AOpen AOW-216 Manuel utilisateur
AOpen 10/100Mbps
Rack-Mountable Switch
AOW-216(16-port)
AOW-224(24-port)
User’s Guide
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AOpen OpenRack Series
The OpenRack Series by AOpen are easy-to-install, cost-
effective, and high performance 16/24-port 10/100Mbps Rack-
Mountable Hubs/Switches, which are designed for workgroup,
department, or backbone computing environments at small to
medium size business.
•AOH-216
AOpen 16-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Stackable
Fast Ethernet Hub
•AOH-224
AOpen 24-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Stackable
Fast Ethernet Hub
•AOW-216
AOpen 16-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Fast Ethernet
Switch
•AOW-224
AOpen 24-port 10/100Mbps Rack-Mountable Fast Ethernet
Switch
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this
user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
P/N:6012-1001600
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKING CONTENTS...........................................................III
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..............................................................1
OVERVIEW .............................................................................1
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................2
FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY.................................................2
SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY........................................................2
FEATURES..............................................................................3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................4
RACK MOUNTING ....................................................................5
100BASE-FX MODULE INSTALLATION........................................7
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ..................................................9
FRONT PANEL.........................................................................9
REAR PANEL ........................................................................10
LED INDICATORS..................................................................11
CONNECTING THE SWITCH................................................13
PC TO SWITCH.....................................................................13
HUB TO SWITCH....................................................................13
A. 10BASE-T Hub............................................................14
B. 100BASE-TX Hub........................................................14
HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT ......................................14
A. Using straight cable .....................................................15
B. Using crossover cable..................................................15
SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES).....................................15
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A. Using straight cable .....................................................15
B. Using crossover cable..................................................15
PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE...............................................16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..............................................19
APPENDIX A: RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION ..........................21
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PACKING CONTENTS
Open the shipping cartons and carefully unpacks its contents.
The carton should contain the following items:
•One 19”AOpen 16/24-port 10/100M Rack-Mountable
Switch
•One AC power cord
•Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning
•Screws and two mounting brackets
•User’s Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your
local reseller for replacement.
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides all the information you need of how to
install and operate AOpen Rack-Mountable 10/100M Fast
Ethernet Switch (AOW-216/AOW-224)
Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features.
Chapter 2, Hardware Description Explicates the front panel,
rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
Chapter 3, Connecting the Switch. Explains how you can
connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.
Chapter 4, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general,
physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of
the Switch.
Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Depicts the RJ-45
receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable
connector.
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the features of the AOpen Rack-
Mountable switch and some background information about
switching technology.
Fast Ethernet Technology
A number of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed
to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server
response times. Among them, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet)
provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the current
10BASE-T technology. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a new
standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. It is an
extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with the ability to
transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while maintaining the
CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
is compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it
provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of the
existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel
training.
Switching Technology
Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network
capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch
increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a
local area network into different segments, which don’t compete
with each other for network transmission capacity.
The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the
individual segments. Without interfering with any other
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