SMC Networks 1000 manual Sample Applications, Backbone Consolidation

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NETWORK PLANNING

Sample Applications

The TigerSwtich 1000 is designed to consolidate your network core providing high-bandwidth connections between workgroup switches and server farms. Some typical applications are described in this section.

Backbone Consolidation

The TigerSwtich 1000 can consolidate a switched network backbone down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.

In the figure below, the 1000BASE-T ports on the TigerSwtich 1000 are providing 2 Gbps full-duplex connectivity to TigerSwitch 10/ 100 stacks and high-volume servers.

Figure 2-1. Backbone Consolidation

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Contents TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Japan Vcci Class aEC Conformance Declaration Class a Taiwan Bsmi Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a IiiUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Compliances Table of Contents Making Network Connections Troubleshooting A-1Specifications C-1 Cables B-1Ordering Information D-1 Glossary Index Index-1 Table of Contents Chapter About Tigerswitch OverviewGbic Slots Description of Hardware1000BASE-T Ports Status LEDs Port and System LEDsNetwork Management Agent Spanning Tree Protocol VLANsMulticast Switching Optional Redundant Power UnitPower Supply Receptacles Traffic PriorityPerformance Features and BenefitsConnectivity Management Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningSample Applications Backbone ConsolidationMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsMaximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-SX Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-LXSMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-TX Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I RepeatersSMC 5-4-3 Rule Application NotesMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Cable LengthInstalling the Switch Selecting a SiteOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetInstalling a Gbic Transceiver Connecting to a Power Source Power ReceptacleInstalling the Switch Connecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network ConnectionsConnecting to 1000BASE-T Devices Connecting to an SC-Type Fiber Port Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Power and Cooling Problems Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators Installation In-Band AccessSpecifications Appendix B CablesTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T Pin AssignmentsPin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCAppendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSwitch Features Management Features StandardsCompliances WarrantySafety EmissionsAppendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Glossary-7 Virtual LAN VlanGlossary-8 Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call