User ManualTable of ContentsHome1Front Matter2All-In-One Service Program2Copyright Information2Contacting Alcatel2FCC Information3Compliances and Safety Warnings5Contents11Chapter 1: Introduction17Overview17Switch Architecture17Network Management Options17Description of Hardware1810/100/1000BASE-T Ports18SFP Slots18Status LEDs19Optional Backup Power Supply21Power Supply Receptacles21Features and Benefits21Connectivity21Expandability21Performance21Management22Chapter 2: Network Planning23Introduction to Switching23Application Examples24Collapsed Backbone24Network Aggregation Plan25Remote Connection with Fiber Cable26Making VLAN Connections27Application Notes28Chapter 3: Installing the Switch29Selecting a Site29Ethernet Cabling29Equipment Checklist30Package Contents30Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment30Mounting31Rack Mounting31Desktop or Shelf Mounting32Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the Switch33Connecting to a Power Source33Connecting to the Console Port34Wiring Map for Serial Cable35Chapter 4: Making Network Connections37Connecting Network Devices37Twisted-Pair Devices37Cabling Guidelines37Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches37Network Wiring Connections38Fiber Optic SFP Devices39Connectivity Rules401000BASE-T Cable Requirements401000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain40100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain4110 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain41Cable Labeling and Connection Records42Appendix A: Troubleshooting43Diagnosing Switch Indicators43Power and Cooling Problems43Installation43In-Band Access43Appendix B: Cables45Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments4510BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments451000BASE-T Pin Assignments46Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable46Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T47Fiber Standards47Appendix C: Specifications49Physical Characteristics49Compliances50Glossary51Index55Size: 2.17 MBPages: 58Language: EnglishOpen manual