SMC Networks SMC8724ML3, SMC8748ML3 manual Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

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NETWORK PLANNING

Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away,

a1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-ZX link up to 100 km. This allows a switch stack to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.

A1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection between floors in the same building, and a 10GBASE-LR module can be used for high-bandwidth core connections between buildings in a campus setting. For long-haul connections, a 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceiver can be used to reach another site up to 100 kilometers away.

The figure below illustrates three TigerStack 1000 switch stacks interconnecting multiple segments with fiber cable.

	Headquarters
		Warehouse
		10GBASE-LR SMF
		(10 kilometers)
1000BASE-SX MMF		1000BASE-LX
(500 meters)		1000BASE-LX
Server Farm		(5 kilometers)
		...
Remote Switch	Remote Switch
	Remote Switch	1000BASE-ZX
		1000BASE-ZX
		(100 kilometers)
		Research & Development
...	...
10/100/1000 Mbps Segments

...

Figure 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

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Contents TigerStack Page TigerStack Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Japan Vcci Class aCE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Safety CompliancePower Cord Safety Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitPower Cord Set Vii France et Pérou uniquementViii SchukoEnvironmental Statement Audience PurposeRelated Publications Table of Contents Making Network Connections XiiAppendices XiiiTables XivFigures Xvi FiguresChapter About Tigerstack OverviewSwitch Architecture Front PanelsNetwork Management Options Description of Hardware10/100/1000BASE-T Ports SFP Slots Stacking PortsPort and System Status LEDs Port LEDs Port Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply Sockets10G Xenpak Module Optional Media Extender ModulesExtender Module LEDs Module LEDsExpandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity PerformanceManagement Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneNetwork Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsUsing Layer 3 Routing IP Routing for Unicast TrafficApplication Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteEthernet Cabling RJ-45 ConnectionsPackage Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Montage Rack Mounting German Rack-MontageDesktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetInstalling an Optional Module into the Switch Installing an Optional ModuleInstalling an Optional SFP Transceiver into the Switch Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a SlotConnecting Switches in a Stack Making Stacking Connections Stacking Topologies Connecting to a Power Source Power SocketWiring Map for Serial Cable Connecting to the Console PortWiring Map for Serial Cable Twisted-Pair Devices Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Cabling GuidelinesConnecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Making Twisted-Pair ConnectionsNetwork Wiring Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic SFP Devices Gbps Fiber Optic Connections Making Connections to SFP TransceiversConnecting to Xenpak Transceiver Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity Rules1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable LengthMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable LengthCable Labeling and Connection Records Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingTable A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs Table A-2 Power/RPU LEDsInstallation Power and Cooling ProblemsIn-Band Access Stack Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port PinoutsStraight-Through Wiring Figure B-2 Straight-through WiringCrossover Wiring Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableTable B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Fiber StandardsAppendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsTemperature Switching DatabaseWeight Power SupplySwitch Features Management FeaturesCompliances SafetyStandards CE Mark EmissionsExtender Modules Warranty10G Extender Module Xenpak Specifications Table D-1 TigerStack 1000 Products and Accessories Appendix D Ordering InformationOrdering Information Glossary-1 Glossary1000BASE-T Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call