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Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should contact your
vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you
bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/forms/contact -us.php for contact information. Please have the following
information ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s 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
• The ES1100-8P, ES1100-16, ES1100-16P, ES1100-24, ES110 0-24E and ES1100-24G may be
referred to as the “Switch”, the “device”, the “system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide.
Differentiation is made where needed.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the
“enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. “Select”
or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For example, “k”
for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so
on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
The SwitchComputerNotebook computer
Server
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids .
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock
• Do not obstruct the device ventillation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Conne ct ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right supply voltage (for
• Use ONLY power wires of the appropriate wire gauge for your device. Connect it to a power supply of the
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the pro duct where an yone can
• Do NOT use the devi ce if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.
Safety Warnings
from lightning.
points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please
contact your vendor for further information.
example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
correct voltage.
walk on the power adaptor or cord.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE stands for Waste
Electronics and Electrical Equipment . It means that used electrical and electronic products shoul d not
be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and electronic equipment should be treated separately.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Appendix A Legal Information................................................................................................25
Index ........................................................................................................................................27
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
1.1 Overview
This User’s Guide covers the following models: ES1100-8P, ES1100-16, ES1100-16P, ES1100-24,
ES1100-24E, and ES1100-24G. The Switch can be used to build high-performance switched
workgroup networks.
Table 1 ES1100 Series Comparison Table
PORT DETAILSES1100-8PES1100-16ES1100-16PES1100-24ES1100-24EES1100-24G
16x10/100Base-TX Ethernet
Ports
24x10/100Base-TX Ethernet
Ports
8x10/100Base-TX (including 4
FE PoE ports)
16x10/100Base-TX
8 FE PoE ports)
2 dual-personality GbE ports
(including
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ES1100-8P
ES1100-16
ES1100-16P
ES1100-24
ES1100-24E
ES1100-24G
Figure 1 Front Panel
The Switch has a built-in algorithm that automatically assigns priority to received packets.
1.2 Features
The following are the essential features of the Switch.
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x standards.
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z standards (only ES1100-24G).
• ES1100-8P and ES1100-16P support IEEE 802.3af PoE standard.
• ES1100-24G supports both 100M and 1G fiber connection.
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• Auto-negotiating Ethernet RJ-45 ports (ES1100-8P and ES1100-16P include FE PoE ports).
• Auto-sensing crossover for all RJ-45 ports.
• Supports N-Way protocol for speed (10/100/1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (Half/Full) autodetection.
• Supports store-and-forward switching.
• Supports automatic address learning.
• Full wire speed forwarding rate.
• 802.1p CoS support.
• Link-on cable length power saving and link-down power saving.
• IEEE 802.3az (only ES1100-16/24/24E)
• Loop detection (only ES1100-16/24/24E)
• Jumbo frame (only ES1100-16/24/24E/24G)
• Embedded MAC address table providing MAC addresses entries (ES1100-16, ES1100-16P,
ES1100-24, ES1100-24E and ES1100-24G provide 8K; ES1100-8P provides 1K).
Refer to Chapter 4 on page 23 for the product specifications.
1.3 Applications
This section provides two network topology examples in which the Switch is used.
1.3.1 Standalone Workgroup
In this 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
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
etc.
Figure 2 Standalone Workgroup Example
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1.3.2 Bridging
With its large address table and high performance, the Switch is an ideal solution for department
networks to connect to the corporate backbone or for connecting network segments.
The following figure depicts a typical segment bridge application of the Switch in an enterprise
environment. The two networks (RD and Sales), the standalone server and the computers can all
communicate with each other and share all network resources.
Figure 3 Bridging Example
1.4 Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
The PoE function is available for ES1100-8P and ES1100-16P only.
ES1100-8P and ES1100-16P has FE PoE ports and supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
(PoE).
A powered device (PD) is a device such as an access point or a switch, that supports PoE (Power
over Ethernet) so that it can receive power from another device through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet
port.
In the figure below, 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.
Figure 4 Powered Device Examples
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Hardware Description and Connection
ES1100-8P
ES1100-16
ES1100-16P
ES1100-24
ES1100-24E
ES1100-24G
2.1 Rear Panel
The three-pronged power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the Switch. Refer to the Product
Specifications on page 23 for power specification.
Figure 5 Rear Panel
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Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Connection
2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection
Connect one end of the supplied power cord to the power receptacle on the back of the Switch and
the other end to the appropriate power source.
For ES1100-16/24E, use the ON/OFF switch to have the Switch power on or off.
2.2 Front Panel
The front panel of the Switch includes the auto-negotiating 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX RJ-45 ports and
the LEDs. Only the ES1100-24G’s front panel provides the 10 Base- T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T RJ45 ports with shared 100M/1G mini-GBIC open slots.
2.2.1 RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports
All the RJ-45 ports in the ES1100 series are auto-negotiating and auto-crossover.
An auto-negotiating port can detect and adjust to the optimum Ethernet speed (10/100/1000
Mbps) and duplex mode (full duplex or half duplex) of the connected device.
An auto-crossover (auto-MDI/MDI-X) port automatically works with a str aight -through or crossov er
Ethernet cable.
2.2.2 Front Panel Connections
You can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables for RJ-45
ports. The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different connection
speeds.
Table 2 Network Cable Types
SPEEDNETWORK CABLE TYPE
10 MbpsCategory 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP
100 MbpsCategory 5 UTP/STP
1000 MbpsCategory 5e UTP/STP
You can use either crossover or straight-through cables for all the ports.
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2.2.3 Front Panel LEDs
ES1100-16ES1100-24ES1100-24E
ES1100-8PES1100-16P
The LED Indicators give real-time information about the status of the Switch. The following tables
provide descriptions of the LEDs.
Figure 6 LEDs for ES1100-16/24/24E
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 3 LED Descriptions for ES1100-16/24/24E
LEDCOLORSTATUSDESCRIPTION
PWRGreenOnThe Switch is on and receiving power.
LINK/ACTGreenOnThe port is connected to an Ethernet network at 10M or 100M
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OffThe Switch is not receiving power.
speed.
Blinking
(Normal)
Blinking
(Slow)
OffThe port is not connected to an Ethernet network.
The port is receiving or transmitting data.
The Ethernet network link is down due to loop detection.
Figure 7 LEDs for ES1100-8P/16P
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 4 LED Descriptions for ES1100-8P/16P
LEDCOLORSTATUSDESCRIPTION
PWRGreenOnThe Switch is on and receiving power.
OffThe Switch is not receiving power.
LINK/ACTGreenOnThe port is connected to an Ethernet network at 10M or 100M
OffThe port is not connected to an Ethernet network.
PoE GreenOnPower is supplied to the FE PoE port.
OffPower is not supplied to the FE PoE port.
speed.
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ES1100-24G
Figure 8 LEDs for ES1100-24G
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 5 LED Descriptions for ES1100-24G
LEDCOLORSTATUSDESCRIPTION
PWRGreenOnThe Switch is on and receiving power.
OffThe Switch is not receiving power.
LINK/ACTGreenOnThe port is connected to an Ethernet network at 10M or 100M
Blinking The port is receiving or transmitting data.
OffThe port is not connected to an Ethernet network.
LINK/ACT
(Gigabit
Ethernet)
LINK/ACT
(Mini-GBIC)
GreenOn1000: The 1000Base-T Ethernet port is connected to an Ethernet
Blinking The port is receiving or transmitting data.
OffThe port is not connected to an Ethernet network.
GreenOn1000: The 1000M fiber connection port is connected at 1000M
Blinking The port is receiving or transmitting data.
OffThe port is not connected to an Ethernet network.
speed.
network at 1000M speed.
100: The 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port is connected to an
Ethernet network at 10M or 100M speed.
speed.
100: The 100M fiber connection port is connected at 100M speed.
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See the following table for a comparison of the hardware installation methods of each ES1100
model:
Table 6 ES1100 Series Installation Comparison Table
MODEL FEATURE ES1100-8PES1100-16ES1100-16P ES1100-24ES1100-24E ES1100-24G
Desktop Device
Wall-mountable
Rack-mountable
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5
0
m
m
Note: Ask an authorized technician to attach the Switch to the rack/wall.
For ES1100-8P/16/16P/24E, you can place the Switch directly on top of your desk or have it rackmounted. For ES1100-24/24G, the size is suitable for rack-mounting and you can refer to Section
2.3.2 on page 18 for instruction. Take note of the following:
• The Switch should have a minimum 25 mm space around it for ventilation.
• The Switch should be placed in 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.
2.3.1 Wall Mounting (for ES1100-8P/16/16P/24E)
Do the following to attach your Switch to a wall.
1Screw the two screws provided with your Switch into the wall 150 mm apart (see the figure in step
2). Use screws with 6 mm ~ 8 mm (0.24" ~ 0.31") wide heads. Do not screw the screws all the way
in to the wall; leave a small gap between the head of the screw and the wall.
The gap must be big enough for the screw heads to slide into the screw slots and the connection
cables to run down the back of the Switch.
Note: Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the
weight of the Switch with the connection cables.
2Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the
screws.
The Switch should be wall-mounted horizontally. The Switch's side
panels with ventilation slots should not be facing up or down as this
position is less safe.
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2.3.2 Rack Mounting
The Switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other
equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rackmounting kit.
Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
• Two mounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
Precautions
• Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it contains.
• Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Take all
necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch
1Position a mounting bracket on one side of the Switch, lining up the four screw holes on the br acket
with the screw holes on the side of the Switch.
Figure 9 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (ES1100-8P/16/16P/24E)
Figure 10 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (ES1100-24/24G)
2Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes
into the Switch.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch.
4You may now mount the Switch on a rack. Proceed to the next section.
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2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
1Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining
up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the rack.
Figure 11 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (ES1100-8P/16/16P/24E)
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Figure 12 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (ES1100-24/24G)
2Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes
into the rack.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second mounting bracket on the other side of the rack.
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CHAPTER 3
This section describes common problems you may encounter with the Switch and possible
solutions.
Troubleshoot the Switch using the LEDs to detect problems.
The PWR LED on the front panel does not light up.
• Check the connections from your Switch to the power source. Make sure you are using the
supplied power cord and that you are using an appropriate power source. Refer to the product
specifications.
• Make sure the power source is turned on and that the Switch is receiving sufficient power.
• If these steps fail to correct the problem, contact your local distributor for assistance.
Troubleshooting
The LINK/ACT LED does not light up when a device is connected.
• Verify that the attached device(s) is turned on and properly connected to your Switch.
• Make sure the network adapters are working on the attached devices.
• Verify that proper network cable type is used and its length does not exceed 100 meters. For
more information on network cable types, see Section 3.1 on page 21.
The PWR LED is off and/or power is not being supplied to my PoE-enabled device. (For
ES1100-8P and ES1100-16P)
• Check to see that the power cord is securely connected to the ES1100-8P/16P and an
appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is on and functioning properly.
• Check that the Ethernet cables are connected properly and that you are using the correct type of
Ethernet cable. Contact your local distributor if the problem persists.
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3.1 Improper Network Cabling and Topology
Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance or
even network failure.
Figure 13 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology
PROBLEMCORRECTIVE ACTION
Faulty cablesUsing faulty network cables may affect data rates and have an impact on your
Non-standard
network cables
Cabling Length If you use lon g er cables than are needed, transmission quality may be affected.
T oo many hubs
between the
computers in
the network
A loop in the
data path
network performance. Replace with new standard network cables.
Non-standard cables may increase t he number of network collis ions and cause other
network problems that affect your network performance. Refer to Section 2.2.2 on
page 14 for more information on network cable types.
The network cables should not be longer than the limit of 100 meters.
Too many hubs (or repeaters) between the connected computers in the network
may increase the number of network collision or other network problems. Remove
unnecessary hubs from the network.
A data path loop forms when there is more than one path or route between two
networked computers. This results in broadcast storms that will severely affect your
network performance. Make sure there are no loops in your network topology.
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CHAPTER 4
Product Specifications
These are the product specifications.
Table 7 Product Specifications
DimensionES1100-8P/16P: 265mm(W) x 184mm(D) x 44mm(H)
ES1100-16: 216 mm (W) x 133 mm (D) x 42 mm (H)
ES1100-24/24G: 441 mm (W) x 131 mm (D) x 44 mm (H)
ES1100-24E: 267 mm (W) x 162 mm (D) x 42 mm (H)
WeightES1100-8P: 1.4 kg
ES1100-16: 0.8 kg
ES1100-16P: 1.7 kg
ES1100-24: 1.5 kg
ES1100-24E: 1.3 kg
ES1100-24G: 1.8 kg
StandardIEEE802.3 10 BASE-T
IEEE802.3u 100 BASE-TX
IEEE802.3x full-duplex flow control
IEEE802.3az (EEE) (ES1100-16/24/24E only)
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service
IEEE 802.3af PoE standard (ES1100-8P and ES1100-16P)
IEEE 802.3ab 1000 BASE-T (ES1100-24G only)
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit fiber (ES1100-24G only)
InterfaceES1100-8P: 8 x 10/100 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ-45 switching port (including 4 FE PoE ports )
ES1100-16P: 16 x 10/100 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ-45 switch port (including 8 FE PoE ports)
ES1100-16: 16 x 10/100 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ-45 switching ports
ES1100-24/24E: 24 x 10/100 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ-45 switching ports
ES1100-24G: 24 x 10/100 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ-45 switching ports; 2 x dual-personality
Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ-45 shared with 100M/1G miniGBIC open slot)
14880 pps for 10 Base-T
148800 pps for 100 Base-Tx
1488000 pps for 1000 Base-T
ES1100-16/24/24E: 8K MAC entries, 256 K bytes buffer Memory
ES1100-16P: 8K MAC entries, 160 K bytes buffer Memory
ES1100-24G: 8K MAC entries, 320 K bytes buffer Memory
0 ~ 50
-40 ~ 70
10 % - 95 % (non-condensing)
o
C
o
C
ES1100-16P: 130W
Power SupplyPower rating:
•ES1100-8P: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz 1.5A Max
•ES1100-16: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz 0.5A Max
•ES1100-16P: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz 2A Max
•ES1100-24/24E: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz 0.5A Max
•ES1100-24G: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz 0.3A Max
Power consumption:
•ES1100-8P: 74.9W max.
•ES1100-16: 2.65W max.
•ES1100-16P: 161.6 W max.
•ES1100-24/24E: 4.05W max.
•ES1100-24G: 14.7W max
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Certifications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operations.
FCC Warning
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This device 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 device 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.
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Notices
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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2Select your product on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the
warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to
faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective
products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall
deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any
replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or
higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the
product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to
abnormal working conditions.
Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warr anty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for
indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty
policy for the region in which you bought the device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/
support_warranty_info.php.
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