SMC Networks SMCRPS600W* manual Chapter Making Network Connections, Connecting Network Devices

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CHAPTER 4

MAKING NETWORK

CONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It may be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, or to hubs, switches or routers.

Note: Before connecting cables, you may want to first configure the Spanning Tree Protocol to avoid network loops. Refer to the Management Guide for more information.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 cable can be used.

For 1000BASE-T 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-5.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class a CompliancesEC Conformance Declaration Class a IiiCompliances Industry Canada Class a Safety Compliance Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany ViiViii Contents Making Network Connections Installing the SwitchContents Xii Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100Switch Architecture Switching MethodManagement Options VLANs Spanning Tree ProtocolTraffic Priority Multicast SwitchingDescription of Hardware 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Port and System LEDs Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs Power Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power UnitConnectivity Features and BenefitsPerformance Management About the Tigerswitch 10/100 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 Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I RepeatersMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMaximum Ethernet Cable Distance SMC 5-4-3 RuleApplication Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingPower Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceChapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling GuidelinesMaking Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesWiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsPower and Cooling Problems In-Band Access InstallationAppendix B Cables SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin NumbersRJ-45 Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal NameCable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsPower Supply TemperaturePower Consumption HumiditySwitch Features Standards Management FeaturesSafety WarrantyCompliances CE Mark EmissionsSpecifications 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/IPVirtual LAN Vlan Glossary-6 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call