SMC Networks 100 manual Application Notes

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NETWORK PLANNING

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 to a hub or any kind of shared media, remember to turn off back pressure to prevent the attached port from being frequently partitioned due to the jamming packets.

3.For network applications that require routing (such as when interconnecting dissimilar network types or distinct VLANs), you may have to attach the TigerSwitch 100 units directly to a router or Layer 3 switch (such as the SMC6724L3).

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Contents TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class a CompliancesEC Conformance Declaration Class a Industry Canada Class a Iii Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance StatementWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Making Network Connections Vii Viii Overview Chapter About TigerswitchOptional Modules Switch ArchitectureManagement Options Description of Hardware100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports Port and System LEDs Status LEDsNetwork Management Module Network Management ModuleVLANs Spanning Tree ProtocolOptional Media Extender Modules Multicast SwitchingTraffic Priority Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSCOptional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6900G Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSSCOptional 1000BASE-LX Module SMC6900GLSC Optional 1000BASE-T Module SMC6900GT Optional Redundant Power Unit SMCRPU150WOptional Stack Module SMC6900S 12. Power Supply Receptacles Power Supply ReceptaclesConnectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability Management PerformanceAbout the Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Sample ApplicationsCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity RulesMaximum 1000BASE-T Optic Cable Distance Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable DistanceMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMaximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Distance SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II RepeatersMaximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Cable Type Connecting Max. DistanceApplication Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchPackage Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling an Optional Module into the Switch Stacking Installing a ModuleStacking the Switches Power Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceInstalling the Switch Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesVF-45 Fiber Connections SC Fiber Connections Making SC Port Connections 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesCabling Guidelines Making Twisted-Pair Connections Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingInstallation Power and Cooling ProblemsIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables SpecificationsCables 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsTemperature WeightPower Supply Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Management Features Standards WarrantyCompliances 100BASE-FX Extender Module Slide-in Module1000BASE-SX Extender Module 1000BASE-T Extender Module 1000BASE-LX Extender ModuleAgent Module Connector InterfaceStack Module Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary-1 Glossary1000BASE-T Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Glossary-6Virtual LAN Vlan Index-1 IndexIndex-2 See RPU Index-3Index-4 Page Internet