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    D-Link™ DGS-108 
    8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps 
    Gigabit Ethernet Switch  
     
     
     
     
    Manual 
     
     
     
    First Edition 
     
     
    Building Networks for People 
     
     
    RECYCLABLE 
        
    						
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    Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
    © 2005 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. 
    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Corporation is strictly forbidden. 
    Trademarks  used  in  this  text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo  are  trademarks  of  D-Link  Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are  registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
    Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. D-Link Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 
    July 2005 P/N 6GS108.…01 
     
    FCC Warning 
    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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  generates,  uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  thi s user’s  guide,  may  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  communications.    Operation  of  this  equipment  in  a  residential  area  is  likely  to  cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 
    CE Mark Warning 
    This  is  a  Class  B  product.  In  a  domestic  environment,  this  product  may  cause  radio  interference  in  which  case  the  user  may  be  required  to take adequate measures. 
    Warnung! 
    Dies ist ein Produkt der Klasse B. Im Wohnbereich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen zu ergreifen. 
    Precaución! 
    Este es un producto de Clase B. En un entorno doméstico, puede causar interferencias de radio, en cuyo case, puede requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas. 
    Attention! 
    Ceci est un produit de classe B. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit pourrait causer des interférences radio, auquel cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates. 
    Attenzione! 
    Il  presente  prodotto  appartiene  alla  classe  B.  Se  utilizzato  in  ambiente  domestico  il  prodotto  può  causare 
    interferenze radio, nel cui caso è possibile che l`utente debba assumere provvedimenti adeguati. 
     
    VCCI Warning 
     
     
     
    BSMI Warning 
     
      
    						
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    CONTENTS 
     
    INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................... 1 
    ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 1 
    Fast Ethernet Technology .......................................................................................................................... 1 
    Gigabit Ethernet Technology ..................................................................................................................... 1 
    SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 1 
    SWITCH DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 2 
    Features .................................................................................................................................................... 2 
    FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................... 3 
    LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................................... 3 
    REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................ 5 
    INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 6 
    Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 6 
    BEFORE YOU CONNECT TO THE NETWORK...................................................................................................... 6 
    MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL .............................................................................................................. 7 
    ATTACHING THE RUBBER FEET ...................................................................................................................... 8 
    PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION ......................................................................................................... 8 
    POWER ON .................................................................................................................................................... 8 
    Power Failure ........................................................................................................................................... 8 
    CONNECTING THE SWITCH ..................................................................................................................... 9 
    SWITCH TO END NODE................................................................................................................................... 9 
    SWITCH TO HUB OR SWITCH ........................................................................................................................... 9 
    CONNECTING TO NETWORK BACKBONE OR SERVER ..................................................................................... 10 
    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 11 
    GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................................. 13 
    WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 
    REGISTRATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 18 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
      
    						
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    Preface 
    The DGS-108 Manual is  divided  into  sections  that  describe  the  system  installation  and  operating  instructions 
    with examples.  
    Section  1,  Introduction - A  description  of  the  physical  features  of  the  Switch,  including  LED  indicators, 
    ports and panel descriptions. 
    Section  2,  Installation – A  description  of  the  physical  installation  of  the  Switch  including  connecting  the 
    Switch to the network and connecting stacked switch groups. 
    Section  3,  Connecting  the  Switch – A  description  of  how  to  connect  your  Switch  to  an  end  node,  hub, 
    switch, or backbone server. 
    Appendix A, Technical Specifications – The technical specifications of the DGS-108. 
    Glossary – Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document. 
     
    Intended Readers 
    The DGS-108 Manual contains information for setup and management and of the DGS-108 Switch. This manual 
    is intended for network managers familiar with network management concepts and terminology.  
    Notes, Notices, and Cautions 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    NOTE: A  NOTE  indicates  important  information  that  helps  you  make 
    better use of your device. 
     
    NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss 
    of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 
     
    CAUTION: A  CAUTION  indicates  the potential  for  property  damage, 
    personal injury, or death.  
    						
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    Safety Instructions 
    Use  the  following  safety  guidelines  to  ensure  your  own  personal  safety  and  to  help  protect  your  system  from 
    potential  damage.  Throughout  this  safety  section,  the  caution icon    (              )  is  used  to  indicate  cautions  and 
    precautions that you need to review and follow. 
     
     Safety Cautions 
     
    To  reduce  the  risk  of  bodily  injury,  electrical  shock,  fire,  and  damage  to  the  equipment,  observe  the  following 
    precautions. 
     
    Observe  and follow  service  markings.  Do  not  service  any  product  except  as  explained  in  your  system 
    documentation.  Opening  or  removing  covers  that  are  marked  with  the  triangular  symbol  with  a  lightning  bolt 
    may expose  you to an electrical shock. Only a trained service technician should service components inside these 
    compartments. 
    If  any  of  the  following  conditions  occur,  unplug  the  product  from  the  electrical  outlet  and  replace  the  part  or 
    contact your trained service provider: 
    – The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. 
    – An object has fallen into the product. 
    – The product has been exposed to water. 
    – The product has been dropped or damaged. 
    – The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions. 
     Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. 
     Do  not  spill  food  or  liquids  on  your  system  components,  and  never  operate  the  product  in  a  wet 
    environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide or contact 
    your trained service provider. 
     Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause a fire or an electric shock 
    by shorting out interior components. 
     Use the product only with approved equipment. 
     Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components. 
     Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. 
    If  you  are  not  sure  of  the  type  of  power  source  required,  consult  your  service  provider  or  local  power 
    company. 
     To  help  avoid  damaging  your  system,  be  sure  the  voltage  selection  switch  (if  provided)  on  the  power 
    supply is set to match the power available at your location: 
    – 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such 
    as South Korea and Taiwan. 
    – 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan. 
    – 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. 
     Also  be  sure  that  attached  devices  are  electrically  rated  to  operate  with  the  power  available  in  your 
    location.  
    						
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    Safety Instructions (continued) 
     Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or 
    for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in 
    your country. The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on 
    the  products  electrical  ratings  label.  The  voltage  and  current  rating  of  the  cable  should  be  greater  than 
    the ratings marked on the product. 
     To  help  prevent an  electric  shock,  plug the  system  and  peripheral  power  cables  into  properly  grounded 
    electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do 
    not  use  adapter  plugs  or remove  the  grounding prong  from a  cable.  If  you  must use  an  extension  cable, 
    use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. 
     Observe  extension  cable  and  power  strip ratings.  Make  sure  that the  total  ampere rating  of  all  products 
    plugged  into  the  extension  cable  or  power  strip does  not  exceed  80  percent  of  the  ampere  ratings  limit 
    for the extension cable or power strip. 
     To  help  protect  your  system  from  sudden,  transient  increases  and  decreases  in  electrical  power,  use  a 
    surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 
     Position  system  cables  and  power  cables  carefully;  route  cables  so  that  they  cannot  be  stepped  on  or 
    tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. 
     Do  not  modify  power  cables  or  plugs.  Consult  a  licensed  electrician  or  your  power company  for  site 
    modifications. Always follow your local/national wiring rules. 
     When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if offered with your system, 
    observe the following guidelines: 
    – Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. 
    – Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. 
    – If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by 
       unplugging all power cables from the power supplies. 
     Move  products  with  care;  ensure  that  all  casters  and/or  stabilizers  are  firmly  connected  to  the  system. 
    Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. 
     
     
     General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products 
     
    Observe  the  following precautions  for rack  stability  and  safety.  Also refer to  the rack installation  documentation 
    accompanying the system and the rack for specific caution statements and procedures. 
    Systems are considered to be components in a rack. Thus, component refers to any system as well as to various 
    peripherals or supporting hardware. 
     
     
    CAUTION: Installing  systems  in  a  rack  without  the  front  and  side  stabilizers 
    installed could cause the rack to tip over, potentially resulting in bodily injury under 
    certain  circumstances.  Therefore,  always  install  the  stabilizers  before  installing 
    components in the rack.  
    After installing system/components in a rack, never pull more than one component 
    out  of  the  rack  on  its  slide  assemblies  at  one  time.  The  weight  of  more  than  one 
    extended  component  could  cause  the  rack  to  tip  over  and may  result  in  serious 
    injury. 
     
     Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, 
    and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or 
    front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.  
    						
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    Safety Instructions (continued) 
    Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. 
    Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack. 
    Use  caution  when  pressing  the  component rail release  latches  and  sliding  a  component  into  or  out  of  a rack;  the 
    slide rails can pinch your fingers. 
    After  a  component  is  inserted  into  the  rack,  carefully  extend  the  rail  into  a  locking  position,  and  then  slide  the 
    component into the rack. 
    Do  not  overload  the  AC  supply  branch  circuit  that  provides  power  to  the  rack.  The  total  rack  load  should  not 
    exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. 
    Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack. 
    Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a rack. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 
    Static  electricity  can  harm  delicate  components  inside  your  system.  To  prevent  static  damage,  discharge  static 
    electricity  from  your  body  before  you  touch  any  of  the  electronic  components,  such  as the  microprocessor.  You 
    can do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. 
    You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): 
     
    1. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component 
    from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your system. Just 
    before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body. 
    2. When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging. 
    3. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench 
    pads, and an antistatic grounding strap. 
     
    NOTE: A  qualified  electrician  must  perform  all  connections  to  DC  power  and  to 
    safety  grounds.  All  electrical  wiring  must  comply  with  applicable  local  or  national 
    codes and practices. 
     
    CAUTION: Never  defeat  the  ground  conductor  or  operate  the  equipment  in  the 
    absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical 
    inspection  authority  or  an  electrician if  you  are  uncertain  that  suitable  grounding is 
    available. 
     
    CAUTION: The  system  chassis  must  be  positively  grounded  to  the  rack  cabinet 
    frame.  Do  not  attempt  to  connect  power  to  the  system  until  grounding  cables  are 
    connected.  Completed  power  and  safety  ground  wiring  must  be  inspected  by  a 
    qualified  electrical inspector.  An  energy  hazard  will  exist  if the  safety  ground  cable 
    is omitted or disconnected.  
    						
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    SECTION 1 
    Introduction 
    Ethernet Technology 
    Switch Description  
    Features 
    Ports 
    Front-Panel Components 
      
    Ethernet Technology 
    Fast Ethernet Technology 
    The  growing importance  of  LANs  and  the  increasing  complexity  of  desktop  computing  applications  are  fueling 
    the  need  for  high  performance  networks.  A  number  of  high-speed  LAN  technologies  are  proposed  to  provide 
    greater  bandwidth  and  improve  client/server  response  times.  Among  them,  Fast  Ethernet,  or  100BASE-T, 
    provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from 10BASE-T technology.  
    100Mbps  Fast  Ethernet is  a  standard  specified  by  the  IEEE  802.3  LAN committee.  It  is  an  extension  of  the 
    10Mbps  Ethernet  standard  with  the  ability  to  transmit  and  receive  data  at  100Mbps,  while  maintaining  the 
    Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Ethernet protocol.  
    Gigabit Ethernet Technology 
    Gigabit Ethernet is  an  extension  of  IEEE  802.3 Ethernet  utilizing  the  same  packet  structure,  format, and  support 
    for  CSMA/CD  protocol,  full  duplex,  flow  control,  and  management  objects,  but  with  a  tenfold  increase  in 
    theoretical  throughput  over  100Mbps  Fast  Ethernet  and  a  one  hundred-fold  increase  over  10Mbps  Ethernet. 
    Since  it  is  compatible  with  all  10Mbps  and  100Mbps  Ethernet  environments,  Gigabit  Ethernet  provides  a 
    straightforward  upgrade  without  wasting a  company’s  existing  investment  in  hardware,  software,  and  trained 
    personnel. 
    The  increased  speed  and  extra  bandwidth  offered  by  Gigabit  Ethernet  are  essential  to  coping  with  the  network 
    bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that 
    generate  more  traffic.  Upgrading  key  components,  such  as  your  backbone  and  servers  to  Gigabit  Ethernet  can 
    greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnetworks.  
    Gigabit  Ethernet  enables  fast  optical  fiber  connections  to  support  video  conferencing,  complex  imaging,  and 
    similar  data-intensive  applications.  Likewise,  since  data  transfers  occur  10  times  faster  than  Fast  Ethernet, 
    servers  outfitted  with  Gigabit  Ethernet  NIC’s are  able to  perform  10 times  the number  of  operations in  the  same 
    amount of time. 
    In  addition,  the  phenomenal  bandwidth  delivered  by  Gigabit  Ethernet  is  the  most  cost-effective  method  to  take 
    advantage of today and tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies.  
    Switching Technology 
    Another  key  development pushing  the  limits  of  Ethernet  technology  is  in  the  field  of  switching  technology.  A 
    switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected 
    Ethernet or fast Ethernet LAN segments. 
    Switching  is  a  cost-effective  way  of  increasing  the  total  network  capacity  available  to  users  on  a  local  area 
    network.  A  switch increases  capacity  and  decreases  network  loading  by  making  it  possible  for  a  local  area 
    network  to  be  divided  into  different segments that  do  not  compete  with  each  other  for  network  transmission 
    capacity, decreasing the load on each segment. 
    The  switch acts  as  a high-speed  selective  bridge  between  the  individual  segments. Traffic  that needs  to  go  from 
    one  segment  to  another  (from  one  port to  another)  is automatically  forwarded  by  the  switch,  without interfering  
    						
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    with any  other  segments  (ports). This  allows  the  total network  capacity  to  be  multiplied,  while  still maintaining 
    the same network cabling and adapter cards. 
    For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way  of eliminating problems of chaining 
    hubs  beyond  the  “two-repeater limit.”  A switch  can  be  used  to  split  parts  of  the network  into  different  collision 
    domains,  for  example,  making  it  possible  to  expand  your  Fast  Ethernet  network  beyond  the  205-meter  network 
    diameter  limit  for  100BASE-TX networks.  Switches  supporting  both traditional  10Mbps  Ethernet and  100Mbps 
    Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. 
    Switching  LAN  technology  is  a  marked  improvement  over  the  previous  generation  of  network  bridges,  which 
    were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost 
    of  a router and  the  setup  and  maintenance required make routers relatively  impractical.  Today’s  Switches  are  an 
    ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems. 
     
    Switch Description 
    The DGS-108 Switch is equipped with eight ports providing dedicated 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps bandwidth. These 
    ports can be used for connecting PCs, printers, servers, routers, Switches, hubs, and other network devices. The 
    eight multi-speed ports use standard twisted pair cabling and are ideal for segmenting networks into small, 
    connected subnets. Each port can support up to 2000 Mbps of throughput in full-duplex mode. This stand-alone 
    Switch enables the network to use some of the most demanding multimedia and imaging applications 
    concurrently with other user applications without creating bottlenecks. 
    Features 
    The DGS-108 8-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high 
    performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. 
     Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports 
     Cable Diagnostic function at Switch boot up 
     Supports Auto-Negotiation for 10/100/1000Mbps and duplex mode 
     Supports Auto-MDI/MDIX for each port 
     Supports Full/Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and 100Mbps 
     Supports Full-duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps 
     Full wire speed reception and transmission 
     Store-and-Forward switching method 
     Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses 
     Supports 9600Bytes Jumbo Frames 
     Supports IEEE802.1p QoS (4 Queues) 
     Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs 
     IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex 
     Back pressure flow control for half duplex 
     
     
     
      
    						
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    Front-Panel Components 
    The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators, eight (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports. 
     
     
     
    Figure 1-1. Front Panel View of the Switch 
    Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the Switch and the network. 
     
    LED Indicators 
    The  LED indicators  of  the  Switch  include  Power,  100/1000Mbps,  and  Link/Act.  The  following  shows  the  LED 
    indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator. 
     
     
    Figure 1-2. LED Indicators 
    LED Indicators 
    Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. A description 
    of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, 
    Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a 
    combination of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described below. 
     Power Indicator  
    This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is receiving power. 
     Link/Act 
    This  green  indicator illuminates  steadily  when  a  port  is  connected  to a  station  successfully  and has 
    a  good  link.  The  indicator  will  blink  to  indicate  that  a  port  is  transmitting  or  receiving  data  on  the 
    network. 
     Speed  1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off 
    This indicator is amber-colored when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. It is 
    green when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. It is not illuminated when the 
    port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. 
     Cable Diagnostic  LED Indications 
    When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on), the Cable Diagnostic function 
    is initialized and run. The Cable Diagnostic function will detect three common faults in an Ethernet 
    cable  connecting  the  Switch  to  a  remote  network  device:  an  open  circuit  (a  lack  of  continuity 
    between  the  pins at  each  end  of  the  Ethernet  cable  or a  disconnected  cable),  a  short  circuit  (two  or 
    more  conductors  short-circuited),  and  improper  termination  (a  termination  resistance  greater  than 
    the  specified  100  ohms).  Any  of  these  common  cable  faults  will  be  detected  by  the  Cable 
    Diagnostic  function  and  the  LEDs  will  display  the  results  of  the  Cable  Diagnostic  function  as 
    follows:  
    Open, Short, or Improper Termination  Speed LED: Amber  Link/Act LED: Off 
    Cable connection good  Speed LED: Green  Link/Act LED: Off    
    						
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