User Manual

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SITE PREPARATION
The following is the minimal physical location preparations needed:
1. Power - A power outlet should be available within 5 feet of the unit.
2. Cabling - The following cabling should be used:
a. 10Base-T / UTP - Ideally the site should be cabled with category 5 wiring to maximize
performance but a category 3 or better is acceptable (100 ohms, 24 AWG solid
copper).
b. 100Base-Tx / UTP - The site should be cabled with category 5 wiring to maximize
performance (100 ohms, 24 AWG solid copper).
c. 100Base-Fx / Fiber - Use 50/125, 62.5/125 or 100/140 micron multimode fiber
or 9/125 micron single-mode fiber.
UNPACKING
1. Visual Inspection - Before unpacking, a visual inspection should be conducted in
order to detect any physical damage to the equipment. Any evidence of damage
should be noted and reported immediately.
2. Unpacking - Place shipping container on a flat surface, cut straps or tape, open
top. Take out each item carefully and place securely on a clean flat surface. Return
all packing material into container (foam, boxes etc.), close and store away for
future reuse.
3. Inspection - Inspect each item for any apparent physical damage. Any evidence of
damage should be noted and reported immediately.
INVENTORY
Review content; the following items should be included:
(1) FlexSwitch 600X unit (Including any pre-configured Plug-In module).
(1) Power cord.
(1) User’s Manual (this document).
Please note any missing items or discrepancies and report them immediately.
INSTALLATION
Cabling and Power-Up
1. Plug the power cord into the FlexSwitch 600X and the other side to the appropriate
AC outlet.
2. Plug any Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx workstations into the RJ45 connectors.
The corresponding Link LED should turn ON.
3. Connect port 1 to a workstation or another switch or hub. When connecting to a
workstation set the crossover switch to the “Out” (Straight) position (factory setting).
When connecting to another hub set the switch to the “In” (Crossed) position. When
the device at the far end has become active, the port 1 Link LED should become
ON.
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4. Plug any additional Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx switches or hubs into any
of the remaining RJ45 connectors. The corresponding Link LED should turn ON.
Note that a switch or a hub require a crossover cable (not provided) except when
plugged into port 1 of the FlexSwitch 600X as described in “step c” above.
5. Connect any fiber uplink cables to a fiber workstation, converter, switch or fiber
hub. Connect the Transmit (Tx) fiber of the FlexSwitch to a Receive (Rx) fiber on
the connected device. Connect the Receive (Rx) fiber of the FlexSwitch to a transmit
(Tx) fiber on the connected device.
Manual Port Configuration with Switches (Ports 1 to 4)
The FlexSwitch 600X has the ability to force ports to a particular speed (10 or 100
Mbps) or duplex (half/full-duplex) through the use of switches. These switches are
located on the rear of the FlexSwitch 600X and control ports 1 through 4 of the main
chassis. Setting the switches to “Auto” enables the port to determine the speed and
duplex mode automatically. If the connected device cannot provide the proper signal
to indicate its own mode of operation, the manual switches should be used. This
feature allows connections with devices that do not auto-negotiate properly. Use the
following steps to manually configure these ports.
1. Turn off auto-negotiation (Auto) to the desired port by flipping the appropriate switch
to the manual position (Man).
2. Adjust the 10/100 Mbps switch to the speed of the connecting device and check
for link status.
3. Adjust the half/full-duplex switch to accommodate the connecting device and check
for link status.
Manual Switches
Port 1-4 Configuration
HDX
10
Auto
HDX
10
Auto
FDX
100
Man
FDX
100
Man
Tst1
21
HDX
10
Auto
HDX
10
Auto
FDX
100
Man
FDX
100
Man
Tst2
43
Port Management