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SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T Server Farm Aggregation, Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion

Models: SMC6608T SMC6608M

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Server Farm Aggregation

The advantages of mixed-media can also be easily exploited with the TigerSwitch 100M because of the various port configu- rations available among its 4-port modules.

In the following example, a TigerSwitch 100M, equipped with modules featuring 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX ports, is providing localized Fast Ethernet connectivity between an expanding server farm and associated LANs.

Figure 2-3. Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion

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SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T manual Server Farm Aggregation, Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion

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 SMC6608M100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Switch Ports10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Status LEDs Front Panel LEDsConfigure Button Console PortRedundant Power Units RPUs Optional Redundant Power UnitPower Supply Receptacles Switch Architecture Switching MethodsSpanning Tree Protocol Telnet Management OptionsSerial Console Port Performance Key Features and BenefitsConnectivity 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 Required Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents 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 Daisy-Chain Port Connecting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PortsFixed Crossover Ports 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 Port Priority Path Cost Spanning Tree ConfigurationSpanning Tree Configuration Yes Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Virtual LAN Configuration ScreenMonitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs System MonitoringStatus LEDs LEDs FunctionsSystem Information Advanced System MonitoringSystem Information Port Status Statistics StatisticsStatistics Screen Items Address Table Address TablePort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Spanning Tree InformationCurrent Spanning Tree Information Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Parameter DescriptionTftp Download Downloading System SoftwareDownloading via Tftp Protocol Downloading via the Console Port Resetting the Switch ResetChapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Snmp Configuration Snmp Parameter ConfigurationAssigning Snmp Agent Access Rights 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 ModemNull Modem Pin PC Port Switch Port DB-9 Pin NoConsole Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC 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