KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY FAST ETHERX STACKABLE 8-PORT, 16-PORT, & 24-PORT 10/100TX RACK-MOUNTABLE DUAL SPEED HUB USER’S GUIDE MODELS: KND810TX KND1610TX KND2410TX
Kingston Technology Fast EtheRx Stackable 8-Port, 16-Port, & 24-Port 10/100TX Rack-Mountable Dual Speed Hubs User’s Guide Part No. 4460064-001.A01 Kingston Technology Company 17600 Newhope Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 435-2600 Important Safety Instructions KND2410TX User’s Guide - Rev.
1. Read all these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 6. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risk.
Introduction......................................................................................1 Model Types......................................................................1 Special Features ...............................................................2 Package Contents .............................................................2 Design Features ..............................................................................3 Repeater Functions ....................................................
UTP Cable Type ............................................... 11 UTP Cable Wiring ............................................. 11 UTP Cable Wiring Standards ............................ 11 UTP Cable Rating Codes.................................. 12 Appendix C Specifications............................................ 13 Appendix D Commonly Asked Questions..................... 15 Appendix E Warranties and Notices............................. 16 Limited Warranty Statement .............................
Introduction 1 Introduction Intended Audience: This manual assumes that the user has a general working knowledge of networking principles and is familiar with network systems in general. Congratulations on the purchase of your Kingston Fast EtheRx Stackable 10/100TX Rack-Mountable Dual Speed hub. There are three models available: KND810TX (8-port model), KND1610TX (16-port model) KND2410TX (24-port model).
2 Special Features Special Features • Conforms to IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T, and IEEE802.
Front Panel 3 Design Features The Fast EtheRx dual-speed hub complies with the full set of repeater basic functions as defined by IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T, and IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD standards. Repeater Functions If any single port senses the start of a valid packet on its receiving line, the dual-speed hub will re-transmit the received data to all other ports on the network. The re-transmission of packets complies with the IEEE 802.
4 Front Panel Hardware Installation Before you begin installing network cables, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the dual-speed hub. See the diagram below: Front Panel 100TX LEDs Power LED Link / Activity LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Collision LEDs for 10 and 100 10/100BASE-TX UTP Ports 12 24 24 Uplink Port Fig. 1-2 KND2410TX Front Panel Power LED The green LED indicates the power status.
Front Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 Make sure the power is turned on for both the PC and EtheRx hub. Verify that the correct network drivers have been loaded on the PC. Some network adapters require the drivers to be loaded to establish a proper link. Make sure the correct cable type is selected. Make sure the cable is wired properly and connected on both ends. If steps 1 through 4 are correct, the cable may be defective or not wired correctly.
6 Rear Panel Rear Panel AC Power Connector Power Switch U S E O N LY W I T H A 2 5 0 V F U S E Dip Switches Stack-In / Stack-Out Ports Fan F u s e ( 2 5 0 V, 2 A ) Fig. 1-3 Rear Panel Power Switch The AC Power switch turns the unit ON or OFF. If the PWR LED does not light up once the unit has been turned on, try the procedures below (in the following order): 1. Try a different AC power outlet. 2. Check the external fuse located at the back of unit (below the AC power connector).
Rear Panel 7 Stack-In / Stack-Out Ports U S E O N LY W I T H A 2 5 0 V F U S E U S E O N LY W I T H A 2 5 0 V F U S E U S E O N LY W I T H A 2 5 0 V F U S E Fig. 1-4 Stacking Configuration The Fast EtheRx stackable hubs use stacking ports located on the back of the unit to stack up to a maximum of four hubs, using any combination of the KND810TX, KND1610TX, and KND2410TX models. Follow the directions below on stacking these hubs together: 1. Power down the Fast EtheRx hub(s). 2.
8 Rear Panel Speed-Setting Dip Switches The dip switches located on the back of the unit can be used to manually configure ports 7 & 8 (KND810TX & KND1610TX) or port 23 & 24 (KND2410TX) to operate at 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Auto-negotiation (default). Dip switches in the ‘UP’ position are set to OFF (default). Dip switches in the ‘DOWN’ position are set to ON. For specific speed setting combinations, see Table 1-2 below. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS SPEED SETTING PORT NO.
Appendices 9 Appendices KND2410TX User’s Guide - Rev.
10 Appendix A Appendix A Pin Assignments Pin Assignments UTP Port Pin Assignments UTP Ports use RJ-45 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. RJ-45 modular plugs and their pin numbers and wiring assignments are listed below. TwistedPair cables can be wired with either Straight-Through or Crossover pin assignments. Both wiring schemes are mentioned in "Appendix B Cabling Guidelines" for reference in creating a twisted-pair cable. 11 23 12 24 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Modular Connector Fig.
Appendix B Cabling Guidelines Appendix B 11 Cabling Guidelines UTP Cable Type When installing network cables, the following table shows appropriate cabling guidelines for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet architecture. Cabling Components: 100BASE-TX Trunk and Patch Cable Type: 4-Pair 100Ω UTP CAT 5 (only 2 pairs used) Modular Plug: 8-Pin RJ-45 CAT 5 only Patch Panel: 8-Pin RJ-45 CAT 5 only Table B-1 Network Cable Guidelines (NOTE: All UTP cables come in both solid and stranded filament.
12 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines There are two governmental agencies: the Electronic Industry Association (EIA) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), which set the standard for all cable wiring requirements for commercial buildings. With the advent of 100Mb/s networking products, it is best to use higher quality CAT 5 cables like Belden or Helix as well as CAT 5-compliant patch panels, patch cables, and connectors while following the EIA/TIA wiring standards.
Appendix B Cabling Guidelines 13 UL – The National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), details advisory safety considerations for electrical wiring. NEC Article 800 Communications Cables are manufactured to meet these different cable types. 1. CMP – Cables meeting type CMP requirements are suitable for installation in ducts and plenums without the use of conduit. These cables are designed for fire resistance and low-smoke producing characteristics. 2.
14 Appendix C Compliance: Media Interface: KND810TX KND1610TX KND2410TX Speed Setting Dip Switches: [Used to manually configure the corresponding ports for 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Autonegotiation (default setting)]. Diagnostic LEDs: Stacking Cable: Additional stacking: Uplink port: Connection Type: Cable Type: Cable Grade: 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX Max. Cable Length: Repeater to node Inter-repeater link 2 Class II Repeaters Specifications IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Standard IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T Standard IEEE802.
Appendix D Commonly Asked Questions Appendix D 15 Commonly Asked Questions Class I vs. Class II 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Repeaters There are currently two classes of Fast Ethernet repeaters, defined as Class I and Class II . Class I : in a maximum length segment topology, only one Class I repeater may exist between any two nodes within a single collision domain. Class II : in a maximum length segment topology, two Class II repeaters may exist between any two nodes within a single collision domain.
16 Appendix D Commonly Asked Questions Category 5 Compliance vs. Category 5 Performance? Having CAT 5 components in your network installation does not necessarily achieve full Category 5 performance. To achieve any category-rated performance, make sure all cabling components are at least of the minimum category required. To achieve full CAT 5 performance, all components must be CAT 5 compliant and terminated properly according to EIA/TIA-568 TSB-36 and TSB-40 guidelines.
Appendix E Warranties and Notices 17 Limited Warranty Statement KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ("Kingston") warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, Kingston will, at its option, either repair or replace any part of this product which proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials.
18 Appendix E Warranties and Notices Warranty Claim Requirements To obtain warranty service, return the defective product, freight prepaid and insured, to your local authorized Kingston dealer or distributor, or to the Kingston factory service center located at 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, California 92708, U.S.A. You must include the product serial number (if applicable) and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing.
Appendix E Warranties and Notices 19 F.C.C. Certification This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) (2) This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
