LevelOne FSW-2421 manual

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    LevelOne FSW-1621 FSW-2421 16/24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switch User Manual Rev.2.00-0705[...]

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    1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of FSW-1621/2421. The FSW-1621/2421, 16/24-port 10/100Base-TX Swit ch, is a multi-port Switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a store-and-fo rward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The Swit ch is targeted at workgroup, dep[...]

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    2 Package Contents Unpack the contents of th e 16/24-port 10/100Base- TX Switch and verify them against the checklist below.  FSW-1621/2421 X 1  User Manual  19” Rack Mount kit  Power Cord  Four Rubber Feet 16/24-port 10/100Base-TX S witch User Guide 19” Rack-Mount Kits Power Cord Rubber Feet Figure 1-2. Package Contents Compare [...]

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    2. Hardware Description This Section mainly describes the hardware of the 16/24-port 10/100Base-TX Switch, and gives a physical and functional overview of this Switch. The physical dimensions of the FSW-1621/2421 is: 250mmx 133 mm x 37mm (L x W x H) Front Panel FSW-1621/2421 consists of 16/24 x 10/ 100Base-TX RJ-45 ports. The LED Indicators are als[...]

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    4 LED Indicators The LED Indicators gives real-time in formation of systematic operation status. The following table provides descriptions of LEDs status and their meaning. Figure 2-2. LED Indicators LED Status Description Green Power On Power Off Power is not connected Green The port is connecting with the device Blinks The port is receiving or tr[...]

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    Desktop Installation Attaching Rubber Feet A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the Switch is grease and dust free. B. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Feet. C. Apply the Rubber Feet to each co rner on the bottom of the Switch. These footpads can prevent the S witch from shock/vibration. Rack-mounted Installation FSW-1621/2421 10/[...]

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    6 3.Network Application This section provides you a few samp les of network topology in which the Switch is used. In general, FS W-1621/2421 is designed as a segment switch. That is, with its large address table and hi gh performance, it is ideal for interconnecting networking segments. You can use the FSW-1621/2421 to co nnect PCs, workstations, a[...]

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    Segment Bridge For enterprise networks where lar ge data broadcasts are constantly processed, this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate backbone. In the illustration below, two Ethernet s witches with PCs, print server, and local server attached, are both c onnect to the FSW-1621/2421. All those devices in th[...]

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    8 4.Technical Specification This section provides the specifications of FSW-1621/2421,16/24-port 10/100Base-TX Switch . Standard IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE802.3x Flow Control and Back-pressure Protocol CSMA/CD Technology Store and Forward switching architecture Transfer Rate 14,880 pps Ethernet port 148,[...]