SMC Networks SMC6724L2 manual Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100, Overview

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CHAPTER 1

ABOUT THE

TIGERSWITCH 10/100

Overview

SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 10/100 is a fast Ethernet switch with 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 1000BASE-SX modules. There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board. This agent supports both in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch.

Figure 1-1. SMC6724L2 Front Panel

Figure 1-2. SMC6724L2 Rear Panel

Figure 1-3. Optional 1000Base-SX Module

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration Class a Industry Canada Class a Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceIii Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Installing the Switch Troubleshooting Making Network Connections Vii Viii Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100Management Options Switch Architecture10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports SMC6724L2 Description of HardwarePort and System LEDs Status LEDsSpanning Tree Protocol Switch ManagementMulticast Switching VLANsTraffic Priority Power Supply Receptacle Optional Media Extender ModuleOptional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6724L2GSSC Features and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability Management PerformanceAbout the Tigerswitch 10/100 Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Sample ApplicationsMaking Vlan Connections Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Connectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision DomainMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable DistanceApplication Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingPower Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceCabling Guidelines Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Twisted-Pair DevicesCrossover/Straight-Through Wiring Requirement Making Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesWiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingPower and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments Straight-Through WiringCrossover Wiring Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers Console Port Pin AssignmentsDB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsPower Consumption WeightTemperature Power SupplySwitch Features Management Features Warranty StandardsCompliances Standards Slide-in Module1000BASE-SX Extender Module ModelAppendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Bandwidth GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Network Diameter RJ-45 ConnectorSwitched Ports Glossary-5Glossary-6 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page Internet