◆ Layer 2/3/4 CoS support through four priority queues
◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP
◆ IGMP multicast filtering and snooping
◆ Support for jumbo frames up to 9 KB
◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP, RMON
Installation Guide
SMC6726AL2
TigerSwitch 10/100
Installation Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 679-8000
January 2005
Pub. # 150000016300H
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 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.
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 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/index.cfm?action=customer_service_warranty.
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 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 OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
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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
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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.
38 Tesla
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—Category 3 or greater
for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or greater for 100 Mbps connections and Category 5, 5e
or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections. Use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable,
or 9/125 micron single-mode cable, for SFP transceiver connections.
War ni ngs :1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent elec-
trostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
2. When connecting this switch to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead
on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical
hazards.
Industry Canada - Class A
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.
Japan VCCI Class A
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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety
(EEC)
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance
with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
o
, 4a,
RFI Emission:
Immunity:
LVD:
War ni ng: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.
Attention: Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisés pour le systéme téléphonique!
• Limit class A according to EN 55022:1998
• Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/
1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system
according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
• Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC
power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields:
EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%
Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
• EN 60950-1:2001
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Safety Compliance
Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety
CLASS I
LASER DEVICE
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.
Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique
DISPOSITIF LASER
DE CLASSE I
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
ÄT
eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und auf
die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind.
Power Cord Safety
Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch:
WA RN I NG: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only.
• The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international
safety standards.
• Do not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground)
connection.
• The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a
configuration for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.
• The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove power
from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.
• This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to
IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also
operates under SELV conditions.
France and Peru only
This unit cannot be powered from IT† supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit must be
powered by 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point
labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground).
†
Impédance à la terre
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Important!
label on the cable) against the following:
Power Cord Set
U.S.A. and CanadaThe cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.
DenmarkThe supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard
SwitzerlandThe supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
U.K.The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be fitted
EuropeThe supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).
Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are:
- No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG.
- Type SV or SJ
- 3-conductor
The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A
The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with NEMA
5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.
DK2-1a or DK2-5a.
with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of
type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of
type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
IEC-320 receptacle.
Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant
d'installer le Switch:
AVERTISSEMENT:
qualifié.
• Ne branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation électrique) lorsqu'il n'y a pas
de connexion de mise à la terre (mise à la masse).
• Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin de respecter
les normes internationales de sécurité.
• Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit respecter
configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN 60320/IEC
• La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être facile. Vous ne
pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique au niveau de
cette prise.
• L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à la
norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l’équipement auquel il est
raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.
L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un personnel
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France et Pérou uniquement:
Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos alimentations sont
du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être alimenté par une tension de 230 V (2 P+T) par le
biais d’un transformateur d’isolement à rapport 1:1, avec un point secondaire de connexion portant
l’appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct à la terre (masse).
Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation
Etats-Unis et
Canada:
Danemark:La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de la
Suisse:La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011.
EuropeLa prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7
Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de la
CSA.
Les spécifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No. 18,
ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur inférieure
- type SV ou SJ
- 3 conducteurs
Le cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal d’au
moins 10 A.
La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la terre
(mise à la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA 5-15P (15 A,
125 V) ou NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V).
norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.
(“SCHUKO”)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et
doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
à
2 métres.
Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen:
WARNUNG:
• Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose angeschlossen werden.
• Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die internationalen
Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.
• Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß einen
gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben.
• Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein. Die
Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Gerätenetzkabels aus der
Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.
• Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen (Sicherheitskleinstspannung)
gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gerät
angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.
Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen.
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Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden:
SchweizDieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen
EuropeDas Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75
einhalten.
(Mindestanforderung) sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder
<BASEC> tragen.
Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”).
Warnings and Cautionary Messages
Warning:This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.
Warning:Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel
Warning:When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead
Warning:This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are
Caution:Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent
Caution:Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this
Caution:Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC
only.
on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical
hazards.
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.
electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
device.
standards.
Warnings (in German)
Achtung:Dieses Produkt enthält keine Teile, die eine Wartung vom Benutzer benötigen.
Achtung:Installation und Deinstallation des Gerätes müssen von qualifiziertem
Achtung:Wenn das Gerät an eine Steckdose angeschlossen wird, muß der Masseanschluß
Achtung:Dieses Gerät nutzt Laser zur Signalübertragung über Glasfasern. Die Laser
Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.
am dreipoligen Netzstecker mit Schutzerde verbunden werden, um elektrische
Gefahren zu vermeiden.
entsprechen den Anforderungen an eine Lasereinrichtung der Klasse 1 und sind
durch ihre Bauart im normalen Betrieb sicher für die Augen. Trotzdem sollte
niemals direkt in den einen Übertragungskanal geblickt werden, wenn er
eingeschaltet ist.
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Environmental Statement
The manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy
throughout the entire production process. This is achieved though the following means:
• Adherence to national legislation and regulations on environmental production standards.
• Conservation of operational resources.
• Waste reduction and safe disposal of all harmful un-recyclable by-products.
• Recycling of all reusable waste content.
• Design of products to maximize recyclables at the end of the product’s life span.
• Continual monitoring of safety standards.
End of Product Life Span
This product is manufactured in such a way as to allow for the recovery and disposal of all
included electrical components once the product has reached the end of its life.
Manufacturing Materials
There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.
Documentation
All printed documentation for this product uses biodegradable paper that originates from
sustained and managed forests. The inks used in the printing process are non-toxic.
Purpose
This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including its physical and
performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.
Audience
This guide is for system administrators with a working knowledge of network management. You
should be familiar with switching and networking concepts.
Zielgruppe Dieser Anleitung ist fuer Systhemadministratoren mit Erfahrung im
Netzwerkmangement. Sie sollten mit Switch und Netzwerkkonzepten vertraut sein.
Related Publications
The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management
functions of the switch: The SMC6726AL2 Management Guide
Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all
management related features.
The SMC6726AL2 is a Fast Ethernet switch with 24 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX ports and two 1000BASE-T ports that operate in
combination with two Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver
*
(see Figure 1-1, Ports 25-26). The switch also includes an
slots
SNMP-based management agent, which provides both in-band and
out-of-band access for managing the switch.
This switch provides a broad range of powerful features for Layer 2
switching, delivering reliability and consistent performance for your
network traffic. It brings order to poorly performing networks by
segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.3Q
compliant VLANs, and empowers multimedia applications with multicast
switching and CoS services.
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* If an SFP transceiver is plugged in, the cor responding RJ-45 port is disabled for ports 25-26.
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Port Status Indicators
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports
Console Port
System Indicators
1000BASE-T/SFP Ports
Power Socket
Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels
Switch Architecture
The SMC6726AL2 switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching
fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets
at low latency on all ports. The switch also features full-duplex capability
on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.
This switch uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data
integrity. With store-and-forward switching, 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.
PWR
Diag
25
26
26
25
100-240V~50-60Hz 0.8A
Network Management Options
This SMC6726AL2 switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for
“at-a-glance” monitoring of network and port status. It also includes a
management agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch
using its embedded management software, or via SNMP applications. To
manage the switch, you can make a direct connection to the RS-232
console port (out-of-band), or you can manage the switch through a
network connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or
SNMP-based network management software.
For a detailed description of the advanced features, refer to the
Management Guide.
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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
Description of Hardware
RJ-45 Ports
The SMC6726AL2 contains 24 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports and two 10/
100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that are shared with two SFP slots. All of
the RJ-45 ports can operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex.
The Gigabit ports can also operate at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. The RJ-45
ports all 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. (See “10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments”
on page B-2.)
Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum
transmission mode (half or full duplex), and data rate (10, 100 or
1000 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.
SFP Slots
The SMC6726AL2 contains two Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
transceiver slots that are shared with 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports 25-26. If an
SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot, the associated
RJ-45 port is disabled and cannot be used. The switch can also be
configured to force the use of an RJ-45 port or SFP slot, as required.
Port and System Status LEDs
The SMC6726AL2 includes a display panel for key system and port
indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The
LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown on
the next page and described in the following tables.
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1
3
2
LEDCondition Status
Fast Ethernet Ports (Ports 1-24)
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4
5
6
7
Figure 1-2 Port LEDs
Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs
9
8
11 1 2
10
(Link/
Activity)
On/Flashing
Amber
On/Flashing
Green
OffThere is no valid link on the port.
Gigabit Ethernet Ports (Ports 25-26)
(Link/
Activity)
On/Flashing
Amber
On/Flashing
Green
OffThere is no valid link on the port.
1-4
Port has established a valid 10 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.
Port has established a valid 100 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.
Port has established a valid 10/100 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.
Port has established a valid 1000 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.
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PWR
Diag
25
26
26
ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
System LEDs
Figure 1-3 System LEDs
Table 1-2 System Status LEDs
LEDConditionStatus
PWROn GreenThe unit’s internal power supply is operating
normally.
On AmberThe unit’s internal power supply has failed.
OffThe unit has no power connected or has
failed.
DiagFlashing GreenThe system diagnostic test is in progress.
On GreenThe system diagnostic test has completed
successfully.
On AmberThe system diagnostic test has detected a fault.
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Power Supply Receptacle
The power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the switch. The
standard power receptacle is for the AC power cord.
100-240V~ 50-60Hz 0.8A
Figure 1-4 Power Supply Receptacle
Features and Benefits
Connectivity
•24 100BASE-TX ports for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections.
•2 1000BASE-T ports (shared with SFP slots) for easy Gigabit 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.
•RJ-45 ports support auto MDI/MDI-X pinout selection.
•Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or
better for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps
connections, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections.
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EATURES AND BENEFITS
•IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
compliance ensures compatibility with standards-based hubs, network
cards and switches from any vendor.
Expandability
•2 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (shared with
1000BASE-T ports).
•Supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-ZX and other
SFP-compatible transceivers.
Performance
•Transparent bridging
•Switching table with a total of 8K MAC address entries
•Provides store-and-forward switching
•Wire-speed filtering and forwarding
•Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE
802.3x for full duplex
•Broadcast storm control
Management
•“At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting
•Network management agent:
-Manages switch in-band or out-of-band
-Supports Telnet, SNMP (v1/v2), RMON (4 groups), and
web-based interface
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C
HAPTER
N
ETWORK
P
LANNING
Introduction to Switching
A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via
non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more
efficiently than bridges or routers. The switch has, therefore, been
recognized as one of the most important building blocks for today’s
networking technology.
When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network
access point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the
device experiencing congestion (server, power user, or hub) can be
attached directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the
bandwidth of the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize
throughput.
When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the distance
between end stations is limited by a maximum 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, Fast Ethernet, or
Gigabit Ethernet network to significantly boost bandwidth while using
conventional cabling and network cards.
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ETWORK PLANNING
Application Examples
The SMC6726AL2 switch is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections. Some typical applications are described below.
Collapsed Backbone
The SMC6726AL2 switch is an excellent choice for Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is
expected in the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can
provide direct full-duplex connections for up to 26 workstations or
servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just connect to
another hub or switch using one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports built into
the front panel or a Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP transceiver.
In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a
small LAN. It is providing dedicated full-duplex connections to
workstations, power users, and servers.
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Servers
1 Gbps
Full Duplex
...
Workstations
100 Mbps
Full Duplex
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
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Workstations
10 Mbps
Full Duplex
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PPLICATION EXAMPLES
Network Aggregation Plan
With 26 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 26 distinct collision domains), the
SMC6752AL2 switch 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 are providing 100
Mbps connectivity for up to 24 segments. In addition, the switch is also
connecting several servers at 1000 Mbps.
Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type.
A 1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away,
a 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-ZX link up to
100 km. This allows a Gigabit Ethernet Switch to serve as a collapsed
backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.
A 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection
between floors in the same building, a 1000BASE-LX SFP can be used to
connect to other buildings in a campus setting, and a 1000BASE-ZX SFP
transceiver can be used for a long-haul connection to a remote site.
The figure below illustrates this switch connecting multiple segments with
fiber cable.
This switch supports VLANs which can be used to organize any group of
network nodes into separate broadcast domains. VLANs confine
broadcast traffic to the originating group, and can eliminate broadcast
storms in large networks. This provides a more secure and cleaner network
environment.
VLANs can be based on untagged port groups, or traffic can be explicitly
tagged to identify the VLAN group to which it belongs. Untagged VLANs
can be used for small networks attached to a single switch. However,
tagged VLANs should be used for larger networks, and all the VLANs
assigned to the inter-switch links.
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R&D
Testing
VLAN 2
VLAN 1
Finance
VLAN 3
VLAN 4
Untagged Ports
Marketing
VLAN
unaware
switch
Tagged
Ports
Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections
Tagged Port
Finance
VLAN 1
VLAN 3
R&D
VLAN 2
VLAN
aware
switch
Testing
Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q
VLAN tags, use untagged ports.
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ETWORK PLANNING
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. Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is
actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming
signals may degrade overall performance for the segment attached to
the hub.
3. As a general rule the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched
link should not exceed:
• 1000BASE-SX: 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber.
• 1000BASE-LX: 5 km (3.1 miles) for singlemode fiber.
• 1000BASE-ZX: 100 km (62.1 miles) for singlemode fiber.
However, power budget constraints must also be considered when
calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.
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HAPTER
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NSTALLING THE
S
WITCH
Selecting a Site
Switch 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 (32 to
122
°F) and its humidity within 10% to 90%, 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 the unit is connected to a separate grounded power
outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m
(6.6 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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NSTALLING THE SWITCH
Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network,
make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria
against the current installation of your network:
•Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair
(STP) cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for
10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e
or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
•Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
•Electrical surge suppression
•Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and
electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring
•Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
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RJ-45 Connector
Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections
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QUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking this switch, 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, SMC6726AL2
•Four adhesive foot pads
•Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for
attaching the brackets to the switch
•Power Cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK
•RS-232 console cable
•This Installation Guide
•Management Guide
•SMC Warranty Registration Card—be 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
rack—these are not included
•A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws
used)
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NSTALLING THE SWITCH
Mounting
This switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a
desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow.
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-1.)
•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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OUNTING
To rack-mount devices:
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the
Bracket Mounting Kit.
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Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets
2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not
provided).
P
W
2
5
R
D
ia
g
2
5
2
6
2
6
Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack
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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.
Montage (Rack Mounting Instructions - German)
ES3526XA Switch-Einheiten können an ein standardmäßiges 19-Zoll Einrichtungsrack, einen Arbeitstisch
oder ein Regal montiert werden. Folgend finden Sie die Montageanweisungen für jeden Positionstyp
Rack-Montage
Beachten Sie die folgenden Faktoren, bevor Sie die Rack-Montage beginnen:
• Temperatur: Da die Temperatur innerhalb einer Rackeinheit höher als die Raumumgebungstemperatur sein kann,
stellen Sie bitte sicher, dass die Rackumgebungstemperatur innerhalb des angegebenen
Betriebstemperaturbereichs liegt. (Siehe "Temperatur" auf Seite C-1.)
• Mechanische Last: Stellen Sie kein Gerät auf eine Rack-Montageeinheit.
• Stromüberlastung: Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Netzkreis der Rackeinheit nicht überlastet wird.
• Erdung: Die Rack-Montageeinheit muss richtig geerdet werden. Besondere Acht sollten Sie bei Verbindungen
geben, die nicht direkt zum Netz führen.
So montieren Sie Geräte an ein Rack:
1. Befestigen Sie die Metallwinkel mit den im Metallwinkel-Montageset erhältlichen Schrauben an dem Gerät.
2. Befestigen Sie das Gerät mit vier Rackmontageschrauben (nicht beigelegt) an dem Rack.
3. Wenn Sie nur einen Switch installieren , dann spring en Sie bitte über zu "Verbinden mit einer Stromquel le" auf Seite
3-9 am Ende dieses Kapitels.
4. Wenn Sie mehrere Switches installieren möchten, dann montieren Sie sie untereinander in einer beliebigen
Reihenfolge.
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Desktop or Shelf Mounting
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
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Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet
2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure
there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow.
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OUNTING
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.
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NSTALLING THE SWITCH
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver
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Figure 3-5 Installing an SFP Transceiver into a Slot
This switch supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-ZX
SFP transceivers. To install an SFP transceiver, do the following:
1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate
SFP transceiver type.
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2. Insert the transceiver with the optical connector facing outward and
the slot connector facing down. Note that SFP transceivers are keyed
so they can only be installed in one orientation.
3. Slide the SFP transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.
Note: SFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to
be powered off before installing or removing a transceiver.
However, always first disconnect the network cable before
removing a transceiver.
Note: SFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.
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ONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
Connecting to a Power Source
To connect a switch to a power source:
1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the AC receptacle located at
the back of the switch.
100-240V~ 50-60Hz 0.8A
Figure 3-6 Power Receptacle
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power
source.
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 PWR LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly
plugged in.
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NSTALLING THE SWITCH
Connecting to the Console Port
The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s rear panel is used to connect to the
switch for out-of-band console configuration. The command-line-driven
configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a
terminal emulation program. The pin assignments used to connect to the
serial port are provided in the following table.
The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows:
•Default Baud rate—9,600 bps
•Character Size—8 Characters
•Parity—None
•Stop bit—One
•Data bits—8
•Flow control—none
Null ModemPC’s 9-Pin
DTE Port
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HAPTER
M
AKING
C
Connecting Network Devices
The SMC6752AL2 switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments
(or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and
servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to
remote devices using the optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or
1000BASE-ZX SFP transceivers.
Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.
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ONNECTIONS
4
Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout
configuration, 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.
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
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.
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 switch 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 the section “Network Wiring
Connections.”) 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: Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is
actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure
jamming signals may degrade overall performance for the segment
attached to the hub.
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WISTED-PAIR DEVICES
3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch)
corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is
valid.
Network Wiring 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
follows.
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. See “Cable
Labeling and Connection Records” on page 4-8.
Switch
Equipment Rack
(side view)
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Punch-Down Block
Patch Panel
Wall
Figure 4-2 Network Wiring Connections
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Fiber Optic SFP Devices
An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or
1000BASE-ZX) can be used for a backbone connection between switches,
or for connecting to a high-speed server.
Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber
optic cable with an LC connector at both ends. Each multimode fiber optic
port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling
with an LC connector at both ends.
Warning: 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.
Note: When selecting a fiber SFP device, considering safety, please make
sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.
You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
Hinweis: Bei der Wahl eines Glasfasertransceivers muß für die
Beurteilung der Gesamtsicherheit beachtet werden, das die
maximale Umgebungstemperatur des Transceivers für den
Betrieb nicht niedriger ist als die für dieses Produkts. Der
Glasfasertransceiver muß auch ein überprüftes Gerät der Laser
Klasse 1 sein.
1. Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber plug. When not connected to a
fiber cable, the rubber plug 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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IBER OPTIC
SFP D
EVICES
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the
other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are
keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
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Figure 4-3 Making Fiber Port Connections
4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch
corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid.
1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-ZX 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 4-6.
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Connectivity Rules
When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the
connectivity rules listed in the manuals for these products. 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.
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) or
Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e and 6 specifications
include 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 802.3-2002 standards.
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain
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Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Cable TypeMaximum Cable
Length
Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP
or STP
Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths
Fiber SizeFiber
Bandwidth
62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber
160 MHz/km2-220 m (7-722 ft)LC
200 MHz/km2-275 m (7-902 ft)LC
100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
Maximum Cable
Length
Connector
Connector
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ONNECTIVITY RULES
Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths
50/125 micron
multimode fiber
Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber SizeFiber
9/125 micron
single-mode fiber
Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber SizeFiber
9/125 micron
single-mode fiber
* For link spans exceeding 70 km, you may need to use premium single-mode fiber or
dispersion-shifted single-mode fiber
400 MHz/km2-500 m (7-1641 ft)LC
500 MHz/km2-550 m (7-1805 ft)LC
Bandwidth
N/A2 m - 5 km
Bandwidth
N/A70* - 100 km
Maximum Cable
Length
(7 ft - 3.2 miles)
Maximum Cable
Length
(43.5 - 62.1 miles)
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length
TypeCable TypeMax. Cable Length Connector
100BASE-TX Category 5 or better
100-ohm UTP or STP
100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
Connector
LC
Connector
SC
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain
Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length
Cable TypeMaximum Cable LengthConnector
Twisted Pair, Category 3 or
better 100-ohm UTP
100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Cable Labeling and Connection Records
When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing
ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will
enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and
change your topology without need for unnecessary time consumption.
To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow
these guidelines:
•Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
•Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all
network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify
the devices to which it is connected.
•Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length
supported by the switch ports.
•For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning
prefixes to your cable labeling.
•Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same
equipment.
•Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.
•Label each separate piece of equipment.
•Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all
abbreviations at each equipment rack.
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ROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnosing Switch Indicators
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart
SymptomAction
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A
PWR LED is Off
PWR LED is Amber• Internal power supply has failed. Contact your local dealer for
Diag LED is Amber• Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition
• Check connections between the switch, the power cord and
the wall outlet.
• Contact your dealer for assistance.
assistance.
• If the condition does not clear, contact your dealer for
assistance
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. If you still cannot isolate the problem, the internal power supply
may be defective.
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ROUBLESHOOTING
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 tools. However, you must first configure the switch
with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. If you have
trouble establishing a link to the management agent, check to see if you
have a valid network connection. Then verify that you entered the correct
IP address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the
switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the
network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch.
Note: The management agent accepts up 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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PPENDIX
C
ABLES
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two
pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must
have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors.
For example, one wire might be green and the other, green 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
an explanation.)
Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.
This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with
RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.
“Cabling Guidelines” on page 4-1 for
B
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.
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Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers
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C
ABLES
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments
Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for
RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps
connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps
connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection
does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit 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. When using any RJ-45
port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable.
Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts
PinMDI Signal NameMDI-X Signal Name
1Transmit Data (TD+)Receive Data (RD+)
2Transmit Data (TD-)Receive Data (RD-)
3
6
4,5,7,8
Receive Data (RD+)Transmit Data (TD+)
Receive Data (RD-)Transmit Data (TD-)
Not usedNot used
B-2
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that
make up each wire pair.
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WISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Straight-Through Wiring
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has
an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be
straight-through. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on
this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to
connect to any device type.)
You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to
support Gigabit Ethernet.
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable
White/Orange Stripe
Orange
End A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Green Stripe
Blue
White/Blue Stripe
Green
White/Brown Stripe
Brown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
End B
Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring
Crossover Wiring
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are
labeled with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X”
(MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. (When
auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use
either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.)
You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to
support Gigabit Ethernet.
B-3
C
ABLES
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable
White/Orange Stripe
Orange
End A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Green Stripe
Blue
White/Blue Stripe
Green
White/Brown Stripe
Brown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments
All 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.
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.
End B
Use 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or
shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be
sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100
meters (328 feet).
B-4
T
WISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts
PinMDI Signal NameMDI-X Signal Name
1Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)
2Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)
3Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)
4Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)
5Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)
6Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)
7Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)
8Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)
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) or
Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e and 6 specifications
include 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 802.3-2002 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.”
B-5
C
ABLES
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 or Category 6 cables.
2. Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.
3. Reconnect some of the connectors in the link.
Fiber Standards
The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A
specification on optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type
for horizontal subsystems and two cable types for backbone subsystems.
Horizontal 62.5/125 micron multimode (two fibers per outlet).
Backbone 62.5/125 micron multimode or single-mode.
TIA 568-B will allow the use of 50/125 micron multimode optical fiber in
both the horizontal and backbone in addition to the types listed above. All
optical fiber components and installation practices must meet applicable
building and safety codes.
B-6
S
PECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Ports
24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation
2 1000BASE-T shared with two SFP transceiver slots
Network Interface
Ports 1-26: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X
10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better)
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better)
1000BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP or STP cable; Category 5, 5e or 6)
Buffer Architecture
4M bits
Switching Database
8K MAC address entries
A
PPENDIX
C
LEDs
System: PWR (Power Supply), Diag (Diagnostic),
Port: Single LED indicating link, speed, and activity
Weight
2.70 kg (5.95 lbs)
Size
44.0 x 23 x 4.4 cm (17.32 x 9.06 x 1.73 in.)
Tem pe ra tu re
Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
C-1
S
PECIFICATIONS
Humidity
Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
AC Input
100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.8A
Power Supply
Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption
25 Watts maximum
Maximum Current
0.6 A @ 100 VAC
0.3 A @ 240 VAC
Switch Features
Forwarding Mode
Store-and-forward
Throughput
Wire speed
Flow Control
Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3-2002
Half Duplex: Back pressure
Management Features
In-Band Management
Web, Telnet, SSH, or SNMP manager
Out-of-Band Management
RS-232 DB-9 console port
C-2
Software Loading
TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band
Standards
IEEE 802.3-2002
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Full-duplex flow control
Table D-1 TigerSwitch 10/100 Products and Accessories
Product NumberDescription
SMC6726AL224 100BASE-TX port switch with four
SMCBGSLCX11-port 1000BASE-SX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
SMCBGLLCX11-port 1000BASE-LX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
SMCBGZLCX11-port 1000BASE-ZX Small Form Pluggable
1000BASE-T ports, two of which are shared with
SFP transceiver slots
transceiver
transceiver
(SFP) transceiver
D
D-1
O
RDERING INFORMATION
D-2
G
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 Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 UTP 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-SX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/
125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category
5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).
1000BASE-ZX
Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125
micron core fiber cable.
Auto-Negotiation
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational
mode (e.g., 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps, and half or full duplex) based on the
capabilities of the node to which it is connected.
Glossary-1
G
LOSSARY
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, and 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.
Glossary-2
Full Duplex
Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and
receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.
Gigabit Ethernet
A 1000 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the
CSMA/CD access method.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
IEEE 802.3
Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
access method and physical layer specifications.
IEEE 802.3ab
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
IEEE 802.3u
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
G
LOSSARY
IEEE 802.3x
Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow
control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
IEEE 802.3z
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
LAN Segment
Separate LAN or collision domain.
Glossary-3
G
LOSSARY
LED
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computer 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.
Modal Bandwidth
Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because
it varies with the modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal
bandwidth is specified in units of MHz per km, which indicates the
amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber for a one km distance.
Network Diameter
Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.
Redundant Power Supply (RPS)
A backup power supply unit that automatically supplies power should the
primary power supply fail.
RJ-45 Connector
A connector for twisted-pair wiring.
Switched Ports
Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.
Glossary-4
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP
as the network layer protocol.
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.
switch 1-6
fiber cables 4-4
flow control, IEEE 802.3x 1-3
front panel of switch 1-2
full duplex connectivity 2-1
G
Gigabit Ethernet cable lengths 4-6
grounding for racks 3-4
Index-1
I
NDEX
I
IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-3
indicators, LED 1-3
installation
connecting devices to the switch 4-2
desktop or shelf mounting 3-7
network wiring connections 4-3
port connections 4-1
power requirements 3-1
problems A-2
site requirements 3-1
wiring closest connections 4-3
, 4-4
L
laser safety 4-4
LC port connections 4-4
LED indicators
Diag 1-5
Power 1-5
problems A-1
location requirements 3-1
M
management
agent 1-2
features 1-7
out-of-band 1-2
SNMP 1-2
mounting the switch
on a desktop or shelf 3-7
multimode fiber optic cables 4-4
, C-2
N
network
connections 4-1
examples 2-2
, 4-4
O
ordering information D-1
out-of-band management 1-2
P
package contents 3-3
pin assignments B-1
1000BASE-T B-4
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX B-2
console port 3-10
DB-9 3-10
ports, connecting to 4-1
power, connecting to 3-9
problems, troubleshooting A-1
, 4-4
R
rear panel of switch 1-2
RJ-45 port 1-3
connections 4-1
pinouts B-5
RS-232 port 1-2
rubber foot pads, attaching 3-7
S
screws for rack mounting 3-3
serial port 1-2
single-mode fiber optic cables 4-4
site selelction 3-1
SNMP agent 1-2
specifications
compliances C-2
environmental C-1
physical C-1
power C-2
standards
compliance C-2
Index-2
I
NDEX
IEEE C-3
status LEDs 1-3
switch architecture 1-2
switching
introduction to 2-1
method 1-2
T
Telnet A-2
temperature within a rack 3-4
TigerSwitch 10/100 Products and
Accessories D-1
troubleshooting
in-band access A-2
power and cooling problems A-1
switch indicators A-1
twisted-pair connections 4-1
V
VLANs, tagging 2-5
W
Web-based management 1-2
Index-3
I
NDEX
Index-4
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