100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-T
Modules for TigerSwitch 10/100
Switches
User Guide
SMC6725L2FSSC
SMC6725L2FMSC
SMC6725L2GT
TigerSwitch Module
User Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 707-2400
Septmever 2001
Pub. #150000007600A
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 is a registered trademark; and TigerSwitch ia a trademark of
SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
L
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 enclos ed 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 de fined 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://
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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 custom er-installed accessory or add-on compo nents, such as exp ansion
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 return ed to customer 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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ARRANTY
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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
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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.
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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 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable or 9/125 micron
single-mode fiber optic 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.
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EC Conformance Declaration - Class A
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical
equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/
EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following
standards were applied:
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
Immunity:• 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)
LVD:• EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
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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.
SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 100BASE-FX Extender Module provides a
100 Mbps fiber port that can be used for a backbone or server
connection.
The SMC6725L2FMSC contains one 100BASE-FX multimode fiber
port that can be connected to a site up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away.
The SMC6725L2FSSC contains one 100BASE-FX single-mode fiber
port that can be connected to a site up to 20 km (12.43 miles)
away.
SMC’s TigerSwitch™ Gigabit Extender Modules provide Gigabit
uplink options that can be used for high-speed backbone or server
connections. The SMC6725L2GT contains one 1000BASE-T RJ-45
port that can support a link of up to 100 m (328 ft) using Category
5 or 5e twisted-pair cable.
100BASE-FX Singlemode Module
H
ARDWARE
TX
SMC6725L2FSSC
100BASE-FX Multimode Module
TX
SMC6725L2FMSC
1000BASE-T Module
SMC6725L2GT
RX
RX
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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
100BASE-FX/1000BASE-T Port LEDs
The switch’s front panel provides LEDs that indicate the presence
of modules installed in the rear-panel slots. Port status LEDs are
also provided on the front of the switch for “at-a-glance” network
monitoring. The following table details the indicator functions
provided by the module.
Extender Module LEDs
LEDsConditionStatus
StatusOnA module is installed in this slot.
OffNo module is installed in this slot.
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CAUTION: The SMC6725L2FSSC, SMC6725L2FMSC and
SMC6725L2GT modules are designed for the SMC6725L2. These
modules may only be installed in this switch. Do not try to install
them in any other TigerSwitch units.
Contact your distributor for advice on newly released switches that
may be designed for use with these modules.
The TigerSwitch Extender Module is field installable. Just follow
the instructions below.
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ODULE
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the Extender Module, check the contents of the
box to be sure you have received the following items:
•One SMC6725L2FSSC, SMC6725L2FMSC or SMC6725L2GT
Extender Module
•SMC Warranty Registration Card
•This User Guide
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Handling the Modules
CAUTION: The modules can easily be damaged by electrostatic
discharge.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following guidelines:
•Do not remove the module from its packaging until you are
ready to install it.
Do not touch any of the module’s pins, connectors or components
•
•Hold the module only by its edges or front panel.
•Wear an anti-static wristband connected to a suitable earth
ground whenever handling the module.
•Store or transport this module only in appropriate anti-static
packaging.
Instructions
CAUTION: The switch must be powered off before installing or
replacing any module.
1. Power off the switch: Disconnect the AC power cord from
the switch. If a redundant power unit (RPU) is present,
disconnect its DC cable connection to the switch.
2. Remove network cables: If you are replacing a module,
remove the cable attached to the port on the module.
3. Loosen the screws on the installed module or slot
faceplate: Using your fingers or a flathead screwdriver, turn
the screws securing the module (or faceplate on the slot) in a
counter-clockwise direction until they are free of the chassis.
Be sure not to completely remove the screws from the module
or faceplate.
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4. Remove the installed module or faceplate: Firmly pull on
the screws until the module is free of the switch. Carefully
slide the module straight out of the slot.
Keep the original faceplate for future use. If you should
remove the module, replace the faceplate to prevent dust and
debris from entering the unit and to maintain proper air flow.
100BASE-FXModule
TXRX
SMC6725L2FSSC
M1
M2
5. Insert the new module into the switch: Holding the new
module with the text on the front panel upright, carefully slide
the module into the lower slot on the rear panel, and press
gently until it snaps into place. Be sure the new module’s front
panel is flush with the switch panel.
100BASE-FXModule
TXRX
SMC6725L2FSSC
M1
M2
100BASE-FXModule
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6. Secure the new module: Secure the new module in place by
screwing the attached screws clockwise into the switch’s
chassis. Tighten them enough to secure the module, but not so
tight as to prevent them from being unscrewed by hand.
7. Connect the network cable: Connect RJ-45 or fiber cable to
the port on the newly installed module. See “Cable Specifications”
on page 9 in this guide for further information.
M1M2
100BASE-FXModule
TXRX
SMC6725L2FSSC
100BASE-FXModule
TXRX
SMC6725L2FSSC
8. Power on the switch: Reconnect the previously removed
power sources to the switch. Check the switch’s front-panel
LED indicators to ensure that the module is operating correctly.
Refer to the table of LEDs on page 2 for a description of the LED
indications. If the module does not respond, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 7.
More details concerning connection options and network
applications can be found in the TigerSwitch 10/100 User Guide.
Information on the module’s configuration options can be found in
the Management Guide that is included with the base unit.
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ROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience any problems with the module, check the
following items before contacting SMC Technical Support:
•Ensure that the switch with the Extender Module is powered up.
•Ensure that the device attached to the module is powered up
and operating correctly.
•Ensure that the module is properly seated in the slot.
•Verify that the attached device is configured to match the
communication mode used by the module (100/1000 Mbps and
full duplex).
•Check the connectors on both ends of the cable to be sure they
are properly engaged. When attaching fiber cable to an SC-type
port, be sure the plug clicks into place to ensure that it is
properly seated.
•If you are using fiber optic cable with an ST-type connector (in
conjunction with the SC-ST Converter*), try switching the TX
and RX connectors.
•Be sure 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.
*
You may use an SC-ST Converter (SMC Part Number:
99-012034-091) to attach fiber cable with an ST-type
connector to the SC-type port on the 100 Mbps Extender
Module.
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Cable Specifications
Cable Types and Specifications
CableTypeMax. LengthConnector
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-TCat. 5, 5e 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
2 km (1.24 miles) SC or ST
20 km (12.43 miles) SC
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.
The RJ-45 port on the SMC6725L2GT module supports 1000, 100,
and 10 Mbps Ethernet operation, with auto-negotiation of flow
control.
Caution:Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45
connectors in a specific orientation.
The figure below 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.
8
1
8
1
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1000BASE-T Pin Assignments
1000BASE-T ports 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. In straight-through
cable, pins 1-8, at one end of the cable, are connected straight
through to pins 1-8 at the other end of the cable.
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)
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.
PinMDI Signal NameMDI-X Signal Name
1Transmit Data plus (TD1+)Transmit Data plus (TD2 +)
2Receive Data minus (RD1-)Receive Data minus (RD2-)
3Transmit Data plus (TD2+)Transmit Data plus (TD1+)
4Transmit Data plus (TD3+)Transmit Data plus (TD4+)
5Receive Data minus (RD3-)Receive Data minus (RD4-)
6Receive Data minus (RD2-)Receive Data minus (RD1-)
7Transmit Data plus (TD4+)Transmit Data plus (TD3+)
8Receive 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.”
Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include
all patch cables between switches and end devices.
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling
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 to 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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PECIFICATIONS
TigerSwitch Extender Modules
Ports
SMC6725L2FMSC/SMC6725L2FSSC:
1 100BASE-FX
SMC6725L2GT:
1 1000BASE-T
Network Interface
SMC6725L2FMSC:
SC connector, 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable