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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Package Contents 1
How to use this Manual 2
Product Features 2
Chapter 2 Installation 5
Product Description 5
Wiring the Fault Alarm Contact 9
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Chapter 1
Introduction
GE-DSGH-5
The GE Security GE-DSG/DSGH series is a 5 and 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Industrial
Gigabit Ethernet Switch with non-blocking wire-speed performance and new slim
type IP 30 metal shape for easy deployment in Heavy Industrial demanding
environments.
GE-DSGH-8
GE-DSG-8
Package Contents
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
• Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch x 1
• User's Manual x 1
• DIN Rail Kit x 1
• Wall Mount Kit x 1
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if
possible, retain the carton including the original packing material, and use them
against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.
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How to use this Manual
This User Manual is structured as follows:
Section Section Content
INTRODUCTION Product description with features and specifications
INSTALLATION
APPLICATION Explains the Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch application
SWITCH OPERATION Explains the Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch transmit operation
TROUBLESHOOTING Describes how to troubleshoot the Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch
APPENDIX A Contains cable information for the Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Explains the features/functions of the Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch,
and how to physically install the Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Product Features
Physical Port
• 5-Port 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 with auto MDI/MDI-X function (GE-DSGH-5)
• 8-Port 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 with auto MDI/MDI-X function (GE-DSG-8 / GEDSGH-8)
Layer 2 Features
• Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab
1000Base-T Ethernet standard
• Supports Auto-negotiation and 10/100Mbps half / full duplex and 1000Mbps full
duplex mode
• High performance Store and Forward architecture, broadcast storm control,
runt/CRC filtering eliminates erroneous packets to optimize the network
bandwidth
• Prevents packet loss with back pressure (Half-Duplex) and IEEE 802.3x PAUSE
frame flow control (Full-Duplex)
• Integrated address look-up engine, support 8K absolute MAC addresses
• 9K Jumbo packet size support
• Automatic address learning and address aging
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• CSMA/CD Protocol
Industrial Case / Installation
• IP-30 Metal case / Protection
• DIN Rail and Wall Mount Design
• 12 to 48V DC, redundant power with polarity reverse protect function and
connective removable terminal block for master and slave power
• -10 to 60 Degree C operating temperature on MC-4TX1FXMM-2km / MC4TX1FXSM-15KM / MC-4TX2FX
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Product Specifications
Model GE-DSGH-5 GE-DSGH-8 GE-DSG-8
Hardware Specification
10/100/1000Base-T Ports 5 8 8
Installation DIN rail kit and wall mount ear
Dimension (W x D x H)5.31 x 3.42 x 1.26 inch / 135 x 87 x 32mm
Weight (lbs)1.0 lbs 1.045 lbs 1.045 lbs
EFT 6KV
ESD 6KV
Electronic Specification
Power Input 12~48 VDC, Redundant power
Power Consumption 11.9 Watts / 40BTU 13.2 Watts / 45BTU 13.2 Watts / 45BTU