From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
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Phone: (949) 679-8000
April 2004
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FCC - Class A
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,
in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to
operate the equipment.
You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for RJ-45 connections—Category 3 or
greater for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections and Category 5, 5e,
or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections.
War ni ngs :1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent
electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
2. When connecting this switch to a power outlet, connect the field ground
lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent
electrical hazards.
Industry Canada - Class A
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.
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EC Conformance Declaration - Class A
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
o
, 4a,
RFI Emission:
Immunity:
LVD:
War ni ng: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this
device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le systéme téléphonique!
• Limit class A according to EN 55022:1998
• Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to
EN 61000-3-2/1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply
system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
• Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/
DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency
fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%
Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
• EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
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Safety Compliance
Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it
(read the label on the cable) against the following:
Operating VoltageCord Set Specifications
120 VoltsUL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set
Minimum 18 AWG
Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord
Maximum length of 15 feet
Parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated
15 A, 125 V
240 Volts (Europe only)Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three
conductors with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 10 A, 250 V
The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional
adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked
on the rear panel.
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine
Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen
könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung
schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch
nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz
trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das
Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit
nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von
einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit
Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden. Für einen
Nennstrom bis 6 A und einem Gerätegewicht größer 3 kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter
als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70 dB(A) oder
weniger.
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1 About the TigerSwitch 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 10/100, SMC6708L2, is an intelligent standalone
Fast Ethernet switch with 8 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Mbps ports.
There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main
board. This agent supports both in-band and out-of-band access for
managing the switch.
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This switch can easily
Protocol
by segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.1Q
compliant VLANs, empowers multimedia applications with QoS services.
and Virtual LANs. It brings order to poorly performing networks
LED Indicators
TigerSwitc
6708L2
Console port
Console
9600, 8N1
tame your network with full support for Spanning Tree
10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ports
h 10/100
Figure 1-1. Front and Rear Panels
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1X
4X
3X
Power Plug
5X7X
AC100V
0.8A,50-60Hz
-240V
6X
8X
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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH
10/100
Switch Architecture
The TigerSwitch 10/100 employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching
fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets
at low latency on all ports. This switch also features full-duplex capability
on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.
Switching Method
This switch uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data
integrity. In store-and-forward switching mode, the entire packet must be
received into a buffer and checked for validity before being forwarded.
This prevents errors from being propagated throughout the network.
Management Options
This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a- glance”
monitoring of network and port status. It also includes a built-in network
management agent that allows the switch to be managed in-band using
SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 9) protocols, with a Web browser, or
remotely via Telnet. The switch provides an RS-232 serial port (DB-9
connector) on the rear panel for out-of-band management. A PC may be
connected to this port
null-modem cable.
for configuration and monitoring out-of band via a
This switch provides a wide range of advanced features. Port-based and
tagged VLANs, plus support for automatic GVRP VLAN registration that
provides traffic security and efficient use of network bandwidth. QoS
priority queueing ensures the minimum delay for moving real-time
multimedia data across the network. Flow control eliminates the loss of
packets due to bottlenecks caused by port saturation. Broadcast storm
control prevents broadcast traffic storms from engulfing the network. For
a detailed description, refer to the Management Guide.
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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
Description of Hardware
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports
There are eight fixed 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports on the switch.
Because these ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can
use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers,
or to other switches or hubs.
Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum
transmission mode (half or full duplex) and data rate (10/100 Mbps)
can be selected automatically. Each port also supports IEEE 802.3x
auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can automatically
prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.
Note: If a device connected to one of these ports does not support
auto-negotiation, the communication mode of that port can be
configured manually.
LED Indicators
The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are
shown below and described in the following table
TigerSwitch 10/100
6708L2
System Status LEDs
LEDStatusColorDescription
PowerOnGreenPower On
10/100
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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH
10/100
System Status LEDs
LEDStatusColorDescription
10/100On GreenThis port is operating at the speed of
100Mbps
OffIn 10Mbps mode or no device attached
Link/
Act
OnGreenThis port is successfully connecting with
the device
BlinksGreenThe port is receiving or transmitting data
OffNo device attached
FDX/
COL
OnOrangeThis port is operating in Full-duplex mode
BlinksOrangeCollision of packets occurs in the port
OffHalf-duplex mode or no device attached
Power Supply Receptacle
There is a power receptacle on the rear panel of the switch for the AC
power cord.
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AC 100V
50-60Hz
-240V
Figure 1-2. Power Supply Receptacle
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EATURES AND BENEFITS
Features and Benefits
Connectivity
◆ 8 dual-speed ports for easy Ethernet integration and for protection of
your investment in legacy LAN equipment
◆ Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the
optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is
supported by the attached device; otherwise the port can be configured
manually
◆ Independent RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports with support for
auto MDI/MDI-X
◆ Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3, 4 or
5 for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections
◆ Complies with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 802.3u Ethernet and 802.3x
Ethernet standards
Performance
◆ Transparent bridging
◆ Aggregate bandwidth of up to 1.8 Gbps
◆ Provides Store-and-Forward switching for intra-VLAN traffic
◆ Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and
IEEE 802.3x for full duplex
◆ Broadcast Storm Control
◆ Desktop and rack mountable
◆ Limited lifetime warranty
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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH
10/100
Management
◆ “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting
◆ Network management agent:
•Manages switch in-band or out-of-band
•Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface
•Spanning Tree Protocol for redundant network connections
•VLAN Support with up to 128 groups, port-based or with 802.1Q
VLAN tagging, and GVRP for automatic VLAN learning
•Quality of Service (QoS) supports two levels of priority and
Weighted Fair Queueing
•Multicast Switching based on IGMP Snooping
•Port mirroring (for real-time debugging without affecting the
target port)
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LANNING
Introduction to Switching
A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via
non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more
efficiently than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been
recognized as one of the most important building blocks for today’s
networking technology.
When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network
access point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the
device experiencing congestion (server, power user or hub) can be attached
directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the bandwidth
of the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize throughput.
When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the maximum
distance between end stations is limited. For Ethernet, there may be up to
four hubs between any pair of stations; for Fast Ethernet, the maximum is
two. This is known as the hop count. However, a switch turns the hop
count back to zero, so subdividing the network into smaller and more
manageable segments, and linking them to the larger network by means of
a switch, removes this limitation.
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A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
network to significantly boost bandwidth while using conventional cabling
and network cards.
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ETWORK PLANNING
Application Examples
The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections. Some typical applications are described below.
Collapsed Backbone
The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the
near future. 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 cascade the TigerSwitch 10/100 to an
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch.
In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100 is operating as a collapsed
backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex
connections to workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to
power users and servers.
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Servers
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
TigerSwitch10/100
6708L2
1X
2X
6X
5X7X
4X
3X
8X
...
Workstations
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone
...
Workstations
20 Mbps
Full Duplex
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PPLICATION EXAMPLES
Making VLAN Connections
VLANs can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly
tagged to identify the VLAN group it belongs to. When using port-based
VLANs, ports can either be assigned to one specific group or to all groups.
Port-based VLANs are suitable for small networks. A single switch can be
easily configured to support several VLAN groups for various
organizational entities (such as Finance and Marketing).
When you expand port-based VLANs across several switches, you need to
make a separate connection for each VLAN group. This approach is,
however, inconsistent with the Spanning Tree Protocol, which can easily
segregate ports that belong to the same VLAN. When VLANs cross
separate switches, it is therefore better to use VLAN tagging. This allows
you to assign multiple VLAN groups to the “trunk” ports (that is, tagged
ports) connecting different switches.
R&D
Testing
VLAN 2
agged
T
Ports
Finance
VLAN 3
VLAN 4
TigerSwitch10/100
6708L2
Untagged Ports
Marketing
VLAN
unaware
switch
6X
5X7X
4X
1X
2X
3X
Tagged Port
Finance
VLAN 3
8X
VLAN
aware
switch
R&D
Testing
VLAN 1
VLAN 2
Figure 2-2. Making VLAN Connections
Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q
VLAN tags, use untagged ports.
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ETWORK PLANNING
Connectivity Rules
When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the standard
connectivity rules for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet. However, note that
because switches break up the path for connected devices into separate
collision domains, you should not include the switch or connected cabling
in your calculations for cascade length involving other devices.
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance
TypeCable TypeMax. Cable Length
100BASE-TX Category 5 100-ohm UTP or STP100 m (328 ft)
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain
Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance
Cable TypeMaximum Length
Twisted Pair, Categories 3, 4, 5100 m (328 ft)
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PPLICATION NOTES
Application Notes
1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as
when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch).
When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in
half-duplex mode.
2. When a switch is connected to a hub or any kind of shared media,
remember to turn off back pressure to prevent jamming packets from
being propagated throughout the hub.
3. For network applications that require routing between dissimilar
network types, you can attach the TigerSwitch 10/100 units directly to
a router.
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Selecting a Site
TigerSwitch 10/100 units can be mounted on a flat surface. Be sure to
follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
◆ The site should:
•be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a
power outlet.
•be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to
122 °F) and its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing
•provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for
proper air flow
•be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices
•allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
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WITCH
◆ Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical
interference, such as radios and transmitters.
◆ Make sure that a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to
240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2.44 m (8 ft) of each device and is
powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment,
using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.
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Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the TigerSwitch 10/100, check the contents to be sure
you have received all the components. Then, before beginning the
installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment.
Package Contents
◆ 1 SMC6708L2 TigerSwitch 10/100 unit
◆ Four adhesive foot pads
◆ 3 types of AC power cord. Please choose appropriate cable for your
region.
◆ RS-232 console cable
◆ This Installation Guide
◆ Management Guide
◆ One set of rack mount kit
◆ SMC Warranty Registration Card—be sure to complete and return to
SMC
Note: The package equipment contents include three types of power
cord. The power cords are for the EU, UK and US. Please ensure
that you choose the power cord that corresponds to your region.
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Mounting
Desktop or Shelf Mounting
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
8X
7X
6X
5X
4X
3X
2X
1X
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Figure 3-1. Attaching the Adhesive Feet
2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure
there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow.
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3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power
Source” at the end of this chapter.
4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one.
Place each device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.
Connecting to a Power Source
To connect a device to a power source:
1. Insert the appropriate regional power cable plug directly into the
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receptacle located at the back of the device.
AC 100V
50-60Hz
-240V
Figure 3-2. Power Receptacle
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket.
Note: For International use, you may need to change the AC line cord.
You must use a line cord set that has been approved for the
receptacle type in your country.
3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered on to be sure
the Power LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly
plugged in.
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Connecting Network Devices
The TigerSwitch 10/100 is designed to interconnect multiple segments
(or collision domains). It may be connected to network cards in PCs and
servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers.
Note: Before connecting cables, you may want to first configure the
Spanning Tree Protocol to avoid network loops. Refer to the
Management Guide for more information.
Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5 for 100BASE-TX connections,
and Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-T connections.
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation,
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 for further information on cabling.
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45
connector.
Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections
2. If the device is a network card and the TigerSwitch 10/100 is in the
wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular
wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet. Otherwise, attach the
other end to an available port on the switch.
Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft)
in length.
Note: When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a hub
with multiple workstations), switch ports must be set to
half-duplex mode and back pressure flow control disabled.
3. As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on the TigerSwitch
10/100) corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the
connection is valid.
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PPENDIX
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ROUBLESHOOTING
A
Diagnosing Switch Indicators
Troubleshooting Chart
SymptomAction
Power LED is Off•Internal or redundant power supply has failed or is
disconnected.
•Check connections between the switch, the power cord,
the wall outlet.
•Contact SMC Tech Support.
Link LED is Off•Verify that the switch and attached device are powered
on.
•Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and
corresponding device.
•Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length
does not exceed specified limits.
•Check the adapter on the attached device and cable
connections for possible defects. Replace the defective
adapter or cable if necessary.
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ROUBLESHOOTING
Power and Cooling Problems
If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in,
you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal
power supply. However, if the unit powers off after running for a while,
check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power
outlet, and verify that the fans on the unit are unobstructed and running
prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the problem, contact SMC
Technical Support for assistance.
Installation
Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or
more components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or
network cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure
that all the other components are functioning properly.
In-Band Access
You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within
the attached network using Telnet, a Web browser, or other network
management software. However, you must first configure the switch with a
valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. If you have trouble
establishing a link to the management agent, check to see if you have a
valid network connection. Then verify that you entered the correct IP
address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the
switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the
network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch.
Note:
The Telnet user interface supports one
disconnected immediately when there is already one session
running Telnet. The Telnet session requires the same log-in
procedure as the console interface session.
connection. A user will be
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PPENDIX
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ABLES
B
Specifications
Cable Types and Specifications
CableTypeMax. LengthConnector
10BASE-TCat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.
Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that
conform with FCC standards.
For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have
two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For
example, one wire might be red and the other, red with white stripes. Also,
an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.
Caution: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a
specific orientation. (See “Cabling Guidelines” on page 4-2 for
an explanation.)
Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered.
Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the
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ABLES
wires to the pins.
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Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers
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WISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for
transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data.
RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number
1Tx+
2Tx-
3Rx+
6Rx-
1: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the
wires that make up each wire pair.
Assignment
Because all ports on this switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X
operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections
to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. In straight-through cable,
pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are connected straight through
to pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 at the other end of the cable. The table below shows
the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X port pinouts.
1
PinMDI-X Signal NameMDI Signal Name
1Receive Data plus (RD+)Transmit Data plus (TD+)
2Receive Data minus (RD-)Transmit Data minus (TD-)
3Transmit Data plus (TD+)Receive Data plus (RD+)
6Transmit Data minus (TD-)Receive Data minus (RD-)
No other pins are used.
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ABLES
Console Port Pin Assignments
The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the
switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board menu-driven
configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a
terminal emulation program. The pin assignments used to connect to the
serial port are provided in the following tables.
Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers
DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
EIA
Circuit
BB104RxD (Received Data)22
BA103TxD (Transmitted Data)33
AB102SGND (Signal Ground)55
No other pins are used.
CCITT
Signal
DescriptionSwitch’s
DB9 DTE
Pin #
PC DB9
DTE
Pin #
Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC
Switch’s 9-Pin
Serial Port
2 RXD<---------RXD ------------3 TxD
3 TXD-----------TXD ---------->2 RxD
5 SGND-----------SGND ----------5 SGND
No other pins are used.
CCITT SignalPC’s 9-Pin
B-4
DTE Port
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ONSOLE PORT PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC
Switch’s 9-Pin
Serial Port
2 RXD<---------RXD ------------2 TXD
3 TXD-----------TXD ---------->3 RXD
5 SGND-----------SGND ----------7 SGND
No other pins are used.
Null ModemPC’s 25-Pin
DTE Port
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PECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Ports
8 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, with auto-negotiation
1 Console port
Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
Power Consumption
19 Watts maximum
Heat Dissipation
208 BTU/hr maximum
Maximum Current
3 A @ 110 VAC
2 A @ 240 VAC
°C (32 to 113 °F)
°C (-40 to 158 °F)
Compliances
CE Mark
Emissions
FCC Class A
CISPR Class A
Immunity
EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Warranty
Limited lifetime
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LOSSARY
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 UTP cable.
Auto-Negotiation
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational
mode (e.g., 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex) based on the
capabilities of the node to which it is connected.
Bandwidth
The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for
network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the
data transmission along the cable.
Collision
A condition in which packets transmitted over the cable interfere
other. Their interference makes both signals unintelligible.
with each
Collision Domain
Single CSMA/CD LAN segment.
CSMA/CD
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the
communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit
Ethernet.
Glossary-1
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LOSSARY
End Station
A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic.
Ethernet
A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC,
Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical
bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard
provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physical layer
and media with repeaters and implementations that operate on fiber, thin
coax and twisted-pair cable.
Fast Ethernet
A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the
CSMA/CD access method.
Full Duplex
Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and
receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
IEEE 802.3
Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
access method and physical layer specifications.
IEEE 802.3ab
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet.
IEEE 802.3u
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.
Glossary-2
IEEE 802.3x
Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow
control on full-duplex links.
IEEE 802.3z
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computer and support devices.
LAN Segment
Separate LAN or collision domain.
LED
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.
Local Area Network
A group of interconnected computers and support devices.
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LOSSARY
Media Access Control (MAC)
A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the
transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network
nodes.
MIB
An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database
objects that contains information about the device.
Network Diameter
Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.
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LOSSARY
RJ-45 Connector
A connector for twisted-pair wiring.
Straight-through Port
An RJ-45 port which does not cross the receive and transmit signals
internally (MDI) so it can be connected with straight-through twisted-pair
cable to any device having a crossover port (MDI-X). Also referred to as a
“Daisy-Chain” port.
Switched Ports
Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.
UTP
Unshielded twisted-pair cable.
Virtual LAN (VLAN)
A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same
collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point
in the network. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical
barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though
located on the same LAN.
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-8
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-8
IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-3
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1-8
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NDEX
installation
connecting devices to the switch 4-2
desktop or shelf mounting 3-6
port connections 4-1
power requirements 3-1
problems A-2
rack mounting 3-3
site requirements 3-1
wiring closet connections 4-3
, 4-4
L
laser safety 4-4
layer-3 routing 1-2
LED indicators