User Manual

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FlexSwitch
TM
600X
10/100 Auto-Sensing Ethernet Switch
User’s Manual
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FlexSwitch 600X is a family of 16/24 port dual speed 10/100 workgroup Ethernet
switches. They feature an optional interface module that can be used to connect to
other switches, hubs or workstations via multimode or single-mode fiber or provide
additional 10/100 UTP copper ports. This User’s Manual describes the following models:
Model Description
6000 FlexSwitch 600X, 24@10/100 RJ45 Ports, No Plug-In Option
6010 FlexSwitch 600X, 16@10/100 RJ45 Ports, No Plug-In Option
6100 FlexSwitch 600X, 24@10/100 RJ45 Ports, With Plug-In Option
6110 FlexSwitch 600X, 16@10/100 RJ45 Ports, With Plug-In Option
The FlexSwitch 600X family supports the plug-in modules listed below. It should be
noted that the modules are available with a variety of multimode or single-mode fiber
types and that the appropriate models must be used to assure the best performance
and reliability.
Model Description
6300 8@10/100 RJ45 Ports
6310/11 1@100 SC/ST Fiber Port
6320/21 2@100 SC/ST Fiber Ports
6330/31 4@100 SC/ST Fiber Ports
Each RJ45 port auto-senses the maximum performance of an Ethernet device
connected to it via an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring. It automatically selects
and provides 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx speed and full-duplex or half-duplex connection.
The fiber interface modules are fixed in their functionality and provide 100Base-Fx
multimode or single-mode SC or ST connectivity options. Their full-duplex or half-
duplex operation is selected by an individual per-port toggle-switch.
The FlexSwitch monitors and reports port activity. It detects the connected operational
devices and displays their connection via a pair of LEDs for each port. The top LED is
a Yellow / Green LED that monitors the speed and activity of the port. When lit “solid,”
it indicates that a Link signal has been detected; and when flashing, it indicates that
port activity is present. The color indicates the speed of the connected device: yellow
means 10Base-T (standard Ethernet) and green means 100Base-Tx (Fast Ethernet).
When lit “solid,” the bottom LED (green) indicates a full-duplex operation, when dark it
indicates half-duplex.
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SPECIFICATIONS
n Protocol: IEEE 802.3
Ethernet 10Base-T
Fast Ethernet 100Base-Tx, 100Base-Fx (plug-in modules)
Flow Control 802.3x
n Basic Features:
MAC Addresses 4,096
Buffer Size 4 MB
n Connectors and Cables:
Twisted Pair UTP: RJ45, Category 5 (EIA/TIA 568)
Fiber: SC or ST
Multimode (MM): 50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140 µm
Single-Mode (SM): 9/125 µm
n Supported Distances:
Fast Ethernet Half-Duplex Full-Duplex
Twisted Pair UTP: 100 m / 328 ft. 100 m / 328 ft.
Multimode, Lx (MM): 412 m / 1,350 ft. 2 km / 1.2 mi.
Single-mode, Lx (SM): 412 m / 1,350 ft. 28 km / 16.8 mi.
Single-mode, LH, Lx (SM): 412 m / 1,350 ft. 58 km / 36 mi.
Note: Distances shown are per fiber port.
n Dimensions / Weight: W:19.0"xD:8.0"xH:1.75" / 7 lb.
n Power: 110 / 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 300 mA
n Temperature:
Operating 0 to 40 degrees C
Storage -40 to 75 degrees C
n Humidity: 0-90% (non-condensing)
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(C)
(B)
FlexSwitch 600X
24@10/100
100 Mbps Hub
100 Mbps Switch
(D)
Media
Converter
Media Converters
Media
Converter
(A)
(E)
Application 2. Switched Low-Cost Fiber Backbone
This application depicts a fiber backbone utilizing a 10/100 UTP switch (A) and several
chassis-based (B) and stand-alone media converters. In this case the UTP lines are
converted into fiber and connected to Fast Ethernet stations (C), a Fast Ethernet hub
(D) and a Fast Ethernet switch (E). Because of the nature of hubs, the fiber distance is
up to 100-200 m (330-660 ft.) depending on the specifications of the hub. The fiber
connected switch (D) and stations (C) is capable of reaching distances of up to 58 km
(36 mi.).