Application Examples, Collapsed Backbone | SMC Networks SMC8724ML3

NETWORK PLANNING

Application Examples

The TigerStack 1000 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections and linking VLANs or IP subnets. Some typical applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerStack 1000 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct full-duplex connections for up to 24/48 workstations or servers. 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 connect to another hub or switch using one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports built into the front panel, a Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP transceiver, or a 10G transceiver on the optional module.

In the figure below, the 48-port switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations, 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users, and 1 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.

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Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone

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Contents

TigerStack Page TigerStack Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA Compliances FCC Class aIndustry Canada Class a Japan Vcci Class a CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Safety Compliance Power Cord SafetyAustralia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a 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 Optional Media Extender Modules Extender Module LEDs10G Xenpak Module Module LEDs Features and Benefits ConnectivityExpandability 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 Connecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Devices 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 Connectivity Rules 1000BASE-T Cable RequirementsGbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length 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 Switching Database WeightTemperature Power Supply Switch Features Management Features Safety StandardsCompliances 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