SMC Networks SMC6724L3 INT manual Chapter Making Network Connections, Connecting Network Devices

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CHAPTER 4

MAKING NETWORK

CONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerSwitch 10/100 may be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs and switches. It may also be connected to remote devices using the optional fiber optic modules

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires a shielded or unshielded twisted-pair (STP or UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5, 5e, or 6 cable is required, for 100BASE-TX Category 5 cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3 or better cable can be used.

Cabling Guidelines

A twisted-pair connection between two ports must have a crossover of the transmit and receive wires to be able to function. This crossover can be implemented in either of the ports, or in the cable connecting them.

Network card ports in PCs and servers do not contain an internal wiring crossover, these are known as straight-through (MDI) ports. Therefore, most switch and hub ports implement a built-in crossover - known as fixed crossover (MDI-X) ports - so that they can be connected to PCs and servers using standard straight-through cable. Some switches and hubs also have an MDI port, so that they can connect to another switch’s/hub’s

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a EC Conformance Declaration Class a Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Viii Table of Contents Making Network Connections Installing the SwitchAppendices Table of Contents Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100SMC6724L3 Front and Rear Panels Switch ArchitectureManagement Options RJ-45 Ports Description of HardwarePort Status LEDs Ports Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs System Status LEDsOptional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FSSC Optional Media Extender ModulesOptional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module SMC6824GT Optional 1000BASE-X Gbic Module SMC6824GB Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FMSCPower Supply Receptacle Optional Redundant Power UnitExpandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity Management PerformanceAbout the Tigerswitch 10/100 Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Application ExamplesCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetRemote Connection with Fiber Cable Remote Connection with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsIP Routing for Unicast Traffic Using Layer 3 RoutingMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity Rules10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Application Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling an Optional Module Installing an Optional Module into the SwitchInstalling a Gbic Transceiver Installing a Gbic TransceiverPower Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceCabling Guidelines Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Twisted-Pair DevicesMaking Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesTWISTED-PAIR Devices Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingIn-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Appendix B Cables SpecificationsFiber SMF Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin NumbersCrossover Wiring Straight-Through Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling Console Port Pin Assignments Wiring Map for Serial CableCables Base Unit Appendix C SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Compliances 100BASE-FX Extender Modules WarrantySlide-in Modules Model 1000BASE-T Extender Module1000BASE-X Gbic Module Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryCollision Domain Auto-NegotiationBandwidth CollisionGigabit Ethernet Fast Ethernet SwitchFast Ethernet Full DuplexLink Segment Media Access Control MACIeee 802.3z LAN SegmentStraight-through Port RJ-45 ConnectorSwitched Ports Glossary-6 Numerics IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call