Dimension ES-3024 Ethernet Switch
3.1.2Ethernet Ports
The ES-3024 has 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating, auto-crossover Ethernet ports. In 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet, the speed can be 10Mbps or 100Mbps and the duplex mode can be half duplex or full duplex (100 Mbps only).
When auto-negotiation is turned on, an Ethernet port on the ES-3024 switch negotiates with the peer automatically to determine the connection speed and duplex mode. If the peer Ethernet port does not support auto-negotiation or turns off this feature, the ES-3024 switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on the cable and using half duplex mode. When the ES-3024 switch’s auto-negotiation is turned off, an Ethernet port uses the pre- configured speed and duplex mode when making a connection, thus requiring you to make sure that the settings of the peer Ethernet port are the same in order to connect.
Default Ethernet Negotiation Settings
The factory default negotiation settings for the Ethernet ports on the ES-3024 switch are:
o | Speed: Auto | o | Duplex: Auto |
o | Flow control: On | o | Trunking: Disabled |
Auto-crossover
All ports are auto-crossover, that is auto-MDIX ports (Media Dependent Interface Crossover), so you may use either a straight through Ethernet cable or crossover Ethernet cable for all Ethernet port connections. Auto- crossover ports automatically sense whether they need to function as crossover or straight ports, so crossover cables can connect both computers and switches/hubs.
3.2 Uplink Modules
LEDs in the (optional) uplink modules are described in the corresponding module manual.
3.2.1Installing Modules
You can install one stacking module and up to two (optional) uplink modules separately to meet the needs of your network. See your module manual for module specifications.
Modules are NOT hot swappable!
Follow these steps to install the optional modules.
Step 1. Make sure the power cord is not connected to the switch.
Step 2. Loosen the thumbscrews from the cover plate and remove the cover plate from the optional slot. Do not discard the cover plate. You can put the cover plate back on if you remove the new module.
