Chapter Making Network Connections | SMC Networks SMC8748ML3

CHAPTER 4

MAKING NETWORK

CONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerStack 1000 units are designed to interconnect multiple 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 or Xenpak 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 “Cables” 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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Contents

TigerStack Page TigerStack Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Tesla Irvine, CA FCC Class a CompliancesIndustry Canada Class a Japan Vcci Class a CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Power Cord Safety Safety ComplianceAustralia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Power Cord Set France et Pérou uniquement Vii Schuko Viii Environmental Statement Related Publications PurposeAudience Table of Contents Xii Making Network Connections Xiii Appendices Xiv Tables Figures Figures Xvi Overview Chapter About Tigerstack Front Panels Switch Architecture 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Description of HardwareNetwork Management Options Stacking Ports SFP Slots Port LEDs Port Status LEDs Port and System Status LEDs System Status LEDs Power Supply Sockets Optional Redundant Power Unit Extender Module LEDs Optional Media Extender Modules10G Xenpak Module Module LEDs Connectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability Performance Management Chapter 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 IP Routing for Unicast Traffic Using Layer 3 Routing Application Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the Switch RJ-45 Connections Ethernet Cabling Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Rack Mounting Mounting Attaching the Brackets Rack-Montage Montage Rack Mounting German Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing an Optional Module Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the Switch Connecting Switches in a Stack Making Stacking Connections Stacking Topologies Power Socket Connecting to a Power Source Wiring Map for Serial Cable Connecting to the Console PortWiring Map for Serial Cable 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 Network Wiring Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices Making Connections to SFP Transceivers Gbps Fiber Optic Connections Connecting to Xenpak Transceiver 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Connectivity RulesGbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Fast 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 Table A-2 Power/RPU LEDs Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs In-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Stack Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B Cables Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring Straight-Through Wiring Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring Crossover Wiring Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Fiber Standards Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Weight Switching DatabaseTemperature Power Supply Management Features Switch Features Standards SafetyCompliances CE Mark Emissions 10G Extender Module Xenpak WarrantyExtender Modules Specifications Appendix D Ordering Information Table D-1 TigerStack 1000 Products and Accessories Ordering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call