Kingston Technology KNS1600R Switch User Manual
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1. Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Special Features 3 Special Features Provides automatic switching function between 10Mbps and 100Mbps Auto Negotiation for 10 100Mbps selection Auto Negotiation for half duplex and full duplex mode operation Uses Store and Forward switching approach to minimize re transmission of faulty packets Filtering Forwarding rate of 148 800 packets second at 100Mbps Filtering Forwarding rate of 14 880 packets second at 10Mbps Supports collision based flow control Link Receive Transmit and Full Duplex LEDs for troubleshooting Power LED and Collision LED for collision detection Last UTP port supports crossover or straight through cabling Conforms to IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 31 1OBASE T and IEEE 802 3 CSMA CD Ethernet Standards e Internal auto sensing universal power supply operating at 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Package Contents Your Fast EtheRx package should contain the following items KNSS00 R or KNS1600 R Fast EtheRx Switch AC power cord Q Mounting kit includes 2 Angle brackets 8 Bracket screws 4 10 32 Rack Mount thumb screws 4 Rubber feet O User s Guide If any of the above items are missing or damaged please contact your Kingston dealer for a replacement Be sure the items you receive are genuine Kingston Technology products If the Kingston name and logo are not on the front panel of your unit it is not a g2. Appendix C Specifications 15 Cable Type UTP 26 to 22 AWG Cable Grade 100BASE TX Category 5 or better 10BASE T Category 3 4 5 or better 20 to 60 C 4 E to 140 F Input Voltage 90V 264 V AC 50 60Hz Autosensing Output Voltage KNSSOO R 5VDC 6A KNS1600 R 3 3VDC 12A SVDC AA Power Consumption KNS800 R 9 3 Watts maximum KNS1600 R 16 5 Watts maximum Dimension HxWxD 1 69 x 17 32 x 7 88 43 30mm x 443 40mm x 201 70mm Weight KNS800 R 5 7 165 2 6 kg KNS1600 R 6 3 165 2 9 kg Certification KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 16 Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions What is a switch and what does it do Switching hubs are low latency devices that allow you to maximize the bandwidth of a network using concurrent access within the unit Switches allow you to segment LANs connect LANs of different speeds or extend the collision domain of an existing LAN What s the difference between a repeater and a switch A repeater is a device that extends the diameter of a network by regenerating and forwarding received Ethernet packets It repeats incoming signals to all other ports on the device Like a repeater a switch can also extend the diameter of a network However a switch can also extend the collision domain of a network like bridging a 10Mbps Ethernet LAN with a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN See the ill
3. Pair cables can be wired with either straight through or crossover pin assignments Both wiring schemes are mentioned in Appendix B Cabling Guidelines for reference in creating a twisted pair cable The UTP port labeled MDI is a standard straight through UTP port All other UTP ports are configured as MDI X or internally crossed By default all repeating and switched UTP ports are generally configured as MDI X unless otherwise specified See page 7 Notes on MDI and MDI X for details UTP Port Fig 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Numbers 4 5 Not Used Not Used 7 8 Not Used Not Used Table A 1 UTP Pin Assignments Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Appendix Cabling Guidelines 11 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines UTP Cable Type When installing network cables the following table shows appropriate cabling guidelines for 100 Fast Ethernet architecture 100BASE TX 4 Pair 1000 UTP CAT 5 only 2 pairs used 8 Pin RJ 45 CAT 5 only 8 Pin RJ 45 CAT 5 only Table B 1 Network Cable Guidelines Cabling Components Trunk and Patch Cable Type Modular Plug Patch Panel NOTE All UTP cables come in both solid and stranded filament Solid filament cables are more rigid and usually intended for trunk cabling Stranded filament cables are more pliable and generally targeted for patch cables For prop
4. are covered by this warranty for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase Winchester hard disk drives in a 1 8 inch form factor optical storage products and magnetic tape storage products Rev 3 99 KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 20 Appendix F Product Warranties and Notices Warranty Claim Requirements To obtain warranty service return the defective product freight prepaid and insured to your local authorized Kingston dealer or distributor or to the Kingston factory service center located at 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley California 92708 U S A You must include the product serial number if applicable and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing You must also include proof of the date of original retail purchase as evidence that the product is within the applicable warranty period If you return the product directly to the Kingston factory you must first obtain a Return Material Authorization number by calling Kingston Customer Service at 714 438 1810 and include the RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of your package Products must be properly packaged to prevent damage in transit Free Technical Support Kingston provides free technical support If you experience any difficulty during the installation or subsequent use of a Kingston product please contact Kingston s Technical Support department prior to servicing your sys
5. der Netzspannung sollte der H ndler oder das Energieversorgungsunternehmen zu rate gezogen werden Nicht versuchen das Produkt selbst zu reparieren In allen Produkten existieren gef hrliche elektrische Spannugen Nicht das Geh use ffnen Kingston Technology Company Fast EtheRx KNS1600 R Rev B00 Table Of Contents IntrodUCtlOh 5 2 c abet ineo 1 Model Types 1 ee AA Ge AA ee RA de ee ee 2 Special RR Re ER Re ee GR Re ee 3 Package Contents iss ee de ee ee 3 Compliance ee ee Re RA 0 0 4 Design 4 Switching 4 Auto Negotiation eene 4 Ful DUPER oet iet dee 4 Store and Forward Switching 4 Flow nen 4 Hardware 5 Front Panels een 5 Power LEDE HEER RE SKEI ees ee Ne 5 100BASE TX 100TX 0 5 LINK RX LED for both 10 and 100Mbps 5 TX LED Model KNS800 R Only 6 Full Duplex and Collision LED 6 WLP Ports i ee etes 6 KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev B00 Kingston Technology Company Kingston Technology Company Rear Panel EE RE det 8 Power SWItCh sssesssesesseeeseeeereeerrsrrnsrnnesrnees 8 AC Power 8 GRA EE 8 Far Untts
6. standards Both T568A and T568B wiring is compatible with 10BASE T and 100BASE TX and require no special configurations but for premise wiring stick to one wiring standard Mixing T568A and T568B wiring schemes may cause or lead to potential problems 12345678 12345678 T568A T568B Fig B 1 4 Pair T568A Wiring Fig B 2 4 Pair T568B Wiring Pars T Strand ee EET ee stand ler ee in air reen in air reen Pine Pair2 Yellow Pine Pairs Orange Pin 7 Pair 4 Brown White Brown Pin 7 Pair 4 Brown White Brown Para aar vari Brom mw rwr wwe mue Table B 4 4 Pair T568A Wiring Table B 5 4 Pair T568B Wiring Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Appendix B Cabling Guidelines 13 UTP Cable Rating Codes UTP cables meet different UL NEC requirements based mostly on cable jacket quality Below is an explanation of the rating codes for each cable type UL The National Electrical Code NEC published by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA details advisory safety considerations for electrical wiring NEC Article 800 Communications Cables are manufactured to meet these different cable types 1 Cables meeting type CMP requirements are suitable for installation in ducts and plenums without the use of conduit These cables are designed for fire resistance and low smoke and toxin producing characte
7. KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY FAST ETHERX 10 100BASE TX 19 RACK MOUNTABLE FAST ETHERNET SWITCH USER S GUIDE MopEL s KNS800 R KNS1600 R Kingston Technology s Fast EtheRx 8 Port 10 100BASE TX 19 Rack Mountable Fast Ethernet Switch User s Guide Part No 4460072 001 00 Kingston PERIPHERALS Kingston Technology Company 17600 Newhope Fountain Valley CA 92708 714 435 2600 http www kingston com KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company Important Safety Instructions de oc Read all these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Do not use this product near water This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risk Refer all servicing to service personnel Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1 Diese Hinweise sollten vollst ndig durchgelesen werden Diese Hinweise f r einen sp teren Gebrauch aufbewahren Allen auf dem Ger t angebrachten Warnungen und Hinweisen folgen Das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser verwenden Das Ger t nur mit dem Aufkleber bezeichneten Netzspannung betreiben Bei Fragen ber die Art
8. The LINK RX LED uses a single LED to display two functions A steady green light indicates that a good link has been established and a flashing green light indicates when data is being received If the LED does not display solid green indicating a good link check the following 1 Make sure that the power is turned on for both the Fast EtheRx Switch and the attached device 2 Verify that the drivers for the network adapter have been loaded on the PC Some network adapters require that the driver be loaded before establishing a proper link KNS1600 R Users Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 6 Front Panel 3 Make sure the cable is wired properly and connected on both ends 4 Make sure the correct cable type has been selected 5 If steps 1 through 4 are correct please check the cable as it may be defective or wired incorrectly Replace the cable and try again Please refer to Appendix A for Pin Assignments and Appendix B for Cabling Guidelines TX LED Model KNS800 R Only The TX LED displays a flashing green light when data is transmitted A flash may be longer or shorter depending on the length of the data packet being transmitted Full Duplex and Collision LED The FDX COLL LED uses a dual color LED to display two functions A solid green light indicates that Full Duplex operation has been detected A flashing amber light indicates that a collision has occurred in half duplex mode Full Duplex mode is auto negot
9. coco EE N epeq 8 Appendices ER E EE 9 Appendix A Pin Assignments 10 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines 11 UTP Cable Wiring Standards 12 UTP Cable Rating Codes 13 Appendix C Specifications 14 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions 16 Appendix Mounting Templates 18 Rubber Feet for Desktops 18 Brackets for Rack Mounting 18 Appendix Product Warranties and Notices 19 Limited Warranty Statement 19 Duration of Warranty 19 Free Technical Support 20 Disclaimers 20 F C C Certification 21 GE Noti 21 KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Introduction 1 Introduction Intended Audience This manual assumes that the user has a general working knowledge of networking principles and architecture and is familiar with network systems in general Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kingston Fast EtheRx 10 100BASE TX 19 Rack Mountable Fast Ethernet Switch There are two models the KNS800 R and the KNS1600 R 8 port and 16 ports respectively The Fast EtheRx Switch is a high performance 10 100BASE TX switch ideal for the small to med
10. dard IEEE802 3 CSMA CD Ethernet Standard Media Interface KNS800 R Eight 8 auto negotiating 10 100 Mbps UTP ports KNS1600 R Sixteen 16 auto negotiating 10 100 Mbps UTP ports Uplink Port Supports cross over or straight through cabling KNS800 R Port 8 KNS1600 R Port 16 10BasE T 100BASE TX Auto Negotiation Half Full duplex mode Auto Negotiation Diagnostic LEDs 1 LED for Power Indicator green KNS800 R 8 LEDs for 100BASE TX speed detection steady green 8 LEDs for Link Receive steady green flashing green 8 LEDs for Transmit detection flashing green 8 LEDs for Full Duplex Collision detection steady green flashing amber KNS1600 R 16 LEDs for 100BASE TX speed detection steady green 16 LEDs for Link Activity detection steady green flashing green 16 LEDs for Full Duplex Collision detection steady green flashing amber Switching Approach Store and Forward Flow Control Half Duplex Collision based Backpressure Full Duplex IEEE 802 3x MAC Address Support KNS800 R 7K MAC addresses KNS1600 R 2K MAC addresses Filtering Forwarding 48 800 packets second 100Mbps Rate min packet size 4 880 packets second 10Mbps Latency min packet size KNS800 R 00Mbps to 100Mbps lt 9 8us OMbps to 10Mbps lt 68 5us KNS1600 R 00Mbps to 100Mbps lt 12 5us OMbps to 10Mbps lt 69 7us Max Segment Length 00 meters 328 feet Connector Type RJ 45 Female Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev B00
11. e the brackets to the Fast EtheRx Switch See Figure E 1 below Fig E 1 Attaching the Mounting Brackets Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Appendix F Product Warranties and Notices 19 Appendix F Product Warranties and Notices Limited Warranty Statement KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Kingston warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below Kingston will at its option either repair or replace any part of this product which proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials Repair parts or replacement products will be provided by Kingston on an exchange basis and will either be new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new This warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from accident abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification Duration of Warranty Lifetime Warranty The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for life memory modules and expansion boards networking adapters networking hubs without cooling fans excluding the power supply and microprocessor upgrade products Seven Year Warranty The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of seven years from the date of original retail purchase all core storage enclosures including the power supply cables ter
12. enuine Kingston product KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 4 Design Features Compliance Standards The Fast EtheRx Switch complies with the 10 100Mbps functions as defined by IEEE802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE802 3i 10BASE T and IEEE802 3 CSMA CD Ethernet standards Design Features Switching Function The Fast EtheRx Switch is basically designed to bridge Standard 10BASE T Ethernet networks to 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet networks and to segment 10Mbps 100Mbps network segments Auto Negotiation Auto Negotiation provides the means of automatically establishing a link by detecting the link capabilities of the connected device on the network to select the best operational mode available i e 10 100BASE TX selection half full duplex mode operation etc Full Duplex Full Duplex transmission means that dedicated inbound and outbound channels are established for bi directional transmission of data This allows the collision detection mechanism CSMA CD to be by passed thus decreasing transmission delay normally caused by listening collisions and packet resends when operating in half duplex mode Store and Forward Switching The Fast EtheRx Switch uses a packet forwarding method called Store and Forward which minimizes the re transmission of faulty data packets This means that the Fast EtheRx Switch can store the incoming frame in an internal buffer and check the packet for errors before sending i
13. er termination use the correct RJ 45 connector as they differ for each type of cable UTP Cable Wiring UTP cables are wired based on one of two standard pin configurations Straight Through and Crossover 100BASE TX uses only Category 5 UTP cables with four pairs of wire as illustrated below in Tables B 2 and B 3 Cross Over Configuration Straight Through Configuration Pin Number Pin Number Number Pin Number 1 TRX 1 3 RCV 2 TRX 2 TRX 2 6 RCV 3 RCV 3 RCV 3 RCV TRX 6 RCV 6 RCV 6 RCV 2 TRX 4 5 7 8 Not Used 4 5 7 8 Not Used Table B 2 Straight Through Wiring Table B 3 Cross Over Wiring KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 12 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines UTP Cable Wiring Standards There are two governmental agencies the Electronic Industry Association EIA and the Telecommunications Industry Association TIA which set the standard for all cable wiring requirements for commercial buildings With the advent of 100Mb s networking products it is best to use higher quality CAT 5 cables like Belden or Helix as well as CAT 5 compliant patch panels patch cables and connectors while following the EIA TIA wiring standards 100 UTP CAT 5 type cables use 4 pair UTP wiring Refer to the illustrations below for 4 pair wiring using either T568A Fig B 1 or T568B Fig B 2 wiring
14. iated on all UTP ports UTP Ports Depending on the model the Fast EtheRx Switch has eight 8 or sixteen 16 10 100Mbps UTP ports that auto negotiate 10 100BASE TX connections and half or full duplex mode operation The last UTP port has two RJ 45 port connectors for support of UTP cabling in the crossover or straight through wiring configuration Only one of the two ports may be utilized The RJ 45 port marked MDI X is internally crossed like all other UTP ports By default all repeater and switched UTP ports are generally configured as standard MDI X or internally crossed ports With a straight through cable this port can be used for cascading to a standard MDI device such as a network adapter or router With a crossover cable this port can be used for cascading to another MDI X device such as a hub The RJ 45 port marked MDI is a standard straight through port With a crossover cable this port can be used for cascading to another MDI device such as a network adapter or router With a straight through cable this port can be used for cascading to an internally crossed MDI X device such as a repeater or hub Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Front Panel 7 The following diagrams show the relationship between cable type and which UTP port connector to use To verify the pin wiring of your UTP cable see Appendix A Pin Assignments Using a Straight Through Cable Use the MDI X po
15. ing Try a different AC power outlet 2 Check the external fuse located in the back of the unit below the AC power connector If the fuse is blown replace it with the spare fuse provided with the unit located below the AC power connector 3 The power supply may be defective Return the unit for replacement WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT attempt to open and service the unit There are no user serviceable components inside AC Power Connector The Fast EtheRx switch uses an auto sensing 100V AC 240V AC 50 60Hz internal power supply Connect the AC power cord from the back of the unit to an AC electrical outlet Fuse The Fast EtheRx switch comes equipped with a 250V 2 Amp max external fuse and one spare fuse Both fuses are located in a fuse holder located just below the AC power connector on the back of the unit Fuse 250V 2A L Fan Units The Fast EtheRx Switch uses two independent cooling fans for optimum air flow to safeguard the unit from unnecessary heat exposure Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Appendices 9 Appendices KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 10 Appendix A Pin Assignments Appendix A Pin Assignments UTP Port Pin Assignments The UTP ports use RJ 45 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cabling Connector pin numbers and pin wiring assignments are listed below in Figure 1 and Table 1 respectively Twisted
16. irements EN60950 Low Voltage Directive LVD O Declaration of CE Conformity in accordance with the above standards has been made and is on file at Kingston Technology C KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev B00 Kingston Technology Company
17. ium businesses The Fast EtheRx Switch has eight 8 or sixteen 16 UTP ports that auto negotiate speed detection for 10 100BASE TX and half duplex full duplex mode operation It is basically designed to allow Standard 10BASE T Ethernet networks to communicate with 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet networks and to segment both 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks The Fast EtheRx Switch complies with IEEE802 3u 100 IEEE802 3i 10BASE T and IEEE802 3 CSMA CD Ethernet Standards The Fast EtheRx Switch may be used in both standard desktop and 19 rack mount installations using the mounting brackets provided with the unit and requires no hardware or software configuration The last port on the Fast EtheRx Switch has two RJ 45 connectors to support UTP cabling in the straight through and or crossover wiring configurations For easy recognition of network status and troubleshooting the front panel includes a variety of diagnostic LEDs including Power 100TX Speed Detection Link Receive Transmit Collision and Full Duplex status For the remainder of this manual the KNS800 R and KNS1600 R will be referred to collectively as the Fast EtheRx Switch KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 2 Model Types Model Types RN nn Model KNS800 R G Model KNS1600 R
18. minators and related accessories Under certain agreements where core products are slightly modified e g paint handle etc by Kingston at the customer s request the product will be covered for a period of seven years for repair only Storage products that are custom designed and or incorporate component level modification by Kingston in order to meet specific customer requests will be negotiated with the applicable customer on a per case basis Five Year Warranty The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase the power supply in networking hubs without cooling fans Flash memory cards e g CompactFlash ATA Flash and Linear Flash solid state PC Card PCMCIA adapters PC Card Readers and all other Kingston products other than those products covered by three year two year or warranty as provided below Three Year Warranty The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of three years from the date of original retail purchase networking hubs with cooling fans including the power supply Two Year Warranty The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the date of original retail purchase Solid State Floppy Disk Cards SSFDC and Winchester hard disk drives in a 2 5 inch 3 5 inch or 5 25 inch form factor One Year Warranty The following Kingston products
19. owed untwisting 1 inch e Category 5 maximum allowed untwisting 1 2 inch Can mix CAT 3 and CAT 5 cabling in the same building Yes but keep in mind you will not have CAT 5 performance It is a good idea to keep the lines separated physically and by color when installing any new lines use CAT 5 UTP cabling only Can a Four Pair CAT 5 cable support two 100BASE TX devices Although only two pairs are used in the standard four pair CAT 5 UTP cable it is not recommended because it exceeds the specifications outlined by IEEE 802 3u KNS1600 R Users Guide Rev B00 Kingston Technology Company 18 Appendix Mounting Templates Appendix E Mounting Templates The Fast EtheRx Switch can be stationed on a flat surface using the four rubber feet provided or mounted in a standard 19 rack by using the mounting brackets and 4 thumb screws provided with the unit Rubber Feet for Desktops The Fast EtheRx Switch comes with rubber feet that may be applied to the bottom of the unit for desktop surface installations The 4 rubber feet have peel off adhesive backing Remove the backing and attach the feet to the bottom of the switch Brackets for Rack Mounting The Fast EtheRx Switch can also be mounted in a standard 19 rack using the brackets included with the unit A rack mount installation uses a standard 19 dimension Align the holes in the brackets with the holes on each side of the unit Use the 8 screws provided to secur
20. ristics 2 CMR Riser type cables are engineered to prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor and are suitable for vertical shaft applications 3 Cables for general building wiring CM cables are used in areas other than plenums and risers These cables are resistant to the spread of fire and pass the UL 1581 Vertical Tray Flame Test 4 MPR amp MPP Within Article 800 the Multi purpose Cables Category allows conditional substitutions between different cable types amp are restricted by number AWG size and stranding of the cable conductors Terms You Should Be Familiar With 1 BACKBONE WIRING The physical electrical interconnections between telecommunications wiring closets and equipment rooms 2 COMPLIANCE A datacomm or wiring device that meets all characteristics of a standard is said to be in compliance with that standard 3 PREMISE WIRING The entire wiring system on the premises especially the supporting wiring that connects the communications outlets to the network interface jack 4 NEAR END CROSSTALK NEXT In wires packed together within a cable the signals generated at one end of the link can flush out the weaker signals coming back from the recipient KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company d _ Appendix C Specifications Appendix C Specifications Fast EtheRx Models KNS800 R KNS1600R Compliance IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX Standard IEEE802 3i IOBASE T Stan
21. rt when connecting to a network card or a hub or other MDI X other MDI device device MDI X MDI MDI X MDI Use the MDI port Using a Cross Over Cable PORT 8 PORT 8 Use the MDI port Use the MDI X port when connecting to when connecting to a network card or a hub or other MDI X other MDI device device MDI X MDI MDI X MDI Notes on MDI and MDI X MDI Media Dependent Interface is the standard that defines the mechanical and electrical configuration of a UTP port For any two devices to communicate with each other on the network the transmitter of one device must be connected to the receiver of the other device This can be achieved by using a crossover cable or by using the MDI X port which implements the crossover internally Port For connection to For connection to a NIC or Configuration another hub MDI X router MDI X Use cross over cable Use straight through cable MDI Use straight through cable Use cross over cable KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Kingston Technology Company 8 Rear Panel Rear Panel on Power Switch N Bv s Q im o P MDI MDI X Configuration Table Figure 2 KNS800 R Rear Panel Fan Unit Fan Unit Fuse 250V 2A Power Switch The AC Power switch turns the unit ON or OFF If the PWR LED does not light up when the unit is turned on please check the follow
22. t out to the destination port If the frame does contain errors it will be discarded and then retransmitted Flow Control The Fast EtheRx Switch implements a collision based flow control mechanism that reduces the risk of data being lost at the congested ports This is accomplished by forcing a collision with the data frames on all ports once the free buffer queue has reached the pre set minimum Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Hardware Installation 5 Hardware Installation Before you begin installing network cables please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with Fast EtheRx Switch The functions on the front and rear panels are illustrated in the following sections 100TX Speed Link RX Receive LED Detection LED 1 gt 0 9 W i t Power LED TX Transmit LED 10 100BASE TX UTP Ports Full Duplex Collision LED Fig 1 KNS800 R Front Panel Front Panel Power LED The PWR LED indicates the power status of the Fast EtheRx switch The LED will light up steady green when the AC power cord is connected to the unit from a power source and the power switch on the unit has been turned on 100BASE TX 100TX LED The 100TX LED will automatically light up when 100Mbps operation is detected This LED will not light up if 10Mbps operation is detected LINK RX LED for both 10 and 100Mbps
23. tem Kingston Technical Support can be reached in the U S at 714 435 2639 or toll free at 800 435 0640 U S and Canada only Kingston European Technical Support can be reached from within the U K at 01932 738858 Kingston provides other service numbers when calling from Germany 0130 115 639 or fax 0130 860 599 from Austria 0660 5569 or fax 06 607 434 from Switzerland 0800 557 748 or fax 0800 552 182 from France 0800 905 701 or fax 0800 900 910 or from Belgium in English 0800 72763 This warranty covers only repair or replacement of defective Kingston products as provided above Kingston is not liable for and does not cover under warranty any costs associated with servicing and or the installation of Kingston products Disclaimers The foregoing is the complete warranty for Kingston products and supersedes all other warranties and representations whether oral or written Except as expressly set forth above no other warranties are made with respect to Kingston products and Kingston expressly disclaims all warranties not stated herein including to the extent permitted by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event will Kingston be liable to the purchaser or to any user of the Kingston product for any damages expenses lost revenues lost savings lost profits or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase use or inability to use the Kings
24. ton product even if Kingston has been advised of the possibility of such damages Rev 3 99 Copyright 1997 2000 Kingston Technology Company All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Kingston Technology and the Kingston logo are trademarks of Kingston Technology Company All other logos and trademarks are properties of their respective companies Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Appendix F Product Warranties and Notices 21 F C C Certification This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Notice The official CE symbol indicates compliance of this Kingston Technology product to the EMC directive of the European Community The CE symbol indicates that this Kingston product meets or exceeds the following standards EN50081 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility generic emissions standard EN55022 Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics ENS0082 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility generic immunity standard IEC 801 2 Electrostatic discharge requirements 801 3 Radiated immunity requirements IEC 801 4 Electrical fast transient requ
25. ustration below A switch can also be configured to operate in half duplex or full duplex mode whereas a repeater can only operate in half duplex mode Switching fabric isolates each of the shared buses repeaters into its own collision domain Switching Fabric Repeater Shared Bus Repeater Shared Bus Repeater Shared Bus Collision Domain 1 Collision Domain 2 Collision Domain 3 Kingston Technology Company KNS1600 R User s Guide Rev BOO Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions 17 Category 5 Compliance vs Category 5 Performance Using CAT 5 cabling in your network installation does not necessarily achieve full Category 5 performance To achieve any category rated performance make sure all cabling components including modular plugs trunk cables and patch panels are at least of the minimum category required To achieve full CAT 5 performance all components must be CAT 5 compliant and terminated properly according to EIA TIA 568 TSB 36 and TSB 40 guidelines What are the Guidelines for Proper Termination It is important to maintain the twists of the cable as close to the termination on the outlet as possible to avoid NEXT Near End Cross Talk and to maintain the transmission characteristics of the Category Category specifications require that pair twisting at the point of termination not exceed the following maximums e Category 3 maximum allowed untwisting 3 inches e Category 4 maximum all
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