SMC Networks 100 manual Making Network Connections

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Desktop or Shelf Mounting	3-5
Installing an Optional Module into the Switch	3-6
Stacking	3-7
Connecting to a Power Source	3-9

4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1VF-45 Fiber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2SC Fiber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 1000BASE-TTwisted-Pair Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Cabling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches . . . . . . 4-5 Wiring Closet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Specifications	B-1
RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments	B-3
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments	B-3
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements	B-4
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable	B-4
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling	B-5
Console Port Pin Assignments	B-6
DB-9 Port Pin Assignments	B-6
Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC	B-7
Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem	B-7
Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC	B-7

C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

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