Purpose, Audience, Related Publications | SMC Networks SMC8724ML3

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End of Product Life Span

This product is manufactured in such a way as to allow for the recovery and disposal of all included electrical components once the product has reached the end of its life.

Manufacturing Materials

There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.

Documentation

All printed documentation for this product uses biodegradable paper that originates from sustained and managed forests. The inks used in the printing process are non-toxic.

Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including Its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.

Audience

The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).

Diese Anleitung ist für die Benutzung durch Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen, die für die Installation und das einstellen von Netzwerkkomponenten verantwortlich sind; sie setzt Erfahrung bei der Arbeit mit LANs (Local Area Networks) voraus.

Related Publications

The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch:

The SMC8724ML3, SMC8748ML3 Management Guide

Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all management related features.

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SMC Networks SMC8724ML3, SMC8748ML3 manual Purpose, Audience, Related Publications

Contents

TigerStack Page TigerStack Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Japan Vcci Class a CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Safety CompliancePower Cord Safety Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Power Cord Set Vii France et Pérou uniquement Viii Schuko Environmental Statement Related Publications PurposeAudience Table of Contents Making Network Connections Xii Appendices Xiii Tables Xiv Figures Xvi Figures Chapter About Tigerstack Overview Switch Architecture Front Panels 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Description of HardwareNetwork Management Options SFP Slots Stacking Ports Port and System Status LEDs Port LEDs Port Status LEDs System Status LEDs Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply Sockets 10G Xenpak Module Optional Media Extender ModulesExtender Module LEDs Module LEDs Expandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity Performance Management Introduction to Switching Chapter Network Planning Application Examples Collapsed Backbone Network Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation Plan Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Using Layer 3 Routing IP Routing for Unicast Traffic Application Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a Site Ethernet Cabling RJ-45 Connections Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Mounting Rack Mounting Attaching the Brackets Montage Rack Mounting German Rack-Montage Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive Feet Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Installing an Optional Module Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the Switch Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Connecting Switches in a Stack Making Stacking Connections Stacking Topologies Connecting to a Power Source Power Socket Wiring Map for Serial Cable Connecting to the Console PortWiring Map for Serial Cable Twisted-Pair Devices Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Cabling Guidelines Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Making Twisted-Pair Connections Network Wiring Connections Wiring Closet Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices Gbps Fiber Optic Connections Making Connections to SFP Transceivers Connecting to Xenpak Transceiver Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity Rules1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length Cable Labeling and Connection Records Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs Table A-2 Power/RPU LEDs In-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Stack Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Straight-Through Wiring Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring Crossover Wiring Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Fiber Standards Appendix C Specifications Physical Characteristics Temperature Switching DatabaseWeight Power Supply Switch Features Management Features Compliances SafetyStandards CE Mark Emissions 10G Extender Module Xenpak WarrantyExtender Modules Specifications Table D-1 TigerStack 1000 Products and Accessories Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call