ABOUT THE TIGERSTACK II 10/100/1000
SFP Slots
The Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots are shared with four of the RJ-45 ports (ports 21-24 for the SMC8824M and ports 45-48 for the SMC8848M). In its default configuration, if an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link on its port, the associated RJ-45 port is disabled and cannot be used. The switch can also be configured to force the use of an RJ-45 port or SFP slot, as required.
10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots
These switches include two slots on the rear panel for hot-swappable single-port 10GBASE modules with XFP transceivers. Refer to “Optional Media Extender Module” on page 1-8for more information on this module and the supported 10G transceivers.
Stacking Ports
Each unit includes two stacking ports that provide a 48 Gbps high-speed serial stack backplane connection. Up to eight SMC8824M or SMC8848M switches can be connected together using optional stacking cables. Note that the 24-port and 48-port switches can be mixed in the same stack. The Stack Master button enables one switch in the stack to be selected as the Master unit for managing the entire stack.
