ZyXEL Communications GS1900 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
GS1900 Series
GbE Smart Managed Switch
Version 1.0
Edition 2, 08/2013
User’s Guide
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Note: This guide is a reference for a series of products. Therefore some features or
options in this guide may not be available in your product.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the Switch.
• Web Configurator Online Help
Click the help icon in any screen for help in configuring that screen and supplementary
information.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................14
Getting to Know Your Switch ...................................................................................................................16
Hardware Installation and Connection ....................................................................................................20
Hardware Overview .................................................................................................................................25
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................31
Getting Start ............................................................................................................................................39
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................49
Monitor: System ......................................................................................................................................51
Monitor: Port ............................................................................................................................................54
Monitor: VLAN .........................................................................................................................................61
Monitor: MAC Table .................................................................................................................................67
Monitor: Link Aggregation .......................................................................................................................69
Monitor: Loop Guard ...............................................................................................................................71
Monitor: Multicast ....................................................................................................................................74
Monitor: Spanning Tree ...........................................................................................................................78
Monitor: LLDP .........................................................................................................................................84
Monitor: Security .....................................................................................................................................87
Monitor: Management .............................................................................................................................90
Configuration: System .............................................................................................................................93
Configuration: Port ..................................................................................................................................98
Configuration: VLAN .............................................................................................................................109
Configuration: MAC Table .....................................................................................................................122
Configuration: Link Aggregation ...................... ................................. ................................... ..................126
Configuration: Loop Guard ....................................................................................................................133
Configuration: Mirror .............................................................................................................................136
Configuration: Multicast .........................................................................................................................138
Configuration: Spanning Tree ...............................................................................................................146
Configuration: LLDP ..............................................................................................................................156
Configuration: QoS ................................................................................................................................169
Configuration: Security ..........................................................................................................................178
Configuration: AAA ................................................................................................................................187
Configuration: Management ..................................................................................................................193
Maintenance .................................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... ...... ............................211
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................222
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide .........................................................................................14
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................16
1.1 Introduction ............ ................................................................ .... ... ....................................................16
1.1.1 Bridging Example ...................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................16
1.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop ..............................................................................................17
1.1.3 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Example ................................................................................17
1.1.4 IPv6 Support .............................................. ... ... .... ....................................................................18
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ......................... .... ................................................................ ... ..............19
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................19
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection.............................................................................................20
2.1 Freestanding Installation ..................................................................................................................20
2.2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Wall Mounting ..................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... .................................................................21
2.2.2 Rack Mounting ................. ... .... ... ................................................................ .... ... ... ... .................22
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................25
3.1 Front Panel Connections ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ...........................................25
3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ............ ... ... ... ................................................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .................26
3.1.2 SFP Slots ................................................................................................................................26
3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................... ... ... ...........................................................28
3.2.1 Power Connection ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..............................................................29
3.3 LEDs .............................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................31
4.1 Overview .......................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................31
4.2 Access ...............................................................................................................................................31
4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator .................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ..........................32
4.3.1 Title Bar ................. .... ... ... ... .... .................................................................................................32
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4.3.2 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................33
Chapter 5
Getting Start........................................................................................................................................39
5.1 Overview .......................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................39
5.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................................39
5.2 Getting Start .............................. ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .................................................................................39
5.2.1 Wizard .................................... ... ..............................................................................................40
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................49
Chapter 6
Monitor: System..................................................................................................................................51
6.1 Overview .......................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................51
6.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................................51
6.2 IP ..... ..................................................................................................................................................51
6.2.1 IPv4 ....................................... ... ..............................................................................................51
6.2.2 IPv6 ....................................... ... ..............................................................................................52
6.3 Information ................................................................ .... ... .................................................................53
Chapter 7
Monitor: Port .......................................................................................................................................54
7.1 Overview .......................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................54
7.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................................54
7.2 Port .................................. ..................................................................................................................54
7.2.1 Status .................................. .... ... ............................................................. ... .... ... .......................54
7.2.2 Port Counters .................................. ... .... ................................................................ .................55
7.2.3 Bandwidth Utilization ................. ... ... ... .... ................................................................ ... ..............57
7.3 PoE ........... ... ... ... .... ... ........................................................................................................................58
7.4 Bandwidth Management .............. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................................................59
7.4.1 Bandwidth Control ..................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................................................59
7.5 Storm Control ................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................60
Chapter 8
Monitor: VLAN.....................................................................................................................................61
8.1 Overview .......................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................61
8.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................................61
8.2 VLAN .. .... ... ........................................................................................................................................61
8.2.1 VLAN .................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................................ .................................61
8.2.2 Port ..........................................................................................................................................62
8.2.3 VLAN Port ........ ... ... .... ... ... ... .....................................................................................................63
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8.3 Guest VLAN . ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................................. ... ... ...........................................64
8.4 Voice VLAN ......................................................... ... ... ........................................................................65
Chapter 9
Monitor: MAC Table............................................................................................................................67
9.1 Overview .......................................... ... ................................................................ .... ..........................67
9.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................................68
9.2 MAC Table .................................................... .... .................................................................................68
Chapter 10
Monitor: Link Aggregation.................................................................................................................69
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................69
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................69
10.2 Link Aggregation .............................................................................................................................69
Chapter 11
Monitor: Loop Guard..........................................................................................................................71
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................71
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ......................... .................................................................72
11.2 Loop Guard .....................................................................................................................................72
Chapter 12
Monitor: Multicast...............................................................................................................................74
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................74
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................74
12.2 IGMP ...............................................................................................................................................74
12.2.1 Vlan .......................................................................................................................................74
12.2.2 Statistics ................................................................................................................................75
12.2.3 Group .....................................................................................................................................76
12.2.4 Router ....................................................................................................................................77
Chapter 13
Monitor: Spanning Tree......................................................................................................................78
13.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................78
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................78
13.2 Spanning Tree .................................................................................................................................78
13.2.1 CIST ......................................................................................................................................78
13.2.2 CIST Port ...............................................................................................................................79
13.2.3 MST .......................................................................................................................................80
13.2.4 MST Port ...............................................................................................................................81
13.2.5 STP Statistics ........................................................................................................................82
Chapter 14
Monitor: LLDP.....................................................................................................................................84
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14.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................84
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................84
14.2 LLDP ...............................................................................................................................................84
14.2.1 Statistics ................................................................................................................................84
14.2.2 Remote Information ...............................................................................................................85
14.2.3 Overloading ...........................................................................................................................86
Chapter 15
Monitor: Security ................................................................................................................................87
15.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................87
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................87
15.2 Port Security ....................................................................................................................................87
15.3 802.1X .............................................................................................................................................88
15.3.1 Port ........................................................................................................................................88
15.3.2 Authenticated Hosts ..............................................................................................................89
Chapter 16
Monitor: Management ........................................................................................................................90
16.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................90
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................90
16.2 Syslog .............................................................................................................................................90
16.3 Error Disable ...................................................................................................................................91
Chapter 17
Configuration: System.......................................................................................................................93
17.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................93
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................93
17.2 IP .....................................................................................................................................................93
17.2.1 The IPv4 Screen ............................ .................................................... ....................................93
17.2.2 The IPv6 Screen ............................ .................................................... ....................................94
17.3 Time ................................................................................................................................................95
17.3.1 The System Time Screen ......................................................................................................95
17.3.2 The SNTP Server Screen .....................................................................................................96
17.4 Information ......................................................................................................................................96
17.4.1 The System Information Screen .......... ... ... ... ........................................................................97
Chapter 18
Configuration: Port.............................................................................................................................98
18.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................98
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................98
18.2 Port .................................................................................................................................................98
18.2.1 The Port Edit Screen .............................................................................................................99
18.3 EEE ...............................................................................................................................................100
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18.3.1 The EEE Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................101
18.4 PoE ..............................................................................................................................................101
18.4.1 The PoE Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................103
18.5 Bandwidth Management ...............................................................................................................105
18.5.1 The Bandwidth Control Screen ..... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................................105
18.5.2 The Port Rate Edit Screen ..................................................................................................106
18.6 Storm Control ................................................................................................................................107
18.6.1 The Port Screen .................................................................................................................107
18.6.2 The Port Edit Screen ..........................................................................................................108
Chapter 19
Configuration: VLAN ........................................................................................................................109
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................109
19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................109
19.2 VLAN .............................................................................................................................................110
19.2.1 The VLAN Screen ................................................................................................................110
19.2.2 The VLAN Add Screen .......................................................................................................110
19.2.3 The Port Screen .................................................................................................................111
19.2.4 The Port Edit Screen ..........................................................................................................112
19.2.5 The VLAN Port Screen .......................................................................................................113
19.3 Guest VLAN ..................................................................................................................................115
19.3.1 The Global Screen ..............................................................................................................115
19.3.2 The Port Screen .................................................................................................................116
19.3.3 The Port Edit Screen ..........................................................................................................116
19.4 Voice VLAN ...................................................................................................................................117
19.4.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................117
19.4.2 The OUI Screen ...................................................................................................................118
19.4.3 The OUI Add/Edit Screen ....................................................................................................119
19.4.4 The Port Screen .................................................................................................................120
19.4.5 The Port Edit Screen ..........................................................................................................121
Chapter 20
Configuration: MAC Table................................................................................................................122
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................122
20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................122
20.2 MAC Table ............................................................ ... .... ... ... ... .... .....................................................122
20.2.1 The Static MAC Screen .......................................................................................................122
20.2.2 The Static MAC Add Screen .................................................... ............................................123
20.2.3 The Filtering MAC Screen ...................................................................................................123
20.2.4 The Filtering MAC Add Screen ...........................................................................................124
20.2.5 The Dynamic Age Screen ....................................................................................................124
Chapter 21
Configuration: Link Aggregation ....................................................................................................126
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21.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................126
21.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................126
21.2 Link Aggregation ...........................................................................................................................126
21.2.1 The Global Screen ..............................................................................................................126
21.2.2 The LAG Management Screen ......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............................... 127
21.2.3 The LAG Add Screen ..........................................................................................................128
21.2.4 The LAG Port Screen .........................................................................................................129
21.2.5 The LAG Port Edit Screen ...................................................................................................130
21.2.6 The LACP Port Screen ....................................................................................................... 130
21.2.7 The LACP Port Edit Screen .................................................................................................131
Chapter 22
Configuration: Loop Guard..............................................................................................................133
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................133
22.2 Loop Guard ...................................................................................................................................133
22.2.1 The Global Screen ..............................................................................................................133
22.2.2 The Loop Guard Port ...........................................................................................................134
22.2.3 The Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................134
Chapter 23
Configuration: Mirror........................................................................................................................136
23.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................136
23.2 Mirror .............................................................................................................................................136
23.2.1 The Mirror Screen ...................... ... ... .... ... ... .........................................................................136
Chapter 24
Configuration: Multicast ..................................................................................................................138
24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................138
24.2 IGMP .............................................................................................................................................138
24.2.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................138
24.2.2 The VLAN Screen ................................................................................................................139
24.2.3 The Edit IGMP Screen ........................................................................................................140
24.2.4 The Router Port Screen .................... ...................................................................................141
24.2.5 The Add/Edit Router Port Screen .................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...............................................141
24.2.6 The Profile Screen ...............................................................................................................142
24.2.7 The Add/Edit Profile Screen ................................................................................................143
24.2.8 The Throttling Screen ..........................................................................................................144
24.2.9 The Add/Edit Throttling Screen ...........................................................................................144
Chapter 25
Configuration: Spanning Tree .........................................................................................................146
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................146
25.2 Spanning Tree ...............................................................................................................................146
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25.2.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................146
25.2.2 The STP Port Screen ..........................................................................................................147
25.2.3 The STP Port Edit Screen ...................................................................................................148
25.2.4 The CIST Screen ........................ .................................................... .....................................149
25.2.5 The CIST Port Screen .........................................................................................................151
25.2.6 The CIST Port Edit Screen ..................................................................................................151
25.2.7 The MST Screen . .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ...................................................................................152
25.2.8 The Add/Modify MST Screen ..............................................................................................153
25.2.9 The MST Port Screen ..........................................................................................................153
25.2.10 The MST Port Edit Screen .................................................................................................154
Chapter 26
Configuration: LLDP.........................................................................................................................156
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................156
26.2 LLDP .............................................................................................................................................156
26.2.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................156
26.2.2 The Port Screen ..................................................................................................................157
26.2.3 The Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................158
26.2.4 The Local Information Screen ................................. ... .........................................................159
26.2.5 The Local Information Edit Screen ......................................................................................161
26.2.6 The MED Network Policy Screen ............... ... .... ... ...............................................................164
26.2.7 The MED Network Policy Add/Edit Screen . ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................164
26.2.8 The MED Port Screen .........................................................................................................166
26.2.9 The MED Port Add/Edit Screen ..........................................................................................167
Chapter 27
Configuration: QoS...........................................................................................................................169
27.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................169
27.2 General .........................................................................................................................................169
27.2.1 The Port Screen ..................................................................................................................169
27.2.2 The Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................170
27.2.3 The Queue Screen ..............................................................................................................171
27.2.4 The CoS Mapping Screen ...................................................................................................171
27.2.5 The DSCP Mapping Screen ................................................................................................173
27.2.6 The IP Precedence Mapping Screen ...................................................................................174
27.3 Trust Mode ....................................................................................................................................175
27.3.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................175
27.3.2 The Port Screen ..................................................................................................................175
27.3.3 The Trust Mode Edit Screen ...............................................................................................176
Chapter 28
Configuration: Security....................................................................................................................178
28.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................178
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28.2 Port Security ..................................................................................................................................178
28.2.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................178
28.2.2 The Port Screen ..................................................................................................................178
28.2.3 The Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................179
28.3 Protected Port ...............................................................................................................................180
28.3.1 The Protected Port Screen ..................................................................................................180
28.3.2 The Protected Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................181
28.4 802.1X ...........................................................................................................................................182
28.4.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................182
28.4.2 The Port Screen ..................................................................................................................182
28.4.3 The Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................183
28.5 DoS ...............................................................................................................................................184
28.5.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................184
28.5.2 The Port Screen ..................................................................................................................185
28.5.3 The Port Edit Screen ...........................................................................................................186
Chapter 29
Configuration: AAA ..........................................................................................................................187
29.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................187
29.2 Auth Method ............................... ................................. ................................ ..................................187
29.2.1 The Auth Method Screen .....................................................................................................187
29.2.2 The Auth Method Add/Modify Screen ..................................................................................188
29.3 RADIUS .........................................................................................................................................188
29.3.1 The RADIUS Screen ...........................................................................................................188
29.3.2 The RADIUS Add/Modify Screen .......................................................................................189
29.4 TACACS+ ......................................................................................................................................190
29.4.1 The TACACS+ Screen .........................................................................................................190
29.4.2 The TACACS+ Add/Modify Screen .....................................................................................191
Chapter 30
Configuration: Management............................................................................................................193
30.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................193
30.2 Syslog ...........................................................................................................................................193
30.2.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................193
30.2.2 The Local Screen ................................................................................................................194
30.2.3 The Local Add/Modify Screen ................................ ... .... ... ... ... ............................................194
30.2.4 The Remote Screen ............................................................................................................195
30.2.5 The Remote Add/Modify Screen ............................. ... .... ... ... ... ............................................195
30.3 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................196
30.3.1 The Global Screen ......................... ....................... ...................... .................... .....................196
30.3.2 The Community Screen ........................ ....................................................... ........................197
30.3.3 The Community Add/Modify Screen ................................. ... ... ... .... ... ..................................198
30.3.4 The Group Screen ...............................................................................................................198
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30.3.5 The Group Add/Modify Screen ...........................................................................................199
30.3.6 The User Screen . .................................................................... ............................................200
30.3.7 The User Add/Modify Screen .............................................................................................200
30.3.8 The Trap Screen ............................................ .......................................... ............................201
30.3.9 The Trap Destination Screen ...... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................................. .....202
30.3.10 The Trap Destination Add/Modify Screen .........................................................................203
30.4 Error Disable .................................................................................................................................204
30.4.1 The Error Disabled Screen .................................................................................................204
30.5 HTTP/HTTPS ................................................................................................................................205
30.5.1 The HTTP Screen ...............................................................................................................205
30.5.2 The HTTPS Screen .............................................................................................................206
30.6 Users .............................................................................................................................................206
30.6.1 The Users Screen ...............................................................................................................206
30.6.2 The Users Add/Modify Screen ............................................................................................ 207
30.7 Remote Access Control ................................................................................................................208
30.7.1 The Global Screen ..............................................................................................................208
30.7.2 The Profile Add/Modify Screen ...........................................................................................209
Chapter 31
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................211
31.1 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................211
31.1.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................211
31.1.2 Upgrade the firmware from a file on your computer ............................................................212
31.2 Firmware Management .................................................................................................................212
31.2.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................212
31.2.2 Activate the Backup Image ................................................ ..................................................213
31.3 Backup a Configuration File .............................. ............................................................................213
31.3.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................213
31.3.2 Back up configuration or log files to a server .......................................................................214
31.3.3 Back up configuration or log files to your computer .............................................................214
31.4 Restore a Configuration File .......... ... ... ................................................................. ... ... ... ...............215
31.4.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................215
31.4.2 Restore the configuration from a file on a server .................................................................215
31.4.3 Restore the configuration from a file on your computer .......................................................216
31.5 Manage Configuration Files ..........................................................................................................216
31.5.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................216
31.6 Reset to Factory Defaults ............................... ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ...............217
31.6.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................217
31.6.2 Reset the Switch to Factory Defaults ...................................................................................217
31.7 Network Diagnostics .....................................................................................................................217
31.7.1 Port Test ..............................................................................................................................217
31.7.2 IPv4 Ping Test ......................................................................................................................218
31.7.3 IPv6 Ping Test ......................................................................................................................219
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31.7.4 Trace Route .........................................................................................................................220
31.8 Reboot ...........................................................................................................................................221
31.8.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................221
31.8.2 Reboot the Switch ...............................................................................................................221
Chapter 32
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................222
32.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ........................ ... .... ... ... ... ............................................222
32.2 Switch Access and Login ..............................................................................................................223
32.3 Switch Configuration .....................................................................................................................225
Appendix A Legal Information..........................................................................................................226
Index ..................................................................................................................................................228
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This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
1.1 Introduction
The GS1900 series is a new generation Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Web-Managed Switch.
This User’s Guide covers the following models:
Table 1 GS1900 Series Comparison Table
MODEL
100/1000
Mbps Port
100/1000
Mbps PoE Port
1G SFP Slots
Fiber
Desktop vvvv
Wall-mountvvvv
Rack-mount vvvvvv
Power ON/OFF
Switch
GS1900-8 GS1900-
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8HP
8 - 16 24 24 - 48 24
-8---24-24
-- --2222
vvv
GS1900-16GS1900-
24E
GS1900-24GS1900-
24HP
GS1900-48GS1900-
48HP
See the datasheet for a full list of firmware features available on the Switch.
1.1.1 Bridging Example
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.
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Figure 1 Bridging Application
Backbone
RD
Sales
Internet
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1.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks which demand high bandwidth 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 and access the
Internet. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers,
computers, print servers and so on.
Figure 2 Gigabit to the Desktop
1.1.3 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Example
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical
networks. Stations on a logical network belong to one or more groups. With VLAN, a station cannot
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directly talk to or hear from stations that are not in the same group(s) unless such traffic first goes
through a router.
For more information on VLANs, refer to Chapter 8 on page 61.
1.1.3.1 Tag-based VLAN Example
Ports in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain, thus increasing network
performance by reducing broadcast traffic. VLAN groups can be modified at any time by adding,
moving or changing ports without any re-cabling.
Shared resources such as a server can be used by all ports in the same VLAN as the server. In the
following figure only ports that need access to the server need to be part of VLAN 1. Ports can
belong to other VLAN groups too.
Figure 3 Shared Server Using VLAN Example
1.1.4 IPv6 Support
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), is designed to enhance IP address size and features. The
increase in IPv6 address size to 128 bits (from the 32-bit IPv4 address) allows up to 3.4 x 10
addresses. At the time of writing, the Switch supports the following features.
• Static address assignment and stateless auto-configuration
• Neighbor Discovery Protocol (a protocol used to discover other IPv6 devices in a network)
• Remote Management using PING, SNMP, HTTP and TFTP services
• ICMPv6 to report errors encountered in packet processing and perform diagnostic functions, such
as "PING”
• IPv4/IPv6 dual stack; the Switch can run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time
•DHCPv6 client
• Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping
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1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch
Use any of the following methods to manage the Switch.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the Switch using a
(supported) web browser. See Chapter 4 on page 31.
• TFTP. Use Trivial File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
See Section 31.1 on page 211, Section 31.3 on page 213, and Section 31.4 on page 215
• SNMP. The device can be configured by a SNMP manager. See Section 30.3 on page 196.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch
Do the following things regularly to make the Switch more secure and to manage the Switch more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier
working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you
forget your password, you will have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Sw itch. Y ou
could simply restore your last configuration.
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This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
2.1 Freestanding Installation
1 Make sure the Switch is clean and dry.
2 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.
3 Make sure there is enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment
of cables and the power cord.
4 Remove the adhesive backing from the rubber feet.
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5 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
Note: Do NOT block the ventilation holes. Leave space between devices when stacking.
Note: For proper ventilation, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at the front and
3.4 inches (8 cm) at the back of the Switch. This is especially important for
enclosed rack installations.
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See Table 1 on page 16 for a comparison of the hardware installation methods of each model:
Note: Ask an authorized technician to attach the Switch to the rack/wall.
Refer to Section 2.2.2 on page 22 for rack-mounting instructions. Take note of the following:
• The Switch should have a minimum 25 mm space around it for ventilation.
• 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.
2.2.1 Wall Mounting
Do the following to attach your Switch to a wall.
See the following table for how far apart to place the screws.
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Table 2
GS1900-8 GS1900-8HP GS1900-16 GS1900-24E
Screw the two screws provided with your Switch into the wall (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.
Distance between the centers of the holes for wall mounting
176 mm 176 mm 148 mm 207 mm
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.
Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the
screws.
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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.
2.2.2 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
1 Position 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.
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Figure 5 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1900-16 and GS1900-24E)
Figure 6 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1900-24, GS1900-24HP, GS1900-48, GS1900-48HP)
2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes
into the Switch.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch.
4 You may now mount the Switch on a rack. Proceed to the next section.
2.2.2.1 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
1 Position 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.
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Figure 7 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (GS1900-16 and GS1900-24E)
Figure 8 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (GS1900-24, GS1900-24HP, GS1900-48, GS1900-48HP)
2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes
into the rack.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second mounting bracket on the other side of the rack.
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This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the
hardware connections.
3.1 Front Panel Connections
The following figures show the front panels of the Switch.
Figure 9 Front Panel: GS1900-8
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Figure 10 Front Panel: GS1900-8HP
Figure 11 Front Panel: GS1900-16
Figure 12 Front Panel: GS1900-24E
Figure 13 Front Panel: GS1900-24
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Figure 14 Front Panel: GS1900-24HP
Figure 15 Front Panel: GS1900-48
Figure 16 Front Panel: GS1900-48HP
3.1.1 Ethernet Ports
The Switch has 1000Base- T auto-negotiating, auto-crossover Ethernet ports. In 10/100/1000 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet, the speed can be 10Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps. The duplex mode can be both
half or full duplex at 100 Mbps and full duplex only at 1000 Mbps.
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.
3.1.1.1 Default Ethernet Settings
The factory default negotiation settings for the Ethernet ports on the Switch are:
• Speed: Auto
•Duplex: Auto
• Flow control: Off
3.1.2 SFP Slots
These are slots for Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers. A transceiver is a single unit
that houses a transmitter and a receiver. Use a transceiver to connect a fiber-optic cable to the
Switch. The Switch does not come with transceivers. You must use transceivers that comply with
the Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). See the SFF
committee’s INF-8074i specification Rev 1.0 for details.
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You can change transceivers while the Switch is operating. You can use different transceivers to
connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber-optic connectors.
• Type: SFP connection interface
• Connection speed: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps)
To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber-optic
module’s connectors.
3.1.2.1 Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a transceiver.
1 Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
Figure 17 Transceiver Installation Example
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2 Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is
functioning properly.
Figure 18 Installed Transceiver
3.1.2.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove a transceiver.
1 Open the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary).
Figure 19 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example
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2 Pull the transceiver out of the slot.
Figure 20 Transceiver Removal Example
3.2 Rear Panel
The following figures show the rear panels of the Switch.
Figure 21 Rear Panel: GS1900-8
Figure 22 Rear Panel: GS1900-8HP
Figure 23 Rear Panel: GS1900-16
Figure 24 Rear Panel: GS1900-24E
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Figure 25 Rear Panel: GS1900-24
Figure 26 Rear Panel: GS1900-24HP
Figure 27 Rear Panel: GS1900-48
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Figure 28 Rear Panel: GS1900-48HP
3.2.1 Power Connection
Make sure you are using the correct power source and that no objects obstruct the airflow of the
fans.
The Switch uses two power supply modules, one of which is redundant, so if one power module fails
the system can operate on the remaining module.
Rear Panel Power Connection
Connect one end of the supplied power cord or power adaptor to the power receptacle on the back
of the Switch and the other end to the appropriate power source.
For Switches with a power switch (see Table 1 on page 16), use the POWER ON/OFF switch to
have the Switch power on or off.
Connecting the Power
Use the following procedures to connect the Switch to a power source after you have installed it in
a rack.
Note: Use the included power cord for the AC power connection.
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1 Connect the female end of the power cord to the AC power socket.
2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet.
Disconnecting the Power
The power input connectors can be disconnected from the power source individually.
1 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2 Disconnect the power cord from the AC power socket.
3.3 LEDs
After you connect the power to the Switch, view the LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the
Switch and as an aid in troubleshooting.
Table 3 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR Green On The system is turned on.
Off The system is off or has failed.
SYS Green On The system is on and functioning properly.
Blinking The system is rebooting and performing self-diagnostic tests.
Off The power is off or the system is not ready/malfunctioning.
Ethernet Ports
LNK/ACT Green Blinking The system is transmitting/rec e i ving to/ from a 10 0/1 000 Mbps Et he rnet network.
On The link to a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network is up.
Off The link to an Ethernet network is down.
PoE
(see Section
1.1 on page 16)
1G SFP Slots (Fiber Ports - see Section 1.1 on page 16)
LNK/ACT Green Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps Fiber network.
Green On Power is supplied to all PoE Ethernet ports.
Off There is no power supply.
On The link to a 100/1000 Mbps Fiber network is up.
Off The link to a Fiber network is down.
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