SMC Networks SMC8126PL2-F manual Purpose

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Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of the switches, including their physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install each switch.

Audience

This guide is for system administrators with a working knowledge of network management. You should be familiar with switching and networking concepts.

Esta guía es para los administradores de sistemas que cuenten con conocimientos básicos de gestión de redes. Usted deberá estar familiarizado con los conceptos de conmutación y operación en red.

Related Publications

The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switches:

The Management Guide

Also, as part of both switches’ firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all management related features.

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Contents Installation Guide TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Installation Guide Page Warranty and Product Registration Compliances and Safety Warnings CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Safety Compliance France and Peru only France et Pérou uniquement Francia y Perú únicamente Vii Advertencias y mensajes de precaución Purpose Page Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Contents Tables Figures Xvi Front Panel Power-over-Ethernet Capability Switch ArchitectureNetwork Management Options 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Description of HardwareSFP Slots Port and System Status LEDsLED Optional Redundant Power Unit Mode PoE/Link ButtonPower Supply Socket Connectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability PerformanceNetwork Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Application ExamplesNetwork Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsApplication Notes Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchEthernet Cabling Package Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingDesktop or Shelf Mounting Installing the Switch in a RackInserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Installing an Optional SFP TransceiverConnecting to the Console Port Connecting to a Power SourceSerial Cable Wiring Switch’s 8-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin Wiring Map for Serial CableInstalling the Switch Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling GuidelinesNetwork Wiring Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesFiber Optic SFP Devices Network Wiring ConnectionsMaking Connections to SFP Transceivers Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 1000BASE-T Cable RequirementsMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection RecordsDiagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingPower and Cooling Problems In-Band Access InstallationTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B Cables10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Crossover Wiring Straight-Through WiringTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B 1000BASE-T Pin AssignmentsAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableFiber Standards Dispersion-Shifted Fiber Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsManagement Features Switch FeaturesCompliances StandardsSpecifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 10BASE-T GlossaryCSMA/CD LED UTP Numerics IndexIndex-2 Page 150200000032A R01