SMC Networks 100 User Manual
TigerSwitch 100
Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
◆ 24 100BASE-FX VF-45 ports
◆ Optional 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X modules
◆ Optional stack module for linking up to four units
◆ 8.8 Gbps of aggregate switch bandwidth
◆ Support for redundant power unit
◆ Up to five port trunks per switch
◆ Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis
◆ QoS support for two-level priority
◆ Full support for IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
◆ IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping
◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON
Installation Guide
SMC6924VF
TigerSwitch 100
Installation Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 707-2400
June 2001
Pub. # F2.47 150727-102 R01
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to
be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by
SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights
of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted
by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time
without notice.
Copyright © 2001 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Switch, TigerStack and TigerSwitch are trademarks of
SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
L
IMITED WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products
to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and
service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day
limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as
warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable
warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under
warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by
registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized
Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration
card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard
limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of
that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an
“Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be “Active” while it is listed on
the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become
obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line
with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete
product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of
discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at
http://www.smc.com/smc/pages_html/support.html.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products
may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries
either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever
is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware,
configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or
integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products
returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on
components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product
for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the
product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to
returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product
returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customers at
customer’s expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our
toll-free customer support number at (800) 762-4968. Customers are responsible for
all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return
shipping charges from SMC to customer.
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
L
IMITED WARRANTY
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER
IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER
PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND
EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT
EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE,
NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS
TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED
USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS
PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the
active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external
power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from
date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
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OMPLIANCES
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 for VF-45, 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.
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 Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, and carries the CE
Mark accordingly. It conforms to the following specifications:
EMC: EN55024 (1998)/CISPR-22 (1995) Class A
IEC 61000-4-2 (1995) 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 61000-4-3 (1995) 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 (1995) 1.0 kV - (power line), 0.5 kV - (signal line)
IEC 61000-4-5 (1995) 2 kV - (line to line), 1 kV - (line to ground)
IEC 61000-4-6 (1995) 3 Vrms
IEC 61000-4-11 (1995) Voltage dip: >95% - 10 ms
o
, 4a,
30% - 500 ms
60% - 100 ms
Voltage interruption: >95% - 5000 ms
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Industry Canada - Class A
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
“Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.
Japan VCCI Class A
Taiwan BSMI Class A
Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A
SMC contact for products in Australia is:
SMC Communications Pty. Ltd.
Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road,
Lindfield NSW2070,
Phone: 61-2-94160437
Fax: 61-2-94160474
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Safety Compliance
Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety
CLASS I
LASER DEVICE
Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le
plan optique
DISPOSITIF LASER
DE CLASSE I
Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit
LASERGER
DER KLASSE I
Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
Important!
Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:
Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications
120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set
240 Volts (Europe only) Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three
Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser
while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX
port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on.
Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu'il est sous tension. Ne
regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres
optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu'ils
sont sous tension.
Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses
ÄT
eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und
auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet
sind.
Minimum 18 AWG
Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord
Maximum length of 15 feet
Parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug
rated 15A, 125V
conductors with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 10A, 250V
2
The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional
adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range
marked on the rear panel.
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine
Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich
sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung
schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte
auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung
vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das
Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und
von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder
Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden. Für einen
Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerätegewicht größer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht
leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A)
oder weniger.
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einzusetzen.
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1 About the TigerSwitch 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Network Management Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Optional Media Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Optional Redundant Power Unit (SMCRPU150W) . . . . . 1-9
Power Supply Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
2 Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Introduction to Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Sample Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Central Wiring Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . 2-6
Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3 Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
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Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Installing an Optional Module into the Switch . . . . . . . 3-6
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
VF-45 Fiber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
SC Fiber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cabling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches . . . . . . 4-5
Wiring Closet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable . . . . . . . . . B-4
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
DB-9 Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem . . . . . . . . . B-7
Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
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Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Slide-in Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
100BASE-FX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
1000BASE-SX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
1000BASE-LX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
1000BASE-T Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
Agent Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
Stack Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-8
D Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Glossary
Index
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HAPTER
A
BOUT THE
T
IGERSWITCH
Overview
SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 100 is a stackable switch with 24 100BASE-FX
VF-45 ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 100BASE-FX or
1000BASE-X modules. One of these slots can also be used for an
optional stacking module that allows you attach up to four switches
to a 9.6 Gbps high-speed backplane. There is also an SNMP-based
Network Management Module installed in the rear panel. This
module supports both in-band and out-of-band access for managing
the switch and the attached stack. (Note that a switch stack, or a
switch in a standalone configuration, must have Network
Management Module installed to enable all ports. The base unit
alone has all ports disabled by default.)
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100
Figure 1-1. Front Panels
Media moduleor stack Media module
Figure 1-2. Rear Panel
Status
Activity
Network Management Module
24VF
1
1-1
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100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber Module
100Base-FX-SC ExtenderModule
SMC6900FSC
1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Module
SMC6900G
1000BASE-T Gigabit Module Stack Module
SMC6900GT
100BASE-FX Single-mode Fiber Module
100Base-FX SinglemodeSC Module
SMC6900FSSC
SMC6900GLSC
Figure 1-3. Optional Modules
Switch Architecture
The TigerSwitch employs a high-speed switching fabric. This design
allows for simultaneous transport of multiple packets at low latency
on all ports. It also uses store-and-forward switching to ensure
maximum data integrity. In this mode, the entire packet must be
received into a port buffer and checked for validity before being
forwarded. This prevents errors from being propagated throughout
the network. This switch also features full-duplex capability on all
ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.
This TigerSwitch can be used in a standalone configuration, or can
be stacked up to four high to form a single logical switch with up to
104 ports. When stacked, the 9.6 Gbps stack backplane provides
enough bandwidth for the most demanding environment. Moreover,
you can use a 100 Mbps single-mode fiber module for connecting to
a remote site, or a Gigabit module for a high-speed backbone
connection.
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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH
Management Options
This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for
“at-a-glance” monitoring of network and port status. It also
includes a Network Management Module that allows the entire
stack to be managed in-band via SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3
and 9) protocols, with a Web browser, or remotely via Telnet. The
switch also provides a serial port on the rear panel for out-of-band
management.
Note: Only one Network Management Module must be installed
in the stack for the current firmware release.
Description of Hardware
100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports
These ports are VF-45 multimode fiber ports that can be connected
to workstations and servers with 62.5/125 micron or 50/125 micron
multimode fiber cable.
100
Each of these ports support half- and full-duplex operation at 100
Mbps. Note that 100BASE-FX ports do not support
auto-negotiation of duplex mode, so this has to be configured
manually. However, the ports do support IEEE 802.3x
auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can automatically
prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.
1-3
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100
Status LEDs
The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing,
are shown below and described in the following table.
Status
Activity
Figure 1-4. Port and System LEDs
Port and System Status LEDs
LED Condition Status
Power On Switch is receiving power.
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U
1-4
RPU On Redundant power is on, and the RPU is in
backup or active mode.
Off Redundant power is off or has failed.
Mgmt On Agent is operational.
VF-45 Ports
Link On Port has established a valid network
connection.
Green Valid 100 Mbps connection.
Flashing Port has been partitioned due to an
abnormal network condition, or manually
disabled.
Act* Flashing Traffic is passing through the port.
FDX* On Port is operating at full duplex.
Off Port is operating at half duplex.
FC* On Flow control enabled.
* Use the Mode Select button to select the LED display mode.
Port and System Status LEDs
LED Condition Status
Module Ports
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Status
Activity On Traffic is passing through the module.
On A module is installed in this slot.
Network Management Module
Network Management Module
SMC6924VFNMM
Figure 1-5. Network Management Module
This switch includes a Network Management Module on the rear
panel. This module can manage the switch and the attached stack.
It offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON
and a Web-based interface. This module also includes an RS-232
port for out-of-band management. This is an RS-232 serial port
with a DB-9 connector. A PC may be connected to this port for
configuration and monitoring purposes out-of band via a fullhandshaking null modem cable. You can also make a remote
connection to this port via modems. This allows you to access the
out-of-band interface. (See Apendix B for a description of wiring
options.)
RS-232
The Network Management Module provides a wide range of
advanced performance-enhancing features. Multicast filtering
provides support for real-time network applications. Port-based
and tagged VLANs provide traffic security and efficient use of
network bandwidth. QoS priority queueing ensures the minimum
delay for
Flow control
moving real-time multimedia data across the network.
eliminates the loss of packets due to bottlenecks
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caused by port saturation. And broadcast storm control prevents
broadcast traffic storms from engulfing the network.
Some of this switch’s advanced features are described below. For a
detailed description, refer to the Management Guide.
Spanning Tree Protocol
The TigerSwitch 100 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
Protocol. This protocol adds a level of fault tolerance by allowing
two or more redundant connections to be created between a pair
of LAN segments. When there are multiple physical paths between
segments, this protocol will choose a single path and disable all
others to ensure that only one route exists between any two
stations on the network. This prevents the creation of network
loops. However, if the chosen path should fail for any reason, an
alternate path will be activated to maintain the connection.
The default setting for the Spanning Tree Protocol is “enabled.”
This protocol may be configured out-of-band via the serial console
port, or in-band via the Web interface, Telnet, or SNMP network
management software.
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VLANs
The TigerSwitch 100 supports up to 256 VLANs. A Virtual LAN is a
collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain
regardless of their physical location or connection point in the
network. By segmenting your network into VLANs, you can:
• Eliminate broadcast storms which severely degrade
performance in a flat network.
• Simplify network management for node changes/moves by
remotely configuring VLAN membership for any port, rather
than having to manually change the node’s IP address.
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• Provides data security by restricting all traffic to the originating
VLAN, except where a connection has been configured
between separate VLANs using a router or Layer 3 switch.
Multicast Switching
Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensure
that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and to
guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level
for the designated VLAN. The switch uses IGMP Snooping and
IGMP to manage multicast group registration.
Traffic Priority
This switch provides Quality of Service (QoS) by prioritizing each
packet based on the required level of service, using two distinct
categories with Weighted Fair Queuing. It uses IEEE 802.1p and
802.1Q tags to prioritize incoming traffic based on input from the
end-station application. These functions can be used to provide
independent priorities for delay-sensitive data and best-effort data.
Optional Media Extender Modules
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Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6900FSC)
100Base-FX-SC Extender Module
SMC6900FSC
Figure 1-6. 2-Port 100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber Module
Using multimode fiber optic cable, the 100BASE-FX port can be
connected to a remote site up to 2 km (1.24 mi.) away. This port
operates only at 100 Mbps, full duplex. This module is fitted with
an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using
the optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
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Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6900FSSC)
100Base-FX Singlemode SC Module
SMC6900FSSC
Figure 1-7. 1-Port 100BASE-FX Single-Mode Fiber Module
Using single-mode fiber optic cable, the 100BASE-FX port can be
connected to a remote site up to 10 km (6.21 mi.) away. This port
operates only at 100 Mbps, full duplex.
Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6900G)
SMC6900G
Figure 1-8. Single-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module
Using multimode fiber optic cable, the 1000BASE-SX port can be
connected to a remote site up to 550 m (1805 ft.) away. The
1000BASE-SX Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for
auto-negotiation of duplex mode and flow control. This module is
fitted with an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the
switch using the SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
Optional 1000BASE-LX Module (SMC6900GLSC)
SMC6900GLSC
Figure 1-9. Single-Port 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Module
SMC6900GLSC contains one 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber port
that can be connected to a site up to 5 km (16,404 ft) away using
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9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable. The 1000BASE-LX Gigabit
module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for auto-negotiation of
duplex mode and flow control.
Optional 1000BASE-T Module (SMC6900GT)
SMC6900GT
Figure 1-10. Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module
SMC6900GT 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. The 1000BASE-T Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, 100
Mbps, and 10 Mbps with support for auto-negotiation of speed,
duplex mode and flow control.
Optional Stack Module (SMC6900S)
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Figure 1-11. Stack Module
The uplink and downlink stack ports operate at 4.8 Gbps. These
modules can be used to connect up to four switches to the
backplane. A stack cable is included with each module.
Optional Redundant Power Unit (SMCRPU150W)
SMC provides an optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU),
SMCRPU150W, that can supply power to the switch in the event of
failure of the internal power supply.
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Power Supply Receptacles
There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of the switch.
The standard power receptacle is for the AC power cord. The
receptacle labeled “DC Input” is for the optional Redundant Power
Unit (RPU).
Figure 1-12. Power Supply Receptacles
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Features and Benefits
Connectivity
◆ 24 multimode fiber VF-45 ports that offer a cost-effective
solution for fiber-to-the-desktop applications
◆ Each VF-45 port operates at 100 Mbps in half- or full-duplex
mode (configured manually)
◆ 62.5/125 micron and 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable
supported on all VF-45 ports
◆ 802.3u Fast Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility with
standards-based hubs, network cards and switches from any
vendor
Expandability
◆ Optional 100BASE-FX multimode fiber module (SC connector)
that can connect to a remote site up to 2 kilometers away
◆ Optional 100BASE-FX single-mode fiber module (SC
connector) that can connect to a remote site up to 10 kilometers
away
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◆ Optional 1000BASE-SX Gigabit module that supports a
connection of up to 550 meters (using 50/125 micron, 500
MHz/km fiber cable), and operates at 1 Gbps, half or full
duplex, with auto-negotiation for duplex mode and flow
control
◆ Optional 1000BASE-LX Gigabit module that supports a
connection of up to 5 kilometers using 9/125 micron
single-mode fiber cable, and operates at 1 Gbps, half or full
duplex, with auto-negotiation for duplex mode and flow
control
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◆ Optional 1000BASE-T Gigabit module that supports a
connection of up to 100 meters using Category 5 or 5e UTP or
STP cable, and operates at 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps, half
or full duplex, with auto-negotiation for speed, duplex mode
and flow control
◆ Optional Stack modules that can connect up to four switches
(104 ports) to the stack’s 9.6 Gbps backplane
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Performance
◆ Transparent bridging
◆ Aggregate bandwidth up to 8.8 Gbps
◆ Switching table with 8K MAC address entries
◆ Provides Store-and-Forward switching
◆ Filtering and forwarding at line speed
◆ Broadcast storm control
◆ Includes support for an optional Redundant Power Unit
◆ Desktop or rack-mountable
◆ Limited lifetime warranty
Management
◆ Up to 104 ports can be managed under one single IP address
◆ “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting
◆ Network Management Module:
• Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface
• One module manages the entire stack in-band or out-of-band
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• Spanning Tree Protocol for redundant network connections
• VLAN support for 256 groups, port-based or with IEEE
802.1Q VLAN tagging
• Quality of Service (QoS) supports two levels of priority and
Weighted Fair Queueing
• Multicast Switching based on IGMP (Internet Group
Management Protocol) Snooping and Multicast Filtering
• Port trunking increases the bandwidth of a network
connection and ensures fault recovery
• Port security prevents intruders from gaining access to the
network
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