H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch (hereinafter referred to as the S1526). This chapter describes how to install the 2 Installation S1526, connect the cables and start up the S1526. This chapter describes solutions for some 3 Troubleshooting common problems.
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Chapter Content Appendix – Port This chapter describes the port properties, Properties such as the connector type and quantity. Conventions The manual uses the following conventions: Symbols Convention Description Means reader careful. Improper operation may cause data loss or damage Caution to equipment.
1.1 Introduction H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch (hereinafter referred to as the S1526) is suitable for the networking of small and medium-sized enterprises, Internet cafe and households. It provides one console port, 24 × 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports and two 1000 Mbps uplink combo ports.
1.2 Appearance 1.2.1 Front Panel As shown in Figure 1-1, the S1526 has on its front panel from the left to the right: Power LED, 10/100Base-TX port LEDs, 10/100Base-TX ports, 1000 Mbps uplink combo ports and LEDs, and Console port.
Green A link is established. Link/Act No link is established. Blinking Data is being transmitted or received. 1.2.2 Rear Panel The S1526 has one AC power socket on its rear panel, as shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 Rear panel...
Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Precautions To avoid any damage to the device or human body arising from improper use of the S1526, please follow the precautions and requirements listed below. Safety precautions Unplug the switch before cleaning. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or liquid.
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Installation Environment Requirements The S1526 can be installed in a corridor or a room. The following requirements must be met wherever it is installed in a rack or on a workbench.
Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation Electromagnetic shielding approach is adopted when necessary, such as using shielded port cable. All port cables are wired indoor, to prevent the ports from any damage that may be caused by overvoltage and overcurrent from lightning strike.
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Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-1 Fix the mounting ears Put the switch in a rack tray. Slide the switch along the guide rails to an appropriate place. Fix the mounting ears to the rack posts with screws at both sides.
Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation Note: The mounting brackets are used for fixing rather than weight bearing. In a 19-inch standard rack, the weight of the switch is supported by the tray beneath it. 2.2.2 Installing the Switch on a Workbench In circumstances that a 19-inch standard rack is not available, you can mount the switch on a clean workbench.
Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2.3.1 Connecting Devices to the Switch Connect the device to the Ethernet port Use either crossover cables or straight through cables to connect the PC(s) or other device(s) to the Ethernet ports on the switch.
Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation Caution: To avoid eye damages, do not look directly at the laser beam inside the optical fiber. 2.3.2 Connecting the Console Cable Figure 2-5 Connecting the switch to a terminal through console port The switch can be configured through a terminal.
Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation Caution: Because the PC serial port is not hot-swappable, DO NOT plug the cable connector into or unplug it from the PC serial port when the switch is powered on. In connecting the PC to the switch plug the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the PC port first, and then plug the RJ-45 connector to the switch port.
Terminal type: VT100 or auto detect Note: For detailed information about terminal parameter configuration, refer to H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch User Manual. 2.4.2 Starting Up After the switch is powered on, press any key so that the switch starts self test and the self test information is displayed on the terminal.
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Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 2 Installation MAIN MENU 1. Modify password 2. Set IP address/Subnet mask/Gateway 3. Reset to default configuration 4. Save current configuration 5. Modify management VLAN 0. Reboot Enter your choice (0-5): Select one option and enter its number after the “Enter your choice (0-5):”...
2.4.3 Web Configuration The Web NMS (Network Management System) feature allows the user to manage and maintain the S1526 in a very simple and direct way through Web configuration. Open the Web browser and input the default IP address of the switch http://192.168.0.234 in the address bar.
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Caution: In performing local configuration always set the IP addresses for the PC and the switch in the same subnet (refer to H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch User Manual for the address configuration); in performing remote configuration make sure that the switch is reachable to the PC.
3.1 Password Loss If you lose your password for the switch, restore the switch to the factory settings at first by referring to H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch User Manual. Then you can use the default user name “admin” and password “admin” to log in.
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Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 3 Troubleshooting The console cable is in good condition and the terminal (HyperTerminal for example) parameter settings are correct. Refer to section 2.4.1 “Configuring Terminal Parameters” for information about terminal parameter settings.
Installation Manual H3C S1526 Smart Ethernet Switch Chapter 5 Appendix – Port Properties Item Description Standard supported IEEE802.3ab 50/125µm multimode optical fiber, transmission distance up to 550 meters (1,804 feet) 9/125µm single-mode short-reach optical fiber, transmission distance up to 10 km Media and (6.2 miles)
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