User ManualTable of ContentsAbout This Guide13Audience13Nomenclature13How to Get Help13Foundry Networks Technical Support14Web Access14E-mail Access14Telephone Access14Warranty Coverage14Related Publications14About the Switch15Overview15Switch Architecture16Management Options16Description of Hardware18RJ-45 Ports18Port Status LEDs19Power Supply Receptacle21Features and Benefits22Connectivity22Performance23Management23Network Planning25Introduction to Switching25Application Example26Connectivity Rules261000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain26Application Notes28Installing the Switch29Selecting a Site29Equipment Checklist30Package Contents30Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment30Mounting31Rack Mounting31Desktop or Shelf Mounting32Connecting to a Power Source33Making Network Connections35Connecting Network Devices35Twisted-Pair Devices35Cabling Guidelines35Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches36Wiring Closet Connections37Fiber Optic Devices39Troubleshooting41Diagnosing Switch Indicators41Power and Cooling Problems42Installation42In-Band Access42Cables45Specifications45Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments4610BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments46Straight-Through Wiring48Crossover Wiring481000BASE-T Pin Assignments491000BASE-T Cable Requirements50Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable50Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling50Console Port Pin Assignments51DB-9 Port Pin Assignments51Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC51Console to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC52Specifications53Physical Characteristics53Base Unit53Management Features55Standards55Compliances56CE Mark56Glossary57Index63Size: 1010 KBPages: 66Language: EnglishOpen manual