Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP User Manual

User-Guide

Installation
Gigabit ETHERNET Workgroup Switch
GigaLION-24TP

GigaLION-24TP

Release 1.0 06/05

Technical Support

[e-mail]

User-Guide

Installation
Gigabit ETHERNET Workgroup Switch
GigaLION-24TP

GigaLION-24TP

Release 1.0 06/05

Technical Support

[e-mail]

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Compliances and Safety Warnings

FCC - Class A

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B 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. You are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
your authority to operate the equipment.

You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for RJ-45 connections - Category 3 or better
for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections, Category 5, 5e,
or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections. For fiber optic connections, you may use 50/125 or 62.5/
125 micron multimode fiber or 9/125 micron single-mode fiber.

Warnings: 1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent

Industry Canada - Class A

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
“Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.

2. When connecting this hub to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead
on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical
hazards.

Japan VCCI Class A

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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)

This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:

RFI Emission: • Limit class A according to EN 55022:1998

• Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995

• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system
according to EN 61000-3-3/1995

Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998

• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)

• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)

• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC power
supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)

• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)

• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields:
EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)

• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993
(1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)

• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%
Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)

LVD: • EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this

device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le système téléphonique!

Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A

ACN 066 352 010

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Safety Compliance

Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety

CLASS I

LASER DEVICE

When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is
powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable
ends when they are powered on.

Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique

DISPOSITIF LASER

DE CLASSE I

Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu'il est sous tension. Ne regardez
jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les
embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu'ils sont sous tension.

Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit

LASERGER
DER KLASSE I

Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses

ÄT

eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß
und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese
eingeschaltet sind.

Please read the following safety information carefully before
installing the switch:

WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel
only.

• The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international
safety standards.

• Do not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground)
connection.

• The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a
configuration for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.

• The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove
power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.

• This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to
IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected
also operates under SELV conditions.

France and Peru only

This unit cannot be powered from IT
must be powered by 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the
secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground).

†

Impédance à la terre

†

supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit

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Power Cord Set

U.S.A. and Canada The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.

The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are:

- No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG.

- Type SV or SJ

- 3-conductor

The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A

The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with NEMA
5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.

Denmark The supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard

Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.

U.K. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be fitted

Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).

DK2-1a or DK2-5a.

with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.

The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type
HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type
HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

IEC-320 receptacle.

Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant
d'installer le Switch:

AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un
personnel qualifié.

• Ne branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation électrique) lorsqu'il
n'y a pas de connexion de mise à la terre (mise à la masse).

• Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin de
respecter les normes internationales de sécurité.

• Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit
respecter une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN
60320/IEC 320.

• La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être facile.
Vous ne pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique
au niveau de cette prise.

• L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à
la norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l’équipement auquel il
est raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.

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France et Pérou uniquement:

Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos
alimentations sont du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être alimenté par une
tension de 230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d’un transformateur d’isolement à rapport 1:1, avec
un point secondaire de connexion portant l’appellation Neutre et avec raccordement
direct à la terre (masse).

Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation

Etats-Unis et
Canada:

Danemark: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de la

Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011.

Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7 (“SCHUKO”)

Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de la
CSA.

Les spe'cifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No.
18, ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur infe'rieure a` 2 me'tres.

- type SV ou SJ

- 3 conducteurs

Le cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal d’au
moins 10 A.

La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la terre
(mise à la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA 5-15P (15 A,
125 V) ou NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V).

norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.

LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et doit
être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden
Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen:

WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal
erfolgen.

• Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose angeschlossen
werden.

• Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die
internationalen Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.

• Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß
einen gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben.

• Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein. Die
Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Gerätenetzkabels aus
der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.

• Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen
(Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben,
wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen
betrieben werden.

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Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden:

Schweiz Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen einhalt-

Europe Das Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75 (Mindestanforderung)

en.

sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder <BASEC> tragen.
Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”).

Warnings and Cautionary Messages

Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.
Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified

Warning: When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead

Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this

Caution: Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC

Caution: Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent

personnel only.

on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical
hazards.

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.

device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le système téléphonique!

standards.

electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.

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Environmental Statement

The manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy
throughout the entire production process. This is achieved though the following means:

• Adherence to national legislation and regulations on environmental production
standards.

• Conservation of operational resources.

• Waste reduction and safe disposal of all harmful un-recyclable by-products.

• Recycling of all reusable waste content.

• Design of products to maximize recyclables at the end of the product’s life span.

• Continual monitoring of safety standards.

End of Product Life Span

This product is manufactured in such a way as to allow for the recovery and disposal of all
included electrical components once the product has reached the end of its life.

Manufacturing Materials

There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.

Documentation

All printed documentation for this product uses biodegradable paper that originates from
sustained and managed forests. The inks used in the printing process are non-toxic.

Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of the Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP switch,
including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the
switch.

Related Publications

The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the
management functions of the switch:

The Gigabit Ethernet Switch Management Guide

Also, as part of the switches’ firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes
all management related features.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

Overview 1-1

Switch Architecture 1-2
Network Management Options 1-2

Description of Hardware 1-2

10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 1-2
SFP Slots 1-2
Status LEDs 1-3
Optional Redundant Power Unit 1-4
Power Supply Receptacles 1-4

Features and Benefits 1-5

Connectivity 1-5
Expandability 1-5
Performance 1-5
Management 1-5

Chapter 2: Network Planning 2-1

Introduction to Switching 2-1
Application Examples 2-2

Collapsed Backbone 2-2
Network Aggregation Plan 2-3
Remote Connection with Fiber Cable 2-4
Making VLAN Connections 2-5

Application Notes 2-6

Chapter 3: Installing the Switch 3-1

Selecting a Site 3-1
Ethernet Cabling 3-1
Equipment Checklist 3-2

Package Contents 3-2
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment 3-2

Mounting 3-3

Rack Mounting 3-3
Desktop or Shelf Mounting 3-4

Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 3-5
Connecting to a Power Source 3-6
Connecting to the Console Port 3-7

Wiring Map for Serial Cable 3-7

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Contents

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections 4-1

Connecting Network Devices 4-1
Twisted-Pair Devices 4-1

Cabling Guidelines 4-1
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 4-1

Network Wiring Connections 4-2
Fiber Optic SFP Devices 4-3
Connectivity Rules 4-4

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 4-4

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 4-4

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 4-5

10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain 4-5
Cable Labeling and Connection Records 4-5

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Diagnosing Switch Indicators A-1

Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs A-1
Power and Cooling Problems A-1
Installation A-2
In-Band Access A-2

Appendix B: Cables B-1

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B-1

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments B-1

Straight-Through Wiring B-2

Crossover Wiring B-2

1000BASE-T Pin Assignments B-3
Fiber Standards B-4

Appendix C: Specifications C-1

Switch Features C-2
Management Features C-2
Standards C-2
Compliances C-3

Glossary

Index

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Tables

Table 1-1. Port Link and Activity LEDs 1-3
Table 1-2. System Status LEDs 1-4
Table 3-1. Serial Cable Wiring 3-7
Table 4-1. Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-4
Table 4-2. Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-4
Table 4-3. Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-4
Table 4-4. Maximum 1000BASE-LH Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-4
Table 4-5. Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length 4-5
Table 4-6. Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 4-5
Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart A-1
Table A-2. Power/RPU LEDs A-1
Table B-1. 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts B-2
Table B-2. 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts B-3

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Figures

Figure 1-1. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Front and Rear Panels 1-1
Figure 1-2. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Port LEDs 1-3
Figure 1-3. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP System LEDs 1-4
Figure 1-4. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Power Supply Receptacles 1-4
Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone 2-2
Figure 2-2. Network Aggregation Plan 2-3
Figure 2-3. Remote Connection with Fiber Cable 2-4
Figure 2-4. Making VLAN Connections 2-5
Figure 3-1. RJ-45 Connections 3-2
Figure 3-2. Attaching the Brackets 3-3
Figure 3-3. Installing the Switch in a Rack 3-4
Figure 3-4. Attaching the Adhesive Feet 3-4
Figure 3-5. Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot 3-5
Figure 3-6. Power Receptacle 3-6
Figure 3-7. Serial Port (DB-9 DTE) Pin-Out 3-7
Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections 4-1
Figure 4-2. Network Wiring Connections 4-2
Figure 4-3. Making LC Port Connections 4-3
Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers B-1
Figure B-2. Straight-through Wiring B-2
Figure B-3. Crossover Wiring B-3

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

The Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an intelligent switch
with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four of which are combination ports that are
shared with four SFP transceiver slots. There is also an SNMP-based management
agent embedded on the main board. This agent supports both in-band and
out-of-band access for managing the switch.

The switch provides a broad range of powerful features for Layer 2 switching,
delivering reliability and consistent performance for your network traffic. They bring
order to poorly performing networks by segregating them into separate broadcast
domains with IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs, and empower multimedia applications
with multicast switching and CoS services.

10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports

1357

2468

9111315

10 12 14 16

Redundant Power Socket

RPU

DCIN
12V 8.5A

17 19 21 23

18 20 22 24

Port Status Indicators

21

22

SFP Slots

23

24

Power Socket

Figure 1-1. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Front and Rear Panels

System Indicators

1000=Green 10/100=Yellow

Link

7

9

101214

8

1000=Green 10/100=Yellow

/Act

23

13

151719

21

11

FDX

Link
/Act

16

20

18

22 24

FDX

5

3

1

6

4

2

Console Port

Power

Diag

RPU

Console

ES4524C

100-240V~,50-60Hz 2A

1-1

Introduction

1

Switch Architecture

The Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Gigabit Ethernet switch employ a wire-speed,
non-blocking switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of
multiple packets at low latency on all ports. The switch also feature full-duplex
capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.

The switch uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data integrity. With

store-and-forward switching, the entire packet must be received into a buffer and
checked for validity before being forwarded. This prevents errors from being
propagated throughout the network.

Network Management Options

The switch contain a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance” monitoring of
network and port status. They also include a management agent that allows you to
configure or monitor the switch using its embedded management software, or via
SNMP applications. To manage the switch, you can make a direct connection to the
RS-232 console port (out-of-band), or you can manage the switch through a network
connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or Windows-based
network management software.

For a detailed description of the switches’ advanced features, refer to the
Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Gigabit Ethernet Switch Management Guide.

Description of Hardware

10/100/1000BASE-T Ports

The Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP switch contain 24 RJ-45 ports that operate at 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all ports
on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through
cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs.
(See “1000BASE-T Pin Assignments” on page B-3.)

Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum transmission mode
(half or full duplex), and data rate (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) can be selected
automatically. If a device connected to one of these ports does not support
auto-negotiation, the communication mode of that port can be configured manually.

Each port also supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can
automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.

SFP Slots

The Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots are shared with four of the
RJ-45 ports (ports 21~24 in theHirschmann GigaLION-24TP). In its default
configuration, if an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot and
has a valid link on its port, the associated RJ-45 port is disabled and cannot be used.
The switch can also be configured to force the use of an RJ-45 port or SFP slot, as
required.

1-2

Description of Hardware

1

Status LEDs

The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below
and described in the following table.

Port Link and Activity

3

24

1

4

2

SFP Port Enabled

1000=Green 10/100=Yellow

5

7

9

6

101214

8

1000=Green 10/100=Yellow

13

151719

11

16

Link

Power

/Act

23

21

FDX

Link
/Act

20

18

22 24

FDX

Console

Diag

RPU

ES4524C

Full Duplex Operation

Figure 1-2. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Port LEDs

Table 1-1. Port Link and Activity LEDs

LED Condition Status

RJ-45 Ports

Link/Act On/Flashing Yellow The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link. Flashing indicates

activity.

On/Flashing Green The port has a valid 1000 Mbps link. Flashing indicates activity.

FDX On Green The port is operating in full-duplex mode.

Off The port is operating in half-duplex mode.

SFP Transceiver Slots

Ports 21-24 On Green An SFP transceiver port has established a valid 1000 Mbps

network connection. The associated RJ-45 port is disabled.

Off An SFP transceiver port has no valid link, or the link has failed.

The associated RJ-45 port is enabled.

1-3

1

Introduction

Power Indicator

1000=Green 10/100=Yellow

5

3

24

1

6

4

2

13

79

11

101214

8

1000=Green 10/100=Yellow

151719

16

Link
/Act

23

21

FDX

Link
/Act

20

18

22 24

FDX

Diagnostic Indicator

Power

Diag

RPU

Console

Redundant Power Indicator

Figure 1-3. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP System LEDs

Table 1-2. System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

Power On Green Internal power is operating normally.

On Red Internal Power supply fault.

Off Power off or failure.

Diag Flashing Green System self-diagnostic test in progress.

On Green System self-diagnostic test successfully completed.

On Red System self-diagnostic test has detected a fault.

RPU On Green Redundant power unit is receiving power.

On Red Fault in redundant power unit.

Off There is no redundant power unit currently attached.

ES4524C

Optional Redundant Power Unit

The switch support an optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU) that can supply power
to the switch in the event of failure of the internal power supply.

Power Supply Receptacles

There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of each switch. The standard
power receptacle is for the AC power cord. The receptacle labeled “RPU” is for the
optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU).

Redundant Power Socket

RPU

DCIN
12V 8.5A

Figure 1-4. Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Power Supply Receptacles

1-4

Power Socket

100-240V~,50-60Hz 2A

Features and Benefits

1

Features and Benefits

Connectivity

• 24 or 48 dual-speed ports for easy Gigabit Ethernet integration and for protection
of your investment in legacy LAN equipment.

• Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum
communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is supported by the
attached device; otherwise the port can be configured manually.

• Independent RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with auto MDI/MDI-X pinout
selection.

• Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3, 4 or 5 for
10 Mbps connections, Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections, and Category 5 or
better for 1000 Mbps connections.

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 802.3z and 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
compliance ensures compatibility with standards-based hubs, network cards and
switches from any vendor.

Expandability

• Supports 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-LH and other

SFP-compatible transceivers.

Performance

• Transparent bridging

• Switching table with a total of 16K MAC address entries

• Provides store-and-forward switching

• Supports wire-speed switching

• Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full
duplex

• Broadcast storm control

Management

• “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting

• Network management agent:

• Manages switch in-band or out-of-band

• Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface

1-5

1

Introduction

1-6

Chapter 2: Network Planning

Introduction to Switching

A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via
non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more efficiently
than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been recognized as one of the
most important building blocks for today’s networking technology.

When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network access
point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the device
experiencing congestion (server, power user or hub) can be attached directly to a
switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the bandwidth of the dedicated
segment can be doubled to maximize throughput.

When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the maximum distance
between end stations is limited. For Ethernet, there may be up to four hubs between
any pair of stations; for Fast Ethernet, the maximum is two. This is known as the hop
count. However, a switch turns the hop count back to zero. So subdividing the
network into smaller and more manageable segments, and linking them to the larger
network by means of a switch, removes this limitation.

A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet
network to significantly boost bandwidth while using conventional cabling and
network cards.

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Application Examples

The Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Gigabit Ethernet switch are not only designed to
segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up
network connections and linking VLANs. Some typical applications are described in
the following pages.

Collapsed Backbone

The Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in
the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct full-duplex
connections for up to 24 - 48 workstations or servers. When the time comes for
further expansion, just connect to another hub or switch using one of the Gigabit
Ethernet ports built into the front panel or a Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP
transceiver.

In the figure below, the Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP is operating as a collapsed
backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 100 Mbps full-duplex
connections to workstations and 1000 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users
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With 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), the Hirschmann
GigaLION-24TP can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged
node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.

In the figure below, the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the Hirschmann
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Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A
1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away, a
1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-LH link up to 70 km. This
allows a Gigabit Ethernet Switch to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct
connectivity for a widespread LAN.

A 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection between
floors in the same building, a 1000BASE-LX SFP can be used to connect to other
buildings in a campus setting, and a 1000BASE-LH SFP transceiver can be used for
a long-haul connection to a remote site.

The figure below illustrates the 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch connecting multiple
segments with fiber cable.

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Making VLAN Connections

The switch supports VLANs which can be used to organize any group of network
nodes into separate broadcast domains. VLANs confine broadcast traffic to the
originating group, and can eliminate broadcast storms in large networks. This
provides a more secure and cleaner network environment.

VLANs can be based on untagged port groups, or traffic can be explicitly tagged to
identify the VLAN group to which it belongs. Untagged VLANs can be used for small
networks attached to a single switch. However, tagged VLANs should be used for
larger networks, and all the VLANs assigned to the inter-switch links.

The switch also support multiple spanning trees which allow VLANs groups to
maintain a more stable path between all VLAN members. This can reduce the
overall amount of protocol traffic crossing the network, and provide a shorter
reconfiguration time if any link in the spanning tree fails.

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Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags, use

untagged ports.

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Application Notes

1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a
switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch
is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode.

2. Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually
required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming signals may
degrade overall performance for the segment attached to the hub.

3. As a general rule the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched link should
not exceed:

• 1000BASE-SX: 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber.

• 1000BASE-LX: 5 km (3.2 miles) for single-mode fiber.

• 1000BASE-LH: 70 km (43 miles) for single-mode fiber.
However, power budget constraints must also be considered when calculating

the maximum cable length for your specific environment.

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Chapter 3: Installing the Switch

Selecting a Site

The switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat
surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

• The site should:

• be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.

• be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and its

humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing

• provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air

flow

• be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices

• 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 a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC,

50 to 60 Hz, is within 2.44 m (8 feet) of each device and is powered from an
independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge
suppressor is recommended.

Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when installing either 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 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better
for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5 or better for 1000BASE-T.

• 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

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RJ-45 Connector

Figure 3-1. RJ-45 Connections

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the
components. Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other
necessary installation equipment.

Package Contents

• Gigabit Ethernet Switch (Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP)

• Four adhesive foot pads

• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and four screws for attaching the
brackets to the switch

• Power Cord

• RS-232 console cable

• This Installation Guide

• Management Guide

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment

If you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment
available:

• Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are not
included

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

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Mounting

A switch unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop
or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow.

Rack Mounting

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

• Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than
the ambient room temperature, check that the rack-environment temperature is
within the specified operating temperature range. (See page C-1.)

• Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit.

• Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not
overloaded.

• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to
the mains.

To rack-mount devices:

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

Mounting Kit.

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2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided).

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3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power Source” at the
end of this chapter.

4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in
any order.

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2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure there
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3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting to a Power Source” at the
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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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These switches support 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-LH and
other SFP-compatible transceivers. To install an SFP transceiver, do the following:

1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate SFP
transceiver type.

2. 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 one orientation.

3. Slide the SFP transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.

Note: SFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to be powered off

before installing or removing a transceiver. However, always first disconnect the
network cable before removing a transceiver.

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Connecting to a Power Source

To connect a device to a power source:

1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of
the device.

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Figure 3-6. Power Receptacle

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket.

Note: For International use, you may need to change the AC line cord. You must

use a line cord set that has been approved for the receptacle type in your
country.

3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered on to be sure the Power
LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly plugged in.

4. If you have purchased a Redundant Power Unit, connect it to the switch and to
an AC power source now, following the instructions included with the package.

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Connecting to the Console Port

The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for
out-of-band console configuration. The on-board configuration program can be
accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program. The pin
assignments used to connect to the serial port are provided in the following tables.

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The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows:

• Default Baud rate—9,600 bps

• Character Size—8 Characters

• Parity—None

• Stop bit—One

• Data bits—8

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Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

Connecting Network Devices

The Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP switch is designed to interconnect multiple
segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and
servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices
using optional SFP transceivers.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors
at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category
5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T
connections.

Cabling Guidelines

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

See Appendix B for further information on cabling.

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the

switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to
FCC standards.

Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches

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

Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections

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2. If the device is a PC card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other
end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring
closet. (See “Network Wiring Connections” on page 4-2.) Otherwise, 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.

3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch) corresponding to
each port will light to indicate that the connection is valid.

Note: Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually required

to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming signals may degrade
overall performance for the segment attached to the hub.

Network Wiring Connections

Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment
racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the
wiring closet with this type of equipment follows.

1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the other
end to the patch panel.

2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the
patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the other end to a
modular wall outlet.

3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.

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Fiber Optic SFP Devices

An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or
1000BASE-LH) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for
connecting to a high-speed server.

Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber
optic cabling with an LC connector at both ends. Each single-mode fiber port
requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable with an LC connector at both
ends.

Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are

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

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

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

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.

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

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

the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are keyed, the cable can
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4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to
the port to be sure that the connection is valid.

The 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-LH fiber optic ports operate at
1 Gbps full duplex, with auto-negotiation of flow control. The maximum length for
fiber optic cable operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed
under “1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 4-4.

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Connectivity Rules

When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules
listed in the manuals for these products. However, note that because switches break
up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you should not
include the switch or connected cabling in your calculations for cascade length
involving other devices.

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 specification includes 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 802.3ab standards.

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-1. Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Cable Type Maximum Cable Length Connector

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

Table 4-2. Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

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Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

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Table 4-4. Maximum 1000BASE-LH Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector

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Table 4-5. Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length

Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector

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10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-6. Maximum Ethernet Cable Length

Cable Type Maximum Length Connector

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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 keys to all abbreviations at each

equipment rack.

4-5

Making Network Connections

4

4-6

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Switch Indicators

Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

Power LED is Off • Power supply is disconnected.

• Check connections between the switch, the power cord, and the wall
outlet.

• Contact your dealer for assistance.

Power LED is Amber • Internal power supply has failed. Contact your local dealer for assistance.

Diag LED is Amber • Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.

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

Link LED is Off • Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on.

• Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and corresponding
device.

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

• Check the adapter on the attached device and cable connections for
possible defects. Replace the defective adapter or cable if necessary.

Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs

The Power and RPU LEDs work in combination to indicate power status as follows.

Table A-2. Power/RPU LEDs

Power LED RPU LED Status

Green Green Internal power functioning normally; RPU is present.

Green Amber Internal power functioning normally; RPU plugged in but faulty.

Green Off Internal power functioning normally; RPU not plugged in.

Amber Green Internal power faulty; RPU delivering power.

Off Off Both internal power and RPU unplugged or not functioning.

Power and Cooling Problems

If the 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 unit powers off after running for a while, check for loose power
connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet, and verify that the fans on
the unit are unobstructed and running prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the
problem, then the internal power supply may be defective.

A-1

Troubleshooting

A

Installation

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 functioning properly.

In-Band Access

You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within the
attached network 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 port through which
you are connecting to the switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled,
then check the network cabling that runs between your remote location and the
switch.

Caution: The management agent can accept up to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. If

the maximum number of sessions already exists, an additional Telnet
connection will not be able to log into the system.

A-2

Appendix B: Cables

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires.
Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be
green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be
attached to both ends of the cable.

Caution: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific

orientation. (See “Cabling Guidelines” on page 4-1 for an explanation.)

Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This will damage the

The figure below illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be
sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the
pins.

switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with
FCC standards.

8

1

Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers

8

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments

Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45
connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or
100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure
length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so
you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or
to other 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. When using any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either
straight-through or crossover cable.

that the

B-1

Cables

B

Table B-1. 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

1 Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+)

2 Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-)

3

6

4,5,7,8

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

Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+)

Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-)

Not used Not used

Straight-Through Wiring

If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal
crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. (When
auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either
straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.)

We recommend using all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to ease
upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet.

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard

10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

End A

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

White/Green Stripe

Green

Figure B-2. Straight-through Wiring

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

End B

Crossover Wiring

If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an
“X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover must be
implemented in the wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on
this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any
device type.)

We recommend using all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to ease
upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet.

B-2

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

g

B

10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

End A

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

White/Green Stripe

Green

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

End B

Figure B-3. Crossover Wiring

1000BASE-T Pin Assignments

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

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.

Use 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded
twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be sure
of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet)

that the length

.

Table B-2. 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

1 Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)

2 Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-) Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)

3 Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)

4 Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+) Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)

5 Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-) Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)

6 Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-) Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)

7 Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D4+) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D3+)

8 Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-) Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)

B-3

Cables

B

Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable

Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk
(NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing information is specified in
the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard. Additionally, cables must also pass test
parameters for Return Loss and Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These
tests are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional
Transmission Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.”

Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch cables
between switches and end devices.

Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T

If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for
1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try and
correct the problem:

1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category 5e or
Category 6 cables.

2. Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.

3. Reconnect some of the connectors in the link.

Fiber Standards

The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A specification on
optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type for horizontal subsystems
and two cable types for backbone subsystems.

Horizontal 62.5/125 micron multimode (two fibers per outlet).
Backbone 62.5/125 micron multimode or singlemode.

TIA 568-B will allow the use of 50/125 micron multimode optical fiber in both the
horizontal and backbone in addition to the types listed above. All optical fiber
components and installation practices must meet applicable building and safety
codes.

B-4

Appendix C: Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Ports

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 24 10/100/1000BASE-T, with auto-negotiation
4 Combination Ports (RJ-45/SFP)

Network Interface

Ports 1-24/48: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X

10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better)
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better)
1000BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP or STP cable, Category 5, 5e, or 6 )

Buffer Architecture

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 1 Mbyte

Aggregate Bandwidth

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 48 Gbps

Switching Database

16K MAC address entries

LEDs

System:
Port: Link/Act (Link/Activity), FDX (Full Duplex/Half Duplex)

Power (Power Supply), Diag (Diagnostic), RPU (Redundant Power Unit)

Weight

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 3.24 kg (7.17 lbs)

Size

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 44.0 x 31 x 4.4 cm (17.4 x 12.2 x 1.8 in.)

Temperature

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 121 °F)

Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)

Humidity

Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

AC Input

100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 2A

C-1

Specifications

C

Power Supply

Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 90 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
External, supports connection for 14-pin redundant power unit

Power Consumption

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 70 Watts maximum

Maximum Current

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP: 0.7 A @ 110 VAC

0.3 A @ 240 VAC

Switch Features

Forwarding Mode

Store-and-forward

Throughput

Wire speed

Flow Control

Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x
Half Duplex: Back pressure

Management Features

In-Band Management

Telnet, HTTP or SNMP manager

Out-of-Band Management

RS-232 DB-9 console port

Software Loading

TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band

Standards

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet

C-2

IEEE 802.1D (Bridging)
IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control
ISO/IEC 8802-3

Compliances

CE Mark

Emissions

FCC Class A
Industry Canada Class A
EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A
EN 61000-3-2/3
VCCI Class A
C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A

Immunity

EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11

Safety

CSA/CUS (CSA 22.2 NO60950-00 & UL 60950)
EN60950 (TÜV/GS)
IEC60950(CB)

Compliances

C

C-3

C

Specifications

C-4

Glossary

10BASE-T

IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5
UTP cable.

100BASE-TX

IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP
cable.

1000BASE-LH

Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core
fiber cable.

1000BASE-LX

Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125, 62.5/125 or
9/125 micron core fiber cable.

1000BASE-SX

IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125
micron core fiber cable.

1000BASE-T

IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6
twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).

Auto-Negotiation

Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode (e.g.,
speed and duplex mode) based on the capabilities of the node to which it is
connected.

Bandwidth

The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network
signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the data
transmission along the cable.

Collision

A condition in which packets transmitted over the cable interfere
Their interference makes both signals unintelligible.

with each other.

Collision Domain

Single CSMA/CD LAN segment.

Glossary-1

Glossary

CSMA/CD

CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the communication
method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet.

End Station

A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic.

Ethernet

A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, and
Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical bus topology, and
coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard provides for integration into the
OSI model and extends the physical layer and media with repeaters and
implementations that operate on fiber, thin coax and twisted-pair cable.

Fast Ethernet

A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD
access method.

Gigabit Ethernet

A 1000 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD
access method.

Full Duplex

Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and receive
concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

IEEE 802.3

Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) access
method and physical layer specifications.

IEEE 802.3ab

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3u

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3x

Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on
full-duplex links.

Glossary-2

Glossary

IEEE 802.3z

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE
Gigabit Ethernet.

LAN Segment

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computer and support devices.

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission
medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.

Modal Bandwidth

Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies
with the modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal bandwidth is specified in
units of MHz per km, which indicates the amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber
for a one km distance.

MIB

An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that
contains information about the device.

Network Diameter

Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

Switched Ports

Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.

TIA

Telecommunications Industry Association

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the
network layer protocol.

Glossary-3

Glossary

UTP

Unshielded twisted-pair cable.

Virtual LAN (VLAN)

A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain
regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network. A VLAN
serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, allowing users to share
information and resources as though located on the same LAN.

Glossary-4

Index

Numerics

10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-5
100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-5
1000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-4
1000BASE-T

pin assignments B-3
ports 1-2

100BASE-TX

pin assignments B-1
ports 1-2

10BASE-T

pin assignments B-1
ports 1-2

A

adhesive feet, attaching 3-4
air flow requirements 3-1
application example 2-2

B

brackets, attaching 3-3
buffer size C-1

C

cable

Ethernet cable compatibility 3-1
labeling and connection records 4-5

cleaning fiber terminators 4-3
compliances

EMC C-3
safety C-3

connectivity rules

10 Mbps 4-5
100 Mbps 4-5
1000 Mbps 4-4

console port

pin assignments 3-7

contents of package 3-2
cooling problems A-1
cord sets, international 3-6

D

DC input 1-4
desktop mounting 3-4
device connections 4-1

E

electrical interference, avoiding 3-1
equipment checklist 3-2
Ethernet connectivity rules 4-5

F

Fast Ethernet connectivity rules 4-5
features C-2

management 1-5

switch 1-5
fiber cables 4-3
full-duplex connectivity 2-1

G

Gigabit Ethernet cable lengths 4-4
grounding for racks 3-3

I

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-5
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-5
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1-5
indicators, LED 1-3
installation

connecting devices to the switch 4-1

desktop or shelf mounting 3-4

port connections 4-1

power requirements 3-1

problems A-2

rack mounting 3-3

site requirements 3-1

wiring closet connections 4-2
Introduction 2-1

L

laser safety 4-3
LED indicators

Diag 1-4

Index-1

Index

Link 1-3
Power 1-4
RPU 1-4

location requirements 3-1

M

management

agent 1-2
features 1-5, C-2, C-3
out-of-band 1-2
SNMP 1-2
Web-based 1-2

mounting the switch

in a rack 3-3
on a desktop or shelf 3-4

multimode fiber optic cables 4-3

N

network

connections 4-1
examples 2-2

O

optional redundant power unit 1-4
out-of-band management 1-2

P

package contents 3-2
pin assignments B-1

console port 3-7

DB-9 3-7
ports, connecting to 4-1
power, connecting to 3-6

R

rack mounting 3-3
rear panel receptacles 1-4
redundant power unit 1-4
RJ-45 port 1-2

connections 4-1
pinouts B-3

RPU

optional redundant power unit 1-4

rubber foot pads, attaching 3-4

S

screws for rack mounting 3-2
site selelction 3-1
SNMP agent 1-2
specifications

compliances C-2, C-3
environmental C-1
physical C-1

power C-2
standards, compliance C-2, C-3
status LEDs 1-3
surge suppressor, using 3-1
switch architecture 1-2

T

Telnet A-2
temperature within a rack 3-3
troubleshooting

in-band access A-2

power and cooling problems A-1
twisted-pair connections 4-1

W

Web-based management 1-2

Index-2

Hirschmann
GigaLION-24TP
E062005-R01
150200051900A