Milan Technology MIL-S8000G manual

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    8-Port Gigabit Switch MIL-S8000G User Guide Eight Auto-negotiation 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports. Each port with Auto MDI/MDIX.[...]

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    Regulatory Approval - FCC Class A - UL 1950 - CSA C22.2 Number 950 - EN60950 - CE EN55022 Class A EN55024 Canadian EMI Notice This Class A digital apparatus meet s all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causin g Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte tout es les exigences du Reglem ent sur le materiel broui[...]

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    1 T able of Content s 1. Introduction Features Package Contents 2. Hardware Description Front Panel LED Indicators Rear Panel 3. Installation Desktop Installation Rack-mount Installation Power On 4. Network Application Backbone Switch 5. Network Configuration Login to the Console Interface 5.1 Port S t atus 5.2 Port Configuration 5.3 Mirror Configu[...]

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    2 1. Introduction Gigabit Ethernet over copper technology is a cost-effective way for network equipment to be upgraded from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit speeds without the use of expensive fiber opti cs cabling. Gigabit networks create high-speed backbone connections bet ween switches, servers, databases and end stations. The MIL-S8000G , an 8-Port Gig[...]

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    3 Package Content s  MIL-S8000G 8 port Gigabit switch  Power Cord  Four Adhesive Rubber Feet  User’s Manual  W arranty Card Compare the content s of your MIL-S8000G package with the standard checklist above. If any it em is missing or damaged, please contact your local deal er for service.[...]

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    4 2. Hardware Description Front Panel The Front Panel of the 8-Port Gigabi t Switch consists of eight auto- negotiation 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 connectors, supporting automatic MDI/MDIX, and four LED- indicators (1000M, 100M, LK/ACT , FUL/COL) for each Gigabit port. Figur e 2-1. The Fr ont Panel of the 8-Port Gigabit Switch  RJ-45 Port s [...]

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    5 LED S t atus Description Green Power On Power Off Power is not connected Green The port is operating at the speed of 1000Mbps. 1000M Off No device attached or in 10/100Mbp s mode Green The port is operating at the speed of 100Mbps. 100M Off No device attached or in 10Mbp s mode Green The port is connecting with the device. Blinks The port is rece[...]

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    6 3. Inst allation Desktop Inst allation Set the switch on a sufficiently large flat sp ace with a power outlet nearby . The surface should be clean, smooth, level, and sturdy . Make sure there is enough clearance around the switch to allow attachment of cables, power cord and air circulation. Att aching Rubber Feet A. Make sure mounting surface on[...]

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    7 Figur e 3-2. Attach mounting br ackets with scr ews B. After att aching both mounting brackets, position the MIL-S8000G switch in the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack. Secure the switch to the rack with a screwdriver and the rack-mounting screws. Figur e 3-3. Mounting the MIL-S8000G in an EIA stan[...]

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    8 4. Network Application The MIL-S8000G Switch can be used connect servers, switches, workstations, and PCs (a Gigabit 1000Base-T NIC is required for PC installation) to each other by connecting these devices directly to the Switch. The Switch automatically learns node addresses, which are used to filter and forward all traffi c, based on the desti[...]

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    9 Workgroup A Workgroup B Figur e 4-1. An example of a ne twork connection, with the MIL-S8000G Switch acting as the cor e switch. This switch is an ideal solution for backbone connectivity . In the above example, servers, department swit ches, and workst ations are directly connected to the core swit ch, the MIL-S8000G Switch.[...]

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    10 5. Network Configuration The Console port is a female DB-9 connector that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monito ring and configuring the MIL-S8000G Switch. Use the supplied RS-232 cable with a male DB-9 connector to connect a terminal or PC to the Console port. The Console configuration allows the switch to be set to enable a user [...]

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    11 Login to the Console Interface When the connection between Switch and PC is finished, turn on the PC and run a terminal emulation program or Hyper T erminal . Configure the communication parameters to ma tch t he following default characteristics of the console port: Figur e 5-2. The settings of communication parameters 5.1 Port S t atus Figur e[...]

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    12 5.2 Port Configuration Figur e 5-4. The Port Configuration menu Select each port to change the status , toggle the Enable / Disable field and enter the appropriate value in the Flow Control field.[...]

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    13 5.3 Mirror Configuration Figur e 5-5. The Device Configuration Setup menu Figur e 5-6. The Device Configuration Setup menu By enabling port mirroring, the source port will be forwarded to the target port. Select either Enable or Disable by using the <Backspace> key.[...]

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    14 5.4 VLAN Configuration Figur e 5-7. The VLAN Configuration menu Assigning physical ports within a work group is a simple and common method of defining a virtual work group – VLAN. It delivers the benefit of broadcast control and simplifies config uration for the network manager . One advantage of the Port-Based VLAN is it s simplicity and ease[...]

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    15 5.5 VLAN Setup Figur e 5-8. The VLAN Setup menu Select the VLAN entry to Enable or Disable the VLAN group. Use the <Backsp ace> key to Enable (add) or Disable (remove) ports in the VLAN group. 5.6 Trunk Configuration Figur e 5-9. The T runk Configuration menu Multiple links between switches can be grouped or trunked to work as one virtual,[...]

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    16 5.7 Miscellaneous Configuration Figur e 5-10. The Misc. Configuration menu Select each port to change the status , toggle the Enable / Disable field and enter the appropriate value in the Aging T ime field.[...]

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    17 6. T roubleshooting This troubleshooting section is intended to help solve many common problems that might occur when inst alling the MIL-S8000G . The switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in identifying problems.  Power If the power indicator does not light up when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a prob[...]

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    18 7. MIL-S8000G T echnical S pecifications St andards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Auto-negotiation Protocol CSMA/CD Max Forwarding and Max Filtering Rate 14,880 pps per Ethernet port 148,800 pps per Fast Ethernet port 1488,000 pps per Gigabit [...]

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