Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

2.2.3 Network Cable Types

The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different connection speeds. The fiber and gigabit ports are not available on all ES models.

Make sure the 10/100 Base-TX and/or 1000Base-T cable length between connections does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

 

Table 2-1 Network Cable Types

 

 

SPEED

NETWORK CABLE TYPE

 

 

10 Base-TX

100Ω 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4 or 5

 

 

100 Base-TX

100Ω 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5

 

 

1000BASE-T

100Ω 4-pair UTP/STP Category 5

 

 

100BASE-FX

50~62.5/125 micron multi-mode fiber-optics

(multi-mode)

 

 

 

100BASE-FX

8~10/125 micron single-mode fiber-optics

(single-mode)

 

2.3Front Panel LEDs

All the LEDs are found on the front panel of the switch to indicate real-time status of the ports and the switch.

2.3.1 The PWR LED

The PWR LED on the front panel indicates whether the switch is receiving power.

Table 2-2 The Switch Power LED Description

LED

COLOR

STATUS

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

Power

Green

On

The switch is receiving power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

The switch is not receiving power.

 

 

 

 

2.3.2 10/100M Ethernet Port LEDs

The LEDs for the 10/100M Ethernet ports give real-time system information and status.

Hardware Description and Installation

2-3