LevelOne FSW-1621 FSW-2421 16/24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switch User Manual Rev.2.
1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of FSW-1621/2421. The FSW-1621/2421, 16/24-port 10/100Base-TX Switch, is a multi-port Switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The Switch is targeted at workgroup, department or backbone computing environment at SME (small, medium enterprise) business.
Package Contents Unpack the contents of the 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 Switch User Guide 19” Rack-Mount Kits Power Cord Rubber Feet Figure 1-2. Package Contents Compare the contents of your FSW-1621/2421 10/100Base-TX Switch package with the standard checklist above.
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 also located on the front panel of the Switch. Figure 2-1.
LED Indicators The LED Indicators gives real-time information of systematic operation status. The following table provides descriptions of LEDs status and their meaning. Figure 2-2. LED Indicators LED Power LK/ACT Status Description Green Power On Off Power is not connected Green The port is connecting with the device Blinks The port is receiving or transmitting data Off No device attached Table 2-1.
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 corner on the bottom of the Switch. These footpads can prevent the Switch from shock/vibration. Rack-mounted Installation FSW-1621/2421 10/100Base-TX Switch comes with a long rack-mounted kit and can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch Rack.
3.Network Application This section provides you a few samples of network topology in which the Switch is used. In general, FSW-1621/2421 is designed as a segment switch. That is, with its large address table and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting networking segments. You can use the FSW-1621/2421 to connect PCs, workstations, and servers to each other by connecting these devices directly to the Switch.
Segment Bridge For enterprise networks where large 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 switches with PCs, print server, and local server attached, are both connect to the FSW-1621/2421. All those devices in this network can communicate with each other through FSW-1621/2421 Switch. Connecting servers to the Switch allow other users to access the server’s data.
4.Technical Specification This section provides the specifications of FSW-1621/2421,16/24-port 10/100Base-TX Switch. IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, Standard 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 148,800 pps Fast Ethernet port MAC address 4K/8K Mac address table for FSW-1621/2421 Memory Buffer 4Mbits/1.
