Black Box LGB5510A - Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................7
2. Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Features .........................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 What's Included ............................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................. 10
3. Network Planning ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Introduction to Switching ............................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Application Examples .................................................................................................................................................. 12
4. Installing the Switch ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Selecting a Site ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Equipment Checklist .................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Mounting the Switch ................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.1 Rackmounting .................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.2 Wallmounting ....................................................................................................................................................15
4.4.3 Desktop or Shelf Mounting ................................................................................................................................16
4.5 Installing an Optional SFP+ Transceiver ........................................................................................................................16
4.6 Connecting to a Power Source ....................................................................................................................................18
5. Operation of Web-Based Management .............................................................................................................................. 19
6. Making Network Connections ............................................................................................................................................20
6.1 Connecting Network Devices ......................................................................................................................................20
6.2 Twisted-Pair Devices ....................................................................................................................................................20
6.3 Cabling Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................20
6.4 Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs, and Switches ........................................................................................................20
6.5 Network Wiring Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 20
6.6 Fiber Optic SFP+ Devices .............................................................................................................................................21
6.7 Connectivity Rules .......................................................................................................................................................22
6.8 10GBASE-T Cable Requirements .................................................................................................................................22
6.9 10-Gbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain ................................................................................................................ 23
7. Cable Labeling and Connection Records ............................................................................................................................. 24
8. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................25
8.1 Basic Troubleshooting Tips ...........................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Contacting Black Box...................................................................................................................................................26
8.3 Shipping and Packaging ..............................................................................................................................................26
9. Power and Cooling Problems ..............................................................................................................................................27
9.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
9.2 In-Band Access ............................................................................................................................................................ 27