SMC Networks 48-Port manual Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone

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NETWORK PLANNING

Sample Applications

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just cascade the TigerSwitch to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection.

In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100 is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.

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Servers	Workstations
200 Mbps	200 Mbps
Full Duplex	Full Duplex

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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Workstations

20Mbps Full Duplex

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty EC Conformance Declaration Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class a Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Safety ComplianceIii Underwriters Laboratories Compliance StatementWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Making Network Connections Installing the SwitchTroubleshooting A-1 Ordering Information D-1 Glossary Index Specifications C-1Cables B-1 ViiViii Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100 OverviewSwitch Architecture Rear Panel10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports SMC6948L2 Description of HardwareManagement Options Status LEDs LEDNetwork Management Module Network Management ModuleSpanning Tree Protocol VLANsTraffic Priority Multicast SwitchingOptional Media Extender Modules Optional Redundant Power Unit SMCRPU150W Power Supply Receptacles Expandability Features and Benefits Connectivity Performance ManagementIntroduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningSample Applications Collapsed BackboneCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetCollapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsMaximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-SX Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I RepeatersMaximum Ethernet Cable Distance Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 5-4-3 Rule Application Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetConnecting to a Power Source Power ReceptacleConnecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network ConnectionsConnecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 1. Making Twisted-Pair ConnectionsWiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Making Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsIn-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix B CablesFigure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsStraight-Through Wiring 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin AssignmentsCrossover Wiring Console Port Pin Assignments Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin NumbersConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsPower Supply WeightTemperature Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Management Features Compliances SafetyStandards EmissionsWarranty 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Slide-in Module100BASE-FX Extender Module ModelSMC6948NMM Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Auto-Negotiation GlossaryGlossary-1 BandwidthGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 See RPUIndex-4 Page Internet