User’s Guide
GS1100 Series
Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Version 1.00 Edition 8, 01/2022
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• All models may be referred to as the “Switch” in this guide.
• Product labels are all in bold font.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Switch Generic Router Wireless Router / Access Point
Generic Switch Smart TV Desktop
Laptop IP Camera Printer
Server
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................................................7
Getting to Know Your Switch ................................................................................................................ 8
Hardware Installation and Connection ............................................................................................. 12
Hardware Panels .................................................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 28
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Part I: User’s Guide............................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ..............................................................................................................8
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Example Applications ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.1 PoE Example Application ....................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2 Backbone Example Application ......................................................................................... 10
1.3.3 Bridging or Fiber Uplink Example Application .................................................................... 11
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ...........................................................................................12
2.1 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Before Installing the Switch .................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Desktop Installation Procedure ...........................................................................................13
2.2.2 Wall Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.3 Rack Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Front Panels ..................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports ............................................................................................... 20
3.1.2 IEEE 802.3az EEE ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ........................................................................................................... 20
3.1.4 PoE .......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.5 SFP Slots .................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2 Rear Panels ...................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.2 Power Connection ................................................................................................................ 26
3.2.3 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................28
4.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................................................................... 28
4.2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology .................................................................................. 29
Appendix A Customer Support ....................................................................................................... 32
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Table of Contents
Appendix B Legal Information......................................................................................................... 37
Index...................................................................................................................................................46
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PART I
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
1.1 Introduction
The Switch refers to all the following models unless a particular model is specified.
• GS1100-10HP((Revision B1))
• GS1100-10HP
• GS1100-16
• GS1100-24E
• GS1100-24
The Switch is a 10/100/1000 Mbps multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance
switched workgroup networks. The Switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for highspeed networking. The Switch is fanless and designed for workgroups, departments or backbone
computing environments for small businesses.
All models are referred to as the “Switch” in this guide.
The following table describes the hardware features of the Switch by model.
Table 1 Hardware Feature Comparison
PORT/SWITCH DETAILS
10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports
100/1000Base-X SFP slots 2 2 No No 2
802.3at PoE ports 8 8 NoNoNo
Max PoE Power Supply per Port 30W 30W No No No
Total PoE Power Budget 130W 130W No No No
One physical IEEE 802.3az ON/
OFF button
One power ON/OFF switch No 1 No No No
Desktop Device Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Wall-mountable Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Rack-mountable No No Yes Yes Yes
Power Adapter Yes Yes No No No
Power Cord No No Yes Yes Yes
Grounding Yes YesNoNoNo
Fan No No No Yes Yes
GS1100-10HP
(REVISION B1)
8 8 16 24 24
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GS1100-10HP GS1100-16 GS1100-24E GS1100-24
0; enabled by
default
0; enabled by
default
0; enabled by
default
The GbE PoE ports can supply power to the connected PoE powered devices (PDs).
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The SFP slots are for uplink connections. Use SFP transceivers in these slots for 100Mbps or 1Gbps
connections to backbone Ethernet switches.
The Switch has a built-in algorithm that automatically assigns priority to received packets. It can operate
in low power idle mode in compliance with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
1.2 Features
The following are the essential features of the Switch.
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3x standards.
• Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) RJ-45 ports.
• Auto-sensing crossover for all 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) RJ-45 ports.
• Supports N-Way protocol for speed (10/100/1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (Half/Full) auto-detection.
• Supports store-and-forward switching.
• Supports automatic address learning.
• Supports IEEE 802.3az EEE.
• Supports IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE standards.
• Full wire speed forwarding rate.
• Supports 802.1p CoS.
• Embedded 8K MAC address table providing 8000 MAC addresses entries.
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
1.3 Example Applications
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments. Note that the
Switch in the figure is just an example Switch and not your actual Switch.
1.3.1 PoE Example Application
The following example figure shows a Switch supplying PoE (Power over Ethernet) to Powered Devices
(PDs) such as an IP camera, a wireless router, an IP telephone and a general outdoor router that are not
within reach of a power outlet.
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Figure 1 Powered Device Example
PoE ports support both the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet and IEEE 802.3at High Power over Ethernet
standards.
The Switch is Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) because it provides a source of power via its Ethernet
ports. A powered device (PD) is a device such as an access point or an IP phone, that supports PoE
(Power over Ethernet) so that it can receive power from another device through a 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet port.
In the figure above, the IP camera and IP phone get their power directly from the Switch through a 10/
100/1000 Mbps Ethernet cable. PoE allows installation of PDs where there are no nearby electric power
outlets.
1.3.2 Backbone Example Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future.
The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and
servers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the network,
simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers, and so on.
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Figure 2 Backbone Application
1.3.3 Bridging or Fiber Uplink Example Application
In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the corporate
backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All
users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers via the Switch. You can
provide a super-fast uplink connection by using a Gigabit Ethernet or SFP port on the Switch.
Figure 3 Bridging Example Application
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Hardware Installation and
2.1 Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
See Table 1 on page 8 for a comparison of hardware features for each model.
2.1.1 Before Installing the Switch
Please note the following before installing the Switch:
• It is recommended to ask an authorized technician to mount the Switch on a rack or wall. Use the
proper screws to prevent damage to the Switch. See the Installation Requirements sections in this
chapter to know the types of screws and screw drivers for each mounting method.
• Make sure there is at least 2 cm of clearance on the top and bottom of the Switch, and at least 5 cm
of clearance on all four sides of the Switch. This allows air circulation for cooling.
• Do NOT block the ventilation holes nor store cables or power cords on the Switch. Allow clearance for
the ventilation holes to prevent your Switch from overheating. This is especially crucial when your
Switch does not have fans. Overheating could affect the performance of your Switch, or even
damage it.
• The surface of the Switch could be hot when it is functioning. Do NOT put your hands on it. You may
get burned. This could happen especially when you are using a fanless Switch.
• The Switches with fans are not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
• Do not connect the power cables and turn the Switch on before installing it.
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Connection
2.2 Hardware Installation
The Switch can be:
• Placed on a desktop.
• Wall-mounted on a wall.
• Rack-mounted on a standard EIA rack.
See the following table for a comparison of the hardware installation methods of each Switch:
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Table 2 Mounting Methods
MODEL FEATURE
Desktop Device Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Wall-mountable Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Rack-mountable No No Yes Yes Yes
GS1100-10HP
(REVISION B1)
GS1100-10HP GS1100-16 GS1100-24E GS1100-24
2.2.1 Desktop Installation Procedure
The Switch should be placed on a desk that has a level surface and that is able to support the weight of
the Switch.
1 Make sure the Switch is clean and dry.
2 Remove the adhesive backing from the rubber feet.
3 Attach the rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the Switch. These rubber feet help protect the
Switch from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking.
Figure 4 Attaching Rubber Feet
4 Set the Switch on a smooth, level surface strong enough to support the weight of the Switch and the
connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby.
Cautions:
• Avoid stacking fanless Switches to prevent overheating.
• Ensure enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation for cooling.
• Do NOT remove the rubber feet as it provides space for air circulation.
2.2.2 Wall Mounting
The Switch can be mounted on a wall (see Table 2 on page 13). You may need screw anchors if
mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
Do the following to mount your Switch on a wall.
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See Table 3 on page 14 for how far apart to place the screws.
Table 3 Distance between the centers of the holes for wall mounting
MODEL DISTANCE
GS1100-10HP (Revision B1) 176mm
GS1100-10HP 176mm
GS1100-16 148 mm
GS1100-24E 120 mm
2.2.2.1 Installation Requirements
• Distance above the floor: At least 1.8 m (5.9 feet)
• Two M4 screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver
• Two screw anchors (optional)
Figure 5 GS1100-10HP / GS1100-10HP (Revision B1) Screw Specs
Figure 6 GS1100-16/GS1100-24E screw specs
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the Switch.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
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WARNING! Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside
the wall when drilling holes for the screws.
3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full
depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do NOT insert the screws all the way in –
leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm.
If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do NOT insert the screws
all the way in – leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.
4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the Switch with the connection
cables.
5 Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the screws.
Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between the wall and the Switch to allow
ventilation.
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