SMC Networks 48-Port manual Central Wiring Closet

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NETWORK PLANNING

Central Wiring Closet

With up to 52 ports on the switch, the TigerSwitch 10/100 can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.

In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports on the TigerSwitch are providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 48 segments through SMC’s TigerStack™ II 10/100 hubs. In addition, the switch is also connecting servers at 200 Mbps.

TigerSwitch 10/100

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration Class a Industry Canada Class a Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceIii Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Installing the Switch Troubleshooting A-1Making Network Connections Vii Specifications C-1Cables B-1 Ordering Information D-1 Glossary IndexViii Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100Rear Panel Switch ArchitectureDescription of Hardware Management Options10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports SMC6948L2 LED Status LEDsNetwork Management Module Network Management ModuleVLANs Spanning Tree ProtocolMulticast Switching Optional Media Extender ModulesTraffic Priority Power Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power Unit SMCRPU150WFeatures and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability Management PerformanceChapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Sample ApplicationsCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsConnectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-SX SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II RepeatersMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 RuleMaximum Ethernet Cable Distance Application Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchEquipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingPower Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceChapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network Devices1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesWiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Making Network Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingPower and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments Straight-Through WiringCrossover Wiring Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers Console Port Pin AssignmentsDB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsPower Consumption WeightTemperature Power SupplySwitch Features Management Features Emissions SafetyStandards CompliancesWarranty Model Slide-in Module100BASE-FX Extender Module 1000BASE-SX Extender ModuleSMC6948NMM Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Bandwidth GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 See RPU Index-3Index-4 Page Internet