ZyXEL Communications GS-1124A, GS-1116A User Manual

Dimension

GS-1116A and GS-1124A

Unmanaged 16 or 24 Port Gigabit Switch with 2 mini-GBIC Ports

User’s Guide

Version 1

9/2006

Edition 2

Dimension GS-1116A/GS-1124A Gigabit Switch

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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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Customer Support

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Contacting Customer Support

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• Product model and serial number

• Warranty information

• 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.................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.4 Gigabit Switch Network Applications................................................................................................ 1-3

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 .......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

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

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

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

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 GS-1116A ...........................................................................................................................1-1

Figure 1-2 GS-1124A ...........................................................................................................................1-1

Figure 1-3 Gigabit Switch for Server Farm ..........................................................................................1-4

Figure 1-4 Gigabit Switch for Super User Work Groups .....................................................................1-5

Figure 2-1 Attaching Rubber Feet ........................................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Screws..........................................................................2-2

Figure 2-3 Switch Mounting to an EIA Standard 19-inch Rack...........................................................2-2

Figure 2-4 Switch Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-5 GS-1116A Front Panel........................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-6 GS-1124A Front Panel........................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-7 Transceiver Installation Procedure......................................................................................2-5

Figure

Figure 2-11 GS-1116A Front Panel LEDs ...........................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-12 GS-1124A Front Panel LEDs ...........................................................................................2-7

2-8 Transceiver Removal Example ...........................................................................................2-6

List of Tables

2-1 GS-1116A/GS-1124A: Front Panel Ports ............................................................................2-3

Table

Table 2-2 Network Cable Types...........................................................................................................2-7

Table 2-3 Front Panel LED Descriptions .............................................................................................2-7

Table 3-1 Troubleshooting PWR LED .................................................................................................3-1

Table 3-2 Troubleshooting LNK/ACT LED ........................................................................................3-1

Table 3-3 Troubleshooting 1000 LEDs ................................................................................................3-1

Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology................................................3-2

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