D-Link DGS-1005A 5 8 Port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- D-Link
Table of Contents
- D-Link DGS-1005A 5 8 Port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
- Safety Instructions
- SECTION 1
- Introduction
- Side Panel Description
- SECTION 2
- Section 3
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
D-Link DGS-1005A 5 8 Port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch
Product Information
- The D-Link DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A 5/8-port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch is a network switch that allows for easy setup and management of a local area network (LAN). It is designed to provide fast and reliable connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses or home networks.
- The switch comes in two models: the DGS-1005A with 5 ports and the DGS-1008A with 8 ports. It supports Gigabit Ethernet technology, which enables high-speed data transfer rates of up to 1000 Mbps. The switch is compact and can be easily placed on a desktop or mounted on a rack for more efficient space utilization.
- The DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A switch is equipped with features like auto-negotiation, which allows the switch to automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of connected devices, and auto MDI/MDIX, which eliminates the need for crossover cables. It also supports IEEE 802.3x flow control, ensuring reliable data transmission.
Product Usage Instructions
- Package Contents
- D-Link DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A 5/8-port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch
- Power Adapter
- User Manual
- Safety Instructions
- Ensure your own personal safety and protect the system from potential damage by following the safety guidelines provided.
- Review and follow the cautions and precautions indicated by the caution icon ( ) throughout the safety section.
- General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products
- When working with a rack, ensure that the stabilizers are securely attached to the rack and extended to the floor.
- Load the rack from the bottom up and place the heaviest item in the rack first.
- Ensure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack.
- Use caution when sliding a component into or out of a rack to avoid pinching your fingers.
- Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack.
- Ensure proper airflow to components in the rack.
- Avoid stepping on or standing on any component when servicing other components in a rack.
For detailed setup and management instructions, please refer to the user manual provided with the D-Link DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A 5/8-port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2022 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Preface
The DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A 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-1005A/DGS-1008A.
- Glossary – Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.
Intended Readers
The DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A Manual contains information for setup and management
and of the DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A Switch. This manual is intended for network
managers familiar with network management concepts and terminology.
- 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.
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.
- 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 product’s 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.
- 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.
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.
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)
- 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.
- When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
- Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap.
SECTION 1
Introduction
- Ethernet Technology
- D-Link’s Green 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.
D-Link’s Green Technology
D-Link’s Green Technology implements special power-saving features under speed
at 1000Mbps that detect cable length and link status and adjust power usage
accordingly.
Further, D-Link Green implement the newly ratified IEEE 802.3az Energy
Efficient Ethernet standard for reducing energy consumption of network links
during periods of low utilization by transitioning interfaces into low-power
state without interrupting the network connection.
- IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- It is the first standard in the history of Ethernet to address proactive reduction in energy consumption for networked devices. The IEEE 802.3 EEE standard defines mechanisms and protocols intended to reduce the energy consumption of network links during periods of low utilization, by transitioning interfaces into a low-power state without interrupting the network connection.
- Power Saving Technology
- Power saving by link status.
- If there is no link on a port, such as when there is no computer connected to the port or the connected computer is powered off, D-Link’s Green Technology will enter a “sleep mode”, drastically reducing power used for that port.
- Power saving by cable length: up to 3 m
- D- Link’s Green Technology detects the length of connected Ethernet cable and adjusts power usage accordingly without affecting performance.
Switch Description
The DGS-1005A/DGS-1008A Switch is equipped with five or 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 five 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-1005A/DGS-1008A 5/8-port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch was designed for
easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the
network and the number of users increase continuously.
- 5/8 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
- D-Link’s Green Technology
- IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- 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
- IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex
- Back pressure flow control for half duplex
- Jumbo Frame Support (9216 Bytes)
Front-Panel Description
- The LED indicators of the switch include Power and Link/Activity. The following shows the LED indicators for the switch, along with an explanation of each indicator.
- The Power LED indicator is located on the top side of the switch. This green indicator light is on when the switch is receiving power; otherwise, it is off.
Rear Panel Description
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
- Five or eight (5/8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps)
Link/Act
- This LED indicator light is green when the port is successfully connected to device and will blink as data is transmitted or received.
Side Panel Description
DC Power Jack
Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical
specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
SECTION 2
Installation
- Package Contents
- Before You Connect to the Network Installing the Switch
- Power On
Package Contents
Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents.
The carton should contain the following items
- One 5/8-port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch
- One external power adapter
- Quide installation guide
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement.
Before You Connect to the Network
The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance.
Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch.
- Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of weight. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.
- The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch.
- Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is fully secured to the AC power port.
- Make sure that there is adequate space for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at the front and rear of the Switch for ventilation.
- Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges.
- Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
- When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the device. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it from scratching other surfaces.
Power On
- Plug one end of the AC to DC power adapter into the power connector of the Switch and the other end into the local power source outlet.
- The Power LED indicator light is green when the Switch is receiving power; otherwise, it is off.
Section 3
Connecting the Switch
- Switch to End Node Switch to Hub or Switch Connecting to a Server
NOTE: All 5/8 high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can support both MDI- II and MDI-X connections.
Switch to End Node
- End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.
- An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of the Switch.
Switch to Hub or Switch
These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a standard
Ethernet cable.
- A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable.
- A 100BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 or better UTP/STP cable.
- A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 or better UTP/STP cable.
Figure 3-2. Switch connected to a port on a hub or switch using either a straight or crossover cable–any standard Ethernet cable is fine
LED | Status | Description |
---|---|---|
Power | Solid green | The Switch is powered and working. |
Off | The Switch is turned off. | |
Link/Act/Speed (ports 1 to 8) | Solid green | There is an active link |
operating at 10/100/1000 Mbps on this port.
Blinking green| There is traffic on the port at 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Off| There is no active link on this port.
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
General
Standards|
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
- IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
Protocol| CSMA/CD
Data Transfer Rate|
- Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half-duplex)
- 20Mbps (Full-duplex)
- Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half-duplex)
- 200Mbps (Full-duplex)
- Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full-duplex)
Network Cables|
- Ethernet: 2-pair UTP Cat. 3,4,5, Unshield Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
- Fast Ethernet: 2-pair UTP Cat. 5, Unshield Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable Gigabit Ethernet: 4-pair UTP Cat. 5, Unshield Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
Number of Ports:| Five/Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
Physical and Environmental
DC Inputs:| AC-DC 5V/1A
Operating Temperature:| 0°C ~ 40℃(32°F ~ 104F °)
Storage Temperature:| -10°C ~ 70°C (14°F ~ 158°F)
Operating Humidity| 10% ~ 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity| 5% ~ 90% non-condensing
**Dimensions**|
- DGS-1005A : 94 x 75 x 22.45 mm
- DGS-1008A: 142 x 75 x 22.45 mm
Certifications| CE Class B, FCC class B, ICES-003 class B, VCCI class B,
LVD, RCM, Anatel, KCC, BSMI
Transmission Method:| Store-and-forward
Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate| Full wire speed
MAC Address Learning| Self-learning, auto-aging
Appendix B
Regulatory Statements
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.
FCC statement
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 in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Statement
この装置は、クラス B 情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としています
が、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあり ます。
取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。 VCCI-B
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this
is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual. 88
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following general safety guidelines are provided to help ensure your own personal safety and protect your product from potential damage. Remember to consult the product user instructions for more details.
- Static electricity can be harmful to electronic components. Discharge static electricity from your body (i.e. touching grounded bare metal) before touching the product.
- Do not attempt to service the product and never disassemble the product. For some products with a user replaceable battery, please read and follow the instructions in the user manual.
- Do not spill food or liquid on your product and never push any objects into the openings of your product.
- Do not use this product near water, areas with high humidity, or condensation unless the product is specifically rated for outdoor application.
- Keep the product away from radiators and other heat sources.
- Always unplug the product from mains power before cleaning and use a dry lint free cloth only.
DISPOSING AND RECYCLING YOUR PRODUCT
This symbol on the product or packaging means that according to local laws and
regulations this product should not be disposed of in the household waste but
sent for recycling. Please take it to a collection point designated by your
local authorities once it has reached the end of its life, some will accept
products for free. By recycling the product and its packaging in this manner
you help to conserve the environment and protect human health.
D-Link and the environment
At D-Link, we understand and are committed to reducing any impact our
operations and products may have on the environment. To minimise this impact
D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as
possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and
packaging.
D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products
when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce
CO2 emissions.
To learn more about our environmentally responsible products and packaging
please visit www.dlinkgreen.com.
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