Application Examples | SMC Networks SMC6724L3 INT manual

NETWORK PLANNING

Application Examples

The TigerSwitch 10/100 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 are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations 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 switch to another Ethernet or Fast Ethernet switch, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection.

In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.

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Servers

100Mbps

Full Duplex

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Workstations	Workstations
100 Mbps	10 Mbps
Full Duplex	Full Duplex

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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SMC Networks SMC6724L3 INT manual Application Examples, Collapsed Backbone

Contents

TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA Compliances FCC Class aIndustry Canada Class a EC Conformance Declaration Class a Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Safety Compliance Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Viii Table of Contents Installing the Switch Making Network Connections Appendices Table of Contents Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100 Overview Switch Architecture SMC6724L3 Front and Rear Panels Management Options Description of Hardware RJ-45 Ports Ports Status LEDs Port Status LEDs System Status LEDs System Status LEDs Optional Media Extender Modules Optional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module SMC6824GTOptional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FSSC Optional 100BASE-FX Module SMC6824FMSC Optional 1000BASE-X Gbic Module SMC6824GB Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply Receptacle Features and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability Performance Management About the Tigerswitch 10/100 Introduction to Switching Chapter Network Planning Application Examples Collapsed Backbone Central Wiring Closet Central Wiring Closet Remote Connection with Fiber Cable Remote Connection with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Using Layer 3 Routing IP Routing for Unicast Traffic Connectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Application Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a Site Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Rack Mounting Attaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive Feet Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Installing an Optional Module Installing a Gbic Transceiver Installing a Gbic Transceiver Connecting to a Power Source Power Receptacle Twisted-Pair Devices Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Cabling Guidelines Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Making Twisted-Pair Connections TWISTED-PAIR Devices Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet Connections Fiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators Power and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Specifications Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Fiber SMF Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Wiring Map for Serial Cable Console Port Pin Assignments Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsBase Unit Compliances Warranty Slide-in Modules100BASE-FX Extender Modules 1000BASE-T Extender Module Model 1000BASE-X Gbic Module Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary 1000BASE-T Collision Auto-NegotiationBandwidth Collision Domain Full Duplex Fast Ethernet SwitchFast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet LAN Segment Media Access Control MACIeee 802.3z Link Segment RJ-45 Connector Switched PortsStraight-through Port Glossary-6 Index Numerics Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call