Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone | SMC Networks 100 manual

NETWORK PLANNING

Sample Applications

The TigerSwitch 100 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 100 is an excellent choice for mixed Fast 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 further expansion, just cascade the TigerSwitch to a Fast Ethernet hub or switch, add another TigerSwitch to the stack, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection.

In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 100 is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and servers.

Status

Activity

1

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Servers	Workstations
200 Mbps	200 Mbps
Full Duplex	Full Duplex

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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SMC Networks 100 manual Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone

Contents

TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration Class a Industry Canada Class a Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Safety ComplianceIii Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Making Network Connections Vii Viii Chapter About Tigerswitch Overview Switch Architecture Optional Modules Description of Hardware Management Options100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports Status LEDs Port and System LEDs Network Management Module Network Management Module Spanning Tree Protocol VLANs Traffic Priority Multicast SwitchingOptional Media Extender Modules Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSC Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSSC Optional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6900GOptional 1000BASE-LX Module SMC6900GLSC Optional Redundant Power Unit SMCRPU150W Optional 1000BASE-T Module SMC6900GTOptional Stack Module SMC6900S Power Supply Receptacles 12. Power Supply Receptacles Features and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability Performance Management About the Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch Introduction to Switching Chapter Network Planning Sample Applications Collapsed Backbone Central Wiring Closet Central Wiring Closet Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Maximum 1000BASE-T Optic Cable Distance Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Distance Maximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Distance Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Cable Type Connecting Max. Distance Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Application Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a Site Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack Mounting Attaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive Feet Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Installing a Module Stacking Stacking the Switches Connecting to a Power Source Power Receptacle Installing the Switch Connecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network Connections VF-45 Fiber Connections SC Fiber Connections Making SC Port Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair ConnectionsCabling Guidelines Making Twisted-Pair Connections Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet Connections Making Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators Power and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix B Cables Cables RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on ModemConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical Characteristics Power Supply WeightTemperature Power Consumption Switch Features Management Features Warranty StandardsCompliances Slide-in Module 100BASE-FX Extender Module1000BASE-SX Extender Module 1000BASE-LX Extender Module 1000BASE-T Extender Module Connector Interface Agent ModuleStack Module Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-Negotiation Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IPVirtual LAN Vlan Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 See RPU Index-4 Page Internet