SMC Networks SMC6724L3 INT manual Ieee 802.3z, LAN Segment, Link Segment, Local Area Network LAN

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IEEE 802.3z

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.

LAN Segment

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Link Segment

Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a repeater and a PC.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computer and support devices.

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.

MIB

An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about the device.

MII

Media Independent Interface, the standard interface for Fast Ethernet—similar to the AUI interface for traditional Ethernet.

Network Diameter

Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.

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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 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 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FSSC Optional Media Extender ModulesOptional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module SMC6824GT Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FMSC Optional 1000BASE-X Gbic Module SMC6824GBOptional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply ReceptacleExpandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity 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 SiteOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents 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 IndicatorsIn-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation 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 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling Wiring Map for Serial Cable Console Port Pin AssignmentsCables Base Unit Appendix C SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Compliances 100BASE-FX Extender Modules WarrantySlide-in 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 SegmentStraight-through Port RJ-45 ConnectorSwitched Ports Glossary-6 Index NumericsIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call