Application Notes | SMC Networks 100 specification

NETWORK PLANNING

Application Notes

1.Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode.

2.When a switch is connected to a hub or any kind of shared media, remember to turn off back pressure to prevent the attached port from being frequently partitioned due to the jamming packets.

3.For network applications that require routing (such as when interconnecting dissimilar network types or distinct VLANs), you may have to attach the TigerSwitch 100 units directly to a router or Layer 3 switch (such as the SMC6724L3).

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SMC Networks 100 manual Application Notes

Contents

TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class a CompliancesEC Conformance Declaration Class a Industry Canada Class a Iii Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Making Network Connections Vii Viii Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch Optional Modules Switch Architecture Management Options Description of Hardware100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports Port and System LEDs Status LEDs Network Management Module Network Management Module VLANs Spanning Tree Protocol Optional Media Extender Modules Multicast SwitchingTraffic Priority Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSC Optional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6900G Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6900FSSCOptional 1000BASE-LX Module SMC6900GLSC Optional 1000BASE-T Module SMC6900GT Optional Redundant Power Unit SMCRPU150WOptional Stack Module SMC6900S 12. Power Supply Receptacles Power Supply Receptacles Connectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability Management Performance About the Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch Chapter Network Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Sample Applications Central Wiring Closet Central Wiring Closet Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity RulesMaximum 1000BASE-T Optic Cable Distance Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Distance Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMaximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Distance SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Cable Type Connecting Max. Distance Application Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the Switch Package Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting Mounting Attaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Stacking Installing a Module Stacking the Switches Power Receptacle Connecting to a Power Source Installing the Switch Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network Devices VF-45 Fiber Connections SC Fiber Connections Making SC Port Connections 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesCabling Guidelines Making Twisted-Pair Connections Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet Connections Making Network Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a Troubleshooting Installation Power and Cooling ProblemsIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables Specifications Cables 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Temperature WeightPower Supply Power Consumption Switch Features Management Features Standards WarrantyCompliances 100BASE-FX Extender Module Slide-in Module1000BASE-SX Extender Module 1000BASE-T Extender Module 1000BASE-LX Extender Module Agent Module Connector InterfaceStack Module Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary-1 Glossary1000BASE-T Auto-Negotiation Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Glossary-6Virtual LAN Vlan Index-1 Index Index-2 See RPU Index-3 Index-4 Page Internet