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  • Page 1

    Express Ethernet Switch 1 Express Ethernet Switches: LB90 17 A - R2 September , 2002 CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMA TION Order toll - free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday : 877 - 877 - BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724 - 746 - 5500 or fax 724 - 746 - 0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation , 1000 P[...]

  • Page 2

    Express Ethernet Switch 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions, may cause interference to ra[...]

  • Page 3

    Express Ethernet Switch 3 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser con nectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fu ente de poder deben ser[...]

  • Page 4

    Express Ethernet Switch 4 About This Manual This manual describes the Black Box Express Ethernet Switch in these basic sections: ?? Product Features ?? Installation ?? Trouble - shooting ?? Glossary of Terms Product Features This section examines the key features, the physical features, and the product specifications of each model. Installation Thi[...]

  • Page 5

    Express Ethernet Switch 5 This manu al services the following Express Ethernet Switches: SIZE PART NUMBER PORT COUNT RACKMOUNT LB90 17 A - R2 16 port TX with module slot[...]

  • Page 6

    Express Ethernet Switch 6 Table of Contents About This Manual ............................................................................................................................ 4 Product Features ............................................................................................................................... 4 Installation .[...]

  • Page 7

    Express Ethernet Switch 7 Product Features This section addresses: ?? Key Features ?? Physical Features (including LEDs) ?? Product Specification Key Features ?? Auto - negot iation for speed and duplex on every TX port ?? Plug & play ?? True non - blocking architecture ?? Full wire - speed forwarding ?? Store - and - forward switching mechanis[...]

  • Page 8

    Express Ethernet Switch 8 Physical Features ?? AC Input: 100 - 25 0VAC, 47 - 63Hz internal universal power supply ?? Input Fuse: 2A ?? Power Consumption: 24 W ?? Operating Temperature: 0 ? C - 40 ? C (32 ? F - 104 ? F ) ?? Storage Temperature: - 25 ? C - 70 ? C ( - 13 ? F - 158 ? F) ?? Humidity: 10% - 90% non - condensing ?? Emission Compliance: FC[...]

  • Page 9

    Express Ethernet Switch 9 LB9017A - R2 Figure 1 : Rackmount size, 16 ports with optional fiber module and special features (see the following special features section) LB9017A - R2 17X 21X 18X 22X 19X 23X 20X 24X EXTENSION SLOT POWER RESET 1X 5X 2X 6X 3X 7X 4X 8X 24 port 10/100 switch Figure 2 : Front panel for 16 ports LB90 17 A - R2 ? Power indic[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 10 ? Uplink button ? Optional fiber module for LB9017 A - R2 Refer to the following Special Features section for installation instructions. Special features for LB90 17 A - R2 LB9017 A - R2 house s a console port that enables connection to establish a VLAN (virtual local area network), port aggregation, the setting of half o[...]

  • Page 11

    Express Ethernet Switch 11 VLAN and Spee d/Duplex port setting for LB9017 A - R2 ?? After setting up the console port, turn on the switch and press a ny key to view the main menu shown below: Figure 4 : Console port displaying default settings Default Settings: All ports reside in the V1 group using auto - negotiation and flow control in the defaul[...]

  • Page 12

    Express Ethernet Switch 12 VLAN Example : ?? Key [V1] (NO [ ENTER] ) ?? Key 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 ?? or 1 - 9 ?? [ ENTER] ?? Key [ V2 ] (NO [ENTER] ) ?? Key 10,11,12 or 10 - 12 ?? [ ENTER] ?? Key [ V3 ] (NO [ENTER] ) ?? Key 1,9,10,11 or 1,9 - 11 ?? [ ENTER] The following is the screen display of th e above example. Figure 5 : Console port displaying re[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 13 ?? Select a port ?? [ ENTER] ?? Select the media from the list that appears on the screen ?? Continue with any further ports The following table is an example of options: Table 2 : TX Port Sett ings # Communication Media Description 0 Flow Control Toggles ON/OFF 1 Auto Auto - Negotiation 2 100 FL 100Mbps at full - duplex [...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 14 ?? Remove the cover plate, retaining screws and pl ate for later replacement ?? Slide in the module, following the guides ?? Snap in the module to attain a firm connection Product Specifications All Black Box Express Ethernet Switches auto - negotiate 10/100 Mbps, use store - and - forward and non - blocking architectu re[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 15 Table 3 : Specifications per model Model Dimension "W x "D x "H Weight Output Pwr LB9017A - R2 17.3 x 8.0 x 1.8 43.9 x 20.3 x 4.6 cm 5.7 lb. 2.6 kg 100 - 250VAC 47 - 63 Hz 24W[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 16 Installation Quick Tip Install a Black Box Express Ethernet Switch as a plug - and - play device. No special configuration is required. Detail s below are consistent with the installation of any electronic device Place the Black Box Express Ethernet Switch where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, [...]

  • Page 17

    Express Ethernet Switch 17 Table 4 : Cable Specifications Speed Connector Port Speed Half/Full Duplex Cable Range 100BASE - TX RJ - 45 100/200 M bps Category 5 UTP 100 meters 10BASE - T RJ - 45 10/20 Mbps Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP 100 meters 100BASE - FX ST or SC 200 Mbps 62.5/125 micron fiber - optic cable 2 kilo - meters Uplink or MDI Function A ne[...]

  • Page 18

    Express Ethernet Switch 18 Trouble - shooting Guide This trouble - shooting guide describes problems that could occu r with the Express Ethernet Switch. The guide states possible reasons for the problems, and possible steps to take to solve the problems. No Power to the Switch. Symptom: Power cord is connected to the switch, but all LEDs, including[...]

  • Page 19

    Express Ethernet Switch 19 Transmission Problems Symptom: Connections across a LAN switch are slow or unreliable. Possible Problem Solution Incorrect full - or half - duplex settings Express Ethernet Switches are all equipped with auto - negotiation to communicate with other DTEs on the network for the best available performance. 1. Verify if the c[...]

  • Page 20

    Express Ethernet Switch 20 Trademarks Any trademarks are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Glossary 10BASE - T Networking standard for twisted - pair cabling capable of carrying data at 10 Mbps. 100BASE - T X Networking standard for two pairs of high - quality twisted - pair wires carrying data at 100 Mbps. 100BASE - FX Netwo[...]