Smc 6724L3 Installation Guide

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

◆ Supports 2, 4 or 8-port trunks

◆ 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

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

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.

SMC Networks, Inc.

6 Hughes

Irvine, CA 92618

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.

IMITED

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.

ARRANTY

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.

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

OMPLIANCES

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

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.

OMPLIANCES

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.

einzusetzen.

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ABLE OF

ONTENTS

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

ABLE OF CONTENTS

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

IGERSWITCH

HAPTER

BOUT THE

10/100

SMC’s 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.

1-1

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

COL

ACT

FDX

100M

Status

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

Redundant Power

Socket

DCInput

3.3 30

0.7

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

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

1-2

BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

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 node’s IP address.

• Provide data security by restricting all traffic to the originating VLAN, except where a connection is explicitly defined via the switch’s 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 switch’s 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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123 456 7 89101112

Link

Status

Link

Status

131415 16

18 19

21 222324

COL

ACT

FDX

100M

Status

Figure 1-2. Port and System LEDs

Port Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

RJ-45 Ports

Link On Port has a valid connection, port enabled

Flashing Port has a valid connection, port disabled

Status

COL

ACT

FDX

100M

Flashing Indicates collision on half-duplex links

On Shows that traffic is crossing the port

On Port is operating at full duplex

Off Port is operating at half duplex

On Port is operating at 100 Mbps

Off Port is operating at 10 Mbps

Displays state for selected status mode

Power

RPU

SNMP

Console

Module Ports

Status

Activitity

* 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

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

SMC6724GLSC

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

SMC6724L2FSSC

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

SMC6724L2FMSC

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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