Rosewill RC-GS1024 User Manual

RC-GS1024

24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

REV1.0 .0

7109504756

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
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
the instruction manual, 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 own expense.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE Mark Warning

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

CONTENTS

Package Contents ................................................................................................ 1

Chapter 1 Product Introduction ....................................................................... 2

1.1 Product Overview ...........................................................................................2

1.2 Features .........................................................................................................2

1.3 IEEE 802.1p QoS ...........................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Identifying External Components .................................................. 4

2.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................4

2.2 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................4

Chapter 3 Installation ....................................................................................... 5

3.1 Precautions ....................................................................................................5

3.2 Installation ......................................................................................................6

3.2.1 Desktop Installation ...............................................................................6

3.2.2 Rack Installation ....................................................................................7

3.3 Connect to Ground .........................................................................................8

3.4 Power on ........................................................................................................9

Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................... 10

Appendix B: Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 11

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

 One RC-GS1024 switch

 One power cord

 This User Guide

 Mounting screws and two “L” planks

Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the model of RC-GS1024 24-port Gigabit
Ethernet Switch.

1.1 Product Overview

The RC-GS1024 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps
Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports. Each port of RC-GS1024 supports auto MDI/MDI-X
function, eliminating the need for crossover cables or Uplink ports. The Switch is
plug and play and each port can be simply plugged into a server, a hub or a switch,
using straight cable or crossover cable.

The RC-GS1024 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides you with a low-cost,
easy-to-use, high-performance, seamless and standard upgrade to improve your
old network to a 1000Mbps network. It will boost your network performance up to
full duplex data transfer.

The RC-GS1024 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports power saving features
to help make your network environmentally friendly without compromising
performance. The switch automatically powers down ports that have no link.

1.2 Features

 Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and IEEE802.3ab standards

 24 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto- MDI/MDIX

 Supports IEEE802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure for

half-duplex mode

 Supports IEEE802.1p QoS

 Supports power saving features

 LED indicators for monitoring power, link, activity, speed

 Rack-mountable steel case

 Internal power supply

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1.3 IEEE 802.1p QoS

The RC-GS1024 switch supports 802.1p priority queuing Quality of Service, which
is an implementation of the IEEE802.1p standard. With 802.1p QoS function, you
can reserve bandwidth for important functions that require a large bandwidth or
have a high priority, such as VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol), web browsing
applications or video conferencing. The Switch has separate hardware queues on
every physical port which packets from various applications are mapped to and
assigned a priority to. The illustration below shows how 802.1p priority queuing is
implemented on the Switch.

Ta g

untag

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Priority Level

TC0

TC1

TC2

TC3

Weight Value

1 2 4

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Mapping QoS on the Switch

The Switch has four priority levels labeled TC0, TC1, TC2 and TC3. The untagged
packets and the eight IEEE802.1p priority tags defined by the standard are
mapped to the four level queues used on the Switch. TC3 has the highest priority
of the four priority level queues while TC0 has the lowest priority on the Switch.
The untagged packets and eight priority tags, specified in IEEE802.1p are mapped
to the switch’s priority tags as follows:

 The untagged packets, packets with priority tag 1 and 2 are assigned to the

switch’s TC0 level queue.

 Packets with priority tag 0 and 3 are assigned to the switch’s TC1 level

queue.

 Packets with priority tag 4 and 5 are assigned to the switch’s TC2 level

queue.

 Packets with priority tag 6 and 7 are assigned to the switch’s TC3 level

queue.

The Switch uses WRR (Weighted Robin Round) for scheduling. WRR queue­scheduling algorithm schedules all the queues in turn and every queue can be
assured of a certain service time. The default weight value of TC0, TC1, TC2 and
TC3 is 1:2:4:8.

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Chapter 2 Identifying External Components

This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel of RC-GS1024 consists of switch model, switch LED indicators,
and 24 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports.

Figure 2-1 Switch Front Panel Sketch

The LED indicators include Power, Link/Act and 1000Mbps LED indicators, which
are used for monitoring and pre-troubleshooting of the Switch. The following
section shows the LED indicators of the Switch along with an explanation of each
indicator.

 Power LED: This indicator will light solid green when the Switch powers up.

If the LED is not lit, please check the power supply and connection.

 Link/Act LED: The LED indicates Link/Active status. The corresponding LED

indicator will light solid green when connected to a network device. It flashes
green when data is being transmitted or received on the working connection.

 1000Mbps LED: The indicator will light solid green when the

corresponding port is working on 1000Mbps speed. If the LED is off, it
is working on 10/100Mbps speed or no device is connected.

2.2 Rear Panel

The rear panel of RC-GS1024 features a power socket and a Grounding Terminal
(marked with ).

Figure 2-2 Switch Rear Panel Sketch

 Grounding Terminal: RC-GS1024 already comes with Lightning Protection

Mechanism. You can also ground the Switch through the PE (Protecting Earth)
cable of AC cord or with Ground Cable. For detail information, please refer to
section 3.3 Connect to Ground.

 AC Power Socket: Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and

the male connector to the AC power outlet. Please make sure the voltage of
the power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage.

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Chapter 3 Installation

3.1 Precautions

To ensure a long-term and stable performance of the Switch, please pay attention
to the following before the installation.

1) Safety Requirements

• Before cleaning the Switch, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by the

waterish cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.

• Take waterproof measures during storage, transportation and operation of

the equipment.

• Use only the power cord provided with the Switch.

• Make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirement of the

input voltage of the Switch.

• Do not push any objects into the openings of the Switch.

• Ensure the vent hole is well ventilated and unblocked.

• Do not open or remove the cover of the Switch.

2) Location Requirements

When you choose a location for the Switch, please follow these guidelines:

• Install the Switch on a flat and stable surface that can support the entire

weight of the Switch with all fittings.

• Locate the Switch far from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as

motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.

• To ensure adequate air flow around the Switch. At least 10 cm (4 inches) of

space at the front and rear of the Switch is needed for ventilation.

• Make sure that the Switch will be accessible and that the cables can be

easily connected.

• Position the Switch away from water and moisture sources, be sure to

provide an acceptable temperature and humidity operating environment.

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3.2 Installation

This Switch can be either installed on the standard 19-inch mountable rack or
located on the desktop.

Caution:

Please unplug the power cord before installing or removing the Switch.

3.2.1 Desktop Installation

To install the Switch on the desktop, please follow the steps:

1) Set the Switch on a flat surface strong enough to support the entire weight of
the Switch with all fittings.

2) Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.

3) Turnover the Switch and attach the supplied rubber feet to the recessed areas
on the bottom at each corner of the Switch.

Figure 3-1 Attaching Rubber Feet

4) Upturn the Switch and connect it to the network devices while keep enough
ventilation space around.

5) Connect the Switch to power source with the provided power cord.

Caution:

Please avoid any heavy thing placed on the Switch.

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3.2.2 Rack Installation

To install the Switch in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, follow the instructions
described below:

1) Secure the supplied rack-mounting brackets to each side of the Switch with
supplied screws, as illustrated in the following figure.

Figure 3-2 Attaching Brackets

2) After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws (not provided)
to secure the brackets to the rack, as illustrated in the following figure.

Figure 3-3 Mounting Switch

3) Connect the Switch to network devices.

4) Supply power to the Switch with the provided power cord.

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3.3 Connect to Ground

Connecting the Switch to ground is to quickly release the lightning over-voltage and
over-current of the Switch, which is also a necessary measure to protect the body
from electric shock.

In different environments, the Switch may be grounded differently. The following will
instruct you to connect the Switch to the ground in two ways, connecting to the
Grounding Bar or connecting to the Ground via the power cord. Please connect the
Switch to ground in the optimum way according to your specific operation
environment.

• Connecting to the Grounding Bar

If the Switch is installed in the Equipment Room, where a Grounding Bar is available,
you are recommended to connect the Switch to the Grounding Bar as shown in the
following figure.

Figure 3-4 Connecting to the Grounding Bar

Note:

The Grounding Bar and Ground Cable is not provided with our product.

• Connecting to the Ground via the power supply

If the Switch is installed in the normal environment, the Switch can be grounded via the
PE（Protecting Earth）cable of the AC power supply as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 3-5 Connecting to the Ground

*

The figure is to illustrate the application and principle. The power plug you get from the package

and the socket in your situation will comply with the regulation in your country, so they may differ
from the figure above.

Note:

If you intend to connect the Switch to the ground via the PE (Protecting Earth)
cable of AC power cord, please make sure the PE (Protecting Earth) cable in the
electrical outlet is well grounded in advance.

3.4 Power on

The RC-GS1024 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch is powered by an AC Power
Supply. Connect the Switch and power outlet by power cord. Powering on the
Switch, it will be automatically initialized and the LED indicators should respond as
follows:

1) All of the LED indicators will flash momentarily for 2.5 seconds, which

represents a resetting of the system.

2) The Power LED indicator will light up.

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Appendix A: Specifications

General

Standards

IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.1p,
IEEE802.3x

Topology

Star

Protocol

CSMA/CD

Data Transfer Rate

Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half Duplex)

20Mbps (Full Duplex)

Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half Duplex)

200Mbps (Full Duplex)

Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full Duplex)

Network Media

10BASE-T

UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)

EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)

100BASE-TX

UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)

EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)

1000BASE-T

UTP category 5e, 6 cable (maximum 100m)

EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)

Number of Ports

24 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports

Safety & Emissions

FCC, CE

LED indicators

Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps

Transfer Method

Store-and-Forward

MAC Address
Learning

Automatically learning, automatically aging

Frame Filter Rate

10Base-T: 14881pps/Port

100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port

1000Base-T:1488095pps/Port

Frame Forward Rate

10Base-T: 14881pps/Port

100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port

1000Base-T:1488095pps/Port

Environmental and Physical

Operating Temperature

0°C ~40°C

Storage Temperature

-40°C ~70°C

Operating Humidity

10%~90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity

5%~90% non-condensing

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Appendix B: Troubleshooting

1. The Power LED is not lit

 Make sure the AC power cord connected the Switch with power source

properly.

 Make sure the power source is ON.

2. The Link/Act LED is not lit when a device is connected to the

corresponding port

 Make sure that the cable connectors are firmly plugged into the Switch and

the device.

 Make sure the connected device is turned on and working well.

 The cable must be less than 100 meters long (328 feet).

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