SMC Networks SMC8748ML3, SMC8724ML3 manual Chapter About Tigerstack, Overview

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CHAPTER 1

ABOUT THE

TIGERSTACK 1000

Overview

SMC’s TigerStack 1000 SMC8724ML3 and SMC8748ML3 are intelligent multilayer switches (Layer 2, 3) with 24/48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four of which are combination ports* that are shared with four SFP transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 21-24/45-48). The rear panel provides a slot for single-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet hot-swappable expansion modules, and two stacking ports. Units can be stacked up to eight high through the built-in stacking ports that provide a 40 Gbps stack backplane.

The switch includes an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board, which supports both in-band and out-of-band access for managing the stack.

These switches can easily tame your network with full support for Spanning Tree Protocol, Multicast Switching, Virtual LANs, and IP routing. It brings order to poorly performing networks by segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs, empowers multimedia applications with multicast switching and CoS services, and eliminates conventional router bottlenecks.

*If an SFP transceiver is plugged in, the corresponding RJ-45 port is disabled for ports 21-24 on SMC8724ML3 or ports 45-48 on SMC8748ML3.

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Contents TigerStack Page TigerStack 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 Purpose AudienceRelated Publications Table of Contents Xii Making Network ConnectionsXiii AppendicesXiv TablesFigures Figures XviOverview Chapter About TigerstackFront Panels Switch ArchitectureDescription of Hardware Network Management Options10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Stacking Ports SFP SlotsPort LEDs Port Status LEDs Port and System Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs Power Supply Sockets Optional Redundant Power UnitExtender Module LEDs Optional Media Extender Modules10G Xenpak Module Module LEDsConnectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability PerformanceManagement 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 ConnectionsIP Routing for Unicast Traffic Using Layer 3 RoutingApplication Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchRJ-45 Connections Ethernet CablingEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Rack-Montage Montage Rack Mounting GermanAttaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling an Optional Module Installing an Optional Module into the SwitchInserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the SwitchConnecting Switches in a Stack Making Stacking Connections Stacking Topologies Power Socket Connecting to a Power SourceConnecting to the Console Port Wiring Map for Serial CableWiring Map for Serial Cable 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 ConnectionsConnecting to Xenpak 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsTable A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Table A-2 Power/RPU LEDs Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDsPower and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-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 WiringCable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable 1000BASE-T Pin AssignmentsTable 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 EmissionsWarranty Extender Modules10G Extender Module Xenpak Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Table D-1 TigerStack 1000 Products and AccessoriesOrdering Information Glossary Glossary-11000BASE-T Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call