Chapter Making Network Connections | SMC Networks SMC8624T manual

CHAPTER 4

MAKING NETWORK

CONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It may be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, or to hubs, switches or routers.

Note: Before connecting cables, you may want to first configure the Spanning Tree Protocol to avoid network loops. Refer to the Management Guide for more information.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 cable can be used.

For 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5 or 5e (recommended) cable is required with all four wire pairs connected. You should also test the cable installation for IEEE 802.3ab compliance. See “1000BASE-T Pin Assignments” on page B-4.

Cabling Guidelines

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

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Contents

TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Page TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class a CompliancesEC Conformance Declaration Class a Iii Compliances Industry Canada Class a Safety Compliance Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische SicherheitUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Vii Viii Contents Making Network Connections Appendices Xii Overview Chapter About Switch Architecture Switching MethodManagement Options VLANs Spanning Tree Protocol Traffic Priority Multicast Switching Description of Hardware 1000BASE-T PortsSFP Slots Port and System LEDs Status LEDs System Status LEDs Power Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power Unit Connectivity Features and Benefits Performance Management About the Tigerswitch 10/100/1000 Chapter Network Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Sample Applications Central Wiring Closet Central Wiring Closet Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity Rules Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMaximum 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 Making Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Wiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet Connections Making Network Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsPower and Cooling Problems In-Band Access Installation Appendix B Cables Specifications Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers RJ-45 Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name 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 Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Power Consumption Power SupplyHumidity AC Input Switch Features Standards Management Features Safety WarrantyCompliances CE Mark Emissions Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary-1 Glossary1000BASE-T Auto-Negotiation Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IPVirtual LAN Vlan Glossary-6 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call