Page 3 - From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000 TigerSwitch 10/100Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions October 2003 Pub. # 150200037800A
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ii WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMP...
Page 7 - iii; OMPLIANCES; Industry Canada - Class A
iii 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 computi...
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C OMPLIANCES iv 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 Co...
Page 9 - Japan VCCI Class A
C OMPLIANCES v Japan VCCI Class A 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 - Safety Compliance; Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety
C OMPLIANCES vi 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...
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C OMPLIANCES vii 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 e...
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ix T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1 About the TigerSwitch 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS xi A PPENDICES : A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS xii D Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Glossary Index
Page 17 - Overview; SMC’s TigerSwitch
1-1 C HAPTER 1 A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 Overview SMC’s TigerSwitch ™ 10/100 (SMC6724AL2) contains 24 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) ports plus two slots on the front panel for slide-in modules (100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X/T). There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main boar...
Page 18 - Switch Architecture
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-2 Switch Architecture The switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. This switch also features full-duplex capability on all ports, which effectively do...
Page 19 - Description of Hardware
D ESCRIPTION OF H ARDWARE 1-3 Description of Hardware RJ-45 Ports The switch base unit contains 24 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports. All of these ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches o...
Page 20 - Status LEDs
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. Figure 1-2. Port LEDs Table 1-1. Port Status LEDs Port Status LEDs LED Condition Status Base Unit Ports 1~24(Link/Act) On/ Flashing ...
Page 22 - Optional Media Extender Modules
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-6 Optional Media Extender Modules Optional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module (SMC6824GT) Figure 1-4. Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module Using Category 5, 5e, or 6 twisted-pair cable you can connect to another device up to 100 m (328 ft) away. The 1000BASE-T module operat...
Page 24 - Caution: Install only 5 V GBIC transceivers into the module slots.; Power Supply Receptacle
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-8 connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 5 km (16404 ft) away with single-mode fiber cable. 1000BASE-ZX GBIC transceivers provide one long-wavelength (1550 nm) Gigabit port that can be used for a long-haul connection to a remote location. This port ...
Page 25 - Features and Benefits; Connectivity; 4 dual-speed ports for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections; Expandability; Optional single-port 1000BASE-T Gigabit module; Performance; Transparent bridging
F EATURES AND B ENEFITS 1-9 Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 24 dual-speed ports for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections ◆ Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is supported by the attached device; ot...
Page 26 - Filtering and forwarding at line speed; Management; “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-10 ◆ Filtering and forwarding at line speed ◆ Desktop or rack-mountable Management ◆ “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting ◆ Management agent: • Supports Telnet, SNMP and Web-based interface • Manages switch in-band or out-of-band
Page 27 - 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 28 - Application Examples; Collapsed Backbone
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-2 Application Examples 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 cho...
Page 29 - Network Aggregation Plan
A PPLICATION E XAMPLES 2-3 Network Aggregation Plan With 26 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 26 distinct collision domains), this switch 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 p...
Page 30 - Remote Connection with Fiber Cable; Figure 2-3. Remote Connection with Fiber Cable
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-4 Remote Connection with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 100 Mbps multimode fiber (MMF) link can run up to 2 km, and a 100 Mbps single-mode fiber (SMF) link can run as far as 20 km. This allows the switch to serve as a co...
Page 31 - Making VLAN Connections
A PPLICATION E XAMPLES 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 to which it belongs. When using port-based VLANs, ports can either be assigned to one specific group or to all groups. Port-based VLANs are sui...
Page 32 - Application Notes; Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-6 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. Avoid using flow control on...
Page 33 - Selecting a Site; allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
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...
Page 34 - Ethernet Cabling; Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-2 Ethernet Cabling To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network: • Cable type: Unshiel...
Page 35 - Equipment Checklist; Package Contents; Four adhesive foot pads; Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment
E QUIPMENT C HECKLIST 3-3 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, ...
Page 36 - Mounting; Rack Mounting
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-4 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 h...
Page 37 - Bracket Mounting Kit.
M OUNTING 3-5 To rack-mount devices: 1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. Figure 3-2. Attaching the Brackets 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-3. Installing the Switch in a Rack 3. If insta...
Page 38 - Desktop or Shelf Mounting; Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-6 Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. Figure 3-4. Attaching the Adhesive Feet 2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper ai...
Page 39 - Installing an Optional Module into the Switch; Figure 3-5. Installing an Optional Module
M OUNTING 3-7 Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Figure 3-5. Installing an Optional Module Caution: DO NOT install slide-in modules with the switch powered on. Be sure you power off the switch before installing any module. To install an optional module into the switch, do the following: 1...
Page 40 - Connecting to a Power Source; To connect a device to a power source:
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-8 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 3-6. Power Receptacle 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket. Note: For Inte...
Page 41 - Connecting to the Console Port; Wiring Map for Serial Cable
C ONNECTING TO THE C ONSOLE P ORT 3-9 Connecting to the Console Port The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front 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 emul...
Page 43 - Connecting Network Devices; Cabling Guidelines
4-1 C HAPTER 4 M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The TigerSwitch 10/100 may be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It may also be connected to remote devices using the optional fiber optic modules. Twisted-Pair D...
Page 44 - Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches; Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-2 have an MDI port, so that they can connect to another switch’s/hub’s MDI-X port using straight-through cable. To connect between two switches/hubs that only have fixed MDI-X ports, the wiring crossover must be implemented in the cable - known as a crossover cable. T...
Page 45 - Note: When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a hub with; Wiring Closet Connections; the other end to the patch panel.
T WISTED -P AIR D EVICES 4-3 is connected to the wiring closet (see “Wiring Closet Connections” on page 4-3 on the next page). Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on the switch. 3. Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length. Note: When connected ...
Page 46 - Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.; Fiber Optic Devices
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-4 3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. Figure 4-2. Wiring Closet Connections Fiber Optic Devices An optional slide-in 100BASE-FX module can be used for backbone and long distance connections. Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/1...
Page 47 - Remove and keep the SC port’s rubber cover. When not connected to
F IBER O PTIC D EVICES 4-5 Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a transmit port when it is pow...
Page 48 - Note: If you use the optional SC-ST Converter, be sure to connect the; Connectivity Rules; 000BASE-T Cable Requirements
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-6 4. As a connection is made, check the Activity LED on the switch’s front panel for the corresponding module to be sure that the connection is valid. Note: If you use the optional SC-ST Converter, be sure to connect the converter’s Tx (Rx) port to the Rx (Tx) port on...
Page 49 - 000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain
C ONNECTIVITY R ULES 4-7 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standards. 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Cable Distance for 1000BASE-T Type Connector Maximum Cable Length Cat....
Page 50 - Cable Labeling and Connection Records; Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-8 Cable Labeling and Connection Records When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and change...
Page 51 - Diagnosing Switch Indicators
A-1 A PPENDIX A T ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off • Internal power supply has failed or is disconnected. • Check connections between the switch, the power cord, the wall outlet. • Contact SMC Technical Support. Link LED is Off • Verif...
Page 52 - Power and Cooling Problems
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,...
Page 54 - 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. For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pa...
Page 55 - Straight-Through Wiring
T WISTED -P AIR C ABLE AND P IN A SSIGNMENTS B-3 The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. In straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end ...
Page 56 - Crossover Wiring
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. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can ...
Page 57 - cables between switches and end devices.
T WISTED -P AIR C ABLE AND P IN A SSIGNMENTS B-5 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 ne...
Page 58 - Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.; Fiber Standards
C ABLES B-6 Adjusting Existing Category 5 CablingIf your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try to correct the problem: 1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Catego...
Page 59 - Console Port Pin Assignments; DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
C ONSOLE P ORT P IN A SSIGNMENTS B-7 Console Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front 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 emulati...
Page 60 - Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC
C ABLES B-8 Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Se- rial Port Null Modem PC’s 25-Pin DTE Port 2 RXD <---------TXD ------------ 2 TXD 3 TXD -----------RXD ----------> 3 RXD 5 SGND -----------SGND ---------- 7 SGND No other pins are used.
Page 61 - Physical Characteristics; Base Unit
C-1 A PPENDIX C S PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Base Unit Ports24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation Media Slot2 slots for optional 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-T, or 1000BASE-X (GBIC) modules Network Interface10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Categories 3 or better)100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (10...
Page 62 - Switch Features
S PECIFICATIONS C-2 LEDs System: PWR (Power), Diag (Diagnostics)Ports: Link/Activity Weight3.08 kg (6 lb. 13 oz.) Size44 x 32.4 x 4.3 cm (17.32 x 12.8 x 1.69 in.) TemperatureOperating: 0 to 50 ° C (32 to 122 ° F) Storage: -40 to 70 ° C (-40 to 158 ° F) HumidityOperating: 10% to 90% Power SupplyInter...
Page 63 - Management Features
M ANAGEMENT F EATURES C-3 Flow ControlFull Duplex: IEEE 802.3xHalf Duplex: Back pressure Management Features In-Band ManagementTelnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager(EliteView Network Management software provided free) Out-of-Band ManagementRS-232 DB-9 console port Software LoadingTFTP or Web (HTTP...
Page 64 - Compliances; CE Mark; Warranty; Limited Lifetime
S PECIFICATIONS C-4 Compliances CE Mark EmissionsFCC Class AIndustry Canada Class AEN55022 (CISPR 22) Class AEN 61000-3-2/3VCCI Class AC-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A ImmunityEN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 SafetyCSA/NRTL (CSA 22.2.950 & UL 1950)EN60950 (TÜV/GS) Warranty Limited Lifetime
Page 65 - 00BASE-FX Extender Modules
S LIDE - IN M ODULES C-5 Slide-in Modules 100BASE-FX Extender Modules ModelsSMC6824FSSC, SMC6824FMSC Ports1 100BASE-FX Network InterfaceSMC6824FSSC: 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable SMC6824FMSC 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable StandardsIEEE 802.3u Fast EthernetISO/IEC 8802-3 Weigh...
Page 69 - LOSSARY; Bandwidth
Glossary-1 G LOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ether...
Page 73 - Numerics; NDEX
Index-1 Numerics 10/100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-710/100/1000BASE-T modules 1-6 1000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-71000BASE-T cable lengths 4-7 1000BASE-X modules 1-7 100BASE-FX connections 4-4fiber cable lengths 4-7modules 1-6 , 1-7 100BASE-TX cable lengths 4-7ports 1-3 10BASE-T cable lengths 4-7port...
