Intel Express 100BASE-T4 User's Manual
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1. 48 90 cm area on a level tabletop or shelf Support for at least 10 lbs 4 5 kg per hub with filler panels installed in expansion and media adapter slots Support for at least 12 3 lbs 5 6 kg per hub with an NMM and an uplink module installed Ambient temperature between 5 C and 40 C 41 F and 104 F No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight warm air exhausts or heaters Between 546 and 8596 noncondensing Minimum 2 in 5 08 cm on all sides for cooling and adequate airflow in room or wiring closet At least 6 ft 1 83 m from nearest source of electromagnetic noise such as a photocopier Minimum 12 in 30 48 cm front and rear for AC disconnect service access and maintenance access Front and rear clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as punchdown blocks Wiring hardware such as punchdown blocks or patch panels in place before installing the hub Adequate power source within 6 ft 1 83 m CHAPTER 2 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub NOTE Only qualified technicians should install and maintain this equipment CAUTION The power cord is a North American type UL listed CSA certified power supply cord Discard this cord if it s inappropriate for the electrical system of your country and get the cord required by your national electrical codes or ordinances and certified for use in your region CAUTION Don t connect the power cord to a hub until all hubs are in2. Propre et d pourvu de poussi re en suspension sauf la poussi re normale Bien a r et loin des sources de chaleur y compris du soleil direct A l abri des chocs et des sources de ibrations Isol de forts champs magn tiques g en r s par des appareils lectriques Dans les r gions sujettes aux orages magn tiques il est recomand de brancher votre syst me un supresseur de surtension et de d brancher toutes les lignes de t l communications de votre modem durant un orage Muni d une prise murale correctement mise la terre Ne pas utiliser ni modifier le c ble d alimentation C A fourni s il ne correspond pas exactement au type requis Assurez vous que le syst me soit d branch de son alimentation ainsi que de toutes les liaisons de t l comunication des r seaux et des lignes de modem avant d enlever le capot Ne pas utiliser le syst me quand le capot est enlev WARNUNG Das System wurde f r den Betrieb in einer normalen B roumgebung entwickelt Der entwickelt Der Standort sollte sauber und staubfrei sein Hausstaub ausgenommen gut gel ftet und keinen Heizquellen ausgesetzt sein einschlieBlich direkter Sonneneinstrahlung keinen Ersch tterungen ausgesetzt sein keine starken von elektrischen Ger ten erzeugten elektromagnetischen Felder aufweisen in Regionen in denen elektrische St rme auftreten mit einem berspannungsschutzger t verbunden sein w hrend eines elektrischen Sturms sollte keine Verb
3. alimentazione da tutti i collegamenti di comunicazione reti o linee di modem Non avviare il sistema senza aver prima messo a posto il coperchio ADVERTENCIAS El sistema est disefiado para funcionar en un entorno de trabajo normal Escoja un lugar Limpio y libre de part culas en suspensi n salvo el polvo normal Bien ventilado y alejado de fuentes de calor incluida la luz solar directa Alejado de fuentes de vibraci n Aislado de campos electromagn ticos fuertes producidos por dispositivos el ctricos En regiones con frecuentes tormentas el ctricas se recomienda conectar su sistema a un eliminador de sobrevoltage y desconectar el m dem de las l neas de telecomunicaci n durante las tormentas Previsto de una toma de tierra correctamente instalada No intente modificar ni usar el cable de alimentaci n de corriente alterna si no se corresponde exactamente con el tipo requerido Aseg rese de que cada vez que se quite la cubierta del chasis el sistema haya sido desconectado de la red de alimentaci n y de todos lo enlaces de telecomunicaciones de red y de l neas de m dem No ponga en funcionamiento el sistema mientras la cubierta est quitada 35 APPENDIX B Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Limited Warranty Intel warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three 3 years following the latter of 1 the date of purc
4. Make sure your network conforms to the Fast Ethernet rules described in Appendix A NOTE 100BASE T4 devices use 4 pair Category 3 4 or 5 UTP cabling 100BASE TX devices use 2 pair Category 5 UTP cabling Connecting the Devices Connecting Cables to the Hub Connect devices directly to ports on the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub or to ports on installed uplink modules This illustration shows how to connect a UTP cable to an RJ 45 connector and a fiber optic cable to an SC connector UTP cable correci n to RAS port Fiber opic cable cormecion to SC port Pop If your stack combines Intel Express 100BASE TX and 100BASE T4 Stackable Hubs make sure you attach the appropriate device TX or T4 to each type of hub If you attach the wrong type of device to a hub that device won t function properly and the hub may malfunction 15 CHAPTER 3 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub You can connect the following 100 Mbps devices to the ports on the Express Stackable Hub and optional uplink modules e Workstations e Servers e Printers Transceivers Switching hubs e Routers Printers e Print servers See Using a switch to connect hubs later in this chapter for information about connecting to 100 Mbps switching hubs For information about making connections to other 1 OOBASE T4 devices refer to the documentation that shipped with the device Checking the LEDs When you connect the power cord
5. Appendix A Fast Ethernet Topology Rules Physical Layer Media Specifications oooooccconccconnnonnnononccnonncnonaconnanonnnonon cnn nnne nre B sic Rules ios asses Seve EE E eges Network Topology Extensions eene nere enne enne nenne Appendix B Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications Optional Equip Melba T chmcal Specifications ees ial nie nitent Limited Warranty mecanica dsd dee ENEE CONTENTS Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Index 37 Customer Support Inside back cover Quick Start 1 Install the hub s rar a E SE Maximum stack Six hubs e Rack requirements Standard 19 in 48 26 cm 1 5 EIA rack mount La unas EST Ei space for each hub Shelf requirements Support for 10 Ibs 4 5 kg per hub 1 eee Emm 12 3 Ibs 5 6 kg with uplink module and NMM Sel Connect the stack Use the cascade cables to connect multiple hubs You need to purchase cascade cables separately ped from your network services supplier see Appendix B for more information Hub 2 Do not use UTP cabling to connect hubs Hub 3 Connect the devices Connect 100BASE
6. If this LED lights after the confidence test is performed the hub is not operating normally due to a fan failure a power supply failure or a confidence test failure Off Hub is not receiving power RPS Not supported N A N A Col Collision status Amber A collision was detected on the segment Off Collisions are not detected on the segment CHAPTER 1 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Label Type Color Meaning Data Network utilization Green Dynamically indicates the percentage of network utilization for the Ethernet segment in a hub or a stack of hubs Operates as a bar graph For example if the lt 1 and 5 Data LEDs are green that stack s segment is using roughly 546 of the network 1 Media Uplink module Green An uplink module is installed in the media Adapter status adapter slot link status is good and the port is not partitioned disabled Amber Link status is good but port is partitioned Off Link status is not detected Expansion Expansion slot Green The module in the expansion slot passed the Slot Stat module status confidence test and is operating normally Amber The module in the expansion slot failed Off There is no module installed in the expansion slot Stat Management status Green The NMM passed the confidence test and is operating normally Amber The NMM failed Mstr Management status Green The NMM installed in the hub is the master NMM for that stack of hubs Off The
7. T4 devices to the hub using four pair Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cabling Maximum cable distance between a port and an attached device is 100 meters Plug power cords into each hub then check LEDs Make sure the Pwr LED is lit for all hubs Make sure the numbered port LEDs are lit for connected devices Pwr LED Mesure u var ena Port LEDs BEAL Te ee ee Overview This chapter includes a summary of the Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub s features and a physical description of the hub and its components Features Key features of the Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Compatibility with the IEEE 802 3u standard for Fast Ethernet Twelve 100BASE TA fixed ports Uplink path to 100BASE TX or 100BASE FX devices via optional uplink modules Hub management through the optional Network Management Module NMM Support for 4 pair Category 3 4 or 5 UTP cabling CHAPTER 1 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Media adapter slot for uplink modules Expansion slot for NMM NOTE If you include Intel Express 100BASE TX and 100BASE T4 Stackable Hubs in the same stack make sure you attach only the appropriate devices TX or T4 to each type of hub RJ 45 port Physical Description Front panel The front panel of the Express Stackable Hub provides twelve 100BASE T4 ports an L
8. is disabled when the media adapter slot is filled NOTE The Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub does not support the 100BASE TX 12 port expansion module Optional equipment The Intel 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub ships with filler panels installed in the media adapter and expansion slots Both panels can be removed to accommodate optional modules Meda adapter dot Exparcion dot Media adapter slot The media adapter slot is located in the upper left corner of the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub and accommodates two types of optional 100 Mbps uplink module e 100BASE TX uplink module e 100BASE FX uplink module Uplink modules allow you to connect to other 100 Mbps network devices using a different media For information about these modules see Optional Equipment in Appendix B Expansion slot The expansion slot is located in the lower half of the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub and accommodates an optional Express Stackable Hub Network Management Module NMM For information about the NMM see Optional Equipment in Appendix B Installing the Express Hub Requirements Rack installation requirements Table and shelf installation requirements Temperature Humidity Ventilation Operating conditions Service access Wiring hardware Power Standard 19 in 48 26 cm EIA equipment rack 1 5 EIA rack mount spaces available for each hub Approximately 13 25 in 33 66 cm by 19 25 in
9. to the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub the hub performs a confidence test During this test the hub s Stat LED lights amber to indicate the test is in progress When the confidence test successfully completes the LEDs on the hub s front panel should appear as follows The Pwr LED lights green indicating the hub is receiving power e The Stat LED lights green indicating the hub passed the confidence test and is operating normally CHAPTER 3 Connecting the Devices The Data LEDs light green on each hub indicating the overall network utilization percentage of the Ethernet segment Because a stack of hubs is a single segment utilization is the same for each hub in the stack If an optional uplink module is installed in the media adapter slot the appropriate cable is connected to the media adapter port and the link status is good the Media Adapter LED lights green When this LED is on port 1 on the hub is disabled If an NMM is installed in the expansion slot the Enbl LEDs on each hub in the stack light green indicating the hub is properly connected to the other hubs in the stack and is actively managed by an NMM If an NMM is installed in the expansion slot the Management LEDs light as follows The Stat LED lights green indicating the NMM passed the confidence test and is operating normally The Mstr LED lights green indicating the NMM is the master NMM in the stack A Port Status LED for each
10. Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables The user is responsible for procuring the appropriate cables Read instructions for correct handling WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 33 APPENDIX B Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub WARNING The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment Choose a site that is Clean and free of airborne particles other than normal room dust Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight Away from sources of vibration or physical shock Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms we recommend you plug your system into a surge suppressor and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an electrical storm Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required Ensure that the system is disconnected from its power source and from all telecommunications links networks or modems lines whenever the chassis cover is to be removed Do not operate the system with the cover removed AVERTISSEMENT Le syst me a t concu pour fonctionner dans un cadre de travail normal L emplacement choisi doit tre
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12. E EE T4 HC Sha cha bie Hub And JOE HIC mu Connecting to 100BASE FX devices To connect the Express 100B ASE T4 Stackable Hub to a 100BASE FX device use an Intel 100BASE FX Uplink Module The 100BASE FX Uplink Module fits in the hub s media adapter slot and allows you to connect to IOOBASE FX devices For more information on the 100BASE FX Uplink Module see Appendix B Connecting to 10BASE T devices You have three options for connecting the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub to 10B ASE T devices e a lOOBASE TX Uplink Module and an Express 10 100 Downlink e alO0BASE TX Uplink Module and a 10 100 switching hub arouting server equipped with a 100BASE T4 NIC and a IOBASE T NIC 21 CHAPTER 3 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub NOTE Port 1 on a hub is disabled when an uplink module is installed 22 100BASE TX Uplink Module and 10 100 Downlink Intel s 100BASE TX Uplink Module fits in the hub s media adapter slot and allows you to connect to 100BASE TX devices such as the Express 10 100 Downlink The Express 10 100 Downlink allows you to connect to 1OBASE T devices Express 1OCg A E T4 Iba Express Sha cha be Hub 100BASE TX Uplink Module and 10 100 switching hub You can also use the 100BASE TX Uplink Module to connect to a 10 100 switching hub The switching hub then bridges the 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps segments Express JOE E T 4 Sha cha bie Hub with 1008 SE TX Uplirk kille Fra bs Ro
13. ED matrix see LED matrix later in this chapter for a description of LEDs a media adapter slot and an expansion slot RJ 45 100BASE T4 ports The twelve 100BASE T4 ports with fixed RJ 45 connectors allow you to connect to 100BASE T4 network devices You can use 4 pair Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable The maximum cable distance between the port and the attached device is 100 meters 328 feet including all patch cables panels and connectors The following table lists the pinouts and pin pairings for a 100BASE T4 hub and a server or workstation Workstation or server Hub 1 TX4 1 RX 2TH rm 2 RX SBS 3 TH SEE Mr cm en c 6 TKA 4 Bidirectional BDd 4 Bidirectional EDd E emeng SE 7 Bitirectional BD3 a Bidirectional EIS 3 7 Bidirectional BD amp Bidimctional EDS 3 CHAPTER 1 Overview LED matrix The LED matrix on the Express Stackable Hub s front panel allows you to view the hub s operational status collisions network utilization NMM status and port status GE EE s Jw Ee e Hs Ds qms sd sla The following table describes the LEDs on the matrix Label Type Color Meaning Pwr Hub power supply status Green Hub is receiving power Off Hub is not receiving power Stat Hub status Green Hub has power has passed the confidence test and is operating normally Amber At initial power up indicates the hub is running its confidence test
14. Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub User Guide 656943 002 First edition August 1996 Second edition December 1996 Copyright O 1996 Intel Corporation All rights reserved Intel Corporation 5200 NE Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro OR 97124 6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this manual Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein Other product and corporate names may be trademarks of other companies and are used only for explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents Quick Start Chapter1 Overview Features EE Physical Deseript Onesie e ett ete ee ee P eee De ER Ee ERR RE E CR E GEEK Exe Chapter2 Installing the Express Hub Requirements Jot e eis ete eg eire ete dg e te eet etu erae ett ego Installimpg Single Hub entente tat ali tas Stacking Hubs Rig A HERE ERE e Removing a Hub froma Stack Us Uu eet ee Eege Installing Uplink Modules nit tete xe tet ne Execute eei ee histones Adding a Network Management Module NMM essere Chapter3 Connecting the Devices Connecting Cables to the Hub E Checking the LEDS cuca Pret uere ep uere euren Unit Numberitis Convention 5 2 Dun tum utm ribi petet res ee Partitioned POS a nunc ete me a Using Switchto Connect HUDS iii A ape det e Ph y HR he ye E Ee Connecting to Non 100BASE T4 devices 0 0 0 eeeeeseccssceesseecseecseeceseeeesaeecsaeesseeesseeeesaes
15. NMM installed in the hub is not the master NMM for that stack of hubs Enbl Management status Green The hub is properly connected to the other hubs in the stack and is actively managed by an NMM Off The hub is not managed by an NMM Port Status Port status Green Link status is good port is not partitioned 1 12 hub ports 13 24 not used Amber Link status is good port is partitioned Off No link detected CHAPTER 1 Overview NOTE A stack of Express Stackable Hubs can contain a maximum of six hubs NOTE If you include Intel Express 100BASE TX and 100BASE T4 Stackable Hubs in the same stack make sure you attach only the appropriate devices TX or T4 to each type of hub Rear panel The rear panel of the Express Stackable Hub provides an AC power receptacle a redundant power connector not supported and two cascade cable connectors Power receptacle The AC power receptacle is provided for connecting to an AC power outlet The Express Stackable Hub accepts between 100 and 240V AC Cascade connectors The Cascade Down and Cascade Up connectors and an Intel cascade cable allow you to stack and link multiple Express Stackable Hubs to increase the size of a particular workgroup in your network The cascade cable connects to the Cascade Down connector on the top hub and the Cascade Up connector on the hub below it CHAPTER 1 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub NOTE Port 1
16. SE TX uplink module Fiber optic SC connectors for 100BASE FX Ethernet interface with installed 100BASE FX uplink module Notice For 120 volt operation use only with power cord having a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 10 amp 125 volts For 240 volt operation use only with power cord having a tandem blade grounding type attachment plug rated 10 amp 250 volts APPENDIX B Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function or reliability Intel Corp reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice Intel Corp does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the products or circuit layouts described herein Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A EN 55 022 CISPR 22 1985 Class A and VCCI Class 1 ITE Electromagnetic Susceptibility Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 801 2 Electromagnetic susceptibility IEC 801 3 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 801 4 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gen
17. al Specifications Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3u 100BASE T Data Rate T4 100 Mbps with 8B 6T coding scheme TX 100 Mbps with 4B 5B coding scheme FX 100 Mbps with 4B 5B coding scheme Electrical Specifications Input power 160W Thermal rating 550 BTU hr AC line frequency 47 63 Hz Input voltage rms 90 264 V AC Voltamperesrating 250 VA Physical Specifications Dimensions 11 18 1 by 17 25 w by 2 57 h in 28 40 I by 43 82 w by 6 53 h cm Weight 10 0 lbs 4 5 kg with filler panels installed 12 3 lbs 5 6 kg with an NMM and a media adapter installed optional equipment Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 5 to 40 C Storage temperature 25 to 70 C Operating humidity 85 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Storage humidity 95 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Operating altitude 10 000 ft 3 000 m maximum Storage altitude 10 000 ft 3 000 m maximum 31 APPENDIX B Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub 32 Safety Agency Approvals UL listed UL 1950 Third Edition UL listed for Canada TUV certified to IEC 950 Second Edition plus A1 A2 and EN60950 A1 A2 Repeater Type D Class I repeater Interface Options RJ 45 connectors for 4 pair Category 3 4 or 5 UTP 100BASE T4 Ethernet interface RJ 45 connectors for 2 pair Category 5 UTP 100BASE TX Ethernet interface with installed 100BA
18. atically re enabled CHAPTER 3 Connecting the Devices Using a Switch to Connect Hubs Integrating switching into the network enables network segmentation which increases the total capacity and performance You can add 100 Mbps workgroups to the network and connect them to individual ports on a Fast Ethernet switch The illustration below shows how Express Stackable Hubs interface with a switching hub to increase the total capacity and performance of an entire network Three groups of 100 Mbps workstations are connected to three separate hub stacks The Express Hubs are stacked to provide multiple ports per stack This network shows three hub stacks that support individual workgroups A 100BASE FX uplink module is installed in one of the Express Hubs connecting the hub stack to the switching hub through a 100 Mbps fiber link Two servers equipped with 100 Mbps LAN adapters are connected to the switch to provide centralized services to workstations in all three workgroups IMs SE Fx Uplink Module Epes BOS ETX or T4 Express WEAS ETA or T4 porto Sisckeble Hub ub Switching Hub Legend 100 Mbps UTF 100 Mbps iber IMEASETA Expres OBS ET 4 lpink Hodde Stscsble Hubs port W BASET4 adm mirati worlgimap 19 CHAPTER 3 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub NOTE Port 1 on a hub is disabled when an uplink module is installed 20 Connecting to Non 100BASE T4 devices Connecting
19. ations 24 26 media specification 24 100BASE T4 ports connecting cables 15 100BASE TX datarate 31 devices connecting to 20 media specification 24 uplink module 29 Index 100BASE TX Uplink Module installation guidelines 12 using 20 21 IOBASE T devices connectingto 21 A C AC line frequency 31 AC power receptacle description 7 location 7 Altitude operating and storage 31 Approvals safety agency 32 Cables connecting 15 length 24 Cascade cables installation considerations 11 order codes 30 Cascade connectors 7 Class 1 repeaters 32 Class 2 repeaters 25 37 N D E X Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Coding schemes media specifications 24 Col LED operating conditions 5 Confidence test 16 Connecting cables 15 to 100OBASE FX devices 21 to 100BASE TX devices 20 to 10BASE T devices 21 to non 100BASE T4 devices 20 Connecting hubs using aswitch 19 using cascade cables 11 D F Data utilization LED operating conditions 6 verifying installation 17 Data rate 100BASE FX 31 100BASE T4 31 100BASE TX 31 Dimensions physical 31 Distance limitations collisiondomain 24 fiber 24 UTP 24 EIA TIA 568 wiring standard 23 Electrical specifications AC line frequency 31 input power specification 31 input voltage 31 thermal rating 31 volt amperes rating 31 Electromagnetic emissions 33 Electromagnetic susceptibility 33 Enbl LED operating conditions 6 verifying installation 17 Environmenta
20. eater or collision domain The cascade cables form a cascade bus that carries the following information to each hub in the stack Stack management information that allows one NMM to manage every hub in a stack e Port statistics that distribute configuration and status information for each port in the stack to an NMM and network management system e Daisy chain unit number information that provides a sequential numbering convention for a stack of up to six hubs For information about the unit numbering convention see Unit Numbering Convention in Chapter 3 Network data 11 CHAPTER 2 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub CAUTION When you remove a hub from the middle of the stack any hub located between two operating hubs and don t reattach the cascade cables you split the Ethernet segment into two separate segments CAUTION Check that the screw locks on the cable connectors are fully tightened and the cable con nection is secure A faulty cable connection could dis rupt the operation of the entire stack NOTE When you install an uplink module in the hub s media adapter slot port 1 is dis abled Removing a Hub from a Stack To remove the hub from a rack 1 Disconnect power to the hub by unplugging the power cable 2 Disconnect the appropriate cascade cables 3 Usea 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws that secure each mounting bracket to the rack 4 Remove the screws from the mount
21. ength from repeater to workstation or switch can t exceed 100 meters 328 feet e Fiber cable length from repeater to workstation or switch can t exceed 131 meters 429 feet e You can t use UTP cabling to connect Express Stackable Hubs to each other Express Stackable Hubs are Class I repeaters and can be connected only with Intel Cascade Cables Distance limitations 100BASE T4 and 100BASE TX The EIA TIA 568 wiring standard specifies that UTP wiring must not exceed 100 meters 328 feet from repeater to workstation or switch This specification limits collision domain diameter to 200 meters 656 meters 100BASE T4 and 100BASE FX In a 100BASE TA4 100BASE FX environment the collision domain must not exceed 231 meters 757 feet 100 meters T4 and 131 meters FX in diameter APPENDIX A Fast Ethernet Topology Rules Repeater rules The 100BASE T standard defines two types of repeaters Class I and Class II The Express Stackable Hub is a Class I repeater Class I repeaters sometimes called translational repeaters limit the number of repeaters in a physical domain to one However the one repeater maximum for Class I repeaters does not limit the port density of 100BASE T networks when stackable hubs are used Express Stackable Hubs can be stacked to form a single multi port repeater where each repeater stack can be managed like a single repeater unit Class I repeaters cannot be daisy chained connected to o
22. erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense Manufacturer Declaration We certify that this product is in compliance with EU directive 89 336 EEC using the EMC standards EN55022 and EN50082 1 This product also meets or exceeds EN60950 safety requirements This product has been tested and verified to meet CISPR 22 Class A requirements Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement COE SMR MTERR E BOURNE C GIS RCO REMEDIAL LARRETA E NUS IER VCCI REES LTBN ET thot EEk TOMES CUELA Gi FL CRA CREA STEMHAV ET EOI HAT AER 7OVERBU ERES C IEL C CC AY This equipment is in the Class 1 category information equipment to be used in commercial and or industrial areas and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and or industrial areas Consequently when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers
23. evices connecting to IOOBASE FX 21 connecting to LOOBASE TX 20 connecting to LOBASE T 21 Numbering convention 18 Operating conditions 9 Optional equipment cascadecables 30 NMM 30 uplink modules 29 P S Panel front 4 rear 7 Partitioned ports 18 Physical layer media specifications 23 Physical specifications dimensions 31 weight 31 Port Status LEDs operating conditions 6 verifying installation 17 Power cord restrictions 10 Power receptacle 7 Pwr LED operating conditions verifying installation 16 Quick start 1 Rear panel features AC power receptacle 7 Cascade Down connector 7 Cascade Up connector 7 Removing hubs fromarack 12 from a shelf or table 12 mounting brackets 12 Repeater rules 25 Requirements cable length maximum 24 humidity 9 rack installation 9 table and shelf installation 9 temperature 9 ventilation 9 39 N D E X Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub Restrictions power cords 10 Weight 31 RJ 45 connectors Wiring hardware 9 connecting cable 15 Wiring standard hub front panel 4 EIA TIA 568 23 interface options 32 Workgroups 100 Mbps 19 media specification parameters 24 pin pairings 4 pinouts 4 Rules cable length 24 distance limitations 24 repeater 25 Safety agency approvals 32 SCconnectors 15 24 32 Service access 9 SNMP 30 Specifications physical layer media 23 Stacking 100BASE T4 and 100BASE TX hubs 15 100BASE T4 hubs 11 100BASE TX and 100BASE T4 hubs 20 numbering conventio
24. hase only if you register by returning the registration card as indicated thereon with proof of purchase or ii the date of manufacture or iii the registration date if by electronic means provided such registration occurs within 30 days from purchase This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed Intel recommends that you have the company from whom you purchased this product install the product INTEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FILL YOUR ORDER WITH A PRODUCT CONTAINING NEW OR REMANUFACTURED COMPONENTS THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL SPECIFICATION OR SAMPLE This warranty does not cover replacement of products damaged by abuse accident misuse neglect alteration repair disaster improper installation or improper testing If the product is found to be otherwise defective Intel at its option will replace or repair the product at no charge except as set forth below provided that you deliver the product along with a return material authorization RMA number either to the company from whom you purchased it or to Intel North America only If you ship the product you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit You must use the original container or the equivalent and pay the shipping charge Intel ma
25. ic cable The maximum distance between the uplink port and the attached 100B ASE FX device is 131 meters including all patch cables panels and connectors 29 APPENDIX B Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub 30 Network Management Module NMM The Intel Express Stackable Hub Network Management Module Intel product code EC100NMM fits into the expansion slot and allows you to extend per port advanced Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP management functions to each Express Stackable Hub in the stack Advanced SNMP management allows you to communicate with SNMP compatible software to monitor network statistics and view errors and hardware status e view configuration and status information for each port in a stack of up to six hubs gather network communications and activities information for analysis and storage The advanced level of network management also supports Intel LANDesk Network Manager The NMM agent software contains embedded management features that allow you to get important information from existing nodes Cascade cables Intel cascade cables Intel product code EC100CC allow you to stack and link multiple Express Stackable Hubs so you can expand port connections in a network segment A stack can contain a maximum of six hubs When connected using Intel cascade cables the entire stack of hubs acts as a single repeater or collision domain APPENDIX B Optional Equipment and Technic
26. indung der Telekommunikationsleitungen mit dem Modem bestehen mit einer geerdeten Wechselstromsteckdose ausger stet sein Versuchen Sie nicht das mitgelieferte Netzkabel zu ndern oder zu verwenden wenn es sich nicht um genau den erforderlichen Typ handelt Das System darf weder an eine Stromquelle angeschlossen sein noch eine Verbindung mit einer Telekommunikationseinrichtung einem Netzwerk oder einer Modem Leitung haben wenn die Geh useabdeckung entfernt wird Nehmen Sie das System nicht ohne die Abdeckung in Betrieb 34 APPENDIX B Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications AVVERTENZA Il sistema progettato per funzionare in un ambiente di lavoro tipico Scegliere una postazione che sia Pulita e libera da particelle in sospensione a parte la normale polvere presente nell ambiente Ben ventilata e lontana da fonti di calore compresa la luce solare diretta Al riparo da um e lontana da fonti divibrazione Isolata dai forti campi magnetici prodotti da dispositivi elettrici In aree soggette a temporali consigliabile collegare il sistema ad un limitatore di corrente In caso di temporali scollegare le linee di comunicazione dal modem Dotata di una presa a muro correttamente installata Non modificare o utilizzare il cavo di alimentazione in c a fornito dal produttore se non corrisponde esattamente al tipo richiesto Prima di rimuovere il coperchio del telaio assicurarsi che il sistema sia scollegato dall
27. ing bracket while supporting the bottom of the hub then carefully remove the hub from the rack To remove the hub from a stack that is mounted on a table or shelf Gently lift any hubs stacked on top of the hub you want to remove then carefully remove that hub from the stack After you ve removed the hub from the stack connect the free end of the cascade cable connected to the Cascade Down connector on the top hub to the Cascade Up connector on the bottom hub Cascade down Cascade up Cascade able Installing Uplink Modules You can install an optional 100BASE TX or 100BASE FX uplink module in the media adapter slot Install these modules before connecting power to the hub If you install these modules when the hub is powered the hub may reset temporarily suspending port connectivity in the hub For more information on installing uplink modules see the documentation that ships with the modules CHAPTER 2 Installing the Express Hub Adding a Network Management Module NMM After powering down the hub install the NMM in the hub at the top of your stack When an NMM is installed in the stack it automatically numbers the hubs in the stack After you install the NMM and reconnect the power cord the entire stack of hubs resets and you temporarily lose port connectivity to each hub For more information on installing the NMM see the Express Stackable Hub Network Management Module User Guide 13 NOTE
28. l specifications 31 38 Ethernet segment collisiondomain 26 27 network utilization status 6 17 Expansion slot 8 Expansion Slot Stat LED operating conditions 6 Express 10 100 Downlink connectingto 21 Fast Ethernet basic rules 24 Features 3 Front panel features Expansion slot 4 LED matrix 5 Media adapter slot 4 RJ 45 connectors 4 H L Humidity operating and storage 31 IEEE 100BASE T 802 3u standard 23 31 Input power specification 31 Input voltage rms specification 31 Installing cascade cables 11 hubs inarack 10 on a table or shelf 10 mounting brackets 10 NMM 13 uplink modules 12 Interface options 32 LEDs 1 Media Adapter 6 17 checking 16 Col 5 Data utilization 6 17 Enbl 6 17 Expansion Slot Stat 6 Management Mstr 17 Management Stat 6 17 I N D E X Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub matrix 4 Mstr 6 PortStatus 6 17 Pwr 5 16 Stat 5 16 Length cables 24 collision domain 24 M O Management module description 30 installing 13 numbering convention 11 Management Mstr LED operating conditions verifying installation 17 Management Stat LED operating conditions verifying installation 17 Media Adapter LED operating conditions 6 verifying installation 17 Media adapter slot 8 Media specification coding schemes 24 Mounting brackets installing 10 removing 12 NMM Network Management Module description 30 installing 13 unit numbering convention 11 Non 100BASE T4 d
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30. n the previous two illustrations The next illustration shows how two separate 100BASE T networks each supporting different workgroups in different physical locations are interconnected using a 2 km fiber link 900 m tote network topology 491 m tote network topology vih two collision dom ans vih two collision dom ans Express OE E Ta Express 10024 E Tal Smibhirg Hub Up to 2 km mitin Hub He cable ama Pull duplex O oC O B El EH ae WE SEI KDE SET JODA SE Ta KDE SETH Wo hs ba bora MIT hs ba bora RT ke ba bora Wo hs ba bora Danain 1 Danein z Danein main 100 meer Category UTP 100 meter Categor 4 01 5 UTP b im ode iber cable Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications This appendix describes optional equipment supported by the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub and provides technical specifications for the hub Optional Equipment Uplink modules The 100BASE TX and 100BASE FX uplink modules fit into the media adapter slot and provide a connection to other 100 Mbps equipment in your network The Intel 100BASE TX Uplink Module Intel product code EC100MATX provides a standard RJ 45 connector for Category 5 UTP cable The maximum distance between the port and the attached 100BASE TX device is 100 meters including all patch cables panels and connectors The Intel 1OOBASE FX Uplink Module Intel product code EC100MAFX provides a standard SC connector for 62 5 125 um multimode fiber opt
31. n 18 Standards IEEE 100BASE T 802 3u 23 Stat LED operating conditions 5 verifying installation 16 T W Technical specifications 31 Temperature requirements 31 Thermal rating 31 Topology rules Fast Ethernet 23 Uplink modules 100BASE FX 8 100BASE TX 8 UTP requirements 24 Voltamperes rating 31 40 Intel Automated Customer Support You can reach Intel s automated support services 24 hours a day every day at no charge The services contain the most up to date information about Intel products You can access installation instructions troubleshoot ing information and general product information World Wide Web amp Internet FTP Intel BBS Access Intel s World Wide Web home page Use Intel s Bulletin Board Dial in by or download information using modem at 8 N 1 and up to 14 4 Kbps anonymous FTP Troubleshooting Y Software updates Y Y Installation notes Y Product information V How to access WWW US and Canada X 1 503 264 7999 News news cs intel com Europe 44 1793 432955 Customer Support http www cs intel com Worldwide 1 503 264 7999 FTP Host ftp intel com Directory support Intel Customer Support Technicians Free support for 90 days You can speak with our technical support professionals free of charge for 90 days after your initial call Other support services You can purchase a range of support services including 24 hour support per incident support on site service and software and hardware
32. ne another using UTP cabling 25 APPENDIX A Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub 26 Network Topology Extensions You can extend the network topology by connecting Express Stackable Hubs to a switching hub In the illustration below the network topology is extended to a maximum of 400 meters 1312 feet In this network a switching hub interconnects two separate repeater stacks to form two separate collision domains Since each UTP cable from workstation to repeater and repeater to switch does not exceed 100 meters 328 feet the collision domains do not exceed 200 meters 656 feet in diameter Integrating the switch into the network to form two collision domains of 200 meters each extends the network topology to 400 meters AU m tote network iepolegy Expresa JOB ZE T4 Stackable Hubs with 10064 SE Tx Upirk Podia A A A AAA ee et A a e a a e e e al a e da a Cidlision doain 4 200 motors Cdlisi n domain E 200 meters JO meter Category 5 UTP 100 meer Category or 5 UTP APPENDIX A Fast Ethernet Topology Rules In the next illustration the network topology is extended to a maximum distance of 491 meters 1610 feet In this network a 160 meter 524 feet fiber link connects the 100BASE TX repeater to the switch and a 131 meter 429 feet fiber link connects the 100BASE T4 repeater to the switch 100 meter 328 feet Category 5 UTP wiring connects workstations and servers to the re
33. peater stacks The 100BASE TX collision domain is 260 meters 852 feet and the 100BASE T4 collision domain is 231 meters 757 feet When the two collision domains are interconnected through the switch the network topology is extended to a total of 491 meters 494 m tote network topdogy Express JOB SE Tat Switching Hub with 40084 SE FX Uplink Moien am eo aum pus eae Express EAE Tr Skabe 3 i Hubs with JO00g A EE Fx pink Moie Ee Tuorkatalore A A A ee A A d e EN 1 MA A A A A E E br re 4 YE E Twortababora d Ss _ Clos dnain d GO ebara i JO m eter Category 5 UTP 100 meer Categor d or 5 UTP ulin ode ber cablir 160m for TX 121 m x EX If you re using a 100BASE FX Uplink Module in a 1OOBASE T4 stackable hub fiber cable length is limited to 131 meters If you re using a OOBASE FX Uplink Module in a 100BASE TX stackable hub fiber cable length is limited to 160 meters If a stack combines 100BASE TX hubs and 100BASE T4 hubs fiber distance is limited to 131 meters 27 APPENDIX A Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub 28 You can extend the 100BASE T network topology further by interconnecting the switches using fiber links Interconnecting two switches creates a network that contains four separate collision domains The overall network topology grows while each collision domain can be modeled after the extended collision domains shown i
34. port on the hub provides port status LED Color Status indications Hub ports 1 12 Green Link is good port is not partitioned disabled Amber Link is good port is partitioned Off Link is not detected CHAPTER 3 Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub NOTE A stack of Express Stackable Hubs can contain a maximum of six hubs Unit Numbering Convention When Express Hubs are stacked cascaded and powered they are assigned unit numbers that are stored in the hub s nonvolatile memory Hub numbers are assigned according to a hub s physical location in the stack The NMM assigns numbers from the top down the hub at the top of the stack is numbered 1 the hub below hub 1 is numbered 2 and so on In a fully equipped stack hubs are assigned numbers 1 through 6 You can identify the unit numbers of the hubs in the stack using network management software such as Intel LANDesk amp Network Manager As you build your stack to include more hubs each hub you add is assigned a unit number according to its position in the stack after the NMM is reset or the stack is renumbered through network management software Partitioned Ports When the Express Stackable Hub detects a large number of consecutive collisions on a port it automatically disables or partitions that port These collisions often occur due to excessive traffic or a malfunctioning port or network adapter After the problem is corrected the port is autom
35. stalled connected together through cascade cables and ready for operation 10 Installing a Single Hub To install the hub in a rack 1 Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the hub 2 Alignthe mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack 3 Insert two pan head screws with nylon washers through each mounting bracket and into the rack 4 Connect the AC power cord to the hub and then to the wall outlet or power strip To install the hub on a table or shelf When installing a hub on a table or shelf place the self adhesive feet on the bottom of the hub CHAPTER 2 Installing the Express Hub NOTE If you include Intel Express 100BASE TX and 100BASE T4 Stackable Hubs in the same stack make sure you attach only the appropriate devices TX or T4 to each type of hub NOTE Use Intel cascade cables to connect Express Stackable Hubs Do not use UTP cabling to connect hubs Stacking Hubs You can install a maximum of six hubs in an equipment rack or on a shelf or a table Once the hubs are stacked and secured connect them using Intel cascade cables The cascade cable is a unique cable for Express Stackable Hubs If you install an optional Network Management Module NMM it assigns unit numbers starting from the top of the stack Position the hub you want to designate number 1 at the top of the stack Hub 1 Hub 2 Hub 2 Notes on cascading A stack of hubs functions as a single rep
36. to 100BASE TX devices You have two options for connecting the Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub to a 100BASE TX device e an Intel IOOBASE TX Uplink Module arouting server equipped with a 100BASE T4 NIC and a 100BASE TX NIC You can also use Intel cascade cables to combine Express 100BASE TX Stackable Hubs with Express 100BASE TA Stackable hubs in a stack If you re using a combined stack make sure you attach the appropriate device TX or T4 to each type of hub If you attach the wrong type of device to a hub that device won t function properly and the hub may malfunction 100BASE TX Uplink Module Intel s 100BASE TX Uplink Module fits in the hub s media adapter slot and allows you to connect to 100BASE TX devices using Category 5 UTP cabling For more information on the 100BASE TX Uplink Module see Appendix B Express Ev ZE TA4 hacha ble Hub with 008 E Ta Uplink Modde E A 5 D t CHAPTER 3 Connecting the Devices NOTE Port 1 on ahub is disabled when an uplink module is installed NOTE You cannot connect a 10BASE T device directly to the Express Stackable Hub Routing server If you re using a NOS that supports multi protocol routing such as Novell NetWare or Windows NT an inexpensive way to connect the 100BASE T4 and 100BASE TX segments is to install both a 100BASE T4 and 100BASE TX LAN adapter in your server and let the server bridge the segments Express 0064 ZE T4 Senor with TOO
37. uting server If you re using a NOS that supports multi protocol routing such as Novell NetWare or Windows NT you can use a routing server equipped with a 100BASE T4 NIC and a 10BASE T NIC to bridge the 100BASE T4 and 10BASE T segments Express JOE SE T A Sha cha be Hub Sei TOO ms Fast Ethernet Topology Rules This appendix describes e 100BASE T physical layer media specifications repeater rules For a complete explanation of the set of 100BASE T rules and guidelines refer to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE 100BASE T 802 3u standard For information about cables for Ethernet networks refer to the Electronic Industries Association Telecommunications Industry Association EIA TIA wiring standard EIA TIA 568 Physical Layer Media Specifications Three media specifications are associated with I00BASE T e 100BASE TX e 100BASE FX e 100BASE T4 The following table lists the cable and connector types and the coding scheme that each media specification uses 23 APPENDIX A Intel Express 100BASE T4 Stackable Hub 24 Media Cable Connector Coding specification type s type s scheme 100BASE T4 CAT 3 4 5 UTP RJ 45 8B 6T 4 pair wire 100BASE TX CAT 5 UTP RJ 45 4B 5B 2 pair wire 100BASE FX 62 5 125 micron SC 4B 5B fiber optic cable 2 multi mode fibers Basic Rules When deploying 100BASE T4 Fast Ethernet you should follow three basic rules e UTP cable l
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