Page 3 - From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
20 MasonIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000 TigerAccess ™ EE Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions February 2007 Pub. # 149100012100H
Page 7 - vii; OMPLIANCES
vii C OMPLIANCES FCC - Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial...
Page 8 - viii; Industry Canada - Class A
C OMPLIANCES viii network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Industry Canada - Class A This digita...
Page 9 - ix; Safety Compliance; Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety; PSE Alarm
C OMPLIANCES ix Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device. Attention: Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisés pour le système téléphonique! Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan...
Page 10 - Power Cord Safety
C OMPLIANCES x Power Cord Safety Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch: Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. • The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with internation...
Page 11 - xi
C OMPLIANCES xi Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant d'installer le Switch: AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un personnel qualifié.• Ne branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation électrique) lorsqu'il n'y ...
Page 12 - xii
C OMPLIANCES xii France et Pérou uniquement: Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos alimentations sont du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être alimenté par une tension de 230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d’un transformateur d’isolement à rapport 1:1,...
Page 13 - xiii; Warnings and Cautionary Messages
C OMPLIANCES xiii wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden. Warnings and Cautionary Messages Warnings (in German) Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden: Schweiz Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen e...
Page 14 - xiv; Environmental Statement; End of Product Life Span; Purpose
C OMPLIANCES xiv Environmental Statement The manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy throughout the entire production process. This is achieved though the following means:• Adherence to national legislation and regulations on environmental production sta...
Page 15 - xv; ABLE
xv T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1 About the TigerAccess EE Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 VDSL Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Switch ...
Page 16 - xvi
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS xvi Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Connecting to the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 17 - xvii; PPENDICES; Glossary
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS xvii A PPENDICES : A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 18 - xviii; ABLES
xviii T ABLES Table 1-1 Optional SFP Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Table 1-2 Port Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Table 1-3 System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 19 - xix; IGURES
xix F IGURES Figure 1-1 VDSL Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Figure 1-2 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Figure 1-3 Port and System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Figure 1-4 P...
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Page 21 - EE S; Overview
1-1 C HAPTER 1 A BOUT THE T IGER A CCESS EE S WITCH Overview This Ethernet-over-VDSL system consists of end-user CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment) connected to a VDSL switch by standard telephone cable. The VDSL connection delivers an Ethernet data link while simultaneously supporting standard telep...
Page 23 - VDSL Technology; Figure 1-1 VDSL Application
O VERVIEW 1-3 VDSL Technology VDSL2 (Very High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) is at the high-end of all the DSL technologies, offering the best combination of fiber optic and copper to provide high-speed broadband Internet access. VDSL’s primary application is in providing a broadband data servic...
Page 24 - Switch Architecture
A BOUT THE T IGER A CCESS EE S WITCH 1-4 VDSL can deliver high-performance online applications, such as high-quality video and other switched multimedia services. This Ethernet-over-VDSL system provides robust performance, with a maximum symmetric data rate of 100 Mbps for runs up to 200 meters (656...
Page 25 - Description of Hardware; for uplink traffic. The uplink ports are implemented as
D ESCRIPTION OF H ARDWARE 1-5 connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board web agent, or SNMP-based network management software. The management port provides a dedicated management channel that operates outside of the data transport network. This makes it possible to re-configure or troubleshoot ...
Page 26 - The following figure shows the components of the VDSL switch.; Figure 1-2 Front and Rear Panels
A BOUT THE T IGER A CCESS EE S WITCH 1-6 The following figure shows the components of the VDSL switch. Figure 1-2 Front and Rear Panels RJ-21 Ports The RJ-21 ports on the switch front panel support 16 twisted-pair connections. The “Line” port connects to end-user CPEs through a punch-down box. The “...
Page 27 - SFP Slots; Table 1-1 Optional SFP Transceivers
D ESCRIPTION OF H ARDWARE 1-7 Each port also supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated. Note: If an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link on the port, the associated RJ-45 port ...
Page 28 - Console Port; The VDSL switch; Port and System Status LEDs; Figure 1-3 Port and System LEDs
A BOUT THE T IGER A CCESS EE S WITCH 1-8 Console Port The console port on the switch’s front panel is a DB-9 connector that enables a connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and configuration functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation running terminal emulation software, or...
Page 30 - Power Supply Socket; Figure 1-4 Power Supply Socket; Key Features; VDSL Features; High-speed Internet access over existing phone lines
A BOUT THE T IGER A CCESS EE S WITCH 1-10 Power Supply Socket There is a power socket on the front panel of the switch for an AC power cord. Figure 1-4 Power Supply Socket Key Features VDSL Features • High-speed Internet access over existing phone lines • ITU-T G.993.1/G.993.2 VDSL & VDSL2 Stand...
Page 31 - Ethernet Connectivity
K EY F EATURES 1-11 • Robust operation on severely distorted lines • Supports power back-off algorithm that permits a mixed distance deployment Additional VDSL2 features include: • Fast startup for quick initialization • Trellis coding modulation for higher performance • Seamless rate adaptation for...
Page 32 - Expandability
A BOUT THE T IGER A CCESS EE S WITCH 1-12 Expandability • Supports optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceivers System Features • Transparent bridging • Aggregate switch fabric bandwidth of 8.8 Gbps • Switching table with a total of 8K entries • Store-and-forward switching • Wi...
Page 33 - 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 34 - Internet Connections; Figure 2-1 Internet Connections
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-2 This VDSL switch provides Internet connections of up to 100 Mbps symmetric, or an asymmetric 100 Mbps downstream and 50 Mbps upstream over 200 meters. Cable distances also can run up to 1.5 km at lower transmission rates. Installation is extremely economical for multiple-tenan...
Page 35 - Remote Connections with Fiber Cable; Figure 2-2 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable; Making VLAN Connections
A PPLICATION E XAMPLES 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 1000BASE-SX MMF Gigabit link can connect to a site up to 550m away, a 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 10 km, and a 1000BASE-ZX link up to 70 km. This allows end-u...
Page 36 - Figure 2-3 Making VLAN Connections
N ETWORK P LANNING 2-4 can be used for small networks attached to a single switch. However, tagged VLANs should be used for larger networks, and all the VLANs assigned to the inter-switch links. This switch also has a Private VLAN feature. This allows modification of the default VLAN to provide port...
Page 37 - Application Notes; To interconnect distinct VLANs or IP subnets, you can attach the
A PPLICATION N OTES 2-5 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. To interconnect distinct V...
Page 39 - Preparing the Site for VDSL/POTS Connections; Figure 3-1 Wiring before VDSL Switch Installation
3-1 C HAPTER 3 I NSTALLING THE S WITCH Preparing the Site for VDSL/POTS Connections In multi-tenant buildings, phone lines from the service provider enter the site and are terminated at a location referred to as the MPOE (Minimum Point of Entry). The MPOE is the “demarcation” point where the service...
Page 40 - Installing Additional Equipment; Figure 3-2 Wiring after Switch Installation; Verifying Site Requirement
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-2 Installing Additional Equipment The VDSL switch should be installed close to the PBX, punch-down blocks, and patch panels, usually in the basement or wiring closet. You may also want to install a rack for distribution equipment (switches, routers etc.), and extra punch-do...
Page 41 - - be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power; Installing Ethernet Cabling
I NSTALLING E THERNET C ABLING 3-3 • The site should: - be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet. - be out of direct sunlight, and away from heat sources or areas with a high amount of electromagnetic interference. The temperature should be within 0 to 50 °C (32 t...
Page 42 - Equipment Checklist; Package Contents
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-4 • Protection from radio frequency interference emissions • Electrical surge suppression • Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring • Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields Fi...
Page 43 - Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment; are not included; Mounting; Rack Mounting; • Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a
M OUNTING 3-5 If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it for repair. Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment If you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment available: • Fo...
Page 44 - Bracket Mounting Kit.; Figure 3-4 Attaching the Brackets
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-6 To rack-mount devices: 1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. Figure 3-4 Attaching the Brackets 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-5 Installing the Switch in a Rack...
Page 45 - Desktop or Shelf Mounting; Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.; Figure 3-6 Attaching the Adhesive Feet; the end of this chapter.
M OUNTING 3-7 3. If installing a single switch only, turn to Connecting to a Power Source on page 3-7. 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 bottom of the first switch. Figure 3...
Page 46 - Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver; Figure 3-7 Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot; The switch support the following optional transceivers:
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-8 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver Figure 3-7 Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot The switch support the following optional transceivers: To install an SFP transceiver, do the following: 1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate SFP tr...
Page 47 - SFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.; Connecting to a Power Source; To connect a device to a power source:; Figure 3-8 Power Socket; Check the front-panel LEDs as the switch is powered on to be sure
C ONNECTING TO A P OWER S OURCE 3-9 Note: SFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package. Connecting to a Power Source To connect a device to a power source: 1. First verify that the external AC power supply can provide 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1 A minimum. 2. Plug the power cable into a g...
Page 48 - Connecting to the Console Port; Wiring Map for Serial Cable; Table 3-2 Wiring Map for Serial Cable
I NSTALLING THE S WITCH 3-10 and without disrupting the operation of the devices attached to the unit. Connecting to the Console Port The RJ-45 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board configuration program can be ac...
Page 51 - Connecting RJ-21 Cables
4-1 C HAPTER 4 M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS The TigerAccess EE Switch is designed to connect subscriber ports via VDSL lines, and uplink to the service provider’s network via twisted-pair or fiber optic cabling. The uplink ports can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hu...
Page 52 - Connecting to the Punch-down Blocks; on the rear of the switch labeled “POTS.”; Figure 4-1 Connecting to the Punch-down Blocks
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-2 each end. Typically 24 AWG (100 ohm)/0.5 mm wire provides better performance than 26 AWG (100 ohm)/0.5 mm wire. Connecting to the Punch-down Blocks The switch connects directly to the PBX and building’s phone-line punch-down block with RJ-21 connectors. Follow the s...
Page 53 - Using Patch Panels; Connect an RJ-21 cable from the patch panel to the RJ-21 connectors; Figure 4-2 Using Patch Panels
C ONNECTING RJ-21 C ABLES 4-3 Using Patch Panels Follow the steps below to connect a VDSL switch to a building’s phone-line system using a patch panel: 1. Connect an RJ-21 cable from the patch panel to the RJ-21 connectors on the rear of the switch labeled “VDSL.” If connecting to a pre-wired patch-...
Page 54 - Connecting Twisted-Pair Devices; Cabling Guidelines; Figure 4-3 Network Wiring Connections
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-4 Connecting Twisted-Pair Devices Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10...
Page 55 - Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches; Figure 4-4 Customer Premises Connections; Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the CPE’s RJ-45
C ONNECTING T WISTED -P AIR D EVICES 4-5 Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Depending on the wiring configuration used at the customer’s site, separate wall jacks may be used for telephone and VDSL services. Otherwise, you will need to connect the telephone and computer directly to a CPE ...
Page 56 - Connecting Fiber Optic Devices; Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber cover. When not connected to
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-6 Connecting Fiber Optic Devices An optional SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-ZX) can be used for a backbone connection to your Internet Service Provider, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron ...
Page 57 - Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the; Figure 4-5 Making LC Port Connections; As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch; Connectivity Rules
C ONNECTIVITY R ULES 4-7 3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation. Figure 4-5 Making LC Port Connections 4. As a connection is made, check the Li...
Page 58 - 000BASE-T Cable Requirements
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-8 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 install...
Page 59 - 00 Mbps Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths
C ONNECTIVITY R ULES 4-9 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths 10 Mbps Ethernet Cable Lengths Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length Connector 9/125 micron single-mode fiber N/A 2 m - 10 km (7 ft - 6.2 miles) LC Table 4-4 Maximum 10...
Page 60 - Cable Labeling and Connection Records; Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
M AKING N ETWORK C ONNECTIONS 4-10 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 chang...
Page 61 - Diagnosing Switch Indicators
A-1 A PPENDIX A T ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators This switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems.The table below describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. Table A-1 Diagnosing Switch Indicators Symptom Possible Cause Action Pow...
Page 63 - Power and Cooling Problems
P OWER AND C OOLING P ROBLEMS A-3 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...
Page 65 - Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
B-1 A PPENDIX B C ABLES Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, o...
Page 66 - Pin
C ABLES B-2 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of an...
Page 67 - Straight-Through Wiring
T WISTED -P AIR C ABLE AND P IN A SSIGNMENTS B-3 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 two pairs of wires must be straight- through. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, ...
Page 68 - Crossover Wiring; Figure B-3 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” (indicating MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (which indicates MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 po...
Page 70 - e or Category 6 cables.
C ABLES B-6 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 71 - Fiber Standards; Horizontal
F IBER S TANDARDS B-7 Fiber Standards The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A specification on optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type for horizontal subsystems and two cable types for backbone subsystems . Horizontal 62.5/125 micron multimode (two fibers ...
Page 72 - RJ-21 Port Pin Assignments
C ABLES B-8 RJ-21 Port Pin Assignments The RJ-21 ports are designed to aggregate 24 POTS/VDSL lines, although only 16 lines are implemented for this switch. Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-21 connector in a specific orientation detailed below. The following tables show the pin assignments....
Page 73 - Console Port Pin Assignments; Figure B-5 DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers; DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
C ONSOLE P ORT P IN A SSIGNMENTS B-9 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 command- line configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emula...
Page 74 - Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC
C ABLES B-10 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC Console to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Table B-6 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin DTE Port 2 RXD <--------- TXD ------------> 3 TXD 3 TXD ----------- RXD ----------> 2 RXD 5 SGND <-----------...
Page 75 - Physical Characteristics; VDSL Specifications
C-1 A PPENDIX C S PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics VDSL Specifications Band Plan: Up to 6 bandsSignal Bandwidth: 25 kHz to 30MHzData Rate: Up to 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps (Downstream/Upstream)Range: Up to 200 meters (656 ft) Optional Band: US0 from 4~25 kHz (low end) to 138~276 kHz (high end)Multi-C...
Page 76 - K MAC address entries
P HYSICAL C HARACTERISTICS C-2 Buffer Architecture 16 Mbytes Aggregate Bandwidth 8.8 Gbps Switching Database 8K MAC address entries LEDs System: Power, Diag, FaultPort: Link/Act Weight 2.92 kg (6.44 lb) Size 44.0 x 35.2 x 6.6 cm (17.4 x 13.9 x 2.6 in.) Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F...
Page 77 - Switch Features; Forwarding Mode; Management Features; Software Loading
S PECIFICATIONS C-3 Switch Features Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Throughput Layer 2: wire speed Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3xHalf Duplex: Back pressure Management Features In-Band Management Web, Telnet, SSH, or SNMP manager Out-of-Band Management Console port (RS-232 DB-9)Isolated mana...
Page 78 - Standards; Ethernet Standards; Compliances; CE Mark
S TANDARDS C-4 Standards Ethernet Standards IEEE 802.3-2005 Ethernet Access Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetLink Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)Full-duplex flow control (ISO/IEC 8802-3)IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree ProtocolIEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanni...
Page 79 - Safety
S PECIFICATIONS C-5 Safety CSA/CUS (CSA 22.2. NO 60950-1 & UL60950-1)CB (IEC60950-1)
Page 81 - Table D-1 TigerAccess EE Products and Accessories
D-1 A PPENDIX D O RDERING I NFORMATION Table D-1 TigerAccess EE Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC7816M/VSW 16-Port VDSL2 Switch with 2 combo Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports (RJ-45/SFP) and 1 dedicated Fast Ethernet management port (RJ-45) SMC7800A/VCP Ethernet-over-VDSL2 CPE with...
Page 83 - LOSSARY; Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.
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-LX IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two str...
Page 84 - Bandwidth
G LOSSARY Glossary-2 Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the data transmission along the cable. Collision A condition in which packets transmitted over the cable interfere with each ot...
Page 85 - Fast Ethernet; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
G LOSSARY Glossary-3 Fast Ethernet A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD access method. Fibre To The Home (FTTH) Network where an optical fibre runs from the telephone switch to the subscriber's premises or home. Full Duplex Transmission method that allows two net...
Page 86 - Separate LAN or collision domain.
G LOSSARY Glossary-4 IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IE...
Page 87 - Multiple Tenant Units
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. Modal Bandwidth Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies with the mod...
Page 88 - Telecommunications Industry Association; provides a datagram mode for packet-switched communications. It
G LOSSARY Glossary-6 TIA Telecommunications Industry Association Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. User Datagram Protocol (UDP) UDP provides a datagram mode for packet-swi...
Page 89 - Virtual LAN
G LOSSARY Glossary-7 Virtual LAN (VLAN) A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, allowing users to share information an...
Page 91 - Numerics; NDEX
Index-1 Numerics 10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-9100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-91000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-81000BASE-LX connections 4-6fiber cable lengths 4-9 1000BASE-SX connections 4-6fiber cable lengths 4-8 1000BASE-T cable lengths 4-81000BASE-X connections 4-61000BASE-ZX connections 4-6fiber c...
