SMC Networks 100 - Manuals

C OMPLIANCES ii Industry Canada - Class A This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numé...

C OMPLIANCES iii Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have ...

C OMPLIANCES iv Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ...

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS vii Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5Slid...

1-1 C HAPTER 1 A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 Overview SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 100 is a stackable switch with 24 100BASE-FX VF-45 ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X modules. One of these slots can also be used for an optional stacking module that allows you attach up to f...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-2 Figure 1-3. Optional Modules Switch Architecture The TigerSwitch employs a high-speed switching fabric. This design allows for simultaneous transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. It also uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data int...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-3 Management Options This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance” monitoring of network and port status. It also includes a Network Management Module that allows the entire stack to be managed in-band via SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 9) pro...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-4 Status LEDs The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table. Figure 1-4. Port and System LEDs Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Power On Switch is receiving power. RPU On Redundant ...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-6 caused by port saturation. And broadcast storm control prevents broadcast traffic storms from engulfing the network. Some of this switch’s advanced features are described below. For a detailed description, refer to the Management Guide. Spanning Tree Protocol The Ti...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-7 • Provides data security by restricting all traffic to the originating VLAN, except where a connection has been configured between separate VLANs using a router or Layer 3 switch. Multicast Switching Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensu...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-9 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable. The 1000BASE-LX Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for auto-negotiation of duplex mode and flow control. Optional 1000BASE-T Module (SMC6900GT) Figure 1-10. Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module SMC6900GT contains o...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-10 Power Supply Receptacles There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of the switch. The standard power receptacle is for the AC power cord. The receptacle labeled “DC Input” is for the optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU). Figure 1-12. Power Supply Receptacles

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-11 Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 24 multimode fiber VF-45 ports that offer a cost-effective solution for fiber-to-the-desktop applications ◆ Each VF-45 port operates at 100 Mbps in half- or full-duplex mode (configured manually) ◆ 62.5/125 micron and 50/125 mic...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 100 1-12 ◆ Optional 1000BASE-T Gigabit module that supports a connection of up to 100 meters using Category 5 or 5e UTP or STP cable, and operates at 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps, half or full duplex, with auto-negotiation for speed, duplex mode and flow control ◆ Optional ...

2-1 C HAPTER 2 N ETWORK P LANNING Introduction to Switching A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more efficiently than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been recognized as one of the ...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-2 Sample Applications The TigerSwitch 100 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below. Collapsed Backbone The TigerSwitch 100 is an excellent choice for...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-3 Central Wiring Closet With up to 104 ports in a stack (i.e., 104 distinct segments), the TigerSwitch 100 can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the VF-45 ports on the TigerSwit...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-4 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type (up to 10 kilometers for 100 Mbps single-mode fiber at full duplex, or up to 5 kilometers for 1 Gbps fiber). The TigerSwitch can serve as a collapsed backbone, provid...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-5 Making VLAN Connections VLANs can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly tagged to identify the VLAN group it belongs to. When using port-based VLANs, ports can either be assigned to any number of groups. Port-based VLANs are suitable for small networks....

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-6 Connectivity Rules When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed below for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet. However, note that because switches break up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-7 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Distance SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters 100BASE-FX 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core multimode fiber (MMF) Full duplex 2 k...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-8 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Cable Type Connecting Max. Distance Twisted Pair Any two devices 100 m (328 ft.) Fiber Switch to switch, server or PC Half duplex 412 m (1,351.4 ft.) Full duplex 2 km (1.24 mi.)

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-9 Application Notes 1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode. 2. When a switch is connected ...

3-1 C HAPTER 3 I NSTALLING THE S WITCH Selecting a Site TigerSwitch 100 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. ◆ The site should: • be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near ...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-2 Equipment Checklist After unpacking the TigerSwitch 100, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment. Package Contents ◆ TigerSwitch 100 unit, SMC6...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-3 Mounting A TigerSwitch 100 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow. Installing Optional Modules : Before mounting the switch, be sure you install any optional modules. If you hav...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-4 To rack-mount devices: 1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. Figure 3-1. Attaching the Brackets 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-2. Installing the Switch in a Ra...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-5 3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power Source” at the end of this chapter. 4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order. 5. If also installing RPUs, mount them in the rack below the other devi...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-6 Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Optional modules are available for media expansion, stacking and management. These modules can be installed into the modular slots on the rear panel of the switch. The Network Management Module must be installed in the upper s...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-7 Figure 3-4. Installing a Module 6. If you are sure the module is properly mated with the connector, tighten the retainer screws by hand to secure the module in the slot. 7. Connect power to the switch. Stacking A stack may have as many as four switches. Note: A stacking c...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-8 3. Repeat this step until all the devices have been connected. 4. Turn to the next section, “Connecting to a Power Source.” Figure 3-5. Stacking the Switches 24VF 24VF 24VF 24VF

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-9 Connecting to a Power Source To connect a device to a power source: Note: It is recommended that the switches be stacked before being connected to a power source. However, a device can be added to the top or bottom of a stack that is on and operating without first powerin...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-10 3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered on to be sure the Power LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly plugged in. The Mgmt LED on the unit with the Network Management Module installed will be lit. 4. If you have a purchased Redundant ...

4-1 C HAPTER 4 M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The TigerSwitch 100 is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It may be connected to 100 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to Fast Ethernet hubs, switches or routers. It may also be co...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-2 VF-45 Fiber Connections Each device requires a 62.5/125 micron or 50/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable with VF-45 connectors at both ends. 1. Remove and keep the VF-45 port’s plastic cover. When not connected to a fiber cable, the cover should be replaced to pr...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-3 SC Fiber Connections An optional slide-in 100BASE-FX module may be used for backbone and long distance connections. A 1000BASE-X module may also be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each multimode fiber optic ...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-4 3. Connect one end of the cable to the SC port on the switch and the other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation. Figure 4-1. Making SC Port Connections 4. As a connection is made, ch...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-5 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections A 1000BASE-T connection requires a shielded or unshielded twisted-pair (STP or UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For all connections, Category 5 or 5e (recommended) cable is required with all four wire pairs connected...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-6 Figure 4-2. Making Twisted-Pair Connections 2. If the device is a network card and the TigerSwitch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet (see “Wiring Closet Connections” on ...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-7 Wiring Closet Connections Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follows. 1. Attach one end of...

A-1 A PPENDIX A T ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off • Internal or redundant power supply has failed or is disconnected. • Check connections between the switch, the power cord, the wall outlet, and the RPU if you are using one. • If the ...

T ROUBLESHOOTING A-2 Power and Cooling Problems If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply. However, if the unit powers off after running for a while, check for loose power connections,...

B-1 A PPENDIX B C ABLES Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 100BASE-FX 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core multimode fiber (MMF) Half Duplex 412 m (1,351 ft) VF-45 Full duplex 2 km (1.24 miles) VF-45, SC or ST 100BASE-FX 9/125 9 micron core single-mode fiber (SM...

C ABLES B-2 Note: If you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that has ST-type connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091). 1000BASE-LX Fiber Specifications Fiber Diameter Fiber Bandwidth Cable Length Range 62.5/125 micron MMF 160 MHz/km 2-50 m...

C ABLES B-3 RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments CAUTION: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. The RJ-45 port on the SMC6900GT module supports 1000, 100, and 10 Mbps Ethernet operation, with auto-negot...

C ABLES B-4 The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports require that all four pairs of wires be connected. Note that for 1000BASE-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive. 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements All Category 5 UTP cables that...

C ABLES B-5 cable testing information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard. Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission Performa...

C ABLES B-6 Console Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s rear panel is used to connect to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board menu-driven configuration program can be accessed from a terminal, a PC running a terminal emulation program, or from a remote...

C ABLES B-7 Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port CCITT Signal PC’s 9-Pin COM Port 1 DCD ----------- DCD ------------ 1 2 RXD <--------- TXD ------------ 3 3 TXD ----------- RXD ---------->...

C-1 A PPENDIX C S PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports 24 100BASE-FX fiber1 slot for an optional media expansion module1 slot for an optional media expansion module or stacking module Network Interface 100BASE-FX: VF-45 connector Multimode fiber cable; 62.5/125 or 50/125 microns Stack Interf...

S PECIFICATIONS C-2 Weight 10.63 lbs (4.82 kg) Size 17.37 x 11.22 x 2.53 in (44.0 x 28.5 x 6.4 cm) Temperature Operating: 32 to 122 ° F (0 to 50 ° C) Storage: -40 to 158 ° F (-40 to 70 ° C) Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% AC Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transform...

S PECIFICATIONS C-3 Switch Features Spanning Tree Protocol Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Throughput Wire speed Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3xHalf Duplex: Back pressure Broadcast Storm Control Configurable threshold on a per-port basis. VLAN Support Up to 256 groups; port-based or with 802...

S PECIFICATIONS C-4 Management Features In-Band Management Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager(EliteView Network Management software provided for free) Out-of-Band Management RS-232 DB-9 console port Software Loading TFTP or Web (HTTP) in-band or XModem out-of-band MIB Support MIB II (RFC 1213),...

S PECIFICATIONS C-5 Standards IEEE 802.3u Fast EthernetIEEE 802.3z Gigabit EthernetIEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and traffic prioritiesIEEE 802.1Q VLAN Bridge ManagementIEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow controlISO/IEC 8802-3SNMP (RFC 1157), RMON (RFC 1757), ARP (RFC 826), IGMP (RFC 1112), MIB II (RF...

S PECIFICATIONS C-6 Slide-in Module 100BASE-FX Extender Module Model SMC6900FSC, SMC6900FST, SMC6900FSSC Ports SMC6900FSC, SMC6900FST: 2 100BASE-FX multimodeSMC6900FSSC: 1 100BASE-FX single-mode Network Interface SMC6900FSC, SMC6900FST: 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable(SMC6900FST incl...

S PECIFICATIONS C-7 Communication Mode Full and half duplex, auto-negotiation Communication Rate 1000 Mbps Standards IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-LX Extender Module Model SMC6900GLSC Ports 1 1000BASE-LX Network Interface SC connector, 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable Communication Mode ...

S PECIFICATIONS C-8 Communication Mode Full and half duplex, auto-negotiation Communication Rate 1000, 100, and 10 Mbps Standards IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet Agent Module Model SMC6924VFNMM Ports 1 RS-232 serial port Connector Interface Standard straight-through wired RS-232 cable Standards IEEE 8...

D-1 A PPENDIX D O RDERING I NFORMATION TigerSwitch 100 Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC6924VF 24-port Fast Ethernet switch with two media expansion slots SMC6924VFNMM Network Management Module with one RS-232 serial port SMC6900S Stacking Module with 4.8 Gbps uplink/downlink p...

Glossary-1 G LOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mb...

G LOSSARY Glossary-3 Fast Ethernet A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD access method. Fast Ethernet Switch Device that provides a full 100 Mbps bandwidth (or either 10 or 100 Mbps bandwidth with Auto-Negotiation) to each port (LAN segment). Full Duplex Transmiss...

G LOSSARY Glossary-4 IEEE 802.3ab Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. IEEE 802.3u Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for Fast Ethernet. IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for...

G LOSSARY Glossary-5 Media Access Control (MAC) A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes. MIB An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information abou...

G LOSSARY Glossary-6 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. UTP Unshielded twisted-pair cable. Virtual LAN (VLAN) A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the ...

Index-1 Numerics 100 Mbps connectivity rules 2-71000 Mbps connectivity rules 2-61000BASE-LX fiber cable lengths 2-6module 1-8 1000BASE-SX connections 4-3fiber cable lengths 2-6 , 2-7 module 1-8 1000BASE-T cable lengths 2-6connections 4-5module 1-9 100BASE cable lengths 2-8100BASE-FX connections 4-2f...