UNICOM Electric GEP-32008T manual

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    908 Canada Court City of Industry , C A 91748 U.S.A. Phone: 626.964.7873 or 800.346.6668 F ax: 626.964.7880 www .unicomlink.com e-mail: info@unicomlink.com ©UNICOM 2005. UNICOM and “A Network Systems Solution” ar e trademarks of UNICOM Electric, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Rev: 01.05 5 and 8 Port [...]

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    Content 1. Introduction .............................................................. 1 2.Hardware Description............................................... 3 3. Installation ................................................................ 6 4. Network Application ................................................ 7 5. Technical Specification .....[...]

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    1 1. Introduction Gigabit Ethernet over copper technology is a proven cost-effective way for network equipment to be upgraded from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit speeds. The need of expensive fiber optic cabling for Gigabit speeds is eliminated by using standard 4-pair Category 5e copper cabling. This technology creates high-speed backbone connections be[...]

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    2  N-Way Auto-Negotiation  Back pressure half duplex  Flow control full duplex  True non-blocking switching  Store-and-Forward architecture support Package Contents  5 or 8 Port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch  Power Adapter  Four Rubber Feet  User Manual 5 or 8 Port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch DC Power Adapter Rubber[...]

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    3 2.Hardware Description This Section describes the hardware of the MicroGST/5 and 8 switches. The physical dimensions of each switch are 165 x 100 x 32.5 mm (L x W x H) Front and Rear Panel The Front Panel of the MicroGST/5 and 8 switches consists of a power LED indicator for the unit and LED indicators (100/1000, Link/ Activity, Ful l duplex/Coll[...]

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    4 Figure 2-2. The Rear Panel of the MicroGST/5 and 8 switches LED Indicators The LED Indicators gives real-time monitoring of system operating status. There are three LED indicators (100/1000, LNK/ACT, FDX/COL) for each Gigabit port and one Power LED for the unit. The following table provides descriptions of each LED status. Figure 2-3. LED Indicat[...]

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    5 LED Status Description Green Power On Power Off Power is not connected Green Port is operating at 1000Mbps speed. Orange Port is operating at 100Mbps speed. 100/1000 Off No device attached or in 10Mbps mode Green Port is connecting with the device. Blinking Port is receiving or transmitting data. LNK/ACT Off No device attached. Orange Port is ope[...]

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    6 3. Installation Set the Switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface should be clean, smooth, level, and sturdy. Ensure there is enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment of the power cord and cables. Attaching Rubber Feet A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the [...]

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    7 4. Network Application This section provides a sample of network topology in which the MicroGST/5 and 8 switches are used. In general, the MicroGST switches are designed as high-bandwidth backbone switches. You can use the MicroGST switches to connect servers, switches, workstations, and PCs to each other by connecting these devices directly to t[...]

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    8 5. Technical Specification The following table provides the technical specifications of the MicroGST/5 and 8 switches. Standard IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet IEEE802.3x Flow Control and Back-pressure Protocol CSMA/CD Technology Store-and-Forward switching architecture Transfer Rat[...]

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    9 LED Per port: 100/1000, Link/Activity, Full duplex/ Collision Per unit: Power Power Supply External power DC 12V/1.3A Power Consumption 5 port: 7.5 Watt (maximum) 8 port: 13.2Watt(maximum) Operation Temperature 0˚ to 45˚ C (32˚ to 113˚F) Operation Humidity 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) Dimension 165 x 100 x 32.5 mm (L x W x H) 6.5" x 3.94&[...]