Smc 9712G Key Information Guide

TigerChassis 10/100/1000

14-Slot Multilayer Chassis Switch

◆ IP routing with RIP and OSPF support

◆ Optional blades include 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX,

1000BASE-SX/LX, 10/100/1000BASE-T, GBIC

◆ 12 slots available for media expansion

◆ 24 Gbps switch fabric for non-blocking switching performance

◆ Security features to prevent intruder access and ensure a safe network

environment

◆ Full support for IEEE 802.1Q VLANs with GVRP

◆ QoS support for IEEE 802.1p priority

◆ IGMP and DVMRP multicast support

◆ Optional redundant power, fan, and switch fabric failover support

◆ Manageable via console, web, SNMP/RMON

◆ Supports CIDR, multinetting

Key Information Guide

SMC9712G

TigerChassis 10/100/1000
Key Information Guide

From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

January 2001

Pub. # 150200008800AR01

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assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its
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change specifications at any time without notice.

Copyright © 2002 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

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product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship
and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day
limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or
replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable
warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the
product.

The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering new products within 30 days
of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration
card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime
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lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date
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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Audience Definition 5
Conventions 6
Related Documentation 6

1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking a Chassis 8
Unpacking a Module 11
Unpacking a Power Supply 13
Unpacking a Fan Tray 14

2 DOCUMENTATION AND INCLUDED SERVICES

Key Information Guide 15

Printed Copies 15

Installation and Maintenance Guide 16

Printed Copies 16

Software Configuration Guide 16

Printed Copies 16

Included Services 17

Telephone Support 17
SMC Web Site Services 17

Software Updates 17

3 END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

License 21
Assignment; No Reverse Engineering 22
Export Restrictions 22
Trade Secrets; Title 23
United States Government Legends 23

Ter m a nd Ter mi na t i o n 2 3
Limited Warranties and Limitation of Liability 23
Governing Law 24
Severability 24
Entire Agreement 24

4 PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

Emissions Compliance Statements for Class A Products 25

Federal Communications Commission Notice 25
Canadian Emissions Requirements 25

VCCI Class A Compliance 26
EMC Directive Statement 27
Low Voltage Directive Statement 27
General Approval Statement for UK 27
Australian EMC Frameworks Statement 27

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This SMC9712G Key Information Guide provides instructions on how to
unpack the SMC9712G chassis and other components, describes the
documentation set, and provides information on included services, the
software license agreement, and compliance to country and regional
standards for electrical emissions and safety.

Audience Definition This guide is intended for the network administrator who is responsible

for unpacking and installing the network hardware. This guide assumes
that the network administrator has a working knowledge of local area
network (LAN) operations, but it does not assume prior knowledge of
SMC9712G high performance networking equipment. Furthermore, this
guide assumes that the network administrator has obtained the
appropriate technical training and experience to perform tasks in service
access areas of network equipment, to be aware of electrical hazards or
other hazards that exist in performing these tasks, and to take steps that
minimize the danger to themselves or other persons.

6 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Tab le 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Information that describes important features or

instructions.

Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or

potential damage to an application, system, or device.

Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal

injury.

Tab le 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

Words in italics Italics are used to:

■ Emphasize a point

■ Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the

text

Related

Documentation

The SMC9712G documentation set includes the following documents:

■ SMC9712G Key Information Guide (this guide)

■ SMC9712G Installation and Maintenance Guide

■ SMC9712G Software Configuration Guide

■ SMC9712G Release Notes

To read a brief description of each document, to understand how each
document is distributed in paper or electronic format, or to learn how to
order additional paper copies or to download electronic copies, see
Chapter 2 in this guide.