METRObility Optical Systems R104-11 manual

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    Installation & User Guide Model: R104-1 1 M ETROBILITY ® F OUR - POR T S WITCH PWR 10/100 BASE LK AT LK AT LK AT LK AT 1 2 3 4[...]

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    This publication is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and other countries, with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means manual, electric, electronic, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, optical or oth[...]

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    T able of Contents Metrobility 4-port Switch Installation & User Guide Overview .............................................................................................................. 4 Installation Guide ............................................................................................... 5 STEP 1: Unpack the Line Card .......[...]

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    4 Overview Overview The Metrobility ® R104-1 1 is a four -port 10/100Mbps TX switch that provides a cost-effective solution for situations in which a simple switching option with few ports is required. When configured for stacking in a Metrobility chassis, the card eliminates the need for any external equipment. This means the network administrato[...]

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    Metrobility 4- port Switch 5 Installation Guide Follow the simple steps outlined in this section to install and start using the R104. NOTE: Electr ostatic dischar ge pr ecautions should be taken when handling any cir cuit boar d. Pr oper gr ounding is r ecommended (i.e., wear a wrist strap). Unpack the Line Card Y our order has been provided with t[...]

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    6 Installation Guide *DIP switches also can be managed via console commands or with the Metrobility NetBeacon® or WebBeacon™ management software. Refer to the Command Line Interface Reference Guide, NetBeacon Element Management Software Installation & User ’s Guide or WebBeacon Management Software Installation & User’s Guide for soft[...]

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    Metrobility 4- port Switch 7 Duplex Switch (FD) Switch FD determines the duplex mode on all ports that have auto- negotiation disabled. • The ports will operate at full duplex if FD is OPEN. (default) • They will operate at half duplex if FD is CLOSED. If auto-negotiation is enabled on a port, that port will ignore the FD switch setting. For ex[...]

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    8 Installation Guide AN indicates that auto-negotiation is enabled. + indicates the switch is enabled (OPEN) . — indicates the switch is disabled (CLOSED). A blank space indicates that the switch setting is not applicable and can be either OPEN or CLOSED. n o i t a r u g i f n o C1 t r o P2 t r o P3 t r o P4 t r o P 1 t r o P2 t r o P3 t r o P4 t[...]

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    Metrobility 4- port Switch 9 • Insert the card into either slot in the R400 or R1000. In the R5000 chassis,any slot excluding slot #17. Make sure the top and bottom edges of the board are aligned with the top and bottom card guides in the chassis. Do not force the card into the chassis unnecessarily . It should slide in easily and evenly . • Sl[...]

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    10 Installation Guide Connect to the Network T o connect the R104 to the network, insert the twisted-pair cables into the appropriate connectors. Be sure the card is secured to the chassis by tightening the thumbscrew before making network connections. The R104 provides four shielded RJ-45 connectors that support a maximum segment length of 100 met[...]

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    Metrobility 4-port Switch 11 User Guide This section contains information regarding the operating featur es of the Metrobility R104. LED Indicators The R104 provides several LEDs for the visible verification of unit status and proper functionality . These LEDs can assist in troubleshooting and with overall network diagnosis and management. There ar[...]

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    12 User Guide T echnical Specifications Network Connections T wisted-Pair Interface Connector __________________________________ Shielded RJ-45, 8-pin jack Impedance ________________________________________ 100 Ohms nominal Signal Level Output (differential) ________________ 0.95 to 1.05V (100Mbps) ___________________ 2.2 to 2.8V (10Mbps) Signal Le[...]

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    Metrobility 4-port Switch 13 Product Safety , EMC and Compliance Statements This equipment complies with the following requirements: •U L • CSA •C E •C B • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022 Class A (emissions) • EN55024: 1998 (immunity) • ICES-003 Class A (emissions) This product shall be handled, stored and disposed of in accordance w[...]

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    14 User Guide W arranty and Servicing T elco Systems’ Pr oduct W arranty TELCO MAKES NO W ARRANTIES EXCEPT AS HEREIN SET FOR TH: T elco warrants that the equipment and accessories manufactured by T elco, when used in the application and manner for which they are intended, will be free from defects caused by faulty material or poor workmanship fro[...]

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    Metrobility 4-port Switch 15 Replacement, Repair or Refund Procedur e for Hardware: T elco’ s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at T elco’ s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part or deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item. All products that are replaced will becom[...]

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    5660-000023 D 12/06 US Headquarters 2 Hampshire Street Suite 3A Foxboro MA USA 02035 tel: 1.781.551.0300 • fax: 1.781.255.2344 www .telco.com[...]