Hawking HFS8T, HFS5T User Manual

HFS5T/HFS8T

5/8-Port 10/100M

Fast Ethernet Mini Switch

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FCC Warning

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

CE Mark Warning

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

VCCI Mark Warning

LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every HFS5T/HFS8T Switch is free from
physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years
from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this two-year
warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return
Authorization number. The warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking
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Introduction 4
Features 5
Package Contents 6
Hardware Description 7
Hardware Installation 11
N-way Process 12
Specifications 13

The Hawking HFS5T/HFS8T 5/8-Port 10/100M Fast Ethernet Mini Switch is
designed for easy installation and high performance. The switch provides you with a
flexible, reliable, and affordable solution for your Ethernet network, and includes
five/eight independent 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports. Each port delivers up to
200Mbps throughput and can operate in either half or full-duplex modes.

The HFS5T/HFS8T features an N-way auto-negotiation (or auto-sense) function
(refer to the chapter titled, “N-way Process”), which automatically adjusts the device
for optimum operation, thus letting you easily migrate your 10Mbps Ethernet to
100Mbps Fast Ethernet. “Store-and-Forward” architecture filters eliminate error
packets and improve efficiency. The switch also utilizes auto-MDI/MDIX
technology, which enables you to use either standard Ethernet cables or crossover
Ethernet cables to connect with other devices.

With its compact size, the HFS5T/HFS8T is ideal for small to middle-sized
workgroups, and use with multiple, high-speed servers to share bandwidth within
10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet environments. With maximum throughput of
200Mbps, any port can be used to provide workstations with a congestion-free data
pipe for simultaneous access to the server. In addition, the switch can be expanded by
cascading two or more switches together. The switch can be cascaded from any port
and to any number of switches.

The Plug and Play HFS5T/HFS8T is powerful and reliable, and can run your high-end
video, graphic, real-time gaming, multimedia, database, and mission-critical
applications with ease.

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• HFS5T: (5) 10/100M auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet ports;
HFS8T: (8) 10/100M auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet ports

• Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
standards

• Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex operation

• Supports back pressure for half duplex operation

• Supports store-and-forward architecture and performs forwarding and

filtering at non-blocking full wire-speed

• Supports “Link” and “Activity” LED modes with “Power” (on) auto
diagnostic

• Supports 1K entry MAC address table

• Physical layer port polarity detection and correction function

• EMI certifications: FCC Class B, CE mark Class B, VCCI-B

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