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SMC Networks SMC8926EM Purpose, Audience, Conventions, Related Publication, Revision History

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About This Guide

Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of this device, including the physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install it.

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).

Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:

Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.

Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment.

Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

Related Publication

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

The Management Guide

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

Revision History

This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

August 2009 Revision

This is the first revision of this guide.

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Contents

SMC8926EM SMC8950EM INSTALLATION GUIDETigerStack II 10/100/1000 24/48-Port Stackable Layer 3 Gigabit Switch TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Installation Guide From SMCs Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions20 Mason AugustCopyright 2009 by SMC Networks, Inc 20 Mason Irvine, CA All rights reserved. Printed in China TrademarksWarranty and Product Registration Compliances and Safety Warnings FCC - Class AIndustry Canada - Class A CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Power Cord Safety Safety CompliancePSE Alarm France and Peru onlyPower Cord Set France et Pérou uniquement 18, ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur inferieure a` 2 metresLe cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal d’au La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la terreWarnings and Cautionary Messages Environmental StatementEnd of Product Life Span Manufacturing MaterialsDocumentation Purpose AudienceConventions Related PublicationContents Chapter 3 Installing the SwitchChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Network PlanningAppendix A Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Making Network ConnectionsAppendix B Cables Appendix C Specifications Glossary IndexContents Tables Figures Figures Chapter 1 Introduction OverviewFigure 1-1 Front Panels Switch Architecture Network Management OptionsFigure 1-2 Rear Panel Chapter 1 Introduction OverviewFigure 1-1 Front Panels Figure 1-3 Port LEDs Table 1-1 Port Status LEDsCondition StatusOptional Redundant Power Supply Power Supply SocketsFigure 1-5 Power Supply Sockets Table 1-2 System Status LEDs ContinuedFeatures and Benefits Optional Media Extender ModulesExtender Module LEDs ConnectivityExpandability PerformanceManagement 1 Introduction Introduction to Switching Chapter 2 Network PlanningApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneFigure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone Network Aggregation Plan Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Figure 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking VLAN Connections Figure 2-4 Making VLAN ConnectionsUsing Layer 3 Routing Figure 2-5 IP Routing for Unicast TrafficApplication Notes 2 Network Planning Chapter 3 Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteEthernet Cabling Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment RJ-45 Connector Figure 3-1 RJ-45 ConnectionsMounting Rack MountingFigure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a RackFigure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Figure 3-5 Installing an Optional ModuleInstalling an Optional SFP Transceiver Figure 3-6 Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a SlotConnecting Switches in a Stack Figure 3-7 Making Stacking ConnectionsConnecting to a Power Source Stacking TopologiesFigure 3-8 Power Socket Connecting to the Console Port Wiring Map for Serial CableTable 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring Switch’s 8-Pin3 Installing the Switch 3-10Connecting Network Devices Chapter 4 Making Network ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling GuidelinesConnecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Network Wiring ConnectionsFigure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices Figure 4-2 Network Wiring Connections10 Gbps Fiber Optic Connections Figure 4-3 Making Connections to SFP TransceiversFigure 4-4 Connecting to an XFP Transceiver 10 Gbps Fiber Optic ConnectionsConnectivity Rules 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements10 Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain Connector1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain ConnectorCable Labeling and Connection Records Appendix A Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsDiagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs Table A-1 Troubleshooting ChartPower and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Stack Troubleshooting Stack Troubleshooting AA Troubleshooting Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin NumbersStraight-Through Wiring Crossover WiringMDI Signal Name Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Figure B-3 Crossover WiringMDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal NameCable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-TFiber Standards Table B-3 Fiber StandardsOptimized for high-power dense Table B-3 Fiber StandardsITU-T DescriptionB Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSwitching Database PortsWeight TemperaturePower Supply Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Management FeaturesStandards Forwarding ModeCompliances Extender Modules10GBASE Extender Module XFP CE MarkGlossary Auto-Negotiation Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Redundant Power Supply RPS RJ-45 ConnectorSwitched Ports Network DiameterIndex NumericsIndex Index-2VLANs routing 2-6 tagging web-based managementIndex Index-4Page SMC8926EM SMC8950EM 150200000054A R01