Accton Technology ES4524M-POE manual About This Guide

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About This Guide

Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including the physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.

Audience

The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).

Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:

Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.

Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment.

Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

Related Publications

The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch:

The Management Guide

Also, as part of the switch’s software, there is an online web-based help that describes all management related features.

Revision History

This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

December 2007 Revision

This is the first revision of this guide.

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Contents Powered by Accton Page L2/4 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ES4524M-PoE E122007-LP-R01 149100037400A Compliances and Safety Warnings Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Safety ComplianceVii France et Pérou uniquement ViiiDocumentation End of Product Life SpanManufacturing Materials Page About This Guide Xii Contents Making Network Connections ContentsIndex Xvi Tables Figures Overview Switch ArchitectureAbout the ES4524M-PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Power-over-Ethernet CapabilityDescription of Hardware Network Management OptionsPort and System Status LEDs SFP SlotsConnectivity Features and BenefitsPower Supply Socket Management ExpandabilityPerformance About the ES4524M-PoE Collapsed Backbone Introduction to SwitchingNetwork Planning Application ExamplesNetwork Planning Network Aggregation PlanMaking Vlan Connections Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Application NotesEthernet Cabling Installing the SwitchSelecting a Site Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Mounting MountingRack Mounting Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing the Switch in a RackInserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Installing an SFP TransceiverConnecting to the Console Port Connecting to a Power SourceDTE Port Wiring Map for Serial CableInstalling the Switch Twisted-Pair Devices Connecting Network DevicesPower-over-Ethernet Connections Making Network ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesNetwork Wiring Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices Wiring Closet ConnectionsMaking Connections to SFP Transceivers Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity Rules1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection RecordsMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Installation Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators Power and Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting In-Band Access10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Appendix B CablesTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Cables Straight-Through WiringTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Fiber Standards Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsStandards Switch FeaturesManagement Features SpecificationsCompliances C WarrantyCompliances Specifications Glossary-1 GlossaryGlossary-2 GlossaryGlossary-3 Ieee 802.3zGlossary-4 TIAIndex-1 IndexIndex-2 IndexPage ES4524M-PoE E122007-LP-R01 149100037400A