ZyXEL Communications GS-1008, GS-1016 User Manual

Dimension

GS-1008/GS-1016

Gigabit Ethernet Switch

User’s Guide

Version 1.0

May 2003

Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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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 (2) 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

value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if

the product is 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 warranty 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 of character to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your

Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage

Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned

products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be

repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for

parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the

corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country.

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Interference Statements and

Warnings

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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Certifications

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Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com

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Customer Support

If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL

Communications Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways:

Contacting Customer Support

When you contact your customer support representative, have the following

information ready:

Product model and serial number

 Warranty information

 Date you received your product.

 Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

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www.zyxel.com NORTH

800-255-4101

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ZyXEL
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Table of Contents

Copyright ......................................................................................................................... ii

ZyXEL Limited Warranty............................................................................................... iii

Interference Statements and Warnings............................................................................ iv

Customer Support ..........................................................................................................vii

List of Figures.................................................................................................................xi

List of Tables ..................................................................................................................xi

Preface ........................................................................................................................... xii

Chapter 1 Getting to Know the GS-1008/ GS-1016......................................................1-1

1.1 Features ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package Contents ..........................................................................................1-2

1.3 Backbone Switch Network Application........................................................ 1-2

Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Installation .........................................................2-1

2.1 Desktop Installation ......................................................................................2-1

2.2 Rack-mounted Installation ............................................................................2-2

2.3 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................2-4

2.3.1 Rear Panel Power Connection ............................................................... 2-4

2.4 Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2-4

2.4.1 100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports....................................... 2-5

2.4.2 Auto-sensing (Auto MDI/MDIX) Ports ................................................ 2-5

2.4.3 Front Panel Connections .......................................................................2-5

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2.4.4 Front Panel LEDs.................................................................................. 2-6

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 PWR LED ............................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.2 LK/ACT or LNK/ACT LED................................................................. 3-1

3.1.3 100, 1000 LEDs .................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.4 FD or FDX/COL LED .......................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology.................................................... 3-2

Appendix A Product Specifications.................................................................................A

Index ................................................................................................................................ C

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