.0 km (65,620 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex: (single-mode, long) - 40.0 km (131,240 ft)
Operating Environment
Ambient Temperature: 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)
Storage Temperature: -5ºC to 160ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Supply (External
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Input: 95-125 vac at 60Hz for “-d” Models
200-250 vac at 50Hz for “-i” Models, which have IEC
power cable connector in the external power unit.
Output: 5VDC, 2Amps
Polarity: center positive, shell negative
Power Consumption: 8 watts typical, 10 watts max.
External -48VDC Power Supply (Optional)
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Power Input Voltage: 36 to 70 VDC (auto ranging), “-, GND, +”
Power Consumption: 8 watts typical, 10 watts max.
Network Cable Connectors - for eight RJ-45 shielded female ports and 1 fiber port
100Mbps: Category 5 UTP/STP, fiber (50/125, 62.5/125, 9/125 micron)
10Mbps: Category 3, 4, 5 UTP (Note: auto-sensing does not sense cable type)
Maximum Load per port: 60 mA
Up-Link, Port # 1 SW
Port 1SW (switched RJ-45) has a manual crossover (MDIX up-link) switch for
connection to a central switch or to another DS80F, DS80C (or equal) unit.
Manual Switch
DS80C: “FF” or “A” switch
Port 2SW (a switched port) has a “FF-A” manual switch. In the “FF” position, it
fixes port 2 at Full 100Mb. In the “A” position, port 2 is set at auto-negotiation
DS80F: “F” or “H” switch
Ports 1SW and 2SW (the switched ports) have a common “F-H” manual switch.
In the “F” position, it causes full-duplex mode to be advertised for the standard
802.3u auto-negotiation session on port 1SW. For fiber, it forces full-duplex
mode at 100Mb. In the “H” position, it causes half-duplex mode to be advertised
for auto-negotiation, and for fiber it forces half-duplex mode.
See Section 4.3 for details.
Packaging
Enclosure: Rugged high-strength sheet metal. Metal mounting clips
included. Suitable for wiring closet shelf, wall or desktop mounting.
Dimensions: 1.25 in H x 6.75 in W x 5.0 in D (3.2 cm x 17.1 cm x 12.7 cm)
Weight (of hub unit): 1.0 lb. (455 g.)
Weight (of power supply unit): 1.0 lb. (455 g.)
Cooling method: Convection
LED Indicators
PWR: Steady On when po wer app lied
ERROR: Self-test at power up failed
SPEED (with LINK ON): ON = 100Mbps; OFF = 10Mbps
LINK/ACT: Steady On for LINK with no traffic, blinking indicates port
is transmitting / receiving.
F/H (for port 1SW and 2SW only): ON = full-duplex, OFF = half-duplex
Agency Approvals
UL Listed (UL 1950), cUL, CE
Emissions: meets FCC Part 15, Class A
Warranty: Three years, return to factory Made in USA
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1.2 Ordering Information
Magnum DS80F -10/100 Dual-Speed Personal Hubs
with a 100Mb Fiber Port
Magnum DS80F-MSC-d, or -i: 8-port Dual-Speed Personal Hub with one full-
duplex 100Mbps switched fiber port (mul ti-mode SC-type connector), one
“N-way” switched RJ-45 port, and six half-duplex 10/100 auto-negotiating
ports. Includes store-and-forward switching that filters and forwards dat a
moving between the two switched ports , among the 10/100 user ports.
The internal switch has 8K nodes address table and 512KB packet
buffers. External 115vac 60Hz power supply.
Magnum DS80F-MST-d, or -i: Same as DS80F but with multi-mode ST- type
fiber connector.
Magnum DS80F-SSC-d, or -i: Same as DS80F but with si ngl e-mode SC-type
fiber connector.
Magnum DS80F-MTRJ-d, or -i: Same as DS80F but with multi-mode MTRJ-
type fiber connector.
Magnum DS80C -10/100 Dual-Speed Personal Hubs
with all copper ports
Magnum DS80C-d, or -i: Dual Speed 10/100 8-port “copper” offi ce hub with two
10/100 N-way switched ports and six half-duplex 10/100 auto-negot i ating
ports. Includes store-and-forward switching that filters and forwards data
moving between the two switched ports , and among the 10/100 user ports.
The internal switch has 8K node addresses and 512KB packet buffers.
External power supply.
Use “-d” suffix for external power supply at 115vac 60Hz; use “-i” suf f i x for external at
230vac 50Hz.
GarrettCom, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, performance
characteristics and / or model offerings without notice.
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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 content s of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that th e items listed below are
included.
This package should contain:
1 Magnum DS80F Dual-Speed Hub with a Fiber Port or DS80C with all copper
ports.
1 External Power Supply, 5VDC from either 115v 60Hz or 230v 50Hz
1 Set of metal clips and screws for secure shelf or wall-mounting
1 Installation and User Guide
1 Product Registration Card
Remove the Magnum DS80F or DS80C Dual-Speed Hub from the shipping container.
Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date. To
validate the product warranty, please complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card
to Garrett Communications as soon as possible.
In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact your supplier. If you need to
return the unit, use the original shipping container. Refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, for
specific return procedures.
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2.2 Product Description - General
The DS80F Dual-Speed Personal Hubs with a Fiber Port, and the DS80C model with
all copper ports, offer the flexibility of 100Mbps switched fiber link upstream with the
convenience of dual-speed 10/100 copper ports for workplace LAN connections.
Magnum D80F “Fiber” models have been designed with one full-duplex 100Mbps
switched fiber port, one “N-way” switched RJ-45 and six half-duplex 10/100 auto-negotiating
RJ-45 ports. The DS80C “Copper” model has been designed with all eight RJ45 ports, two
switched ports with “N-way” capability and six half duplex 10/100 auto-negotiating ports. For
half- or full duplex selection on the two switched ports, see sections 4.3 and 4.4.
Ports #3 to 8 can independently identify (via IEEE 802.3u auto-sensing) and accept
either 100Mbps or 10Mbps Ethernet signals, adapting to match the highest speed of the
connected device. While the switched fiber port is typically for a backbone connection (note –
no media converter is required), the switched RJ-45 port can be used at 100Mb. FDX for
Figure 2.2.1: DS80F & DS80C is functionally both a 10Mbps and a 100Mbps hub in one
high-performance workplace servers or to cascade to another DS80-series for expansion. There
are separate internal traffic domains in Magnum DS80F & DS80C hubs, one for the 100Mbps
traffic and one for the 10Mbps traffic.
DS80F & DS80C ports #3 to 8 can connect into either the 100 or the 10Mbps traffic
domain, and can also change from one traffic domain to the other at any time without affecting
the speed of oth er ports. The automatic per-port speed-sen si ng is always ready (it takes place at
LINK enable, see Section 4.2 for details), allowing the connected devices to change speed at any
time without impairing the operation of the other ports and connected devices.
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2.2.1 Magnum DS80F chassis with fiber ST or SC (mm or sgl. mode) connector
Fiber ST above, fiber SC at right
The Magnum DS80F chassis
houses one main PC board. The power supply unit is external. The front side of the chassis has
eight RJ-45 twisted-pair ports and one 100Mbps fiber port. Port #2SW always supports fiber
ports only and the RJ-45 connector is inoperative at all times. LEDs to indicate operating status
of all ports are mounted on the top. There are power (PWR) and ERROR (self-test at power up
failed) indicators for the unit. For each port, there are Link an d Activity (LINK/ACT) LEDs
indicating t r affic, an d speed (ON for
100Mbps). Switched ports 1SW and 2SW
have full-half (F-H) duplex indicators.
The DC power plug connector or
“jack” is in the left rear of th e chassis. Rear View Magnum DS80-Series
The external power supply is 5VDC at either 95 - 125vac at 60 Hz for “-d” models or 120250vac at 50Hz for “-i” models that have IEC power cable connector in the external power
supply housing.
2.2.2 Magnum DS80C chassis with all RJ-45 Copper ports
The Magnum DS80C chassis
houses one main PC board. The power
supply unit is external. The front side of the
chassis has eight RJ-45 twisted-pair ports.
The 1SW and 2SW ports are switched ports
with selectable Fullfixed- and Auto-negotiation (FF-A) capability. See section 4.4.
LEDs to indicate operating status of all ports are mounted on the top. There are power
(PWR) and ERROR (self-test at po wer up failed ) i ndicators for the unit. For each port, there are
Link and Activity (LINK/ACT) LEDs indicating traffic, and speed (ON for 100Mbps). Switched
ports 1SW and 2SW have full/half (F/H ON for full duplex) duplex indicators.
Tx Rx
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UPLINK
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The DC power plug connector or “jack” is in the left rear of the chassis, like the
DS80F. The external 5VDC power supply is for either 95 - 125vac at 60 Hz for “-d” models or
120-250vac at 50Hz for “-i” models that have IEC power cable connector in the external power
supply housing.
2.2.3 10 / 100 Speed Auto-sensing
Ports #3 to 8, RJ-45 twisted pair HDX, support auto-sensing for speed independent of
the other ports. Speed-sensing is performed by the DS80F and DS80C’s electronics in
accordance with the standards of the IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation standard. If the connected
device or node indicates that it is capable of 100Mbps speed, then operation on that port will be
at 100Mbps. If the connected device does not positively indicate that it is capable of 100Mbps
speed, then the operation on that DS80F and DS80C port will be at 10Mbps. Of course, the
auto-negotiation technique, on ports #3 to 8, is only for 10/100 speed, and does not provide for
any full-duplex operation.
The per-port 10/100Mbps Link/Activity LEDs on the top panel indicate the result of
auto-sensed speed detection, and the resulting connectivity to either a 10Mbps or 100Mbps
device. The Speed LED will illuminate (GREEN) when 100Mbps signals are detected; the Speed
LED will be OFF when 10Mbps signals (or no signals) are detected.
2.3 Up-link Port 1SW for Cascading
The unit has an up-link Port # 1SW, located on the left-front side of the hub. It enables
the port’s twisted pair cable to cascade to another shared hub, switching hub port or 10/100Mbps
switch. (See Section 4.6 for more details about up-link). Unlike ports #3 to 8, port #1SW is
capable of full- and half-duplex mode auto-sensing, based on the capability of the connected
device. The up-link feature operates the same, whether Port # 1SW is connected to either
100Mbps or 10Mbps devices. When the up-link port is used to cascade two DS80F series hubs,
the auto-sensing feature will cause the connecting link to operate at 100Mbps speed.
2.4 Fiber port for DS80F – Series
100Mbps Fiber port, ST-type mm or SC type(single-mode or multi-mode)
The Fast Ethernet fiber switched port on the Magnum DS80F is set to operate at fixed
Tx Rx
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Tx Rx
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100Mb speed for guaranteed high performance. The DS80F’s fiber port is factory-built as either
a multi-mode ST, multi-mode SC or single-mode SC connector. The 100Mb fiber port will run at
100Mbs speed at all times with manually selected full- and half-duplex capability. The 100Mbps
fiber port is a switched port and performs as a domain, providing a high bandwidth backbone
connection (no media converter is required!) and supporting long (up to 40km) fiber cable
distances for installation versatility.
Ports 1SW and 2SW (the switched ports) have a common “F - H” user-selectable
manual switch. When set in the “F” position, it causes full-duplex mode to be advertised for the
standard 802.3u auto-negotiation session on RJ-45 ports, and for the fiber port, it forces fullduplex mode at 100Mb. When set in the “H” position, it causes half-duplex mode to be
advertised for RJ-45 auto-negotiation, and for fiber it forces half-duplex mode.
On Magnum DS80F units, there are three LED’s for the switched ports. One
(LK/ACT) is steady ON to indicate LINK, blinking indicates the port is transmitting and
receiving. The SPEED LED is ON for 100Mbps and OFF for 10Mbps (when LINK is made).
The F/H indicates full-duplex when ON, when it is OFF, operation is half-duplex.
A fiber cable must be connected to the 100Mb port and a proper link (LK lit) must be
made with the device at the other end of the cable in order for these LEDs to provide valid
indications of operating conditions.
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2.5 Features and Benefits
Supports 10 or 100Mbps network connections on RJ-45 ports # 3 to 8
Magnum DS80F & DS80C Dual-Speed 10/100 hubs combine two logical hubs -- one
at 10Mbps and one at 100Mbps -- in one physical box. Half-duplex ports #3 to 8
operate at either 10 or 100Mbps, independently of the other ports. Any mix of 10Mbps
and 100Mbps users can be connected to the ports. Speed-sensing occurs at LINK
enable and complies with IEEE 802.3u, providing interoperability with other products.
Internal switches connects all of the ports and users
DS80F’s and DS80C’s have internal switches for filtering/forwarding traffic among
the two switched ports (#1SW and #2SW) and the half-duplex 10/100 ports (#3 to 8),
allowing all connected devices to communicate to each other. High performance
switching provid es fu l l bandwidth in each domain, unaffected by local traffic on other
domains.
DS80F’s switched fiber-built-in 100Mb port #2, for “backbone” connectivity
The F/H selectable 100Mbps fiber port(2SW) connects to a “future-proof” fiber cable
from the local users upstream to the rest of the network. This is ideal in office
buildings and classrooms where fiber is built into the infrastructure. No media
converter is required. Different fiber connector types and modes are supported by
different models, including 100Mb multi-mode, single-mode, and single-mode long.
Switched RJ-45 N-way port #1 for a high speed “copper” connection
The (1SW) 10/100 switched RJ-45 port #1 can support a local server, a power user,
another hub cascaded, or a switched “stack” connection to another DS80F, DS80C for
expansion. An up-link switch is built in for port #1SW.
Installation is “Plug and Play”, operation i s transparent to software
The Magnum DS80F & DS80C operates as a hardware switch, only forwarding those
packets from each domain that are needed on the other domains. Internal address
tables are self-learning, enabling users to change port connections or 10/100 domains
without affecting operations.
Small enclosure enables use in offices, labs and classrooms
The compact packaging of Magnum DS80F & DS80C’s allows them to b e installed in
offices and labs, or virt ually any workspace locat ion within reach of a standard AC
wall outlet. They come in a durable metal enclosure for table-top or wall-mount. There
is a choice of external power supplies, for either 115vac or 230vac.
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2.6 Applications
The DS80F & DS80C are designed to bring future-proof fiber connectivity and highly
used copper connectivity to small user groups in offices, classrooms and labs.
Example 1. Magnum DS80F In this example, a Magnum DS80F Personal Hub serves a small
office with multi-server and mixed-speed requirements. Some users operate at 100Mbps, and
some users and utility devices (such as print servers) run at 10Mbps. High performance users
need a high bandwidth backbone for access to a central LAN and central file servers. A
Magnum DS80F Personal Hub serves this requirement economically. The two 1SW and 2SW
full-duplex switched ports capability makes the required setup simple. Any attached node can
change speed at any time without affecting network operation or impacting other users.
Figure 2.6.1: A DS80F connects combinations of 10Mbps and100Mbps network devices and
provides a Fast Ethernet fiber backbone for access to the central LAN.
Where there is existing 10Mbps hubs and users, they can easily be cascaded into any
port of the DS80F. This allows a simple plug-and-play addition of 100Mbps ports to an existing
10Mbps network without having to change it. Nodes that are capable of 100Mbps speed can be
moved to a DS80F dual-speed port, and will automatically operate at the higher speed.
The 1SW full duplex 100Mbps switched port can support a local server for Fast
Ethernet users. The 100Mb fiber port on the DS80F can be used for accommodating high
performance data transfers, and provides fiber connectivity built-in rather than needing an
auxiliary media converter unit. The 100Mbps traffic does not use the bandwidth of the 10Mbps
domain, so overall performance of the network is sustained at the highest possible level.
Tx Rx
UPLINK
F
H
= X
2SW
UPLINK
3 4 5 6 7 8
1SW
Magnum DS80 Dual Speed
Personal Hub
PORTS 1SW 2SW 3 4 5 6 7 8
Speed
Link/Act
F/H
Power
Error
GARRET
T
12V, 1.5Amps
Print Server
Users
Server
100
100
100
100
10
100
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 Mbps Workgroups
100Mbps
fiber
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Example 2. Magnum DS80C
The Magnum DS80C fits very well with small business seeing a growth in users
volume and are forced to scale network quickly and cost effectively. Due to its 1SW and 2SW
Full duplex switching capability, the DS80C provides a very economical high Bandwidth
solution at copper port. The Dual-Speed functions supports a mixed environment of 10Mbps and
100Mbps users and the switching full duplex capability on 1SW and 2SW provides a high
bandwidth uplink solution for expansion. The “FF-A” manual switch options for port 2SW allow
this Hub to connect at Full duplex to any non-Auto-negotiating Switch using the “FF” mode.
Figure 2.6.1: Two DS80C connects together to provide 10Mbps and100Mbps network with
Fast Ethernet backbone.
In this example, two of th e Magnum DS80C Personal Hub cascad ed together to serve a small
office with multi-server, print server, internet access and mixed-speed requirements. The users
operate at 100Mb as well as at 10Mb and utility devices (such as print servers) run at 10Mbps.
High performance users need a high bandwidth backbone for access to a central LAN and cen tral
file servers. Any attached node can change speed at any time without affecting network operation
or impacting other users. The two DS80C cascaded together solve the requirement economically
with reliability.
The Dual-Speed characteristic allows the DS80C to support the 10Mbps and 100Mbps
traffic and always operates at the higher speed. The switching capability at 1SW and 2SW
boosted the personal hub with its own switched 100Mbps or 10Mbps domain and provide a Fast
ethernet backbone for expanding the network.
and Workstations
100Mb Servers
Tx Rx
UPLINK
F
H
= X
2SW
UPLINK 3 4 5 6 7 8
1SW
PORTS 1SW 2SW 3 4 5 6 7 8
Speed
Link/Act
F/H
Power
Error
GARRET
T
12V, 1.5Amps
Print Server
Router
Users
Server
100
100
100100
10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tx Rx
UPLINK
FH
= X
2SW
UPLINK
3 4 5 6 7 8
1SW
Personal Hu b
PORTS 1SW 2SW 3 4 5 6 7 8
Link/Act
Speed
F/H
Power
Error
GARRETT
12V, 1.5Amps
10
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Personal Hub
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3.0 INSTALLATION
This chapter provides instructions for installing Magnum DS80F and DS80C hubs.
3.1 Locating Magnum DS80F & DS80C Dual-Speed Hubs
The location of a Magnum DS80F & DS80C Dual-Speed Personal Hub is dependent
on the physical layout of the network. Typically the hub is located in a workplace site. The
compact size of the uni t allows it to be conveniently placed in an office, classroom or lab area,
and it can also be either shelf- of wall-mounted (see mounting instructions in 3.1.2 below).
Metal wall-mounting clips are included with the unit.
Locate an AC receptacle that is within six feet (2 meters) of the intended Magnum
DS80F & DS80C site. The rugged metal case of the Magnum DS80F & DS80C will normally
protect it from accidental damage in a lab or workplace setting. Maintain an open view of the
top surface to visual l y monitor the status LEDs.
3.1.1 Table-Top or Shelf Mounting
The Magnum DS80F & DS80C Dual-Speed Personal Hub can be easily mounted on a
table-top or any suitabl e horizontal surface, and has four rubber feet to provide stability without
scratching finished su rfaces.
3.1.2 Wall (or vertical surface) mounting
Each Magnum DS80F and DS80C
Personal Hub is shipped with two metal mounting
brackets (and screws) to allow the unit to be
mounted in nearly any desired orientation or
position . The brackets are attached to the
metal hub case using one of the metal screws
for each bracket and attaching to the Magnum
DS80F and DS80C through the round hole of
the bracket. A user-sup plied screw attaches
the bracket to the moun ting surface. It is
recommended to use appropriate # 4 screws
for attaching mounting bracket to wall (e.g wood screw, self-tapping screw, machine screw). It
is also recommended that the brackets be attached to two opposite corners of the unit. When
Proper attachment of
mounting bracket for wall mounting
Top view - Magnum DS80F with
brackets attached for wall mounting
Magnum DS80 Dual Speed
Personal Hub
GARRETT
5VDC, 2A
PORTS 1SW 2SW 3 4 5 6 7 8
Speed
Link/Act
F/H
Power
Error
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properly attached, the brackets will extend slightly below the base of the unit to allow clearance
for the rubber feet.
3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media
The Magnum DS80C Dual-Speed Personal Hub can be connected to two media types
i.e. 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T, however, DS80F can be connected to the following three
media types: 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and 100BASE-FX. CAT 5 cables should be used when
making 100BASE-TX connections. When the ports are used as 10BASE-T ports, CAT 3 may be
used. In either case, the maximum distance for unshielded twisted pair cabling is 100 meters
(328 ft). For fiber port 100BASE-FX multi-mode, 50/125 or 62.5/125 microns cabling can be
used, whereas for single-mode, 9/125 microns cabling should be used. Fiber cabling supports
much longer cable distance and higher bandwidths as compared to copper wiring.
Media IEEE Standard
Connector
Twisted Pair (CAT 3 or 5) 10BASE-T RJ-45
Twisted Pair (CAT 5) 100BASE-TX RJ-45
Fiber (Multi-mode) 100BASE-FX ST
Fiber (Multi-mode) 100BASE-FX SC
Fiber (Single-mode) 100BASE-FX SC
Fiber (Multi-mode) 100BASE-FX MTRJ
NOTE : It is recommended that high quality CAT. 5 cables (which work for both 10Mbps and
100Mbps) be used whenever possible in order to provide flexibility in a mixed-speed
network, since dual-speed ports are auto-sensing for either 10 and 100Mbps. Note
that the auto-sensing function does not sense the cable type.
3.2.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, CAT 3 or CAT 5, Unshielded or Shielded)
The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and
shielded twisted pair cables.
1. Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with a RJ-45 plug into
the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is shielded, either
unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
3. Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be
illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established. If this does
not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly and that the device on the other end
is powered and is not defective.
4. For Port # 1SW, if the LINK LED is not illuminated, move the switch which has a crossover or up-link for linking to another hub.
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3.2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic ST-type, “twist-lock”
The following procedure applies to installations using ST-type fiber connectors. This
procedure applies to ports using a multi-mode ST fiber connectors.
1. Before connecting the fiber optic cable, remove the protective dust caps from the tips of
the fiber connectors. Save these dust caps for future use.
2. Wipe clean the ends of the dual connectors with a soft cloth or lint-free lens tissue
dampened in alcohol. Make certain the connectors are clean before connecting.
Note: One strand of the duplex fiber optic cable is coded using color bands at
regular intervals; you must use the color-coded strand on the associated ports at
each end of the fiber optic segment.
3. Connect the Transmit (TX) port (light colored post) on the Magnum Fiber port to the
Receive (RX) port of the remote d evi ce. Begin with the color-coded stran d of the cable
for this first TX-to-RX connection.
4. Connect the Receive (RX) port (dark co l ored post) to the Transmit (TX) port of the
remote device. Use the non-color coded fiber strand for this.
5. The LINK LED on the front of the fiber connector will illuminate when a proper
connection has been established at both ends (and when power is ON in the unit). If
LINK is not lit after cable connection, the normal cause is improper cable polarity. Swap
the fiber cables at the fiber connector to remedy this situation.
3.2.3 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In"
The following procedure applies to installations using SC-type fiber connectors, i.e.,
using multi-mode SC and SC single-mode.
When connecting fiber media to SC connectors, simply snap on the two square male
connectors into the SC female jacks of the Fiber connector until it clicks and secures.
3.2.4 Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic
When using single-mode fiber cable, be sure to use single-mode fiber port connectors.
Single-mode fiber cable has a smaller diameter than multi-mode fiber cable (9/125 microns for
single-mode, 50/125 or 62.5/125 microns for multi-mode where xx/xx are the diameters of the
core and the core plus the cladding respectively). Single-mode fiber allows full bandwidth at
longer distances, about 20Km with the multi-mode SC.
The same procedures as for multi-mode fiber apply to single-mode fiber connectors.
Follow the steps listed in Section 3.2.2 above.
3.2.5 Power Budget Cal culations for DS80F Fiber Media
Receiver Sensitivity and Transmitter Power are the parameters necessary to compute
the power budget. To calculate the power budget of different fiber media installations using
Magnum products, the following equations should be used:
OPB (Optical Power Budget) = P
T
(min) - PR(min)
where P
T
= Transmitter Output Power, and PR = Receiver Sensitivity
Worst case OPB = OPB - 1dB(for LED aging) - 1dB(for insertion loss)
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Worst case distance = {Worst case OPB, in dB} / [Cable Loss, in dB/Km]
where the “Cable Loss” for 62.5/125 and 50/125
µm (m.m.) is 2.8 dB/km,
and the “Cable Loss” for 100/140 (Multi-mode) is 3.3 dB/km,
and the “Cable Loss” for 9/125 (Single-mode) is 0.5 dB/km
The following data has been collected from component manufacturer’s (HP’s and Siemens’) web
sites and catalogs to provide guidance to network designers and installers.
Fiber
Port
Module
Speed,
Std.
Mode
Std. km
fdx
(hdx)
Wave-
length
nm
Cable
Size
µµµµm
X’mitr
Output
P
T
,
dB
R’cvr
Sens.
P
R
,
dB
Worst
OPB,
dB
Worst*
distance
Km, fdx
typical
OPB,
dB
typical*
distance
Km, fdx
DS80F-
MST, MSC
100Mb
FX
Multi-
mode2(0.4)
1300
62.5/125
50/125
-20
-23.5
-31
-31
9.0
5.5
2.5
2.0
14
12
5
4
DS80F-SSC
100Mb
FX
Single-
mode20(0.4)
1300 9/125 -15 -31 14 28 17.5 35
DDS80F-
MTRJ
100Mb
FX
Multi-
mode2(0.4)
1300
62.5/125
50/125
-20
-23.5
-31
-31
9.0
5.5
3.0
2.0
15.8
12.2
5.5
4.0
Long Reach
100Mb
FX
Single-
mode
40
(0.4)
1300
9/125 -5 -34 29 58
* Note: The use of either multi-mode or single-mode fiber to operate at 100Mbps speed over
long distances (i.e., over approx. 400 meters) can be achieved
only if the following
factors are both applied:
• The 100Mb fiber segment must operate in full-duplex (FDX) mode, and
• The worst-case OPB of the fiber link must be greater than the fiber cable’s passive
Attenuation.
(Attenuation = Cable loss + LED aging loss + Insertion loss + safety factor)
3.2.6 Connections to NICs which support Auto-Negotiation, RJ-45 ports
The copper ports of Magnum DS80F and DS80C Dual-Speed Hubs will function
properly with NICs (Network Interface Cards) which support Auto-Negotiation, and the Fast
Link Pulse (FLP) coding for the 100BASE-TX signaling system. When connecting a NIC to the
DS80F or DS80C, it may be necessary to reload the NIC drivers on the user device if the NIC
has been communicating with a protocol other than 100BASE-TX (such as 10BASE-T). When
100Mb operation is agreed and in use, the SPEED LED is illuminated steady ON. It is OFF if
no traffic or if 10Mbps traffic.
3.3 Powering the Magnum DS80 F and DS80C
Each Magnum DS80F and DS80C Personal Hub is provided with an external power
supply, and has a jack for the DC power cord in the rear. A lightweight DC power cord for
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5V, 2.0 amps is supplied with each unit. The small DC power cord from the power supply plugs
into the matching rear power jack of the DS80F and DS80C Personal Hubs. When the power is
applied, the green PWR LED will illuminate.
Each Magnum DS80F and
DS80C power supply supports
standard AC installation
environments and comes in two
types; one version for AC input
power of 115vac at 60Hz for “-d ” models, and other version of 230vac at 50 Hz for “-i ” models
that have IEC power cable connector in the external power un i t.
Examine the power supply to make sure the version you have is the right type for your
AC power system. The 115vac version has a small transformer integral with a convenience
power outlet plug, and a lightweight DC power cord to the applicable power jack on the hub.
The 230vac version has a small transformer integral with an IEC-type power plug for a usersupplied AC power cord with a convenience power outlet plug.
Magnum DS80F Dual Speed
Personal Hub
PORTS 1SW 2SW 3 4 5 6 7 8
Speed
Link/Act
F/H
Power
Error
GARRET
T
12V, 1.5Am ps
External
Power Supply
DC 12V
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4.0 OPERATION - the function and operation of the Magnum DS80F and DS80C hubs.
4.1 Dual-speed functionality, and switching
The Magnum DS80F and DS80C Personal Hubs provides two N-way
switched ports (one of which may be 100Mb fiber) and six dual-speed half-duplex ports. The
architecture supports a few users at 10/100Mbps, and a high speed up-link and/or server port
typically at 100Mbps full-duplex.
The user ports #3 to 8 are half-duplex auto-sensing for speed. (See section 2.2). When
the connected device is 10Mbps, the DS80F obeys all the rules of 10Mbps Ethernet
configurations, (4 repeaters, 2Km fiber distance half-duplex etc.). The 10Mbps users share a
10Mbps traffic domain, and can “communicate with” 100Mbps users and the switched ports
through a
switch to the 100Mbps domain. Similarly, the 100Mbps traffic on ports #3 to 8 obeys the rules
of 100Mbps Ethernet, and shares a 100Mbps collision domain.
Magnum DS80F and DS80C units are plug-and-play devices. There is no software
configuring to be done at installation or for maintenance. The only hardware configuration
settings are user options for UP-LINK on RJ-45 port #1 SW. Half / Full duplex mode selection
for the switched ports can be done through a switch accessed from the front of the unit. The
internal functions of both are described below.
Switching, Filteri ng and Forwarding
Each time a packet arrives on one of the switched ports, the decision is taken to either
filter or to forward the packet. Packets whose source and destination addresses on the same port
segment will be filtered, constraining them to one port and relieving the rest of the network from
processing them. A packet whose destination address is on another port segment will be
forwarded to the appropriate port, and will not be sent to the other ports where it is not needed.
Packets needed for maintaining the operation of the network (such as occasional multi-cast
packets) are forwarded to all po r ts.
The Magnum DS80F and DS80C Personal Hubs operate in the store-and-forward
switching mode, which eliminates bad packets and enables peak performance to be achieved
when there is heavy traffic on the network.
Switching, Address Learning
The Magnum DS80F and DS80C units have address table capacity of 16K node
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addresses, and is suitable for use in large networks. They are self-learning, so that as nodes are
added or removed or moved from one segment to another, the DS80F and DS80C automatically
keeps up with node locations.
An address-aging algorithm causes least-used addresses to fall ou t in favor of new
frequently-used addresses. To reset the address buffer, cycle power down-and-up.
4.2 Auto-negotiation and speed-sensing
All eight RJ-45 ports independently support auto-negotiation for speed in 10BASE-T
and 100BASE-TX modes. Operation is according to the IEEE 802.3u standard.
When a RJ-45 cable co nnection is made, and each time when a LINK is enab led, autonegotiation takes place. The DS80F or DS80C advertises it capab ility for 10 or 100 Mbps speed,
and the device at the other end of the cable should similarly advertise / respond and both sides
will agree to the speed being used. Depending upon the device connected, this will result in
agreement to operate at either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed.
When the ‘LINK/ACT’ LED is ON, steady ON indicates LINK with no traffic
blinking ON indicates the port is transmitting / receiving. The port has auto-negotiated for
operation. (If a DS80F or DS80C RJ-45port is connected to a non-negotiating device, it will
default to 10Mbps speed and half-duplex mode, per the IEEE 802.3u standard).
4.3 Full or Half - Duplex, manual switch selection for DS80F Models
Ports 1SW and 2SW (the switched ports) have a common “F - H” manual switch
mounted on the front-left of the DS80F personal hub. While in the “F” position, it causes fullduplex mode to be advertised for the standard 802.3u auto-negotiation session on RJ-45 ports
1SW. For fiber, it forces full-duplex mode at 100Mbps. In the “H” position, it causes halfduplex mode to be advertised for auto-negotiation on port 1SW, and for fiber it forces halfduplex mode.
4.4
Full Fixed or Auto-Negotiation, manual switch selection for DS80C Models
Port 2SW have a “FF - A” manual switch mounted on the front-left of the DS80C
Personal Hub. While in the “FF” position, it causes full-duplex mode to be advertised for the
standard 802.3u auto-negotiation session on RJ-45 port 1SW, but for switch 2SW, it causes
100Mbps fixed full duplex, only which can be useful for using Fast Ethernet media converter
(like Magnum 15E).
While in “A” position, the switched port 2SW is set at 10/100 auto-negotiation, that
allow this switched port to connect at 100Mb Full-duplex with any other auto-negotiating
Switches.
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4.5 LED’s
PWR: Illuminates GREEN, steady on when power applied.
ERROR: Indicates the self-test at power up was not successful
SPEED: Per port, ON = 100Mbps; OFF = 10Mbps (when LINK is made)
LINK/ACT: Per port, steady ON for LINK with no traffic, blinking indicates port
is transmitting and receiving.
F/H: (For full/half switched ports 1SW and 2SW only)
ON = Full-Duplex and Link, OFF = Half-Duplex and / or no Link.
4.6 Up-link Port
Magnum DS80F and DS80Cs have one manual crossover (MDIX up-link) switch,
port 1SW, on the front of the Personal Hub. This port can operate either Full/Half duplex
mode.
The up-link (or cross-over) on the #1SW( N-way auto-negotiating switched port)
allows its RJ-45 cable to connect for cascading to another hub or switch port. This allows
repeater-to-repeater connections without a special cross-over cable. Port 1SW works the same
as regular ports for 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed auto-sensing connections.
Cascaded connections may be operated at either 10 or 100Mbps speed. The
DS80F even supports cascaded connections of both 10Mbps and 100Mbps at the same time
on different ports. When attaching a 10Mbps hub, the Ethernet configuration rules (hop
count limits, etc.) for 10Mbps domains are in effect. When the cascaded connection is
operated at 100Mbps speed, because of its full duplex and switched port capability, does not
need any PDV calculation for distances. Two DS80F and DS80Cs cascaded using RJ-45
ports will auto-negotiate to operate the connection at 100Mb/s.
4.7 Use with Media Converters
Where an additional fiber connection (beyond the built-in fiber port as on D80F)
may be desired, a media converter may be used. For DS80F, the two switched ports can be
set to FDX manually, making typical 100Mb media converters (which can be troublesome
with auto-negotiating ports, defaulting to 100Mb half-duplex) usable in either HDX or FDX
mode as set by the user.
Whereas for DS80C the switched port 2SW at “FF” position supports 100Mbps
Full duplex fixed only which is useful for the fast ethernet media converter (e.g. Magnum
15E). If media converters are attached to ports 3 to 8, they will operate in HDX mode. It is
best to use only 10Mb media converters on ports 3 to 8.
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
All Magnum Ethernet products are designed to provide reliability and consistently
high performance in all network environments. The installation of a Magnum DS80F
and DS80C Dual-Speed Hub is a simple procedure (see Section 3.0, INSTALLATION);
operation is easy and is described in Section 4.0, OPERATION.
Should problems develop during installation or operation, this section should help to
locate, identify and correct such problems. Please follow the suggestions listed below prior to
contacting your supplier. However, if you are unsure of any procedure described in this section,
or if the Magnum DS80F or DS80C hub is not operating as expected, do not attempt to repair or
alter the unit. Contact your supplier or if unknown, contact GarrettCom Customer Support.
5.1 Before Calling for Assistance
1. If difficulty is encountered when installing or operating the unit, refer back to the
Installation Section of the applicable chapter of this manual. Also check to make sure
that the various components of the network are interoperable.
2. Check the cables and conn ect ors to ensure that they have been properly
connected and the cables/wires have not been crimped or in some way
impaired during installation. (About 90% of network downtime can be
attributed to wiring and connector problems.)
3. Make sure that an AC power cord is properly attached to each Magnum 4K-Series
unit. Be certain that each AC power cord is plugged into a functi oning electrical
outlet. Use the PWR LEDs to verify each unit is receiving power.
4. If the problem is isolated to a network device other than the Magnum Magnum 4KSeries product, it is recommended that the problem device is replaced with a kn own
good device. Verify whether or not the problem is corrected. If not, go to Step 5
below. If the probl em is corrected, the Magnum 4K-Series and its associ at ed cables
are functioning properly.
5. If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above, contact your supplier of the
Magnum 4K-Series unit or if unknown, contact GarrettCom, Inc. by fax, phone or
email (support@garrettcom.com) for assistance.
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5.2 When Calling for Assistance
Please be prepared to provide the following information.
1. A complete description of the problem, including the following points:
a. The nature and duration of the problem;
b. Situations when the problem occurs;
c. The components involved in the problem;
d. Any particular application that, when used, app ears t o create the problem;
2. An accurate list of GarrettCom product model(s)involved, with serial number(s).
Include the date(s) that you purchased the products from your supplier.
3. It is useful to include other network equipment models and related hardware,
including personal computers, workstations, terminals and printers; plus, the various
network media types being used.
4. A record of changes that have been made to your network configuration prior
to the occurrence of the p r oblem. Any changes to system administration
procedures should all be noted in this record.
5.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure
All returns for repair must be accompanied by a Return Materi al Authorization
(RMA) number. To obtain an RMA number, call GarrettCom Customer Service at (510) 4389071 during business hours in California or email to support@garrettcom.com). When
calling, please have the following information readily available:
Name and phone number of your contact person.
Name of your company / institution
Your shipping address
Product name
Serial Number (or Invoice Number)
Packing List Number (or Sales Ord er Number)
Date of installation
Failure symptoms, including a full description of the problem.
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GarrettCom will carefully test and evaluate all returned products, will repair
products that are under warranty at no charge, and will return the warranty-repaired units to
the sender with shipping charges prepaid (see Warranty Information, Appendix A, for
complete details). However, if the problem or condition causing the return cannot be
duplicated by GarrettCom, the unit will be returned as:
No Problem Found.
GarrettCom reserves the right to charge for the testing of non-defective units under
warranty. Testing and repair of product that is not under warranty will result in a customer
(user) charge.
5.4 Shipping and Packaging Information
Should you need to ship the unit back to GarrettCom, please follow these instructions:
1. Package the uni t carefully. It is recommended that you use the original container if
available. Units should be wrapped in a "bubble-wrap" plastic sheet or bag for
shipping protection. ( You may retain all connectors and this Installation Guide.)
CAUTION: Do not pack the unit in Styrofoam "popcorn" type packing material.
This material may cause electro-static shock damage to the unit.
2. Clearly mark the Return Material Authorization (RMA) number on the outside of
the shipping container.
3. GarrettCom is not responsible for your return shipping charges.
4. Ship the package to:
GarrettCom, Inc.
47823 Westinghouse Drive
Fremont, CA 94539
Attn.: Customer Service
APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION
GarrettCom, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment by GarrettCom.
During this warranty period, GarrettCom will repair or, at its option, replace
components in the products that prove to be defective at no charge other than shipping
and handling, provided that the product is returned pre-paid to GarrettCom.
This warranty will not be effective if, in the opinion of GarrettCom, the product
has been damaged by misuse, misapplication, or as a result of service or modification
other than by GarrettCom.
GarrettCom reserves the right to make a charge for handling and inspecting any
product returned for warranty repair which turns out not to be faulty.
Please complete the warranty card as this acts as a product registration, and mail
it to GarrettCom within two weeks of your purchase.
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