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GLOSSARY

Network Diameter

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

Redundant Power Supply (RPS)

A backup power supply unit that automatically takes over in case the primary power supply should fail.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

Switched Ports

Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.

TIA

Telecommunications Industry Association

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol.

UTP

Unshielded twisted-pair cable.

Virtual LAN (VLAN)

A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though located on the same LAN.

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Contents TigerStack III 10/100 Page TigerStack III 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Japan Vcci Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class aAC/DC Line to Line ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth ±2 kV CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EECIii Safety CompliancePower Cord Safety Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class aPower Cord Set Schuko Europe Environmental Statement PurposeVii Audience Related PublicationsViii Table of Contents Making Network Connections Appendices Xii TablesXiii FiguresFigures XivOverview Chapter AboutPower-over-Ethernet Capability Switch ArchitectureNetwork Management Options Description of Hardware 10/100BASE-T Ports1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Port Status LED Indicators Port and System Status LED IndicatorsLED System Status LED Indicators System LED IndicatorsStack Master Button Stack Master ButtonOptional Stacking Transceiver Mode PoE/Link ButtonFeatures and Benefits Power Supply SocketsConnectivity Performance ExpandabilityManagement Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingSupplying PoE Application ExamplesCollapsed 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 Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchRJ-45 Connections Ethernet CablingEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Montage Rack Mounting Instructions German Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling an SFP Transceiver Installing an SFP TransceiverInstalling a Stacking Transceiver Stacking SwitchesConnecting Switches in a Stack Connecting Switches in a StackStacking Switches Power Socket Connecting to a Power SourceConnecting 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 Cabling Guidelines Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesNetwork Wiring Connections Network Wiring Connections Fiber Optic Devices Making Fiber Port Connections Connectivity RulesMaximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths 1000BASE-T Cable RequirementsMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable LengthCable 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 In-Band Access InstallationStack Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B CablesTable B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI-X and MDI Port Pinouts 10/100BASE-TX Pin AssignmentsFigure B-2 Straight-through Wiring Straight-Through WiringFigure B-3 Crossover Wiring Crossover Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI-X and MDI Port Pinouts Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableFiber Standards Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-TCables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsSwitch Features Out-of-Band Management Management FeaturesStandards In-Band ManagementImmunity SafetyCompliances EmissionsAppendix D Ordering Information Table D-1 TigerStack III 10/100 Products and AccessoriesOrdering Information Glossary Glossary-11000BASE-T Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call