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TigerSwitch 10/100
24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch
24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
Optional 1000BASE-SX modules
8.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth
Spanning Tree Protocol
Up to four port trunks
Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis
QoS support for four-level priority
Full support for VLANs with GVRP
IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping
Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON
Installation Guide
SMC6724L2
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TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 December 2000 Phone: (949) 707-2400 Pub. # F2.10c 150546-102 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 © 2000 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 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 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 ASSUME
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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 while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX 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 regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tan
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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 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports (SMC6724L2) . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Status LEDs . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 SMC 5-4-3 Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 3 Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Equipment Checklist . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6 Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem . . . . . . . . .B-6 Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7 C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3 Management Features . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 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 in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch. Figure 1-1. SMC6724L2 Front Panel Figure 1-2. SMC6724L2 Rear Panel Figure 1-3. Optional 1000Base-SX Module 1-1
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/100 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 entire packet must be received into a port buffer and checked for validity before being forwarded. This prevents errors from being propagated throughout the network. This switch also features full-duple
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/100 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 straight-through cable. Port 24 is switch-selectable (MDI-X or MDI). There is an associated switch that is used to enable and disable the crossover, so this port can always be connected to another hub
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/100 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 Link & On Port has established a valid network Activity connection. Yellow Valid 10 Mbps connection. Green Valid 100 Mbps connection. Flashing Traffic is passing through the port. FDX On Port is operating
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/100 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 this port for configuration and monitoring purposes out-of-band via a full-handshaking null-modem cable. The management agent provides a wide range of advanced performance-enhancing features. Multicast fi
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/100 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 connection point in the network. By segmenting your network into VLANs, you can: Eliminate broadcast storms which severely degrade performance in a flat network. Simplify network management for node
