SMC Networks 100 manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 About the TigerSwitch 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Overview	. . . . . 1-1
Switch Architecture	. . . . . 1-2
Management Options	. . . . . 1-3
Description of Hardware	. . . . . 1-3
100BASE-FXVF-45 Ports	. . . . . 1-3
Status LEDs	. . . . . 1-4
Network Management Module	. . . . . 1-5
Optional Media Extender Modules	. . . . . 1-7
Optional Redundant Power Unit (SMCRPU150W)	. . . . . 1-9
Power Supply Receptacles	. . . . 1-10
Features and Benefits	. . . . 1-11
Connectivity	. . . . 1-11
Expandability	. . . . 1-11
Performance	. . . . 1-12
Management	. . . . 1-12

2 Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Introduction to Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Sample Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Central Wiring Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . 2-6 Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

3 Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Selecting a Site	3-1
Equipment Checklist	3-2
Package Contents	3-2
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment	3-2
Mounting	3-3
Rack Mounting	3-3

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