SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T manual TigerSwitch 100 Overview

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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100

TigerSwitch 100 Overview

SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 100 units are intelligent Fast Ethernet switches. There are two TigerSwitch 100 models available. The first, the TigerSwitch 100T (SMC6608T), features 8 fixed 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports. The predominance of dual- speed, Auto-Negotiating ports on the SMC6608T make this unit ideally suited for Fast Ethernet migration.

The ports on the other TigerSwitch 100 model, the TigerSwitch 100M (SMC6608M), are distributed among two slide-in, removable modules. The modules are sold separately from the base unit and feature various combinations of 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX ports. This modular design allows for numerous variations in port configuration, making this switch highly versatile and adaptable to any number of different network applications.

The TigerSwitch 100 models employ a high-speed, non- blocking switching fabric. This design allows for simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. They also feature full-duplex capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.

These switches also provide for effective system management. In addition to “at a glance” LEDs, the TigerSwitch 100 models are equipped with system configuration software that can be accessed out-of-band via an RS-232 console port or in-band via Telnet. Also included is an on-board SNMP agent, which can be used to manage the switch with SMC’s EliteView™ or any other SNMP-based management application.

The TigerSwitch 100 units support an optional Redundant Power Unit to minimize downtime in the event of an AC power failure.

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Contents TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsAppendices Pin AssignmentsList of Figures IiiTable of Contents Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration Industry Canada Class aJapan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a CompliancesVii Wichtige SicherheitshinweiseViii Chapter About Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch TigerSwitch 100 Overview TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit Model SMC6608M Module Ports Connectors Description Port Fast Ethernet Modules for Model SMC6608M10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Switch Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Status LEDs Front Panel LEDsConfigure Button Console PortPower Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power UnitRedundant Power Units RPUs Switch Architecture Switching MethodsSpanning Tree Protocol Serial Console Port Management OptionsTelnet Connectivity Key Features and BenefitsPerformance Easy Installation Practical ManagementChapter Planning Introduction to Switching Sample Applications Collapsed BackboneMultiport Bridging Multiple Port Bridging ConnectionsServer Farm Aggregation Server Farm Connectivity and ExpansionHigh-Speed Switch Links Cascading to a Fast Ethernet SwitchCollapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone with Fiber CableHigh-Speed Fiber Backbone High-Speed Fiber BackboneApplication Notes Page Chapter Installation Selecting a Site Package Contents Equipment ChecklistRequired Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting the Switch in a Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Mounting and Stacking the Switch on a Flat Surface Attaching the Adhesive FeetPowering Up Connecting to a Power SourceDiagnostics Making Network Connections Connectivity RulesMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5 4 3 RuleMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3 2 Rule for Class II RepeatersSMC 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 Connecting 100BASE-FX Ports Fiber Cable ConnectorsPage Chapter Configuration Management Configuration and Management Configuration Options Basic Port Settings Advanced System Configuration Required Connections and Switch AccessIn-Band Connections Telnet Snmp Network ConnectionSystem Configuration Program LoginMain Menu Main MenuConfiguration Download & ResetSetting Passwords Password ConfigurationConsole Port Configuration Console ConfigurationSystem Parameter Configuration System ConfigurationConfiguration and Management Port Configuration Port Configuration ScreenConfiguration and Management Spanning Tree Configuration Yes Spanning Tree ConfigurationPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Virtual LAN Configuration ScreenMonitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs System MonitoringStatus LEDs LEDs FunctionsSystem 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 Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Parameter DescriptionDownloading via Tftp Protocol Downloading System SoftwareTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Resetting the Switch ResetChapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Assigning Snmp Agent Access Rights Snmp Parameter ConfigurationSnmp Configuration Community Strings Screen Community StringsTrap Receivers Screen Trap ReceiversAppendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators Diagnostic Tests System Diagnostic TestsComponent Failure LED Array Indicator Column System FailuresSystem Diagnostics Port Diagnostic TestsPower and Cooling Problems Port Failures Test Failure LED Array RowCommunication Mode Physical ConfigurationCabling Network CardsManagement Interface Terminal EmulationSystem Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number AssignmentStraight-Through Wiring Crossover WiringStraight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments EndConsole Port Pin Assignments DCESwitch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Switch Port Pin Modem 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 Input Power Power ConsumptionOperating Temperature EMC/Safety CompliancesModel SMC6608T Model SMC6608M100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3u StandardCollision Crossover PortEnd Station EthernetMedia Access Control MAC RJ-45 ConnectorIcmp Internet Control Message Protocol In-BandTerminator Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpStraight-through Port UTP Unshielded Twisted-PairPublication Number 900.168, Rev. B