2. Hardware Description
The VOL-1081 Mini-switch is a compact switch with 8x 10/100 N-way UTP switch ports plus one 100Base-FX fiber port.
Front Panel
ÿ The Front Panel of the VOL-1081 Mini-switch consists of 8x 10/100 N-way UTP switch ports (automatic MDI/MDIX), one 100Base-FX fiber port and one Dip-switch to select fiber port full-duplex or half-duplex mode. The LED indicators are also located on the front panel of the switch.
VF-45 Connector 100Base-FX port
RJ-45 Connectors 10/100Base-T/TX port
Figure 2-1. The Front Panel of the VOL-1081 Mini-switch with VF-45 connector
ÿRJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): Eight 10/100 N-way auto-sensing for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections.
ÿ[In general, MDI means connecting to another Hub or Switch while MDIX means connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore, Auto MDI/MDIX means that you can connect to another Switch or workstation without changing straight through or crossover cabling.]
ÿ100Base-FX Fiber Port: One VF-45™ fiber connector is available for the VOL-1081 Mini-switch as shown above. The distance for fiber cabling can be extended up to 2 kilometers using full duplex.
ÿDIP-switch:the DIP-switch selects Full-duplex or Half-duplex mode for fiber port. Generally Full-duplex is used. When the switch is changed, power must be cycled to read the switch.
