Manuals / SMC Networks / Computer Equipment / Switch

SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T manual Spanning Tree Protocol

Models: SMC6608T SMC6608M

1 113

Download 113 pages 47 Kb

Page 24

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100

Spanning Tree Protocol

The TigerSwitch 100 switches support the ANSI/IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol. This protocol adds a level of fault tolerance by allowing two or more redundant connections to be created between a pair of LAN segments. When there are multiple physical paths between segments, the protocol will choose a single path and disable all others to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the network. This prevents the creation of network loops. However, if the chosen path should fail for any reason, an alternate path will be activated to maintain the connection.

The default setting for Spanning Tree Protocol is “enabled”. This protocol may be configured (enabled or disabled) out-of-band via the serial console port or in-band via the SNMP agent or Telnet.

1-11

Image 24

SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T manual Spanning Tree Protocol

Contents

TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsAppendices Pin AssignmentsList of Figures IiiTable of Contents Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration Industry Canada Class aJapan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a CompliancesVii Wichtige SicherheitshinweiseViii Chapter About Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch TigerSwitch 100 Overview TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit Model SMC6608M Module Ports Connectors Description Port Fast Ethernet Modules for Model SMC6608MSwitch Ports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Status LEDs Front Panel LEDsConfigure Button Console PortOptional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply ReceptaclesRedundant Power Units RPUs Switch Architecture Switching MethodsSpanning Tree Protocol Management Options Serial Console PortTelnet Key Features and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance Easy Installation Practical ManagementChapter Planning Introduction to Switching Sample Applications Collapsed BackboneMultiport Bridging Multiple Port Bridging ConnectionsServer Farm Aggregation Server Farm Connectivity and ExpansionHigh-Speed Switch Links Cascading to a Fast Ethernet SwitchCollapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone with Fiber CableHigh-Speed Fiber Backbone High-Speed Fiber BackboneApplication Notes Page Chapter Installation Selecting a Site Equipment Checklist Package ContentsRequired Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting the Switch in a Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Mounting and Stacking the Switch on a Flat Surface Attaching the Adhesive FeetPowering Up Connecting to a Power SourceDiagnostics Making Network Connections Connectivity RulesMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5 4 3 RuleMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3 2 Rule for Class II RepeatersSMC 2 1 Rule for Class I and Class II Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-T Network DiameterTwisted-Pair Cabling Guidelines Connecting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Fixed Crossover PortsDaisy-Chain Port Connecting 100BASE-FX Ports Fiber Cable ConnectorsPage Chapter Configuration Management Configuration and Management Configuration Options Basic Port Settings Advanced System Configuration Required Connections and Switch AccessIn-Band Connections Telnet Snmp Network ConnectionSystem Configuration Program LoginMain Menu Main MenuConfiguration Download & ResetSetting Passwords Password ConfigurationConsole Port Configuration Console ConfigurationSystem Parameter Configuration System ConfigurationConfiguration and Management Port Configuration Port Configuration ScreenConfiguration and Management Spanning Tree Configuration Spanning Tree Configuration YesPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Virtual LAN Configuration ScreenMonitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs System MonitoringStatus LEDs LEDs FunctionsAdvanced System Monitoring System InformationSystem Information Port Status Statistics StatisticsStatistics Screen Items Address Table Address TableSpanning Tree Information Current Spanning Tree InformationPort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Parameter DescriptionDownloading System Software Downloading via Tftp ProtocolTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Resetting the Switch ResetChapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Snmp Parameter Configuration Assigning Snmp Agent Access RightsSnmp Configuration Community Strings Screen Community StringsTrap Receivers Screen Trap ReceiversAppendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators Diagnostic Tests System Diagnostic TestsComponent Failure LED Array Indicator Column System FailuresSystem Diagnostics Port Diagnostic TestsPower and Cooling Problems Port Failures Test Failure LED Array RowCommunication Mode Physical ConfigurationCabling Network CardsManagement Interface Terminal EmulationSystem Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number AssignmentStraight-Through Wiring Crossover WiringStraight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments EndConsole Port Pin Assignments DCESwitch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Switch Port Pin Modem Port DB-9 Pin No SignalConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on ModemSwitch Port DB-9 Pin No Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCNull Modem Pin PC Port Appendix C Specifications All Models Input Power Power ConsumptionOperating Temperature EMC/Safety CompliancesModel SMC6608T Model SMC6608M100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3u StandardCollision Crossover PortEnd Station EthernetMedia Access Control MAC RJ-45 ConnectorIcmp Internet Control Message Protocol In-BandTerminator Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpStraight-through Port UTP Unshielded Twisted-PairPublication Number 900.168, Rev. B