Milan Technology MIL-SM4804G Application Examples

Network Planning

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Application Examples

The MIL-SM4804G switch is not only designed to segme nt your network, but also to

provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typi cal

applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The MIL-SM4804G is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and

Gigabit 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 fur ther expansion,

just connect to another hub or switch using one of the Fast Ethernet or Gigabit

Ethernet ports.

In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN.

It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations , 100 Mbps

full-duplex connections to power users, and 1 Gbps full-duplex connecti ons to

servers.

Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone

Servers

1Gbps

FullDuplex

Workstations

100Mbps

FullDuplex

Workstations

10Mbps

FullDuplex

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Main Page Page Page Regulatory Approval Canadian EMI Notice European Notice Trademarks To Contact MiLAN Technology You can reach MiLAN Technology technical support at: iii Compliances and Safety Warnings CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) iv Safety Compliance Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch: v Veuillez lire fond l'information de la scurit suivante avant d'installer le Switch: vi Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen: vii Warnings and Cautionary Messages Warnings (in German) viii Environmental Statement End of Product Life Span Manufacturing Materials Documentation Purpose Contents Page Tables Figures 1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview 1-2 Switch Architecture Network Management Options Description of Hardware 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Description of Hardware 1-3 1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Stacking Ports Description of Hardware 1-5 Port and System Status LEDs Port Status LEDs 1-6 System LEDs Features and Benefits 1-7 Power Supply Receptacles Features and Benefits Connectivity Expandability 1-8 Performance Management 2-1 Chapter 2: Network Planning Introduction to Switching 2-2 Application Examples Collapsed Backbone ... ... ... Application Examples 2-3 Network Aggregation Plan ... ... 2-4 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable ... ... Application Examples 2-5 Making VLAN Connections 2-6 Application Notes 3-1 Chapter 3: Installing the Switch Selecting a Site Ethernet Cabling 3-2 Equipment Checklist Package Contents Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting 3-3 Mounting Rack Mounting 3-4 Montage (Rack Mounting Instructions - German) Rack-Montage Mounting 3-5 Desktop or Shelf Mounting 3-6 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver Connecting Switches in a Stack Connecting Switches in a Stack 3-7 3-8 Connecting to a Power Source Connecting to the Console Port 3-9 Connecting to the Console Port Wiring Map for Serial Cable Page 4-1 Chapter 4: Making Network Connections Connecting Network Devices Twisted-Pair Devices Cabling Guidelines 4-2 Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Network Wiring Connections Page 4-4 Fiber Optic SFP Devices Connectivity Rules 4-5 Connectivity Rules 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 4-6 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection Records 4-7 Cable Labeling and Connection Records Page A-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting The Power and RPS LEDs work in combination to indicate power status as follows. Diagnosing Switch Indicators Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs Table A-2 Power/RPS LEDs A Power and Cooling Problems Installation In-Band Access Stack Troubleshooting Appendix B: Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Cables B-2 Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B-3 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cables B-4 Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Fiber Standards C-1 Appendix C: Specifications Physical Characteristics Specifications C-2 C Switch Features Management Features Standards C-3 C Standards Compliances Page Glossary Page Page Page Index Index-1 Numerics A B Index Index-2 L M N