Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone | SMC Networks SMC8624T

NETWORK PLANNING

Sample Applications

The TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 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 10/100/1000 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, the TigerSwitch can provide direct 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps full-duplex connections for up to 24 workstations or servers. When the time comes for further network expansion, you can easily build on this basic configuration by adding Gigabit Ethernet links directly to one or more workgroup switches.

In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations, 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users, and 2 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.

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Servers	Workstations
2 Gbps	200 Mbps
Full Duplex	Full Duplex

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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Workstations

20Mbps Full Duplex

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SMC Networks SMC8624T manual Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone

Contents

TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Page TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty EC Conformance Declaration Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Iii Compliances Industry Canada Class a Safety Compliance Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Vii Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Viii Contents Making Network Connections Appendices Xii Chapter About Overview Switch Architecture Switching MethodManagement Options Spanning Tree Protocol VLANs Multicast Switching Traffic Priority Description of Hardware 1000BASE-T PortsSFP Slots Status LEDs Port and System LEDs System Status LEDs Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply Receptacles Features and Benefits Connectivity Performance Management About the Tigerswitch 10/100/1000 Introduction to Switching Chapter Network Planning Sample Applications Collapsed Backbone Central Wiring Closet Central Wiring Closet Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Connectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule 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 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 Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet Connections Making Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsPower and Cooling Problems Installation In-Band Access Specifications Appendix B Cables Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical Characteristics Humidity Power SupplyPower Consumption AC Input Switch Features Management Features Standards Compliances WarrantySafety CE Mark Emissions Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-Negotiation Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IPVirtual LAN Vlan Glossary-6 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call