MRV Communications MR2228-S2C - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................ 1
Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1
Switch Architecture ................................................................................................... 1
Network Management Options ................................................................................. 2
Description of Hardware .................................................................................................. 2
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports ................................................................................. 2
1000BASE-T/SFP Ports............................................................................................ 2
Stacking Ports........................................................................................................... 3
Port and System Status LEDs .................................................................................. 3
Power Supply Receptacles ....................................................................................... 5
Features and Benefits...................................................................................................... 6
Connectivity .............................................................................................................. 6
Expandability ............................................................................................................ 6
Performance ............................................................................................................. 6
Management............................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2: Network Planning .................................................................................................. 8
Introduction to Switching.................................................................................................. 8
Application Examples.......................................................................................................8
Collapsed Backbone................................................................................................. 8
Network Aggregation Plan ........................................................................................ 9
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable ................................................................... 10
Making VLAN Connections ..................................................................................... 11
Application Notes ........................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Installing the Switch............................................................................................. 13
Selecting a Site .............................................................................................................. 13
Ethernet Cabling ............................................................................................................ 13
Equipment Checklist ...................................................................................................... 14
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 14
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment ....................................................................... 14
Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 14
Rack Mounting........................................................................................................ 15
Desktop or Shelf Mounting...................................................................................... 16
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver.......................................................................... 17
Connecting Switches in a Stack..................................................................................... 17
Connecting to a Power Source ...................................................................................... 18
Connecting to the Console Port ..................................................................................... 19
Wiring Map for Serial Cable .................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4: Making Network Connections.............................................................................. 21
Connecting Network Devices......................................................................................... 21
Twisted-Pair Devices ..................................................................................................... 21
Cabling Guidelines.................................................................................................. 21
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches ................................................... 21
Network Wiring Connections...................................................................................22
Fiber Optic SFP Devices................................................................................................ 23
Connectivity Rules ......................................................................................................... 24
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements ......................................................................... 24
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain ....................................................... 25
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain.............................................................. 25
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain........................................................................ 25
Cable Labeling and Connection Records....................................................................... 25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 27
Diagnosing Switch Indicators......................................................................................... 27