SMC Networks 100 manual Remote Connections with Fiber Cable, Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable

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NETWORK PLANNING

Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type (up to 10 kilometers for 100 Mbps single-mode fiber at full duplex, or up to 5 kilometers for 1 Gbps fiber). The TigerSwitch can serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN. The 100 Mbps single-mode fiber module can be used to interconnect remote Fast Ethernet segments. While the Gigabit module can be used for a high-speed connection between floors in the same building, or to connect to other buildings in a campus setting. The figure below illustrates a TigerSwitch 100 stack connecting multiple segments with fiber cable.

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Research & Development

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Figure 2-3. Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable

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Contents TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty EC Conformance Declaration Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class a Safety Compliance IiiWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance StatementWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Making Network Connections Vii Viii Chapter About Tigerswitch OverviewSwitch Architecture Optional Modules100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports Description of HardwareManagement Options Status LEDs Port and System LEDsNetwork Management Module Network Management ModuleSpanning Tree Protocol VLANsMulticast Switching Optional Media Extender ModulesTraffic Priority Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSCOptional 1000BASE-LX Module SMC6900GLSC Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSSCOptional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6900G Optional Stack Module SMC6900S Optional Redundant Power Unit SMCRPU150WOptional 1000BASE-T Module SMC6900GT Power Supply Receptacles 12. Power Supply ReceptaclesExpandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity Performance ManagementAbout the Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningSample Applications Collapsed BackboneCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetCollapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsConnectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum 1000BASE-T Optic Cable Distance Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable DistanceMaximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Distance SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II RepeatersCable Type Connecting Max. Distance Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable DistanceApplication Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetInstalling an Optional Module into the Switch Installing a Module StackingStacking the Switches Connecting to a Power Source Power ReceptacleInstalling the Switch Connecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network ConnectionsVF-45 Fiber Connections SC Fiber Connections Making SC Port Connections Cabling Guidelines Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections Making Twisted-Pair Connections Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsIn-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix B CablesCables RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments 1000BASE-T Pin AssignmentsCable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable 1000BASE-T Cable RequirementsAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsWeight TemperaturePower Supply Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Management Features Compliances WarrantyStandards 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Slide-in Module100BASE-FX Extender Module 1000BASE-LX Extender Module 1000BASE-T Extender ModuleStack Module Connector InterfaceAgent Module Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary Glossary-11000BASE-T Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Virtual LAN Vlan Glossary-6Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 See RPUIndex-4 Page Internet