Suttle SAM-SW8U User Manual

SAM-SW8U

8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

User Guide

1001 East Hwy 212Hector, MNM 55342
www.suttleonline.com

Toll Free: 1-800-852-8662

Local: 1-320-848-6711

Fax: [phone]

1. Introduction

Welcome to the world of mini-networking.
In the modern business society, communication and sharing information is
crucial. Computer networks have proven to be one of the fastest modes of
communication.

The 8-Port switches are compact and attractively designed for desktop use.
They are an ideal solution for the home or small office network user. The
switches provide a Fast Ethernet switching function that allows a high­performance, low-cost connection.

The switches will automatically detect the speed of the device that you plug
into it to allow you to use both 10 and 100Mbps devices. They feature store­and-forward switching and can auto-learn and store source addresses on a
2K-entry MAC address table with 768Kbits memory buffer sharing.

Features

• Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3x standard

• 8-Port 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch

• Auto MDI/MDI-X for cascading

• N-way auto-negotiation supported

• Half-duplex for backpressure, full-duplex for flow control

• Store-and-forward switching architecture

• 2K-entry MAC address table for 8-Port Switch

• 768Kbits memory buffer sharing for 8-Port Switch

• LED indicators for Power, LK/ACT, FDX/COL, 100M

• Internal Power AC100~240V 50/60Hz

• 164mm(W) x 100mm(D) x 26mm (H) Palm size

Package Contents

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• 8-Port Switch

• 8 CAT5e RJ45 Patch Cords

• User’s Guide

• Power cord

8TP Auto MDI/MDI-X Switch 8 – CAT.5e Patch Cords, 12in.

Power Cord User’s Guide

Compare the contents of your 8-Port switch with the standard checklist
above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer
for service.

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2. Hardware Description

This section mainly describes the hardware of the 8-Port switch.

The physical dimensions of the 8-Port switch are:
164mm(W) x 100m(D) x 26mm(H)

Top View

The LED indicators are located on the top-view of the switch. They provide
a real-time indication of systematic operation status. The top-view of the 8­Port switch is displayed in the following figure.

LED Status Color Description
Power On Green The power of the switch is on.
LNK/
ACT

COL
100M On Green Link on 100Mbps

On Green The port is successfully connecting with the device
Blinks Green The port is receiving or transmitting data.
Off No device attached.
On Yellow Full Duplex Mode FD/
Blinks Collision Mode

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LED’s

Rear View

The rear panel of the 8-Port switch consists of 8 – 10/100N-Way UTP switch
ports, and one DC power connector.

• RJ-45 Ports: 8 – 10/100 N-Way auto-sensing for 10Base-T or 100Base-
TX connection.

• Auto MDI/MDI-X: It can detect the cable straight connect NIC or
cascade to a hub or switch without changing the connector, the
maximum distance between the switch and another device is 100
meters.

Figure 2-4. Rear panel of the 8-Port Switch

3. Network Application

This section provides you a few examples of network topology in which
the 8-Port switch can be used. The switch is designed to be used as a
desktop or segment switch.

The switch automatically learns node addresses, which are
subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the
destination address.

Stand Alone

The 8-Port switch is designed to be a compact switch, which is an ideal
solution for a home or small workgroup. The switch can be used as a
standalone switch to which personal computers, servers, and printer servers
are directly connected to form small workgroups.

Figure 3-1. Stand Alone Application

Enlarge Y our Network

You can use the Uplink port of the 8-Port switch to connect with another hub
or switch to interconnect each of your small-switched workgroups to form a
large switched network.

You can connect any one switch port to a hub or switch without a crossover
cable by the use of the Aut o MDI/MDI-X function.

In the below illustration, two switches are used to interconnect two small
workgroups. All the devices in this network can communicate with each
other. Connecting a server to the switch allows other users to access the
server’s data.

Figure 3-2. Example of enlarging your network

Typical Use in the SOHO Access Enclosure

The Suttle SOHO Access Enclosure is the central distribution device where
incoming voice, data, and video are re-distributed throughout the home.
The switch/hub/router is required to distribute the data to outlets through the
home. Below shows the typical application of a switch being fed by a DSL
modem deployed within the SOHO Access Enclosure.

Typical Module Wiring Configuration

4. Trouble Shooting

The switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in
identifying problems. This section describes common problems you may
encounter and where you can find possible solutions.

• Diagnosing LED Indicators

If the link indicator does not light up after making a connection check to
see if the network interface (e.g., a network adapter card on the attached
device), network cable, or switch port is defective. 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.

• Power

If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged
in, you may have a problem with the power outlet or power cord.
However, if the switch powers off after it has been running, check for a
loose power connection or power losses or surges at the power outlet. If
you still cannot resolve the problem contact your local dealer for
assistance.

• Cabling

RJ-45 Ports: Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair

(STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100Ω Category 3,4,5,5e or 6 Cable
for 10Mbps connections or 100Ω Category 5, 5e or 6 Cable for 100Mbps
connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection

does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

5. Technical Specification

This section provides the specifications of the 8-Port Switch:

Specification

Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet,

IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

ANSI/IEEE standard 802.3 N-Way auto-negotiation
Protocol CSMA/CD
Max Forwarding Rate and

Max Filtering Rate
LED Indicators Per Port: Link/Activity, Full/Collision, 100M

Network Cables

Dimensions 164mm x 100mm x 26mm (W x D x H)
Operating Temperature 0ºC to 45ºC (32ºF to 113ºF)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Power Supply AC 100~240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 4 Watt for 8-Port Switch
EMI FCC Class B, CE Mark
Safety UL

14,880 pps Ethernet port,

148,800 pps per Fast Ethernet port

Per Unit: Power

10Base-T: 2-pair UTP Cat. 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6 cable

(100m),

EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100m)

100Base-TX: 2-pair UTP Cat. 5, 5e, 6 cable

(100m),

EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100m)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are
designed to pro reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measure:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC
emission limits and also prevent interference to the nearby radio and
television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be
used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O device to this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment

1001 East Hwy 212
Hector, MN 55342
www.suttleonline.com

p/n 100966-00 Rev. A

Toll Free: 1-800-852-8662

Local: 1-320-848-6711

Fax: [phone]