SMC Networks SMC6826MPE manual Network Aggregation Plan

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NETWORK PLANNING

Network Aggregation Plan

With 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), the switch can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.

When up to eight switch units are stacked together, they form a single “virtual” switch containing up to 200 ports. The whole stack can be managed through the Master unit using a single IP address.

In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports in a switch stack are providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 72 segments. In addition, the stack is also connecting several servers at 1000 Mbps.

Stacking Cable

Switch Units

Server Farm

10/100 Mbps Segments

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Contents TigerStack III 10/100 Page TigerStack III 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Compliances FCC Class aIndustry Canada Class a Japan Vcci Class aCE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC AC/DC Line to Line ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth ±2 kVSafety Compliance Power Cord SafetyAustralia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a IiiPower Cord Set Schuko Europe Environmental Statement PurposeVii Audience Related PublicationsViii Table of Contents Making Network Connections Appendices Tables XiiFigures XiiiXiv FiguresChapter About OverviewSwitch Architecture Power-over-Ethernet CapabilityNetwork Management Options Description of Hardware 10/100BASE-T Ports1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Port and System Status LED Indicators Port Status LED IndicatorsLED System LED Indicators System Status LED IndicatorsStack Master Button Stack Master ButtonMode PoE/Link Button Optional Stacking TransceiverFeatures and Benefits Power Supply SocketsConnectivity Expandability PerformanceManagement Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningApplication Examples Supplying PoECollapsed Backbone Collapsed BackboneNetwork Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsApplication Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteEthernet Cabling RJ-45 ConnectionsEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Montage Rack Mounting Instructions German Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetInstalling an SFP Transceiver Installing an SFP TransceiverStacking Switches Installing a Stacking TransceiverConnecting Switches in a Stack Connecting Switches in a StackStacking Switches Connecting to a Power Source Power SocketConnecting to the Console Port Wiring Map for Serial CableSerial Cable Wiring Stop bit-One Data bits-8 Flow control-none Connecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Devices Power-over-Ethernet Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Cabling GuidelinesNetwork Wiring Connections Network Wiring Connections Fiber Optic Devices Connectivity Rules Making Fiber Port Connections1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable LengthsCable Labeling and Connection Records Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Making Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsTable A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Power and Cooling Problems Diagnosing Power Problems with the LED IndicatorsTable A-2 Power/RPU LED Indicators Installation In-Band AccessStack Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI-X and MDI Port PinoutsStraight-Through Wiring Figure B-2 Straight-through WiringCrossover Wiring Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI-X and MDI Port PinoutsAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Fiber StandardsCables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSwitch Features Management Features StandardsIn-Band Management Out-of-Band ManagementSafety CompliancesEmissions ImmunityTable D-1 TigerStack III 10/100 Products and Accessories Appendix D Ordering InformationOrdering Information Glossary Glossary-11000BASE-T Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call