Page 5 - Limited Warranty
L IMITED W ARRANTY Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the da...
Page 7 - OMPLIANCES; Industry Canada - Class A
i C OMPLIANCES FCC - Class A This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing...
Page 8 - ii; EC Conformance Declaration - Class A
C OMPLIANCES ii EC Conformance Declaration - Class A SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe,Edificio Conata II,Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 o , 4 a , 08970 - Sant Joan Despí,Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Coun...
Page 9 - iii; Taiwan BSMI Class A
C OMPLIANCES iii Taiwan BSMI Class A Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A SMC contact for products in Australia is: SMC Communications Pty. Ltd.Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road, Lindfield NSW2070,Phone: 61-2-94160437Fax: 61-2-94160474
Page 10 - iv; Safety Compliance
C OMPLIANCES iv 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 t...
Page 13 - vii; ABLE; Index 7
vii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Index 7 1 About the TigerSwitch 1000 1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1000BASE-T Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 14 - viii
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS viii Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . ...
Page 15 - ix; Glossary 1
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS ix Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3Compliances . ...
Page 17 - Overview
1-1 C HAPTER 1 A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 Overview The TigerSwitch 1000 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for the network core. It provides eight 1000 Mbps ports that can significantly improve the performance of your network’s backbone, and deliver the throughput needed to s...
Page 18 - Description of Hardware; GBIC Slots
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 1-2 Figure 1-1. Front and Rear Panels Description of Hardware 1000BASE-T Ports These ports are RJ-45 ports that operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, full and half duplex. The ports can be connected to other IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T compliant devices up to 100 m (...
Page 19 - Status LEDs
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 1-3 Status LEDs The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table. Figure 1-2. Port and System LEDs Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Power On Green Switch is receiving power. Off Power ...
Page 20 - Network Management Agent
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 1-4 Network Management Agent The TigerSwitch 1000 includes a built-in network management agent. The agent offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON and a Web-based interface. The switch also provides a serial port on the rear panel for out-of-band ma...
Page 22 - Optional Redundant Power Unit
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 1-6 Multicast Switching Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensure that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and to guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level for the designated VLAN. The switch uses IGMP ...
Page 23 - Features and Benefits; Connectivity
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 1-7 Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 6 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports ◆ Two slots for optional GBIC modules ◆ Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and flow control ◆ IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility with standards-based network cards and swi...
Page 24 - Management
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 1000 1-8 Management ◆ “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting ◆ Network management agent: • Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface • Spanning Tree Protocol for redundant network connections • VLAN support for 256 groups, port-based or with 802.1Q VLAN taggin...
Page 25 - Introduction to Switching
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 ...
Page 26 - Sample Applications; Backbone Consolidation
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-2 Sample Applications The TigerSwtich 1000 is designed to consolidate your network core providing high-bandwidth connections between workgroup switches and server farms. Some typical applications are described in this section. Backbone Consolidation The TigerSwtich 1000 can cons...
Page 27 - Making VLAN Connections
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-3 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 one specific group or to all groups. Port-based VLANs are suitable for ...
Page 28 - Connectivity Rules; 000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-4 Connectivity Rules When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed below for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet. However, note that because switches break up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you should not includ...
Page 29 - 00 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-5 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-TX Network Diameter Using Repeaters Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain...
Page 30 - 0 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain; Application Notes
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-6 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule Maximum Cable Length 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. 2. For network applications that actually requi...
Page 31 - Selecting a Site
3-1 C HAPTER 3 I NSTALLING THE S WITCH Selecting a Site TigerSwitch 1000 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...
Page 32 - Equipment Checklist; Package Contents; Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-2 Equipment Checklist After unpacking the TigerSwitch 1000, 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 1000 (SMC8606...
Page 33 - Mounting; Rack Mounting
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-3 Mounting A TigerSwitch 1000 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. Rack Mounting Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors: ◆ Temperatu...
Page 35 - Desktop or Shelf Mounting
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-5 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 devices. Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. Figure ...
Page 36 - Installing a GBIC Transceiver
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-6 Installing a GBIC Transceiver The two slots on the switch front panel are for installing optional GBIC transceivers. The GBIC slots support the following transceivers: ◆ 1000BASE-SX ◆ 1000BASE-LX The 1000BASE-SX GBIC transceivers provide one short-wavelength (850 nm) Giga...
Page 37 - Connecting to a Power Source
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-7 Connecting to a Power Source To connect a device to a power source: 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device. Figure 3-4. Power Receptacle 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket. Note: For Inte...
Page 39 - Connecting Network Devices
4-1 C HAPTER 4 M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The TigerSwitch 1000 is designed to connect to IEEE 802.3ab compliant devices. For most applications, the TigerSwitch 1000 would be connected to other switches in the network backbone. It may also be connected directly to Gigabi...
Page 40 - Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-2 Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices The RJ-45 ports on the TigerSwitch 1000 operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps, full and half duplex, with support for auto-negotiation of speed, duplex mode and flow control. You can connect any RJ-45 port on the switch to any ...
Page 41 - Connecting to an SC-Type Fiber Port
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-3 Note: For 1000 Mbps operation, all four wire pairs in the cable must be connected. 1000BASE-T ports support the Auto MDI/MDI-X feature, which means that at any operating speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps), either straight-through or crossover cables can be used to connec...
Page 43 - Diagnosing Switch Indicators
A-1 A PPENDIX A T ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators 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 ...
Page 44 - Installation
T ROUBLESHOOTING A-2 on the unit are unobstructed and running prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the problem, then the internal power supply may be defective. In this case, contact SMC Technical Support for assistance. Installation Verify that all system components have been properly ins...
Page 45 - Specifications
B-1 A PPENDIX B C ABLES Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 1000BASE-T Cat. 5, 5e 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length 62.5/125 micron 160 MHz/km 2-220 m (7-722 ft...
Page 46 - Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
C ABLES B-2 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin 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 ports on the switch support 1000, 100 and 10 Mbps Ethernet operation, with auto-negotiatio...
Page 48 - 000BASE-T Cable Requirements; Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable
C ABLES B-4 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations, Category 5e (e...
Page 49 - Console Port Pin Assignments; DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
C ABLES B-5 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 or a PC running a terminal emulation program. The pin assign...
Page 50 - Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC
C ABLES B-6 Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC 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 ----------> 2 4 DTR ----------- DSR ----------> 6...
Page 51 - Physical Characteristics
C-1 A PPENDIX C S PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports 6 RJ-45 ports2 GBIC slots Network Interface RJ-45 connector, 100-ohm Category 5 or 5e UTP or STP cable (using all four wire pairs) Buffer Architecture 2 Mbytes per port Aggregate Bandwidth 16 Gbps Switching Database 12K MAC address entri...
Page 52 - Switch Features
S PECIFICATIONS C-2 Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 HzRedundant DC input Power Consumption 70 Watts maximum Heat Dissipation 239 BTU/hr maximum Maximum Current 0.5A @ 110VAC 0.7A @ 240VAC Switch Features Spanning Tree Protocol B...
Page 53 - Management Features; Standards
S PECIFICATIONS C-3 Management Features In-Band Management Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager Out-of-Band Management RS-232 DB-9 console port Software Loading TFTP in-band or XModem out-of-band MIB Support MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet-Like MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 175...
Page 54 - Compliances; Warranty
S PECIFICATIONS C-4 Compliances CE Mark Emissions FCC Class AIndustry Canada Class AEN55022 (CISPR 22) Class AVCCI Class AEN 61000-3-2/3C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A Immunity EN 61000-4-2/3/4/6/8/10/11 Safety CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.950)TUV/GS(EN60950) Warranty Limited lifetime
Page 57 - LOSSARY
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-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable. 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two pa...
Page 65 - Numerics; NDEX
Index-1 Numerics 10 Mbps connectivity rules 2-6100 Mbps connectivity rules 2-51000BASE-LX fiber cable lengths 2-4 1000BASE-SX fiber cable lengths 2-4 1000BASE-SX connections 4-21000BASE-SX ports 1-21000BASE-T cable lengths 2-4 A accessories, ordering D-1address table size C-1adhesive feet, attaching...
