SMC Networks SMC6608T manual Icmp Internet Control Message Protocol, In-Band, Local Area Network

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GLOSSARY

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

Commonly used to send echo messages (i.e., Ping) for monitoring purposes.

In-Band

A way of communicating with a network device from inside the network (i.e., a local connection).

LED

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

Local Area Network

A group of interconnected computers 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.

Network Diameter

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

Out-of-Band

A way of communicating with a network device from outside the network.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

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Contents TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Pin Assignments TroubleshootingSpecifications AppendicesIii List of FiguresTable of Contents Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a EC Conformance DeclarationCompliances 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 DescriptionSwitch Ports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Front Panel LEDs Status LEDsConsole Port Configure ButtonOptional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply ReceptaclesRedundant Power Units RPUs Switching Methods Switch ArchitectureSpanning Tree Protocol Management Options Serial Console PortTelnet Key Features and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance 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 Equipment Checklist Package ContentsRequired 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 SMC 5 4 3 Rule Making Network ConnectionsConnectivity Rules Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum 100BASE-T Network Diameter Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 3 2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2 1 Rule for Class I and Class II RepeatersTwisted-Pair Cabling Guidelines Connecting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Fixed Crossover 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 Spanning Tree Configuration YesPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Screen Virtual LAN ConfigurationSystem Monitoring Monitoring via the Configure Button and LEDsLEDs Functions Status LEDsAdvanced System Monitoring System InformationSystem Information Port Status Statistics StatisticsStatistics Screen Items Address Table Address TableSpanning Tree Information Current Spanning Tree InformationPort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Parameter Description Spanning Tree Information Screen ItemsDownloading System Software Downloading via Tftp ProtocolTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Reset Resetting the SwitchChapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Snmp Parameter Configuration Assigning Snmp Agent Access RightsSnmp Configuration Community Strings Community Strings ScreenTrap Receivers Trap Receivers ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators System Failures Diagnostic TestsSystem Diagnostic Tests Component Failure LED Array Indicator ColumnPort Failures Test Failure LED Array Row System DiagnosticsPort Diagnostic Tests Power and Cooling ProblemsNetwork Cards Communication ModePhysical Configuration CablingTerminal Emulation Management InterfaceSystem Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment RJ-45 Pin AssignmentsCrossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Straight-Through WiringCrossover Wiring Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments EndDCE Console Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Switch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No SignalSwitch Port Pin Modem Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCSwitch Port DB-9 Pin No Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCNull Modem Pin PC Port Appendix C Specifications All Models EMC/Safety Compliances Input PowerPower Consumption Operating TemperatureModel SMC6608M Model SMC6608T100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3u Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3 StandardEthernet CollisionCrossover Port End StationIn-Band Media Access Control MACRJ-45 Connector Icmp Internet Control Message ProtocolUTP Unshielded Twisted-Pair TerminatorSimple Network Management Protocol Snmp Straight-through PortPublication Number 900.168, Rev. B