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GLOSSARY

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.

MIB

An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about the device.

MII

Media Independent Interface, the standard interface for Fast Ethernet—similar to the AUI interface for traditional Ethernet.

Network Diameter

Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

Redundant Power Supply (RPS)

A backup power supply that automatically takes over in case the primary power supply should fail.

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

A technology that checks your network for any loops. A loop can often occur in complicated or backup linked network systems. Spanning Tree detects and directs data along the shortest available path, maximizing the performance and efficiency of the network.

Switched Ports

Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.

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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 Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceIii Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitWichtige 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 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSC Multicast SwitchingOptional Media Extender Modules Traffic PriorityOptional 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 ConnectionsMaximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Distance Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 1000BASE-T Optic Cable DistanceSMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable DistanceMaximum 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 SpecificationsPower Consumption WeightTemperature Power SupplySwitch 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 Auto-Negotiation GlossaryGlossary-1 1000BASE-TGlossary-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