SMC Networks SMC8848M manual Cable Labeling and Connection Records

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CABLE LABELING AND CONNECTION RECORDS

Cable Labeling and Connection Records

When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and change your topology without need for unnecessary time consumption.

To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow these guidelines:

Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.

Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify the devices to which it is connected.

Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported by the switch ports.

For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning prefixes to your cable labeling.

Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same equipment.

Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.

Label each separate piece of equipment.

Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all abbreviations at each equipment rack.

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Contents TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Page TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA FCC Class a CompliancesIndustry Canada Class a Japan Vcci Class aCE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Power Cord Safety Safety ComplianceAustralia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitPower Cord Set France et Pérou uniquement ViiSchuko ViiiEnvironmental Statement Audience PurposeRelated Publications Table of Contents Xii Making Network ConnectionsXiii AppendicesXiv Glossary IndexTables Xvi FiguresOverview Chapter AboutFront Panels Switch ArchitectureNetwork Management Options Description of Hardware10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots SFP SlotsStacking Ports Port LEDs Port Status LEDs Port and System Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs System LEDsDescription of Hardware Power Supply Sockets Optional Redundant Power SupplyOptional Media Extender Module 10GBASE XFP ModuleConnectivity Features and BenefitsExtender Module LEDs Module LEDsPerformance ExpandabilityManagement Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Application ExamplesNetwork Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsApplication Notes Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchRJ-45 Connections Ethernet CablingPackage Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling an Optional Module Installing an Optional Module into the SwitchOptional Transcievers Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a SlotConnecting Switches in a Stack Making Stacking Connections Stacking Topologies Power Socket Connecting to a Power SourceWiring Map for Serial Cable Connecting to the Console PortWiring Map for Serial Cable Installing the Switch Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling GuidelinesMaking Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesWiring Closet Connections Network Wiring ConnectionsFiber Optic SFP Devices Making Connections to SFP Transceivers Gbps Fiber Optic ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Connecting to an XFP Transceiver 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Connectivity RulesGbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable LengthMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable LengthCable Labeling and Connection Records Making Network Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingTable A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Table A-2 Power/RPS LEDs Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDsInstallation Power and Cooling ProblemsIn-Band Access Stack Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B CablesTable B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin AssignmentsFigure B-2 Straight-through Wiring Straight-Through WiringFigure B-3 Crossover Wiring Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableTable B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Fiber Standards Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-TPhysical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsWeight Switching DatabaseTemperature Power SupplyManagement Features Switch FeaturesStandards SafetyCompliances CE Mark EmissionsExtender Modules Warranty10G Extender Module XFP Specifications Eine Site Auswählen Selecting a Site German Appendix D German InstructionsRack-Montage Montage Rack Mounting Instructions GermanGerman Instructions Montage Rack Mounting Instructions German Appendix E Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary-1 Glossary1000BASE-T Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Glossary-6Virtual LAN Vlan Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call