Dimension GS-1116/GS-1124 Gigabit Switch
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Hardware Description and Installation
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100Mbps or 1000Mbps in full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.
2.4.2 Auto-sensing (Auto MDI/MDIX) Ports
You can connect each RJ-45 auto-sensing port to a computer, hub or switch using either a straight
through or a crossover Ethernet cable.
2.4.3 Mini GBIC Slots
These are slots for Mini GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) transceivers. A transceiver is a single unit
that houses a transmitter and a receiver. The switch does not come with transceivers. You must use
transceivers that comply with the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource
Agreement (MSA). See the SFF committee’s INF-8074i specification Rev 1.0 for details.
You can change transceivers while the switch is operating. You can use different transceivers to
connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber-optic connectors.
To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber-optic
module’s connectors.
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Type: SFP connection interface
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Connection speed: 1 gigabit per second (Gbps)
Table 2-2 Mini GBIC Slots LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS
DESCRIPTION
On
The link to a 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Ethernet network is up.
LNK
Green
Off
There is no link to a 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Ethernet network or the 1000
Mbps network link is down.
Blinking
The system is transmitting/receiving Ethernet traffic.
ACT
Yellow
Off
The system is not transmitting/receiving Ethernet traffic.
Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a mini GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
1.
Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
2.
Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
3.
The switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is
functioning properly.
