SMC Networks 1000 manual Chapter Making Network Connections, Connecting Network Devices

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CHAPTER 4

MAKING NETWORK

CONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerSwitch 1000 is designed to connect to IEEE 802.3ab compliant devices. For most applications, the TigerSwitch 1000 would be connected to other switches in the network backbone. It may also be connected directly to Gigabit Ethernet network cards in PCs and servers.

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Contents TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Japan Vcci Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class aEC Conformance Declaration Class a Iii Taiwan Bsmi Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class aSafety Compliance Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Compliances Table of Contents Cables B-1 Troubleshooting A-1Specifications C-1 Making Network ConnectionsOrdering Information D-1 Glossary Index Index-1 Table of Contents Overview Chapter About TigerswitchDescription of Hardware 1000BASE-T PortsGbic Slots Port and System LEDs Status LEDsNetwork Management Agent VLANs Spanning Tree ProtocolTraffic Priority Optional Redundant Power UnitPower Supply Receptacles Multicast SwitchingFeatures and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance Management Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingBackbone Consolidation Sample ApplicationsMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsMaximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-LX Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-SXSMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-TX Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II RepeatersMaximum Cable Length Application NotesMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 RuleSelecting a Site Installing the SwitchEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInstalling a Gbic Transceiver Power Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceInstalling the Switch Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesConnecting to 1000BASE-T Devices Connecting to an SC-Type Fiber Port Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsPower and Cooling Problems In-Band Access InstallationAppendix B Cables Specifications1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsPin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling1000BASE-T Cable Requirements DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCPhysical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsSwitch Features Standards Management FeaturesEmissions WarrantySafety CompliancesAppendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Auto-Negotiation GlossaryGlossary-1 1000BASE-TGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Virtual LAN Vlan Glossary-7Glossary-8 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call