Making Network Connections | SMC Networks SMC8126PL2-F instruction

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

Connecting Network Devices

The SMC8126PL2-F is designed to interconnect multiple network segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using optional SFP transceivers.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).

See Appendix B for further information on cabling.

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

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SMC Networks SMC8126PL2-F Making Network Connections, Connecting Network Devices, Twisted-Pair Devices, Cabling Guidelines

Contents

Installation Guide TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Installation Guide Page Warranty and Product Registration Compliances and Safety Warnings CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Safety Compliance France and Peru only France et Pérou uniquement Francia y Perú únicamente Vii Advertencias y mensajes de precaución Purpose Page Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Contents Tables Figures Xvi Front Panel Network Management Options Switch ArchitecturePower-over-Ethernet Capability 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Description of HardwareSFP Slots Port and System Status LEDs LED Power Supply Socket Mode PoE/Link ButtonOptional Redundant Power Unit Connectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability Performance Network Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Application Examples Network Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation Plan Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Application Notes Ethernet Cabling Installing the SwitchSelecting a Site Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Rack Mounting Mounting Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing the Switch in a Rack Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver Connecting to the Console Port Connecting to a Power Source Serial Cable Wiring Switch’s 8-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin Wiring Map for Serial Cable Installing the Switch Making Network Connections Connecting Network DevicesTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling Guidelines Network Wiring Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Fiber Optic SFP Devices Network Wiring Connections Making Connections to SFP Transceivers Connectivity Rules Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 1000BASE-T Cable RequirementsMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection Records Power and Cooling Problems Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators In-Band Access Installation 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Appendix B CablesTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Crossover Wiring Straight-Through Wiring Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Fiber Standards Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Dispersion-Shifted Fiber Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Management Features Switch Features Compliances Standards Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 10BASE-T Glossary CSMA/CD LED UTP Numerics Index Index-2 Page 150200000032A R01