D-Link 2624ix - Hub - Stackable User's Guide

DFE-916xDFE-916Ethernet/Fast EthernetDual-Speed Stackable HubsUser’s GuideRev. 02 (January, 1998)6DFE916...02Printed In TaiwanRECYCLABLE

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideIntroduction 111 INTRODUCTIONThis chapter introduces DFE-916 series dual-speed stackable hubs, as wellas giving

Introduction2In the basic configuration, 10Mbps and 100Mbps segments are separate anddo not intercommunicate. An optional DFE-260S switching module (

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideIntroduction 3♦ A stack can contain various DFE-916 series models and DFE-2624and DFE-2616 series models. For

Introduction4technologies, especially when network hosts are being gradually migratedto new Fast Ethernet connections.A dual-speed hub is actually two

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideIntroduction 510Mbps Repeater100Mbps RepeaterNWay DetectionRJ-45 Ports100MbpsEthernetStation100MbpsEthernetStati

Introduction6CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since Fast Ethernet is compatible with all10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideIntroduction 7Network DiameterNetwork diameter, which is the distance between two end-stations in thesame collis

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideUnpacking and Setup 922 UNPACKING ANDSETUPThis chapter provides information on the unpacking and initial instal

iiWichtige Sicherheitshinweise1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf.3. Vor

Unpacking and Setup10Identifying External ComponentsThis section identifies all the major external components of the hub. Boththe front and rear pane

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideUnpacking and Setup 11For more information about crossover connection, see the section enti-tled Crossover Cable

Unpacking and Setup12hubs can be created in this way. The first and last hubs in the stack useonly one of the daisy-chain ports, while the others use

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideUnpacking and Setup 13♦ Leave at least 10cm of space at the front and rear of the hub forventilation.

Unpacking and Setup14Connecting the Power SupplyPower is supplied to the stackable Fast Ethernet hub through an AC powercord. The AC power input volt

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideUnderstanding Indicators 1533 UNDERSTANDINGINDICATORSBefore connecting network devices to the hub, take a few m

Understanding Indicators16Hub State Indicators♦ Power Indicator This indicator lights green when the hub is receiving power; otherwise,it is off.♦

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideUnderstanding Indicators 17Module Indicators (SLOT)The module indicator indicates a good link to a module instal

Understanding Indicators18♦ Auto-partition (blinking amber) The indicator of a port blinks amber when the port is automatically par-titioned due to

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideMaking Connections 1944 MAKINGCONNECTIONSThis chapter discusses how to make connections to the hub’s twisted-pa

iiiLimited WarrantyHardware:D-Link warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normaluse and service, f

Making Connections20Hubs should not be added to the stack or removed from the stack while thepower is on to any hub in the stack. Always turn off pow

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideMaking Connections 21FL), while the remaining segments may be populated (mixing) seg-ments (e.g., 10BASE-2 or 10

Making Connections22When connecting a PC or a server, the system being connected should havean Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network interface card with a

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideMaking Connections 23Hub-to-Hub UplinkYou can link two hubs or hub stacks to each other using any of the twisted

Making Connections24A crossover cable is a straight-through twisted-pair cable in which thewires have been crossed. The figure below shows the pin as

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideMaking Connections 251. Locate the module slot in the hub’s rear panel.2. Using a screwdriver, undo the two sc

Making Connections26Fiber Optic Module (DFE-260FX)A fiber optic module provides a standard Fast Ethernet 100BASE-FX fiberoptic connector. A fiber opt

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideMaking Connections 27Fast Ethernet Module (DFE-260TX)A Fast Ethernet module provides one additional twisted-pair

Making Connections28• Collision—This LED blinks when there are packet collisions on themodule link.• FDX—This LED is lit when the port is set for fu

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideCables and Connectors 29A5 CABLES ANDCONNECTORS100BASE-TX Ethernet Cable andConnectors♦ Cable characteristics:

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Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideCables and Connectors

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideCables and Connectors 312. At the other end of the cable, connect wires 1 and 2 to contacts 3and 6, respectively

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideSpecifications 33B6 SPECIFICATIONSGeneralStandards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet repeater, IEEE 802.3u100BASE-T

Specifications34Hub-to-Hub CascadingNumber of Daisy-Chained Hubs: Maximum of 5 hubs per stackDaisy-Chain Port: MiniSCSI-type connector × 2Daisy-Chai

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideSpecifications 35Storage Temperature: -25 to 55°CHumidity: 5% to 95% non-condensingDC Fan: 40mm × 40mm × 10mmE

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viTABLE OF CONTENTS0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE...VIIIConventions...

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s Guidevii3 UNDERSTANDING INDICATORS...15Hub State Indicators...

About this Guideviii0 ABOUT THIS GUIDEThis guide discusses how to install and use the D-Link DFE-916 seriesdual-speed stackable Ethernet/Fast Etherne

Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s GuideAbout this Guide ix♦ Chapter 4, Making Connections. Provides information on connect-ing to the hub’s twisted-pa