Gigabyte GN-GT8S User manual

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: GN-GT8S

Category: Network switches

Type: User manual

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Chapter1 Introduction

Overview

The Gigabyte GN-GT8S is a powerful, high-performance, Fast Ethernet Switch, which

acts as traffic controller for 8 highways to connect your networks to other outside networks.

With 8 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, the Gigabit Switch can automatically negotiate

with the connected partners for the network speed and duplex mode. It is ideal for micro-

segmenting large networks into smaller, connected subnets for improved performance,

enabling bandwidth-demanding multimedia, imaging and database applications. Moreover,

the 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing ability provides an easy way to migrate 10Mbps to

100Mbps and 1000Mbps network with ease. Compared to the shared 10Mbps, 100Mbps

or 1000Mbps networks, the Gigabit Switch delivers a dedicated 10/100/1000Mbps con-

nection to every attached client with no bandwidth congestion issues and the most cost-

effective way to invest in your network’s performance in the long run.

Store-and-forward switching mode guarantees low latency, plus eliminates all network

errors, including runt and CRC error packets. To work under fullduplex mode, transmission

and reception of the frames can occur simultaneously without causing collisions, as well as

doubling the network bandwidth.

The Gigabit Switch using plug-n-play without needing any software to configure, and is

also fully compliant with all kinds of network protocols. Moreover, the abundant diagnostic

LEDs on the front-panel provide the operating status of individual ports and the entire

system.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Features

n 8 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports

n Trunk group support with selectable balancing method

n Four Classes of Service (CoS) selectable per port basis and/or checked via IP Header

and 802.1Q VLAN Tag

n Eight port-based VLANs Maximum throughput, non head-of-line blocking

architecture

n Embedded SSRAM packet buffer/address table

n 8K MAC address table

n Flow-control for full and half duplex

n Broadcast throttling

n Port Mirroring

n Configurable to 10 full/half duplex, 100 full/half duplex and 1000 full duplex for each

port

Physical Specification

Power Supply : 110~240V, 50-60Hz

Operation Environment : Operating Temperature : 0 ~ 45 degree C

Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 65 degree C

Humidity : 10% ~ 80% Non-condensing

Gross Weight : 240+5g (Device 105g)

Dimension (L x W x H) : 220.65x133.61x32 (37.8 highest) mm

LED indicator : Power LED

1000 BASE-T x 8

w LNK/ACT LED

w 100/1000 LED (1000M: Green, 100 M: Yellow, 10M: Off)

w Full Duplex LED

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Package Contents

Thank you for purchasing this powerful, high-performance Gigabyte 8 ports 10/100/1000

Mbps Gigabit Switch. Before we get started, please check the package to make sure all

items are within and accounted for.

Please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately for any missing or

damaged components. If you require returning the damaged product, you must pack it in

the original packing material or the warranty will be voided.

-- Gigabyte GN-GT8S Gigabit Switch

-- AC Power Adapter

-- User’s Guide for the Gigabyte GN-GT8S Gigabit Switch

The Rear Panel

The Switch’s ports are located on the Switch’s rear panel.

n Console Port

This is where you will connect the RS-232 serial port to your PC for configuring the

Switch function.

n Power

The power port is where you connect the power adapter.

n Gigabit Port

There are 8 Gigabit ports, each capable of being connected to network devices, such

as PC and printer servers, at 10/100/1000Mbps.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Installing the Hardware

The site where you place the Switch may greatly affect its performance. When installing,

take the following into your consideration:

w Install the switch in a fairly cool and dry place. See Physical Specification for the

acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges.

w Install the switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as

motors), viberation, dust and direct exposure to sunlight.

w Leave at least 10cm (about 4 linches) of space at the front and rear of the hub for

ventilation.

w Install the switch on the sturdy, level surface that can support its weight, or in

standard-size equipment rack.

Connecting Network Cable

The switch supports 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet. Each port on the switch supports

Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Auto-MDI/MDI-X is a feature that eliminates the need for worring about

using either a standard or crossover cable - you can use either one - and allows any port to

be an uplink port.

AC Power

The switch can be used with AC power supply 100-240V AC, 50~60Hz. Please connect

the power adapter into the power port of the switch and plug the other end of the power

into the electrical outlet.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Chapter2 The Gigabit Switch Configuration

Local Console Management

You can manage the Switch locally using HyperTerminal; simply connect the Switch to a

PC or workstation through the serial port.

The serial port settings need to be configured before connecting to the Switch. In order to

change the settings of your port, run the HyperTerminal program. This program comes

packaged with Windows, but it may not be installed on your computer. It should be located

as is shown below (varies according to operating system). If it is not, consult your Win-

dows documentation for instructions on installing HyperTerminal.

To enable communications with the Switch, the serial cable must be connected between

the Switch and the computer.

Make sure both the Switch and the computer are powered down. Next, plug one end of the

serial cable into the console port of the GN-GT8S and the other end of the serial cable into

the COM1 port on the back panel of your computer.

After the power is turned on, please select All Programs from the Start menu. From here

now choose Accessories, followed by Communications. In the Communications sub-

menu now select HyperTerminal.

Now start your computer and turn on the power of the GN-GT8S.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Please enter a name which you like for this connection, then press “OK”.

In the bottom drop down box labeled Connect using:, click the arrow and choose the

COM port that the GN-GT8S will be connected to. In the example below, COM1 is the port

selected. Press the “OK” button.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

The console port is set for the following configuration:

w Baud rate: 9,600

w Data width: 8 bits

w Parity: none

w Stop bits: 1

w Flow Control: None

Make sure the terminal or PC you are using to make this connection is configured to match

these settings and then press “OK”.

You will now be taken to the Set-Up page of the Gigabyte GN-GT8S Switching Hub, from

where you can configure the GN-GT8S.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Once you have powered on the swtich, it will boot up and enter the initial system screen as

shown. Please press “Ctrl-S” key, you will have access to the system configuration program.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

The Configuration Program includes the Port Status, Port Config, Mirror Config, VLAN

Config, Trunk Config, Misc Config.

When you enter the Smart Switch’s system configuration program with a console terminal

emulator software (e.g. Hyper Terminal), the default Port Configuration screen seen above

will appear. With the system configuration program you can define system parameters,

manage and control the switch and all ports, or monitor network conditions.

n Port Status Indicate the speed and link status of each port.

n Port Configuration Define the speed, flow control and priority function.

n Mirror Port Configuration Monitor traffic at the port.

n VLAN Configuration Define the VLAN group of the switch.

n Trunk Configuration Define the trunking groups.

n MISC Configuration Define the aging time.

Please use the number key to select the function page you want to configure.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Port Status

The Port Status page is displayed after selecting <1> number. From this page, you can

check the current status of each port.

The Speed/Dpx show you the speed (10, 100 or 1000Mbps) and half/full duplex mode of

the port. The LinkStatus show you whether the network is connected or not.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Port Config

The Port Config page is displayed after selecting <2> number. Settings for each port can

be adjusted in this page. Press <Tab> to move between the items and then press <Enter>

to change the value.

There are six kinds of the speed modes you can choose: AUTO, 1000F,

100F, 100H, 10F or 10H (F and H indicate Full duplex and Half duplex

respectively.).

Under the FlowControl two settings are possible: Enable or Disable.

The Priority provides four classes of service: class 0(low), class 1(normal),

class 2(high) and class 3(very high).

Speed/Dpx

FlowControl

Priority

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Mirror Config

The GN-GT8S has the ability to set a pair of mirroring ports. You can monitor the port

traffic from this function.

The Mirror Config page is displayed after selecting <3> number. Press <Tab> to move

between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value.

A copy of egress (Tx) data and/or ingress (Rx) data of the monitored port is sent to their

respective snooping ports.

If you enable the port mirroring function, you should set up the monitored port (for example,

we set port 5 as monitored port as shown above) and snooping port (port 2 for example).

There are three kinds of packets you can choose to monitor: Incoming, Outgoing, and

Incoming&Outgoing.

Note: Once the port is mirrored, that port can not be trunked.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

VLAN Config

The VLAN Config page is displayed after selecting <4> number. Press <Tab> to move

between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value.

Port-based VLAN is the simplest form of VLAN. The GN-GT8S Gigabit switch allows you

to create multiple VLANs, each with its own broadcast domain and member ports.

Select the VLAN group you want to set up, then enable it and choose the port you want to

include. For example, we set up port 1,2, 3 in the same VLAN (0) group as shown.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Trunk Config

Port trunk groups are used to combine a number of ports together to make a single

highbandwidth data pipeline. Trunk A is comprised from ports 1 and 2. There are three

balancing methods you can choose: Source port based, Source addr based, Source&Dest

addrs based.

The Trunk Config page is displayed after selecting <5> number. Press <Tab> to move

between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value.

Note: If the port is trunked, that port can not be mirrored.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Misc Config

The Misc Config page is displayed after selecting <6> number. Press <Tab> to move

between the items and then press <Enter> to change the value.

From this page, you can set up the Aging Time and IP Priority Mapping.

Aging Time

The time the Gigabit Switch will retain a MAC address that has

had no buffer memory activity. There are five settings you can

select : Disable, 300sec, 600sec, 900sec, 1200sec.

IP Priority Mapping

You can enable the IP Priority Mapping function, and configure

Tos0~Tos7.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Save Changes

After all the configurations completed, please store the settings with <Ctrl-W>. The switch

will save the settings and exit the system.

If You would like to restore all the configurations setting to the original values, please press

the <Ctrl-D> key.

GN-GT8S Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Limited Warranty

1-Year Warranty

Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the product free from defects in

material and workmanship for no limited time from the original manufactory shipment date.

This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed

or improperly used.

Gigabyte may replace or repair the product with either new or reconditioned parts. Re-

paired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received

or higher at Gigabyte’s option. Gigabyte reverses the right to replace discounted products

with an equivalent generation product.

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Gigabyte GN-GT8S User manual

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: GN-GT8S

Category: Network switches

Type: User manual

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