Smc 6724L3 Installation Guide

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TigerSwitch 10/100
24-Port Layer 3 Switch
24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
Optional 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-T
or 100BASE-FX modules
8.8 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
Support for redundant power unit
Spanning Tree Protocol
QoS support for two-level priority
Full support for VLANs with GVRP
IGMP multicast filtering and snooping
Layer 3 routing with RIP, RIP-2, OSPF-2, DVMRP
Security filtering based on MAC or IP address
Installation Guide
SMC6724L3
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TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400
June 2001
Pub. # 150668-102 R01
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Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2000 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Switch, TigerStack and TigerSwitch are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an “Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be “Active” while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at http://www.smc.com/smc/pages_html/support.html.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customers at customer’s expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at (800) 762-4968. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.
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IMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
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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 greater for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections and Category 5 or 5e for 1000 Mbps connections. Use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable, or 9/125 micron single-mode cable, for SC or ST-type 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 hub 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.
Category 3 or
EC Conformance Declaration - Class A
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 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:
2o, 4a,
RFI Emission:
• 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
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Immunity:
LVD:
War ni ng:
device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le systéme téléphonique!
• 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)
Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this
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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.
Japan VCCI Class A
Taiwan BSMI Class A
Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A
SMC contact for products in Australia is:
SMC Communications Pty. Ltd. Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road, Lindfield NSW2070, Phone: 61-2-94160437 Fax: 61-2-94160474
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Safety Compliance
Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety
CLASS I
LASER DEVICE
Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique
DISPOSITIF LASER
DE CLASSE I
Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit
LASERGER DER KLASSE I
ÄT
Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
Important!
Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:
Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications
120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set
240 Volts (Europe only) Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three
Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on.
Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu’il est sous tension. Ne regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu’ils sont sous tension.
Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind.
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
conductors with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm IEC-320 receptacle Male plug rated 10 A, 250 V
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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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einzusetzen.
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1 About the TigerSwitch 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Switching Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Spanning Tree Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Multicast Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Traffic Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Layer 3 Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Optional Media Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6724L2GSSC) . 1-8 Optional 1000BASE-LX Module (SMC6724L2GLSC) . 1-9
Optional 1000BASE-T Module (SMC6724L2GT) . . . . 1-9
Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6724L2FSSC) . . 1-10
Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6724L2FMSC) . 1-10
Optional Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Power Supply Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
2 Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Introduction to Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Sample Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Central Wiring Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Using Layer 3 Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . 2-7
Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance . . . . . . . . . 2-8
SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters . . . . 2-8
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
SMC 5-4-3 Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
3 Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Installing an Optional Module into the Switch . . . . . . . 3-6
Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Twisted-Pair Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cabling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches . . . . . . 4-3
Wiring Closet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Fiber Optic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
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Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable . . . . . .B-5
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T
B-5
Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
DB-9 Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem . . . . . . . . .B-7
Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-8
C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3
Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Slide-in Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
1000BASE-SX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
1000BASE-LX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
1000BASE-T Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
100BASE-FX Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
D Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Glossary
Index
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Overview

T
IGERSWITCH
C
HAPTER
A
BOUT THE
10/100
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SMCs TigerSwitch 10/100 is an intelligent multilayer (Layer 2 and 3) switch with 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports plus two slots on the rear panel for slide-in 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-FX modules. This switch can easily tame your network with full support for Spanning Tree Protocol, Multicast Switching, Virtual LANs, and IP routing. It brings order to poorly performing networks by segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.3Q compliant VLANs, empowers multimedia applications with multicast switching and QoS services, and eliminates conventional router bottlenecks.
It can be used to augment or completely replace slow legacy routers, off-loading local IP traffic to release valuable resources for non-IP routing or WAN access. With wire-speed performance for both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing, this switch can significantly improve the throughput between IP segments or VLANs.
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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH
10/100
Mode Selection
Display selection includes: Collision, activity, duplex mode, speed
123456 789101112
Link
Status
Link
Status
18 19
131415 16
17
M1
COL
ACT
FDX
100M
Status
M2
20
21 222324
System Indicators
Power, Redundant Power, SNMP, Console
Power Socket
100-240 V 50-60 Hz 3 A
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports
12345
131415
16
Redundant Power
Socket
DCInput
V
A
3.3 30
6
5
12
0.7
6
18
17
Console Port
Use this port for console or modem connection
Port Status Indicators
Link - On: link/enable; Off: no link; Status - Depends on mode selection
7891011
1920212223
12
24
Media Slots
1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-FX modules
Figure 1-1. Front and Rear Panels

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
For communications between different VLANs, this switch uses IP routing with RIP, RIPv2, OSPFv2 or DVMRP protocol. For communications within the same VLAN, the 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.
TigerSwitch 10/100
Power
6724L3
RPU
SNMP
Console
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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 for configuration and monitoring out-of band via a full-handshaking null-modem cable. You can also make a remote connection to this port via modems. (See Appendix B for wiring options.)
This switch provides a wide range of advanced performance­enhancing features. Port-based and tagged VLANs, plus support for automatic GVRP VLAN registration and GMRP multicast group registration provide 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. Layer 3 routing can be used to connect segregated subnets and VLANs. Some of this switch’s advanced features are described below. For a detailed description, refer to the Management Guide.
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Spanning Tree Protocol
The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol. This protocol adds a level of fault tolerance by allowing two or more redundant connections to be created between a pair of LAN segments. When there are multiple physical paths between segments, the protocol will choose a single path and disable all others to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the network. This prevents the creation of network loops. However, if the chosen path should fail for any reason, an alternate path will be activated to maintain the connection.
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The default setting for the Spanning Tree Protocol is “enabled.” This protocol may be configured out-of-band via the serial console port, or in-band via the Web interface, Telnet, or SNMP network management software.
VLANs
The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports up to 256 VLANs. 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. By segmenting your network into VLANs, you can:
Eliminate broadcast storms which severely degrade performance in a flat network.
Simplify network management for node changes/moves by remotely configuring VLAN membership for any port, rather than having to manually change the nodes IP address.
Provide data security by restricting all traffic to the originating VLAN, except where a connection is explicitly defined via the switchs routing service.
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Multicast Switching
Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensure that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and to guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level for the designated VLAN. The switch uses IGMP Snooping and GMRP at Layer 2, and IGMP at Layer 3 to manage multicast group registration.
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Traffic Priority
This switch provides Quality of Service (QoS) by prioritizing each packet based on the required level of service, using two distinct categories with Weighted Fair Queuing. It uses IEEE 802.1p and
802.1Q tags to prioritize incoming traffic based on input from the end-station application. These functions can be used to provide independent priorities for delay-sensitive data and best-effort data.
Layer 3 Routing
The TigerSwitch 10/100 provides Layer 3 IP routing. To maintain a high rate of throughput, the switch forwards all intra-segment traffic, and routes only traffic that passes outside the segment. By providing wire-speed routing, you can easily link your network segments or VLANs together without having to deal with the bottlenecks or configuration hassles normally associated with conventional routers.
Most traffic can be routed based on information maintained within the switchs own database. If the address is not in the switching database, the switch will use RIP, RIPv2 or OSPFv2 protocol to request the address. If the address still cannot be found, the switch can pass the packet to a default router for handling.
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The switch uses DVMRP protocol to determine the routing for multicast packets. If no hosts have subscribed to the indicated multicast service, the packet will be dropped.
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Description of Hardware

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports

These are dual-speed RJ-45 ports. 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. (See“100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments” on page B-3.)
Each of these ports support IEEE 802.3x auto-negotiation, so the optimum transmission mode (half or full duplex), and data rate (10 or 100 Mbps) can be selected automatically. If a device connected to one of these ports does not support auto-negotiation, the communication mode of that port can be configured manually.
Each port also supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.
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Status LEDs

The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table.
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On Shows that traffic is crossing the port
On Port is operating at full duplex
Off Port is operating at half duplex
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Off Port is operating at 10 Mbps
Displays state for selected status mode
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* Use the Status button to select LED display mode.
On A module is installed in this port
On Traffic is passing through the port
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LED Condition Status
PWR On Switch is receiving power
RPU On Redundant power unit is receiving power
FAN On Fan is not functioning properly
SNMP Flashing Switch has processed an SNMP command
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System Status LEDs
Console On One or more management connections
established (console, modem or Telnet)

Optional Media Extender Modules

Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6724L2GSSC)
1000BASE SX-SC Expansion Module
RX
SMC6724GSSC
Figure 1-3. Single-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module
Using multimode fiber optic cable, the 1000BASE-SX port can be connected to a remote site up to 550 m (1805 ft.) away. The 1000BASE-SX Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for full-duplex mode and flow control. This module is fitted with an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
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Optional 1000BASE-LX Module (SMC6724L2GLSC)
1000BASE LX-SC Expansion Module
RX
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Figure 1-4. Single-Port 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Module
Using single-mode fiber optic cable, the 1000BASE-LX port can be connected to a remote site up to 5 km (16404 ft.) away. The 1000BASE-LX Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for full-duplex mode and flow control. This module is fitted with an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
Optional 1000BASE-T Module (SMC6724L2GT)
1000BASE-T Module
SMC6724L2GT
Figure 1-5. Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module
Using Category 5 or 5e cable you can connect to another device up to 100 m (328 ft.) away. The 1000BASE-T module operates at 1 Gbps, full duplex, and supports auto-negotiation of flow control. Note that you should first test the cable installation for IEEE
802.3ab compliance. See 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements on page B-5.
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Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6724L2FSSC)
100BASE-FX Single-Mode Module
RX
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TX
Figure 1-6. Single-Port 100BASE-FX Single-Mode Module
Using single-mode fiber optic cable, the 100BASE-FX port can be connected to a remote site up to 20 km (12.43 miles) away. The 100BASE-FX module operates at 100 Mbps, with support for full-duplex mode and flow control. This module is fitted with an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6724L2FMSC)
100BASE-FX Multimode Module
RX
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TX
Figure 1-7. Single-Port 100BASE-FX Multimode Module
Using multimode fiber optic cable, the 100BASE-FX port can be connected to a remote site up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away. The 100BASE-FX module operates at 100 Mbps, with support for full-duplex mode and flow control. This module is fitted with an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
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Optional Redundant Power Unit

SMC provides an optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU), SMCRPU150W, that can supply power to the switch in the event of failure of the internal power supply.

Power Supply Receptacles

There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of the switch. The standard power receptacle is for the AC power cord. The receptacle labeled DC Input is for the optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU).
100-240 V 50-60 Hz 3 A
Figure 1-8. Power Supply Receptacles
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Features and Benefits

Connectivity

24 dual-speed ports for easy Fast 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 and Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 802.3z and 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility with standards-based hubs, network cards and switches from any vendor

Expandability

Optional single-port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit module that can run up to 550 meters (using 50/125 micron, 500 MHz/km multimode fiber cable), and operates at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation for flow control.
Optional single-port 1000BASE-LX Gigabit module that can run up to 5 km (using 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable), and operates at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation for flow control.
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Optional single-port 1000BASE-T Gigabit module that can run up to 100 meters (using 100-ohm Category 5 or 5e unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable), and operates at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto negotiation for flow control.
Optional single-port 100BASE-FX modules that can run up to 2 km (using 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron, multimode fiber cable), or 20 km (using 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable) and operate at 100 Mbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation for flow control.

Performance

Transparent bridging
Aggregate bandwidth of up to 8.8 Gbps
Switching Table with a total of 12K entries .
Provides Store-and-Forward switching for intra-VLAN traffic,
and IP routing for inter-VLAN traffic
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Supports wire-speed switching at Layer 2, and wire-speed routing at Layer 3
Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex
Broadcast Storm Control
Includes support for an optional Redundant Power Unit
Desktop or rack-mountable
Limited lifetime warranty
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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 256 groups, port-based or with
802.1Q VLAN tagging, and GVRP for automatic VLAN learning
IP-based Layer 3 routing with RIP/RIPv2, OSPFv2 and DVMRP
Quality of Service (QoS) supports two levels of priority and Weighted Fair Queueing
Multicast Switching based on IGMP Snooping, with GMRP for automatic group registration
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Port trunking supported for 2, 4 or 8-port groups
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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 todays 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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Sample Applications

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 and linking VLANs or IP subnets. 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 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 full­duplex connections to power users and servers.
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Central Wiring Closet

With 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), the TigerSwitch 10/100 can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.
In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports on the TigerSwitch are providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 24 segments through SMCs TigerStack II 10/100 hubs. In addition, the switch is also connecting servers at 200 Mbps.
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Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 100 Mbps multimode fiber (MMF) link can run up to 2 km, and a 100 Mbps single-mode fiber (SMF) link can run as far as 20 km. A 1000BASE-LX SMF Gigabit link can also connect to a site up to 5 km away. This allows the TigerSwitch 100 to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN. The 100BASE-FX SMF module can be used to interconnect remote Fast Ethernet segments. While a Gigabit module can be used for a high-speed connection between floors in the same building, or to connect to other buildings in a campus setting. The figure below illustrates a TigerSwitch 100 stack connecting multiple segments with fiber cable.
Headquarters
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Figure 2-3. Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable
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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.
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Figure 2-4. 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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Using Layer 3 Routing

VLANs can significantly enhance network performance and security. However, if you use conventional routers to interconnect VLANs, you can lose most of your performance advantage. The TigerSwitch 10/100 therefore provides wire-speed routing which allows you to eliminate your conventional IP routers, except for a router to handle non-IP protocols and a gateway router linked to the WAN. Just assign an IP address to any VLANs that need to communicate. The switch will continue to segregate Layer 2 traffic based on VLANs, but will now provide inter-VLAN connections for IP applications. This switch will perform IP routing for specified VLAN groups, a directly connected subnetwork, a remote IP subnetwork or host address, a subnetwork broadcast address, a switch IP address on a specific IP subnetwork, or an IP multicast address.
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Connectivity Rules

When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed below for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit 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.

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain

Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Cable Type Maximum Cable Length
Category 5, 5e 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft)
Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length
62.5/125 micron multimode fiber
50/125 micron multimode fiber
160 MHz/km 2-220 m (7-722 ft) 200 MHz/km 2-275 m (7-902 ft)
400 MHz/km 2-500 m (7-1641 ft) 500 MHz/km 2-550 m (7-1805 ft)
Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length
9/125 micron single-mode fiber
N/A 2 m - 5 km (7 - 16404 ft)
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Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance
Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length
100BASE-TX Category 5 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft.)
100BASE-FX Multimode
100BASE-FX Single-Mode
50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core multimode fiber (MMF)
9/125 micron core single-mode fiber (SMF)
2 km (1.24 miles)
20 km (12.43 miles)
SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters
Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may be:
up to 3 link segments
up to 2 Class II repeaters (hubs)
SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters
Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may be:
up to 2 link segments and
up to 1 Class I repeater (hub)
Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters
Repeater Type
and Number
1 Class I 200 m (656 ft)
1 Class II 200 m (656 ft)
2 Class II 205 m (672.4 ft)
Twisted Pair
100BASE-TX
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10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain

SMC 5-4-3 Rule
Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 10 Mbps collision domain, there may be:
up to 5 link segments in series
up to 4 repeaters (hubs)
up to 3 populated cable segments, that is, segments attached to
two or more PCs (coax networks only)*
* The remaining two segments are unpopulated; these are known as inter-repeater links or IRLs. This distinction between populated and unpopulated segments is significant for coax networks only.
Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance
Cable Type Maximum Length
Twisted Pair, Categories 3, 4, 5 100 m (328 ft)
Thin Coax 185 m (607 ft)
External Transceiver Drop 50 m (165 ft)
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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 the attached port from being frequently partitioned due to the jamming packets.
3. For network applications that require routing between
dissimilar network types, you can attach the TigerSwitch 10/100 units directly to a router. However, if you have to interconnect distinct VLANs or IP subnets, you can take advantage of the Layer 3 routing provided by this switch.
4. The modules are fitted with SC connectors, but you can attach
an ST plug to the switch using SMCs optional SC-to-ST plug converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091, for 62.5/125 micron cable only). If you do use an ST plug converter, be sure you run cable from the Rx (Tx) port on the module to the Tx (Rx) port on the target device.
5. As a general rule:
- the length of Gigabit fiber optic cable for a single switched link should not exceed 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber or 5 km (16404 ft) for single-mode fiber.
- the length of 100BASE-FX fiber optic cable for a single switched link should not exceed 2km (1.24 miles) for multimode fiber or 20 km (2.43 miles) for single-mode fiber.
However, power budget constraints must also be considered when calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.
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Selecting a Site

TigerSwitch 10/100 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or 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 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
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allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
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 8 feet 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

TigerSwitch 10/100 unit (SMC6724L3)
Four adhesive foot pads
Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and four screws
for attaching the brackets to the switch
Power Cordeither US, Continental Europe or UK
RS-232 console cable
This Installation Guide
Management Guide
SMC Warranty Registration Cardbe sure to complete and
return to SMC

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment

If you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment available:
Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rackthese are not included
A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)
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Mounting

A TigerSwitch 10/100 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow.
Installing Optional Modules: Before mounting the switch, be sure you install any optional modules. If you have purchased an optional slide-in 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-FX media expansion module, install it now, following the instructions provided on page 3-6.

Rack Mounting

Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors:
Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient room temperature, check that the rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating temperature range. (See page C-2.)
Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit.
Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the mains.
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To rack-mount devices:
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit.
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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, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order.
5. If also installing RPUs, mount them in the rack below the other devices.

Desktop or Shelf Mounting

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
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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.
3. If installing a single switch only, go 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.
5. If also installing RPUs, place them close to the stack.
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Installing an Optional Module into the Switch

Caution: DO NOT install slide-in modules with the switch
powered on. Be sure you power off the switch before installing any module.
To install an optional module into the switch, do the following:
1. Disconnect power to the switch.
2. Remove the blank metal plate (or a previously installed module) from the appropriate slot by removing the two screws with a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Before opening the package that contains the module, touch the bag to the switch casing to discharge any potential static electricity. Also, it is recommended to use an ESD wrist strap during installation.
4. Remove the module from the anti-static shielded bag.
5. Holding the module level, guide it into the carrier rails on each side and gently push it all the way into the slot, ensuring that it firmly engages with the connector.
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6. If you are sure the module is properly mated with the connector, tighten the retainer screws by hand to secure the module in the slot.
7. Connect power to the switch.

Connecting to a Power Source

To connect a device to a power source:
1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device.
100-240 V 50-60 Hz 3 A
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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.
4. If you have a purchased Redundant Power Unit, connect it to the device and to an AC power source now, following the instructions included with the package.
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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 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using the optional 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-FX modules.
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.
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Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 cable can be used.

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.
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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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 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 (see Wiring Closet Connections on the next page). 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) corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is valid.
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Wiring Closet Connections

Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follow.
1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the other end to the patch panel.
2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the other end to a modular wall outlet.
3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.
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Fiber Optic Devices

An optional slide-in 100BASE-FX module may be used for backbone and long distance connections. A 1000BASE-X module may also be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server.
Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling with an SC connector at both ends. If you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that has ST-type connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable with an SC connector at both ends.
Caution: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber
optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.
1. Remove and keep the SC ports rubber cover. When not connected to a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
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3. Connect one end of the cable to the SC port on the switch and the other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
Figure 4-3. Making SC Port Connections
4. As a connection is made, check the green Link LED on the switch corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid.
Note: If you use the optional SC-ST Converter, be sure to connect
the converters Tx (Rx) port to the Rx (Tx) port on the other device.
The 100BASE-FX fiber optic ports operate only at 100 Mbps, full duplex. You can run a single-mode fiber link up to 20 kilometers (12.43 miles). However, note that power budget constraints must also be considered when calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.
The 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps full duplex, with auto-negotiation of flow control. The maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain on page 2-7.
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Diagnosing Switch Indicators

Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Action
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, and the RPU if you are using one.
Contact SMC Tech Support.
Power LED is Flashing • The switch is either downloading firmware or
running the Power-On Self-Diagnostics Test (POST). If this LED does not stop flashing, then POST has failed, and you should contact SMC Technical 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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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, then the internal power supply may be defective. In this case, 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 such as EliteView. 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.
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Note: You can configure the management agent to accept one to
four simultaneous Telnet sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already exists, an additional Telnet connection will not be able to log into the system.
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Specifications

Cable Type Max. Length Connector
10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100BASE-FX 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron
core multimode fiber (MMF)
100BASE-FX 9/125 9 micron core
single-mode fiber (SMF)
1000BASE-SX 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron
core MMF
1000BASE-LX 9/125 micron SMF 5 km (3.12 miles) SC or ST
1000BASE-T Cat. 5, 5e 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
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2 km (1.24 miles) SC or ST
20 km (12.43 miles)
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Fiber Diameter Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length
62.5/125 micron MMF
50/125 micron MMF 400 MHz/km 2-500 m (7-1641 ft)
Note: If you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron
cable that has ST-type connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
160 MHz/km 2-220 m (7-722 ft)
200 MHz/km 2-275 m (7-902 ft)
500 MHz/km 2-550 m (7-1805 ft)
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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 wires to the pins.
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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.
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Pin MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name
1 Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+)
2 Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-)
3 Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+)
6 Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-)
4,5,7,8 Not Used Not Used
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1000BASE-T Pin Assignments

1000BASE-T ports switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs.
The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports require that all four pairs of wires be connected. Note that for 1000BASE-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive.
Use 100-ohm Category 5 or 5e unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be sure exceed 100 meters (328 feet)
Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name
1 Transmit Data plus (TD1+) Transmit Data plus (TD2 +)
2 Receive Data minus (RD1-) Receive Data minus (RD2-)
3 Transmit Data plus (TD2+) Transmit Data plus (TD1+)
4 Transmit Data plus (TD3+) Transmit Data plus (TD4+)
5 Receive Data minus (RD3-) Receive Data minus (RD4-)
6 Receive Data minus (RD2-) Receive Data minus (RD1-)
7 Transmit Data plus (TD4+) Transmit Data plus (TD3+)
8 Receive Data minus (RD4-) Receive Data minus (RD3-)
that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not
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1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) cable should be used. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for running 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standards.
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable
Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard. Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.
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Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch cables between switches and end devices.
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T
If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try and correct the problem:
1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category 5e cables.
2. Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.
3. Reconnect some of the connectors in the link.
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Console Port Pin Assignments

The DB-9 serial port on the switchs rear 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, a PC running a terminal emulation program, or from a remote location via a modem connection. 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
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CF 109 DCD (Data Carrier Detected) 1 1 8 <-----­BB 104 RxD (Received Data) 2 2 3 <-----­BA 103 TxD (Transmitted Data) 3 3 2 ------> CD 108.2 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 4 4 20 ------> AB 102 SG (Signal Ground) 5 5 7 ------­CC 107 DSR (Data Set Ready) 6 6 6 <-----­CA 105 RTS (Request-to-Send) 7 7 4 ------> CB 106 CTS (Clear-to-Send) 8 8 5 <-----­CE 125 RI (Ring Indicator) 9 9 22 <------
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Description Switchs
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DTE-DCE
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Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC

Switchs 9-Pin
Serial Port
1 DCD ----------- DCD ------------ 1 2 RXD <--------- TXD ------------ 3 3 TXD ----------- RXD ----------> 2 4 DTR ----------- DSR ----------> 6 5 SGND ----------- SGND ---------- 5 6 DSR ----------- DTR ------------ 4 7 RTS ----------- CTS -----------> 8 8 CTS <--------- RTS ------------- 7 9 RI ----------- RI --------------- 9
CCITT Signal PCs 9-Pin
COM Port

Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem

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Serial Port
1 <--------- DCD ------------ 8 2 <--------- RXD ------------ 3 3 ----------- TXD ----------> 2 4 ----------- DTR ----------> 20 5 ----------- SGND ---------- 7 6 <--------- DSR ------------ 6 7 ----------- RTS -----------> 4 8 <--------- CTS ------------- 5 9 <--------- RI --------------- 22
CCITT Signal Modems 25-Pin

Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC

Switchs 9-Pin
Serial Port
1 DCD 8 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 3 TXD 2 RXD 4 DTR 20 DTR 5 SGND 7 SGND 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 5 CTS 9 RI 22 RI
Null Modem PCs 25-Pin
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Physical Characteristics

Ports
24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation
Network Interface
10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Categories 3, 4, 5) 100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5)
Ports 1-24: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/MDI-X
Buffer Architecture
4 Mbytes
Aggregate Bandwidth
8.8 Gbps
Switching Database
32K MAC address entries 64K IP address entries
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System: Power, RPU, SNMP, Console Port: Link, Status (COL, ACT, FDX, 100M)
Weight
5.1 kg (11.24 lbs)
Size
44.0 x 28.5 x 6.4 cm (17.4 x 11.2 x 2.5 in.)
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Temperature
Operating: 0 to 50 Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
Humidity
Operating: 5% to 95%
AC Input
100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Supply
Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 90 to 260 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Redundant DC input
Power Consumption
61 Watts maximum
Heat Dissipation
208 BTU/hr maximum
Maximum Current
3 A @ 110 VAC 2 A @ 240 VAC
°C (32 to 122 °F)
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Switch Features

Spanning Tree Protocol
Forwarding Mode
Intra-VLAN: Store-and-forward Inter-VLAN: IP routing (using RIP, RIP2, OSPF2, DVMRP)
Throughput
Layer 2: wire speed Layer 3: wire speed
Flow Control
Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x Half Duplex: Back pressure
Broadcast Storm Suppression
Traffic throttled above a critical threshold
VLAN Support
Up to 256 groups; port-based or with 802.1Q VLAN tagging, GVRP for automatic VLAN learning
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Layer 3 Routing
IP-based with RIP, RIP2, OSPF2 and DVMRP support, ICMP Router Discovery messages locate neighboring routers
Multicast Switching
IGMP Snooping, with GMRP for automatic group registration
Quality of Service
Supports two levels of priority and Weighted Fair Queueing (which can be configured by VLAN tag, port or MAC address)
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Management Features

In-Band Management
Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager (EliteView Network Management software provided free)
Out-of-Band Management
RS-232 DB-9 console port
Software Loading
TFTP in-band or XModem out-of-band
MIB Support
MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), RIP2 MIB (RFC 1389), VLAN MIB (Internet draft), SMCs private MIB, OSPF MIB (RFC 1850, 2096), DVMRP MIB (Internet draft)
RMON Support
Groups 1, 2, 3, 9 (Statistics, History, Alarm, Event)
Additional Features
Port Trunks Port Mirroring

Standards

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and traffic priorities, IEEE 802.1p priority tags, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.3ac VLAN tagging, IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control (ISO/IEC 8802-3) SNMP (RFC 1157), RMON (RFC 1757 groups 1,2,3,9), ARP (RFC 826), RIP (RFC 1058), RIPv2 (RFC 2453), OSPF2 (RFC 2096), DVMRP (RFC 1075), IGMP (RFC 1112), ICMP (RFC 792)
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Compliances

CE Mark
Emissions
FCC Class A Industry Canada Class A EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A EN 61000-3-2/3 VCCI Class A C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A
Immunity
EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Safety
CSA/NRTL (CSA 22.2.950 & UL 1950) EN60950 (TÜV/GS)

Warranty

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PECIFICATIONS
Limited lifetime

Slide-in Modules

1000BASE-SX Extender Module

Model
SMC6724L2GSSC
Ports
1 1000BASE-SX SC-type port
Network Interface
SC connector, 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable
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Standards
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet

1000BASE-LX Extender Module

Model
SMC6724L2GLSC
Ports
1 1000BASE-LX SC-type port
Network Interface
SC connector, 9/125 micron single-mode fiber
Standards
IEEE 802.3z

1000BASE-T Extender Module

Model
SMC6724L2GT
Ports
1 1000BASE-T RJ-45 port
Network Interface
RJ-45 connector, 100-ohm Category 5 or 5e twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs)
Standards
IEEE 802.3ab
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100BASE-FX Extender Modules

Models
SMC6724L2FSSC, SMC6724L2FMSC
Ports
1 100BASE-FX
Network Interface
SMC6724L2FSSC:
9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable
SMC6724L2FMSC
50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable
Standards
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet ISO/IEC 8802-3
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TigerSwitch 10/100 Products and Accessories
Product Number Description
SMC6724L2 24-port Fast Ethernet switch with two media
SMC6724L2GSSC Gigabit module with one 1000BASE-SX
SMC6724L2GSST SMC6724L2GSSC + SC-ST converter
SMC6724L2GLSC Gigabit module with one 1000BASE-LX
SMC6724L2GT Gigabit module with one 1000BASE-T port
SMC6724L2FSSC Extender module with one 100BASE-FX
SMC6724L2FMSC Extender module with one 100BASE-FX
SMC6724L2FMST SMC6724L2FMSC + SC-ST converter
99-012034-091 SC to ST plug converter for fiber optic module
SMCRPU150W
* Also available in models for Continental Europe and the UK.
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expansion slots
multimode fiber port (SC-type connector)
single-mode port (SC-type connector)
(RJ-45 connector)
single-mode fiber port (SC-type connector)
multimode fiber port (SC-type connector)
Redundant power unit with cables, supports one device
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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.
100BASE-FX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-SX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-LX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125, 62.5/125 or 9/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category 5 or 5e twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).
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.
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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 with each other. Their interference makes both signals unintelligible.
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.
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.
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Gigabit Ethernet
A 1000 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 802.3u
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE Fast Ethernet.
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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.
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LED
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.
Local Area Network
A group of interconnected computers and support devices.
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.
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
OSPF is a link state routing protocol that functions better over a larger network such as the Internet, as opposed to distance vector routing protocols such as RIP. It includes features such as unlimited hop count, authentication of routing updates, and Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM).
Redundant Power Unit (RPU)
A backup power supply that automatically takes over in case the primary power supply should fail.
RJ-45 Connector
A connector for twisted-pair wiring.
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Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
The RIP protocol attempts to find the shortest route to another device by minimizing the distance vector, or hop count, which serves as a rough proxy for transmission cost. RIP-2 is a compatible upgrade to RIP. It adds useful capabilities for subnet routing, authentication, and multicast transmissions.
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.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol.
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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.
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Numerics
10 Mbps connectivity rules 2-9 1000 Mbps connectivity rules 2-7 1000BASE-LX
connections 4-5
1000BASE-SX
connections 4-5 100BASE cable lengths 2-8 100BASE-FX C-7
connections 4-5 100BASE-TX ports 1-6 10BASE cable lengths 2-9 10BASE-T ports 1-6
A
accessories, ordering D-1 address table size C-1 adhesive feet, attaching 3-5 air flow requirements 3-1 applications 2-2
central wiring closet 2-3
collapsed backbone 2-2
layer 3 routing 2-6
remote connections with fiber 2-4
VLAN connections 2-5
B
brackets, attaching 3-4 broadcast storm control 1-3 buffer size C-1 buffers, saturation of 1-6
C
cable
lengths 2-8
, 2-9
specifications B-1 CE Mark iii cleaning fiber terminators 4-5 compliances iii
EMC C-5
safety C-5 connectivity rules
10 Mbps 2-9
1000 Mbps 2-7 console port 1-3
pin assignments B-6 contents of package 3-2 cooling problems A-2 cord sets, international 3-7
D
DC input 1-11 desktop mounting 3-5 device connections 4-1
E
EC conformance iii electrical interference, avoiding 3-1 EMC/safety compliance iii equipment checklist 3-2 Ethernet connectivity rules 2-9
F
fault tolerance, Spanning Tree 1-3 FCC compliance iii features C-3
management 1-14
switch 1-12 fiber cables 4-5 flow control, IEEE 802.3x 1-6 front panel of switch 1-2
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full duplex connectivity 2-1
G
Gigabit Ethernet cable lengths 2-7 GMRP 1-3 grounding for racks 3-3 GVRP 1-3
I
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-12 IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-12 IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-6 IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1-12 indicators, LED 1-7 installation
connecting devices to the
switch 4-3 desktop or shelf mounting 3-5 installing optional modules 3-3 port connections 4-2 power requirements 3-1 problems A-2 rack mounting 3-3 RPUs in racks 3-5 site requirements 3-1 wiring closet connections 4-4
IP routing 1-2
OSPF 1-5 RIP 1-5 RIPv2 1-5
, 4-5
L
laser safety vi, 4-5 layer-3 routing 1-3 LED indicators
100M 1-7 ACT 1-7
, 1-5
COL 1-7 Console 1-8 FAN 1-8 FDX 1-7 Link 1-7 problems A-1 PWR 1-8 RPU 1-8 SNMP 1-8
Status 1-7 limited warranty C-5 location requirements 3-1
M
management
agent 1-3
features 1-14
out-of-band 1-3
SNMP 1-3
Telnet 1-4
Web-based 1-3 MIB support C-4 modules
1000BASE-LX C-6
1000BASE-SX C-5
1000BASE-T C-6
slide-in C-5 mounting the switch
in a rack 3-3
on a desktop or shelf 3-5 multicast routing
DVMRP 1-5 multicast switching 1-4
GMRP 1-4
IGMP 1-4
IGMP Snooping 1-4 multimode fiber optic cables 4-5
, C-4
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N
network 4-5
connections 4-2 examples 2-2
null-modem cable 1-3
, 4-5
O
optional
modules C-5
installation 3-3
redundant power unit 1-11 ordering information D-1 OSPF 1-5 out-of-band management 1-3
P
package contents 3-2 pin assignments B-2
1000BASE-T B-4
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T B-3
25-pin DCE port B-7
25-pin DTE port B-8
console port B-6
DB-9 B-6 port saturation 1-3 port-based VLANs 2-5 ports, connecting to 4-2, 4-5 power, connecting to 3-7 priority queues 1-5 problems, troubleshooting A-1
, 1-6
Q
QoS 1-3
R
rack mounting 3-3 rear panel of switch 1-2 rear panel receptacles 1-11 redundant power unit 1-11 RIP 1-5 RIPv2 1-5 RJ-45 port connections 4-2 RJ-45 ports 1-6
pinouts B-4 RMON 1-3 routing applications 2-10 RPU
connecting 3-7
installing in a rack 3-5
installing on a desktop 3-5
optional redundant power
unit 1-11 RS-232 port 1-3 rubber foot pads, attaching 3-5
S
safety compliance vi sample applications 2-2 SC port connections 4-5 screws for rack mounting 3-2 SC-ST Converter 4-5 serial port 1-3 site selelction 3-1 SNMP agent 1-3 Spanning Tree Protocol 1-3 specifications
compliances C-5 environmental C-2 physical C-1 power C-2
standards
compliance iii IEEE C-4
, 4-6
, 2-5, 4-1
, C-5
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status LEDs 1-7 store-and-forward 1-2 surge suppressor, using 3-1 switch architecture 1-2 switching
introduction to 2-1 method 1-2
T
tags
priority 1-5
VLAN 2-5 Telnet 1-4 temperature within a rack 3-3 traffic priority 1-5 troubleshooting
in-band access A-2
power and cooling problems A-2
switch indicators A-1 twisted-pair connections 4-2
, A-3
U
UL compliance vi
V
VCCI compliance v VLANs 1-3
tagging 2-5
, 1-4, 2-5
W
warranty C-5 Web-based management 1-3 Weighted Fair Queuing 1-5
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Model Number: SMC6724L3 Publication Number: 150668-102 Revision Number: F0.32 E062001-R01
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