Installing the Switch, Selecting a Site | SMC Networks SMC6724L2

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Selecting a Site

TigerSwitch 10/100 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

◆The site should:

•be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.

•be able to maintain its temperature within 0° to 50° C and its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing

•provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow

•be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices

•allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible

◆Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios, transmitters, etc.

◆Make sure that a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 8 feet of each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.

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Contents

TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Compliances FCC Class aEC Conformance Declaration Class a Industry Canada Class a Iii Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Installing the Switch TroubleshootingMaking Network Connections Vii Viii Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100 Management Options Switch Architecture 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports SMC6724L2 Description of Hardware Port and System LEDs Status LEDs Spanning Tree Protocol Switch Management Multicast Switching VLANsTraffic Priority Power Supply Receptacle Optional Media Extender ModuleOptional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6724L2GSSC Features and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability Management Performance About the Tigerswitch 10/100 Chapter Network Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Sample Applications Making Vlan Connections Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Connectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision DomainMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMaximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance SMC 5-4-3 Rule Application Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the Switch Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting Mounting Attaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf Mounting Power Receptacle Connecting to a Power Source Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling Guidelines Crossover/Straight-Through Wiring Requirement Making Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet Connections Fiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a Troubleshooting Power and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables Specifications Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Temperature WeightPower Supply Power Consumption Switch Features Management Features Warranty StandardsCompliances 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Slide-in ModuleModel Standards Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary-1 GlossaryAuto-Negotiation Bandwidth Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Switched Ports RJ-45 ConnectorGlossary-5 Network Diameter Glossary-6 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page Internet