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; EC Conformance Declaration - 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; Industry Canada - Class A
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...
Page 9 - iii; Safety Compliance; Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety
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 ...
Page 10 - iv
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 ...
Page 13 - vii; Glossary
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS vii Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem . . . . . . . . . B-6Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7 C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Phy...
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Page 15 - Overview
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 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 1000BASE-SX modules. There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board. This agent supports both...
Page 16 - Switch Architecture
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-2 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 integrity. In this mode, the ...
Page 17 - Description of Hardware
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-3 Description of Hardware 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports (SMC6724L2) These ports are dual-speed RJ-45 ports. Ports 1 through 23 are labeled with an “x” to indicate that they have a built-in crossover (MDI-X). Workstations and servers can be connected to these ports with...
Page 18 - 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 1-4. Port and System LEDs Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Power On Switch is receiving power. RJ-45 Ports Li...
Page 19 - Switch Management; Spanning Tree Protocol
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-5 Switch Management This switch includes a built-in management agent that offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON and a Web-based interface. The switch also includes an RS-232 serial port for out-of-band management. A PC may be connected to thi...
Page 20 - VLANs
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-6 port, or in-band via the Web interface, Telnet, or SNMP network management software. VLANs The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports up to 64 VLANs. A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or...
Page 21 - Optional Media Extender Module; Optional 1000BASE-SX Module; Power Supply Receptacle
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-7 Optional Media Extender Module Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6724L2GSSC) Figure 1-5. Single-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module 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 modu...
Page 22 - Features and Benefits; Connectivity
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-8 Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 24 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 optimum communication mode (half or fu...
Page 23 - Performance
A BOUT THE T IGER S WITCH 10/100 1-9 Performance ◆ Transparent bridging ◆ Aggregate bandwidth up to 8.8 Gbps ◆ Switching Table with 12K MAC address entries ◆ Provides Store-and-Forward switching ◆ Filtering and forwarding at line speed ◆ Broadcast storm control ◆ Desktop or rack-mountable ◆ Limited ...
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; Collapsed Backbone
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...
Page 27 - Remote Connections with Fiber Cable; Figure 2-2. Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable; Making VLAN Connections
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type (up to 550 meters for 1 Gbps fiber). The TigerSwitch can serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN. The Gigabit module can be ...
Page 29 - Connectivity Rules; 000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain; 00 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain; SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-5 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...
Page 30 - Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters; 0 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain; Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-6 Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance Repeater Type and Number Twisted Pair100BASE-TX 1 Class I 200 m (656 ft.) 1 Class II 200 m (656 ft.) 2 Class II 205 m ...
Page 31 - Application Notes
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-7 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 ...
Page 33 - Selecting a Site
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 - Equipment Checklist; Package Contents; Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment
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...
Page 35 - Mounting; Installing Optional Modules; Rack Mounting
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 ...
Page 36 - Figure 3-2. Installing the Switch in a Rack
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...
Page 37 - Desktop or Shelf Mounting
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. Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the botto...
Page 38 - Connecting to a Power Source
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...
Page 39 - Connecting Network Devices; Cabling Guidelines
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...
Page 40 - Warning
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-2 make a connection, PCs can be connected to these ports with straight-through cable. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX hubs and switches, on the other hand, may have either crossover (MDI-X) or straight-through (MDI) ports. For this reason, the type of cable used to connect these ...
Page 41 - Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-3 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. Making Twisted-Pair Connections 2. If the device is a network card and the TigerSwitch is in the wiring closet, attach the ot...
Page 42 - Wiring Closet Connections
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-4 5. As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on the TigerSwitch) corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is valid. Wiring Closet Connections Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It ...
Page 43 - Fiber Optic Devices
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-5 Fiber Optic Devices An optional slide-in 1000BASE-SX module may be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling with an SC connector ...
Page 45 - 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. • If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connec...
Page 46 - 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 49 - Specifications
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...
Page 50 - 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 51 - Straight-Through Wiring
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...
Page 52 - 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. Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (Tx+) 3 (Rx+) 2 (Tx-) 6 (Rx-) 3...
Page 53 - Console Port Pin Assignments
C ABLES B-5 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, a PC running a terminal emulation program, or from a remot...
Page 54 - DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
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...
Page 55 - Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC
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
Page 57 - Physical Characteristics
C-1 A PPENDIX C S PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation2 slots for optional 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-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5...
Page 59 - Switch Features
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 64 groups; port-based or with 802.1Q VLAN tagging,GVRP for automatic VLAN lear...
Page 60 - Management Features; Software Loading
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...
Page 61 - Standards; Emissions; Warranty
S PECIFICATIONS C-5 Standards IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3z Gigabit EthernetIEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and traffic prioritiesIEEE 802.1p priority tagsIEEE 802.3ac VLAN taggingIEEE 802.1Q VLAN Bridge ManagementIEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow controlISO/IEC 8802-3SNMP...
Page 62 - 000BASE-SX Extender Module; Model
S PECIFICATIONS C-6 Slide-in Module 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Model SMC6724L2GSSC Ports 1 1000BASE-SX Network Interface SC connector, 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable Standards 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet
Page 65 - LOSSARY; Bandwidth
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...
Page 68 - LAN Segment; LED; Media Access Control
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 specificatio...
Page 71 - Numerics; NDEX
Index-1 Numerics 10 Mbps connectivity rules 2-6100 Mbps connectivity rules 2-61000 Mbps connectivity rules 2-51000BASE-SX connections 4-5fiber cable lengths 2-5modules 1-7 100BASE cable lengths 2-6100BASE-TX ports 1-310BASE cable lengths 2-610BASE-T ports 1-3 A accessories, ordering D-1address table...
