Chapter Making Network Connections | SMC Networks 1000 guide

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

Contents

TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Japan Vcci Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class a EC Conformance Declaration Class a Iii Taiwan Bsmi Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Safety 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 Connections Ordering Information D-1 Glossary Index Index-1 Table of Contents Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch Description of Hardware 1000BASE-T PortsGbic Slots Port and System LEDs Status LEDs Network Management Agent VLANs Spanning Tree Protocol Traffic Priority Optional Redundant Power UnitPower Supply Receptacles Multicast Switching Features and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance Management Chapter Network Planning Introduction to Switching Backbone Consolidation Sample Applications Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Maximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-LX Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-SX SMC 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 Repeaters Maximum Cable Length Application NotesMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule Selecting a Site Installing the Switch Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting Mounting Attaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing a Gbic Transceiver Power Receptacle Connecting to a Power Source Installing the Switch Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network Devices Connecting 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 Installation Appendix B Cables Specifications 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Pin 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 Assignments Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Switch Features Standards Management Features Emissions WarrantySafety Compliances Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Auto-Negotiation GlossaryGlossary-1 1000BASE-T Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Virtual LAN Vlan Glossary-7 Glossary-8 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call