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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 for the TigerSwitch 100 are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 100 is an excellent choice for Ethernet installa- tions 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 100 to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch.

In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 100T (Model SMC6608T) is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It provides dedicated 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps half-duplex connections to workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T manual Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone

Contents

TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Appendices TroubleshootingSpecifications Pin Assignments List of Figures Iii Table of Contents EC Conformance Declaration CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class a Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Compliances Vii Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Viii 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 SMC6608M Switch Ports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Status LEDs Front Panel LEDs Configure Button Console Port Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply ReceptaclesRedundant Power Units RPUs Switch Architecture Switching Methods Spanning Tree Protocol Management Options Serial Console PortTelnet Key Features and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance Easy Installation Practical Management Chapter Planning Introduction to Switching Sample Applications Collapsed Backbone Multiport Bridging Multiple Port Bridging Connections Server Farm Aggregation Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion High-Speed Switch Links Cascading to a Fast Ethernet Switch Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone with Fiber Cable High-Speed Fiber Backbone High-Speed Fiber Backbone Application Notes Page Chapter Installation Selecting a Site Equipment Checklist Package ContentsRequired Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting the Switch in a Rack Mounting Attaching the Brackets Mounting and Stacking the Switch on a Flat Surface Attaching the Adhesive Feet Powering Up Connecting to a Power Source Diagnostics Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Making Network ConnectionsConnectivity Rules SMC 5 4 3 Rule SMC 2 1 Rule for Class I and Class II Repeaters Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 3 2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-T Network Diameter Twisted-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 Access In-Band Connections Telnet Snmp Network Connection System Configuration Program Login Main Menu Main Menu Configuration Download & Reset Setting Passwords Password Configuration Console Port Configuration Console Configuration System Parameter Configuration System Configuration Configuration and Management Port Configuration Port Configuration Screen Configuration and Management Spanning Tree Configuration Spanning Tree Configuration YesPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Virtual LAN Configuration Screen Monitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs System Monitoring Status LEDs LEDs Functions Advanced System Monitoring System InformationSystem Information Port Status Statistics Statistics Statistics Screen Items Address Table Address Table Spanning Tree Information Current Spanning Tree InformationPort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Parameter Description Downloading System Software Downloading via Tftp ProtocolTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Resetting the Switch Reset Chapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Snmp Parameter Configuration Assigning Snmp Agent Access RightsSnmp Configuration Community Strings Screen Community Strings Trap Receivers Screen Trap Receivers Appendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators Component Failure LED Array Indicator Column Diagnostic TestsSystem Diagnostic Tests System Failures Power and Cooling Problems System DiagnosticsPort Diagnostic Tests Port Failures Test Failure LED Array Row Cabling Communication ModePhysical Configuration Network Cards Management Interface Terminal Emulation System Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Straight-Through WiringCrossover Wiring Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Console Port Pin Assignments DCE Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Switch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No SignalSwitch Port Pin Modem Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Switch Port DB-9 Pin No Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCNull Modem Pin PC Port Appendix C Specifications All Models Operating Temperature Input PowerPower Consumption EMC/Safety Compliances Model SMC6608T Model SMC6608M 100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3u Standard End Station CollisionCrossover Port Ethernet Icmp Internet Control Message Protocol Media Access Control MACRJ-45 Connector In-Band Straight-through Port TerminatorSimple Network Management Protocol Snmp UTP Unshielded Twisted-Pair Publication Number 900.168, Rev. B