SMC Networks SMC6608T, SMC6608M manual TigerSwitch User Guide

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TigerSwitch 100

User Guide

From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions

March 1998 900.168 Rev. B

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Contents TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Specifications TroubleshootingAppendices Pin AssignmentsIii List of FiguresTable of Contents FCC Class a CompliancesEC Conformance Declaration Industry Canada Class aCompliances Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class aWichtige Sicherheitshinweise ViiViii Chapter About Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch TigerSwitch 100 Overview TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit Model SMC6608M Port Fast Ethernet Modules for Model SMC6608M Module Ports Connectors Description10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Switch Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Front Panel LEDs Status LEDsConsole Port Configure ButtonPower Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power UnitRedundant Power Units RPUs Switching Methods Switch ArchitectureSpanning Tree Protocol Serial Console Port Management OptionsTelnet Connectivity Key Features and BenefitsPerformance Practical Management Easy InstallationChapter Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Sample ApplicationsMultiple Port Bridging Connections Multiport BridgingServer Farm Connectivity and Expansion Server Farm AggregationCascading to a Fast Ethernet Switch High-Speed Switch LinksCollapsed Backbone with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber CableHigh-Speed Fiber Backbone High-Speed Fiber BackboneApplication Notes Page Chapter Installation Selecting a Site Package Contents Equipment ChecklistRequired Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Mounting the Switch in a RackAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Mounting and Stacking the Switch on a Flat SurfaceConnecting to a Power Source Powering UpDiagnostics Connectivity Rules Making Network ConnectionsMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5 4 3 RuleSMC 3 2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 2 1 Rule for Class I and Class II Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-T Network DiameterTwisted-Pair Cabling Guidelines Fixed Crossover Ports Connecting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PortsDaisy-Chain Port Fiber Cable Connectors Connecting 100BASE-FX PortsPage Chapter Configuration Management Configuration and Management Configuration Options Basic Port Settings Required Connections and Switch Access Advanced System ConfigurationSnmp Network Connection In-Band Connections TelnetLogin System Configuration ProgramMain Menu Main MenuDownload & Reset ConfigurationPassword Configuration Setting PasswordsConsole Configuration Console Port ConfigurationSystem Configuration System Parameter ConfigurationConfiguration and Management Port Configuration Screen Port ConfigurationConfiguration and Management Spanning Tree Configuration Yes Spanning Tree ConfigurationPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Screen Virtual LAN ConfigurationSystem Monitoring Monitoring via the Configure Button and LEDsLEDs Functions Status LEDsSystem Information Advanced System MonitoringSystem Information Port Status Statistics StatisticsStatistics Screen Items Address Table Address TableCurrent Spanning Tree Information Spanning Tree InformationPort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Parameter Description Spanning Tree Information Screen ItemsDownloading via Tftp Protocol Downloading System SoftwareTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Reset Resetting the SwitchChapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Assigning Snmp Agent Access Rights Snmp Parameter ConfigurationSnmp Configuration Community Strings Community Strings ScreenTrap Receivers Trap Receivers ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators System Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic TestsComponent Failure LED Array Indicator Column System FailuresPort Diagnostic Tests System DiagnosticsPower and Cooling Problems Port Failures Test Failure LED Array RowPhysical Configuration Communication ModeCabling Network CardsTerminal Emulation Management InterfaceSystem Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment RJ-45 Pin AssignmentsCrossover Wiring Straight-Through WiringStraight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments EndDCE Console Port Pin AssignmentsSwitch Port Pin Modem Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Switch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No SignalConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on ModemConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch Port DB-9 Pin NoNull Modem Pin PC Port Appendix C Specifications All Models Power Consumption Input PowerOperating Temperature EMC/Safety CompliancesModel SMC6608M Model SMC6608T100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3u Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3 StandardCrossover Port CollisionEnd Station EthernetRJ-45 Connector Media Access Control MACIcmp Internet Control Message Protocol In-BandSimple Network Management Protocol Snmp TerminatorStraight-through Port UTP Unshielded Twisted-PairPublication Number 900.168, Rev. B