SMC Networks SMC6724L3 INT manual Application Examples, Collapsed Backbone

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NETWORK PLANNING

Application Examples

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just cascade the switch to another Ethernet or Fast Ethernet switch, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection.

In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.

...

Servers

100Mbps

Full Duplex

...	...
Workstations	Workstations
100 Mbps	10 Mbps
Full Duplex	Full Duplex

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA Compliances FCC Class aIndustry Canada Class a EC Conformance Declaration Class a Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Safety Compliance Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Viii Table of Contents Installing the Switch Making Network ConnectionsAppendices Table of Contents Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100 OverviewSwitch Architecture SMC6724L3 Front and Rear PanelsManagement Options Description of Hardware RJ-45 PortsPorts Status LEDs Port Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs System Status LEDsOptional Media Extender Modules Optional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module SMC6824GTOptional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FSSC Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FMSC Optional 1000BASE-X Gbic Module SMC6824GBOptional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply ReceptacleFeatures and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability Performance ManagementAbout the Tigerswitch 10/100 Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetRemote Connection with Fiber Cable Remote Connection with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsUsing Layer 3 Routing IP Routing for Unicast TrafficConnectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Application Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetInstalling an Optional Module into the Switch Installing an Optional ModuleInstalling a Gbic Transceiver Installing a Gbic TransceiverConnecting to a Power Source Power ReceptacleTwisted-Pair Devices Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Cabling GuidelinesConnecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Making Twisted-Pair ConnectionsTWISTED-PAIR Devices Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsPower and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Specifications Appendix B CablesTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Fiber SMFFigure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin AssignmentsStraight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Wiring Map for Serial Cable Console Port Pin AssignmentsCables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsBase Unit Compliances Warranty Slide-in Modules100BASE-FX Extender Modules 1000BASE-T Extender Module Model1000BASE-X Gbic Module Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary 1000BASE-TCollision Auto-NegotiationBandwidth Collision DomainFull Duplex Fast Ethernet SwitchFast Ethernet Gigabit EthernetLAN Segment Media Access Control MACIeee 802.3z Link SegmentRJ-45 Connector Switched PortsStraight-through Port Glossary-6 Index NumericsIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call