Dimension
GS-1116 and GS-1124
Gigabit Switches
User’s Guide
March 2004
Version 0.1
Dimension GS-1116/GS-1124 Gigabit Switch
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FCC Interference Statement
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 operations.
FCC Warning
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 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.
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.
Taiwanese BCIQ A Warning
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Contacting Customer Support
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•Product model and serial number
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•Date that you received your product.
•Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Table of Contents |
Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Switch................................................................................................. |
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Introduction........................................................................................................................... |
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1.2 |
Features................................................................................................................................. |
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Package Contents.................................................................................................................. |
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1.4 |
Gigabit Switch Network Applications.................................................................................. |
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Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Installation................................................................................. |
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Desktop Installation .............................................................................................................. |
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Rack-mounted Installation.................................................................................................... |
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Rear Panel............................................................................................................................. |
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Front Panel............................................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction........................................................................................................................... |
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Improper Network Cabling and Topology............................................................................ |
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List of Figures |
Figure 1-1 GS-1116 .............................................................................................................................. |
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Figure 1-2 GS-1124 .............................................................................................................................. |
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Figure 1-3 Gigabit Switch for Server Farm .......................................................................................... |
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Figure 1-4 Gigabit Switch for Super User Work Groups ..................................................................... |
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Figure 2-1 Attaching Rubber Feet ........................................................................................................ |
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Figure 2-2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Screws.......................................................................... |
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Figure 2-3 Switch Mounting to an EIA Standard 19-inch Rack........................................................... |
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Figure 2-4 GS-1116/GS-1124 Rear Panel ............................................................................................ |
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Figure 2-5 GS-1116 Front Panel........................................................................................................... |
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Figure 2-6 GS-1124 Front Panel........................................................................................................... |
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Figure 2-7 Transceiver Installation Example........................................................................................ |
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Figure 2-8 Installed Transceiver ........................................................................................................... |
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Figure 2-9 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example ......................................................................... |
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Figure 2-10 Transceiver Removal Example ......................................................................................... |
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Figure 2-11 GS-1116 Front Panel LEDs .............................................................................................. |
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Figure 2-12 GS-1116 Front Panel LEDs .............................................................................................. |
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List of Tables |
Table 2-1 GS-1116/GS-1124: Front Panel Ports .................................................................................. |
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Table 2-2 Mini GBIC Slots LED Descriptions..................................................................................... |
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Table 2-3 Network Cable Types........................................................................................................... |
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Table 2-4 Front Panel LED Descriptions ............................................................................................. |
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting PWR LED ................................................................................................. |
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Table 3-2 Troubleshooting LNK/ACT LED ........................................................................................ |
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Table 3-3 Troubleshooting 1000 LEDs ................................................................................................ |
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Table 3-4 Troubleshooting FDX LED.................................................................................................. |
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Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology................................................ |
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List of Figures/Tables |
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