zyxel GS1100-5P operation manual

User’s Guide

GS1100 Series

Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Version 1.00 Edition 6, 08/2020

IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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, screen names, field labels and field choices 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

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

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 .................................................................... 10

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation and Connection ...........................................................................................12

2.1 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 12

2.1.1 Before Using the Switch ........................................................................................................ 12

2.2 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Desktop Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................... 13

2.4 Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 14

2.4.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 14

2.5 Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 16

2.5.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 16

2.5.2 Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 17

2.5.3 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ............................................................... 17

2.5.4 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 17

Chapter 3

Hardware Panels................................................................................................................................19

3.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 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 (GS1100-10HP) ................................................................................................................ 21

3.1.5 SFP Slots (GS1100-24 and GS1100-10HP) ............................................................................. 21

3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 23

3.2.1 Grounding (GS1100-10HP) ................................................................................................... 24

3.2.2 Power Connection ................................................................................................................ 26

3.2.3 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 26

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................28

4.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................................................................... 28

4.2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology .................................................................................. 29

Appendix A Customer Support ....................................................................................................... 31

Appendix B Legal Information......................................................................................................... 37

Index...................................................................................................................................................47

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PART I

User’s Guide

CHAPTER 1

Getting to Know Your Switch

1.1 Introduction

The GS1100 Series consists of the following models:

• 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 GS1100 Series Comparison Table

PORT/SWITCH DETAILS GS1100-10HP GS1100-16 GS1100-24E GS1100-24

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports

100/1000Base-X SFP slots 2 2

802.3at PoE ports 8

One physical IEEE 802.3az ON/OFF button 1

One power ON/OFF switch 1

Desktop Device Yes Yes Yes

Wall-mountable Yes Yes Yes

Rack-mountable Yes Yes Yes

The GS1100-10HP has eight GbE PoE ports that can supply power to the connected PoE powered devices.

The GS1100-24 and GS1100-10HP have two SFP slots for uplink connection. 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).

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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 (GS1100-10HP)

• 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.

Figure 1 Powered Device Example

The PoE function is available for the GS1100-10HP.

Ports 1 to 8 on the GS1100-10HP support both the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet and IEEE 802.3at High Power over Ethernet standards. The ports supply power of up to 30W per Ethernet port and up to the total PoE power budget per Switch.

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch

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. Aside from minimizing the need for cables and wires, PoE removes the hassle of trying to find a nearby electric outlet to power up devices.

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.

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.

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your 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.

The Switch can be:

• Placed on a desktop.

• Wall-mounted on a wall.

• Rack-mounted on a standard EIA rack.

See Table 1 on page 8 for the comparison table of the hardware installation methods for each model.

CHAPTER 2

Connection

2.1.1 Before Using the Switch

Please observe the following before using the Switch:

• It is recommended to ask an authorized technician to attach the Switch on a desk or to the 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.

To start using the Switch, simply connect the power cables and turn it on.

2.2 Hardware Installation

See the following table for a comparison of the hardware installation methods of each GS1100 model:

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection

Table 2 GS1100 Series Installation Comparison Table

MODEL FEATURE GS1100-10HP GS1100-16 GS1100-24E GS1100-24

Desktop Device

Wall-mountable

Rack-mountable

For GS1100-10HP, GS1100-16 and GS110-24E, you can place the Switch directly on top of your desk or have it wall-mounted. For GS1100-16, GS1100-24E and GS110-24, the size is suitable for rack-mounting and you can refer to Section 2.5 on page 16 for instruction. Take note of the following:

• The Switch should be placed on a desk that has a level surface and that is able to support the weight of the Switch.

To start using it, simply connect the power cables and turn on the Switch.

2.3 Desktop Installation Procedure

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.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection

2.4 Wall Mounting

The Switch can be mounted on a wall (see Table 1 on page 8). You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.

Do the following to attach your Switch to a wall.

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 176mm GS1100-16 148 mm GS1100-24E 120 mm

2.4.1 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 screw specs

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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.

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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