SMC Networks 48-Port - Manual

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 Cables B-1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . ...

1-1 C HAPTER 1 A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 Overview SMC’s TigerSwitch ™ 10/100 is a Fast Ethernet switch with 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX modules. There is also an SNMP-based Network Management Module installed in the rear panel. ...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-2 Figure 1-2. Rear Panel Figure 1-3. Optional 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX 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 s...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 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 switch to be managed in-band via SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 9) protoc...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 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. Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Power On Switch is receiving power. RDP On Redundant power is on, and the RPU is in...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-5 Network Management Module Figure 1-4. Network Management Module This switch includes a Network Management Module on the rear panel. It offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON and a Web-based interface. This module also includes an RS-232 port...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-6 Spanning Tree Protocol The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol. This protocol adds a level of fault tolerance by allowing two or more redundant connections to be created between a pair of LAN segments. When there are multiple physical p...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-7 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 IGM...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-8 Figure 1-6. Single-Port 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6900G) Using fiber optic cable, the 1000BASE-SX port can be connected to a remote site up to 550 m (1805 ft) away. The 1000BASE-SX Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for auto-negotiation of duplex mode a...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-9 Figure 1-7. Power Supply Receptacles Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 48 dual-speed ports for easy Fast Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment ◆ Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the o...

A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-10 Performance ◆ Transparent bridging ◆ Aggregate bandwidth up to 13.6 Gbps ◆ Switching Table with 12K MAC address entries ◆ Filtering and forwarding at line speed ◆ Broadcast storm control ◆ Includes support for an optional Redundant Power Unit ◆ Desktop or rack-m...

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 10/100 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 10/100 is an excellent choi...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-3 Central Wiring Closet With up to 52 ports on the switch, the TigerSwitch 10/100 can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports on the TigerSwitch are prov...

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 2 kilometers for 100 Mbps fiber at full duplex, or up to 550 meters for 1 Gbps fiber). The TigerSwitch can serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct conn...

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 SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may...

N ETWORK P LANNING 2-8 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 10 Mbps collision domain, there may be:• up to 5 link segments in series, • up to 4 repeaters (hubs), • up to 3 populated cable segments, that is,...

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 10/100 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 ne...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-2 Equipment Checklist After unpacking the TigerSwitch 10/100, 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 10/100 unit...

I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-3 Mounting A TigerSwitch 10/100 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 ...

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 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...

4-1 C HAPTER 4 M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The TigerSwitch 10/100 is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It may be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to Ethernet and Fast Ethernet hubs, switches or rout...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-2 Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector. Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections 2. If the device is a network card and the TigerSwitch is in the wiring closet, a...

M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-3 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...

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

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 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). 10BASE-T Twisted-Pair Cable Cable Type Category Connector 100-ohm UTP, 22 - 26 AWG0.4 - 0.6 m...

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. For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pa...

C ABLES B-3 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the tw...

C ABLES B-4 Crossover Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “x” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “x” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (Tx+) 3 (Rx+) 2 (Tx-) 6 (Rx-) 3...

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, a PC running a terminal emulation program, or from a remote...

C ABLES B-6 DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem EIA Circuit CCITT Signal Description Switch’s DB9 DTE Pin # PC DB9 DTE Pin # Modem DB25 DCE Pin # Signal Direction DTE-DCE CF 109 DCD (Data Carrier Detected) 1 1 8 <------ BB 104 Rx...

C ABLES B-7 Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port Null Modem PC’s 25-Pin DTE Port 1 DCD 8 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 3 TXD 2 RXD 4 DTR 20 DTR 5 SGND 7 SGND 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 5 CTS 9 RI 22 RI 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 8 5 20 6 7 7 4 9 5 20 6

C-1 A PPENDIX C S PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation2 slots for optional dual-port 100BASE-FX or single-port 1000BASE-SX media expansion modules Network Interface 10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Categories 3, 4, 5)100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-oh...

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 VLAN Support Up to 256 groups; port-based or with 802.1Q VLAN tagging,GVRP for automatic VLAN lea...

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 in-band or XModem out-of-band MIB Support MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (R...

S PECIFICATIONS C-5 Standards IEEE 802.3 EthernetIEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3z Gigabit EthernetIEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree ProtocolIEEE 802.1p priority tagsIEEE 802.3ac VLAN tagging IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Bridge ManagementIEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow controlISO/IEC 8802-3SNMP (RFC 1157), RMON (RFC 1...

S PECIFICATIONS C-7 Slide-in Module 100BASE-FX Extender Module Model SMC6900FSC, SMC6900FST Ports 2 100BASE-FX Network Interface SC connector, 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable(SMC6900FST includes SC-ST Converter) Standards 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Model SMC6900...

S PECIFICATIONS C-8 Network Management Module Model SMC6948NMM Ports RS-232 console port

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 Ethernet A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physic...

G LOSSARY Glossary-4 IEEE 802.3u Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer sp...

Index-1 Numerics 10 Mbps connectivity rules 2-8100 Mbps connectivity rules 2-71000 Mbps connectivity rules 2-61000BASE-SX connections 4-4fiber cable lengths 2-6modules 1-7 100BASE cable lengths 2-7100BASE-FX connections 4-4fiber 2-6 100BASE-TX ports 1-310BASE cable lengths 2-810BASE-T ports 1-3 A ac...