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TigerSwitch 100
Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
24 100BASE-FX VF-45 ports
Optional 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X modules
Optional stack module for linking up to four units
8.8 Gbps of aggregate switch bandwidth
Support for redundant power unit
Up to five port trunks per switch
Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis
QoS support for two-level priority
Full support for IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping
Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON
Installation Guide
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TigerSwitch 100 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 June 2001 Phone: (949) 707-2400 Pub. # F2.47 150727-102 R01
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Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2001 by SMC Networks, Inc. 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 All rights
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LIMITED WARRANTY 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 date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, durin
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LIMITED WARRANTY OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGE
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COMPLIANCES 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 device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equi
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COMPLIANCES 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 numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par
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COMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser CLASS I while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX LASER DEVICE port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu'il est sous tension. Ne DISPOSITIF LASER regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres DE CLASSE I optiq
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COMPLIANCES 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 ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6. Bei der Aufstellung de
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 About the TigerSwitch 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Status L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Installing an Optional Module into the Switch . . . . . . . 3-6 Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 VF-45 Fiber Connections . . . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5 Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5 Slide-in Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6 100BASE-FX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6 1000BASE-SX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100 Overview SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 100 is a stackable switch with 24 100BASE-FX VF-45 ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X modules. One of these slots can also be used for an optional stacking module that allows you attach up to four switches to a 9.6 Gbps high-speed backplane. There is also an SNMP-based Network Management Module installed in the rear panel. This module supports both in-band and out-of-band access for managing
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100 100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber Module 100BASE-FX Single-mode Fiber Module 100Base-FX-SC Extender Module 100Base-FX Singlemode SC Module SMC6900FSC SMC6900FSSC 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Module SMC6900G SMC6900GLSC 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module Stack Module SMC6900GT Figure 1-3. Optional 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
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100 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 entire stack to be managed in-band via SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 9) protocols, with a Web browser, or remotely via Telnet. The switch also provides a serial port on the rear panel for out-of-band management. Note: Only one Network Management Module must be installed in th
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100 Status LEDs The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table. Status Activity U 1 Figure 1-4. Port and System LEDs Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Power On Switch is receiving power. RPU On Redundant power is on, and the RPU is in backup or active mode. Off Redundant power is off or has failed. Mgmt On Agent is operational. VF-45 Ports Link On Port has established a valid network
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100 Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Module Ports Status On A module is installed in this slot. Activity On Traffic is passing through the module. Network Management Module Network Management Module SMC6924VFNMM RS-232 Figure 1-5. Network Management Module This switch includes a Network Management Module on the rear panel. This module can manage the switch and the attached stack. It offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON and a Web-
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100 caused by port saturation. And broadcast storm control prevents broadcast traffic storms from engulfing the network. Some of this switch’s advanced features are described below. For a detailed description, refer to the Management Guide. Spanning Tree Protocol The TigerSwitch 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
