This chapter provides information on the FastHub 200 series of hubs, which includes the FastHub 216T. The information is organized into the following sections:
The FastHub 200 series hubs deliver the lowest-cost, managed 100BaseT hub solution for smaller workgroups and server farms. These Class II standalone hubs combine 100-Mbps performance and integrated management with Cisco IOS technologies. The FastHub 200 series hubs are ideal high-performance alternatives to 10BaseT hubs.
The first model in the FastHub 200 series, the FastHub 216T, has 16 100BaseTX ports for high-speed connectivity over UTP wiring.
The hub's unique Class II design lets you connect two hubs together, creating a 30-port collision domain. The FastHub 216T can connect to other Class II hubs including the FastHub 300 and FastHub 100 series. The Class II design also lets you distribute and connect hubs in separate wiring closets, without requiring an intermediate switch, bridge, or router.
Figure 162 shows a front view of the FastHub 216T, Figure 163 shows a rear view of the FastHub 216T, and Figure 164 shows a sample rack-mount installation that includes a FastHub 216T.
Figure 162: FastHub 216T 100BaseTX Hub Front View
Figure 163: FastHub 216T 100BaseTX Hub Rear View
Figure 164: FastHub 200 Series Unit in a Rack
Table 110 lists a summary of features for the FastHub 200 series, and Table 111 lists the environmental specifications.
Table 110: FastHub 200 Series Hubs Summary of Features
| Characteristic
| Description
|
|---|
| Compatibility
| Compatible with the IEEE 802.3u standard for interoperability with other 100BaseT products
IEEE 802.3u Class II repeater-compliant
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| Performance
| 100-Mbps peak and aggregate throughput
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| Placement
| 19-in. rack-mount hardware included
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| Configuration guidelines
| Maximum cable distance between any two end stations with one FastHub 200 series hub in the path:
656 ft (200 m)
Maximum cable distance between any two end stations with two hubs in the path:
731 ft (223 m) with two FastHub 200 series hubs
702 ft (214 m) with one FastHub 200 series hub and one third-party 100BaseT Class II repeater
Maximum cable distance between 100BaseTX port and an end node:
328 ft (100 m)
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| Cabling requirements
| 100BaseTX ports:
Integrated 100BaseTX media interface for use with two-pair Category 5 UTP cabling and standard RJ-45 connectors
Uplink port on a FastHub 216T:
Straight-through cable to connect to a non-uplink port on a second hub
Non-uplink port on a FastHub 216T:
Crossover cables to connect to a non-uplink port on a second hub
Direct 100BaseT connection between two hubs:
Maximum of one
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| Management
| Built-in for monitoring on a per-port and per-hub basis
Supports SNMP, Telnet, terminal-based out-of-band management, and RMON for comprehensive management and simplified troubleshooting
Can be managed by CiscoWorks Windows and other SNMP-compatible management systems on a per-port and per-unit basis
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| Indicators
| Per-port LEDs for link integrity, receive activity, and enabled/disabled status
Hub utilization meter and group collision LED for gauging network load
System LED for AC operation status
Redundant power system status LED
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| Redundancy
| Supports connection to the optional Cisco redundant power system (RPS)
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| Dimensions (H x W x D)
| 1.73 x 17.50 x 8.25 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 20.1 cm)
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| Weight
| 11 lb (5 kg)
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| Agency approvals
| AS/NZS 3260, TS001, UL 1950/CSA 22.2 No. 950, IEC 950/EN 60950,
NOM 019, CE
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| Electromagnetic emissions certifications
| FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55022B Class B (CISPR22 Class B), VCCI Class II, AS/NRZ 3548 Class B, CE
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Table 111: FastHub 200 Series Environmental Specifications
| Description
| Specification
|
|---|
| Power consumption
| 40W
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| Input voltage
| 90 to 127/200 to 240 VAC1 autoranging 50 to 60 Hz
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| Operating temperature
| 23 to 113×F (-5 to 45×C)
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| Operating relative humidity
| 10 to 85% noncondensing
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| Operating altitude
| Up to 9842 ft (3,000 m)
|
1
VAC = volts alternating current.
The FastHub 200 series hubs include the following features:
- Exceptional affordability
- 16 managed 100BaseTX ports available for workgroups and server farms at a market-leading price
- Standards-based 100-Mbps performance
- 100-Mbps peak and aggregate throughput to enable high-performance data transfers for workgroups and server farms
- Delivers up to 10 times the performance of a 10BaseT hub
- Compatible with the IEEE 802.3u standard for interoperability with other 100BaseT products
- Integrated management
- Built-in management allows you to monitor all ports both individually and as an entire unit
- SNMP, Telnet, terminal-based out-of-band management, and RMON support provide comprehensive management and simplified troubleshooting
- Can be managed by CiscoWorks Windows and other SNMP-compatible management systems on a per-port and per-hub basis
- Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) enables a CiscoWorks network management station to automatically discover the hub in a network topology without user intervention
- Multifunction LED per port for link integrity/receive activity and port enabled/disabled indication, and a collision indicator provide a comprehensive and convenient visual management system
- Utilization meter lets you gauge network loads quickly
- Scalable 100BaseT Class II repeater design
- Two FastHub 200 series hubs can be connected to create a single collision domain of up to 30 ports
- Two FastHub 200 series hubs can be distributed in separate wiring closets and directly connected without a bridge, switch, or router
- Part of the total Cisco solution
- Key component in Cisco's full line of Fast Ethernet and CiscoFusion end-to-end solutions
- Integrates Cisco IOS technologies
The FastHub 200 series support the following applications:
- FastHub 200 series hubs can be used to create a 100-Mbps managed workgroup of up to 30 users. The hubs can connect to any Catalyst switch or Cisco router that has a Fast Ethernet connection using UTP cabling.
- With FastHub 200 series hubs, network managers can affordably build high-performance server farms attached to 100BaseT-enabled Cisco routers or Catalyst switches.
Table 112 lists the product numbers you can use to order the FastHub 200 series products.
Table 112: FastHub 200 Series Product Numbers
| Description
| Product Number
|
|---|
| FastHub 216T (100BaseTX hub)
| WS-C216T
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| 600W redundant power system, AC-input with DC power cables
| PWR600-AC-RPS-CAB
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| 600W redundant power system, AC-input without DC power cables
| PWR600-AC-RPS-NCAB
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| FastHub 200 series SMARTnet maintenance
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| Documentation
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