Server Farm Aggregation | SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T specification

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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 Assignments List of Figures Iii Table of Contents Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration 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 100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Switch Ports10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Status LEDs Front Panel LEDs Configure Button Console Port Redundant Power Units RPUs Optional Redundant Power UnitPower Supply Receptacles Switch Architecture Switching Methods Spanning Tree Protocol Telnet Management OptionsSerial Console Port Performance Key Features and BenefitsConnectivity 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 Required Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents 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 Making Network Connections Connectivity RulesMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5 4 3 Rule Mbps 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 Diameter Twisted-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 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 Port Priority Path Cost Spanning Tree ConfigurationSpanning Tree Configuration Yes Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Virtual LAN Configuration Screen Monitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs System Monitoring Status LEDs LEDs Functions System Information Advanced System MonitoringSystem Information Port Status Statistics Statistics Statistics Screen Items Address Table Address Table Port State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Spanning Tree InformationCurrent Spanning Tree Information Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Parameter Description Tftp Download Downloading System SoftwareDownloading via Tftp Protocol Downloading via the Console Port Resetting the Switch Reset Chapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Snmp Configuration Snmp Parameter ConfigurationAssigning Snmp Agent Access Rights Community Strings Screen Community Strings Trap Receivers Screen Trap Receivers Appendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators Diagnostic Tests System Diagnostic TestsComponent Failure LED Array Indicator Column System Failures System Diagnostics Port Diagnostic TestsPower and Cooling Problems Port Failures Test Failure LED Array Row Communication Mode Physical ConfigurationCabling 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 Wiring Crossover WiringStraight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Console Port Pin Assignments DCE Switch 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 Modem Null 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 Compliances Model SMC6608T Model SMC6608M 100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3u Standard Collision Crossover PortEnd Station Ethernet Media Access Control MAC RJ-45 ConnectorIcmp Internet Control Message Protocol In-Band Terminator Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpStraight-through Port UTP Unshielded Twisted-Pair Publication Number 900.168, Rev. B