SMC Networks manual 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections, Cabling Guidelines

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MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS

1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections

A 1000BASE-T connection requires a shielded or unshielded twisted-pair (STP or UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For all connections, Category 5 or 5e (recommended) cable is required with all four wire pairs connected. You should also test the cable installation for IEEE 802.3ab compliance. See “1000BASE-T Cable Requirements” on page B-4.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 port on the SMC6900GT module supports 1000, 100, and 10 Mbps Ethernet operation, with auto-negotiation of speed, duplex mode, and flow control. Because 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs.

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches

1.Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector.

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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 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 Architecture100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports Description of HardwareManagement Options 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-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 12. Power Supply Receptacles Power Supply ReceptaclesExpandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity 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 SwitchOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents 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 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 Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingIn-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation 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 DTE Port on PC Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsTemperature WeightPower Supply Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Management Features Compliances WarrantyStandards 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Slide-in Module100BASE-FX Extender Module 1000BASE-T Extender Module 1000BASE-LX Extender ModuleStack Module Connector InterfaceAgent Module Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary-1 Glossary1000BASE-T Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Virtual LAN Vlan Glossary-6Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Index-1 IndexIndex-2 See RPU Index-3Index-4 Page Internet