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GLOSSARY

IEEE 802.3ab

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3u

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for Fast Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3x

Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links.

IEEE 802.3z

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.

LAN Segment

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Link Segment

Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a repeater and a PC.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computer and support devices.

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Contents

TigerSwitch Page TigerSwitch Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class a CompliancesEC 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 Management Options Description of Hardware100BASE-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 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 Power Supply Receptacles 12. Power Supply Receptacles Connectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability 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 Package Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional 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 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators Installation Power and Cooling ProblemsIn-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 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical Characteristics Power Supply WeightTemperature Power Consumption Switch Features Management Features Standards WarrantyCompliances 100BASE-FX Extender Module Slide-in Module1000BASE-SX Extender Module 1000BASE-LX Extender Module 1000BASE-T Extender Module Agent Module Connector InterfaceStack Module Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-Negotiation Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Glossary-6Virtual LAN Vlan Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 See RPU Index-4 Page Internet