SMC Networks 10-100 User Manual

TigerSwitch 10/100

16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch

◆ 16 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports

◆ Optional 1000BASE-X or 100BASE-FX modules

◆ 8.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth

◆ Non-blocking switching architecture

◆ Spanning Tree Protocol

◆ Up to four port trunks

◆ RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication

◆ Rate limiting for bandwidth management

◆ CoS support for four-level priority

◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP

◆ IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping

◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON

Installation Guide

SMC6716AL2

TigerSwitch 10/100
Installation Guide

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

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

August 2004

Pub. # 150000013600H

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 © 2004 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618.

All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan

Trademarks:

SMC is a registered trademark; and TigerStack and TigerSwitch are trademarks of SMC
Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.

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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 [phone].
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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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE
ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY
ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR
INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active
SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans,
and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.

SMC Networks, Inc.

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
10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections, and Category 5, 5e, or 6 for
1000 Mbps. Use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable, or 9/125 micron
single-mode fiber optic cable, for SC or ST-type connections.

War ni ng s: 1

. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent electro-

static 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.

—

Category 3 or better for

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.

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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,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.

This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the
Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives,
the following standards were applied:

RFI Emission:

Immunity:

LVD:

• 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 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

2o, 4a,

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War ni ng :

Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.

Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le systéme téléphonique!

Japan VCCI 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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.

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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.

Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit

LASERGER
DER KLASSE I

Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses eingeschaltet

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ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und auf die
Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind.

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Power Cord Safety

Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch:

WARNING: 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
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).

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Impédance à la terre

Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the

label on the cable) against the following:

Power Cord Set

U.S.A. and Canada The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.

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.

Denmark The supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard DK2-1a

Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.

U.K. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be fitted with

or DK2-5a.

a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.

The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type
HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

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supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit must be

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Power Cord Set

Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).

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: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un personnel

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 une

configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN 60320/IEC 320.

• 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.

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).

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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.

Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7 (“SCHUKO”)

Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de la
CSA.

Les spe'cifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No. 18,
ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur infe'rieure a` 2 me'tres.

- 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.

LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et doit
être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden Sicherheit­sanweisungen durchlesen:

WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen.

• 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.

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Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden:

Schweiz Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen einhalten.

Europe Das Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75 (Mindestanforderung)

sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder <BASEC> tragen.

Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”).

Warnings and Cautionary Messages

War ning : This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.

War ning : When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead on the

War ning : 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 electrostatic

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.

Caution: Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

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.

discharge when handling this equipment.

Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le système téléphonique!

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.

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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.

Related Publications

The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management
functions of the switch: The SMC6716AL2 Management Guide

Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all management
related features.

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ONTENTS

1 About the TigerSwitch 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

RJ-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Optional Media Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Power Supply Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

2 Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Introduction to Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Network Aggregation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Connection with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

3 Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Installing an Optional Module into the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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Connecting to the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Wiring Map for RJ-45 Console Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Twisted-Pair Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cabling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Wiring Closet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Fiber Optic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Cable Labeling and Connection Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

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

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

1000BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Fiber Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

RJ-45 Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Slide-in Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

100BASE-FX Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

1000BASE-T Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

1000BASE-X GBIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

D Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

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Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Table 1-2 System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Table 3-1 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port in PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Table 4-1 Maximum Cable length for 1000BASE-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths 4-7

Table 4-5 Maximum 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Cable length . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-8

Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length . . . . 4-8

Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Table B-1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Table B-3 RJ-45 Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Table B-4 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port in PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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Figure 1-1 SMC6716AL2 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Figure 1-2 Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Figure 1-3 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Figure 1-4 Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Figure 1-5 Single-Port 100BASE-FX Single-Mode Module . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure 1-6 Single-Port 100BASE-FX Multimode Module . . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure 1-7 Single-Port 1000BASE-X GBIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Figure 1-8 Power Supply Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Figure 2-3 Remote Connection with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Figure 3-5 Installing an Optional Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Figure 3-6 Power Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Figure 3-7 RJ-45 Console Port Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Figure 4-2 Wiring Closet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Figure 4-3 Making SC Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Figure B-4 RJ-45 Console Port Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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Overview

SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 10/100 (SMC6716AL2) contains 16 10BASE-T /
100BASE-TX (RJ-45) ports plus two slots on the front panel for slide-in
modules (100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-T, or 1000BASE-X (GBIC)). There is
also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board.
This agent supports 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 802.1Q
compliant VLANs, and empowers multimedia applications with multicast
switching and CoS services.

Media Expansion Slots

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Module Status Indicators (M1, M2)

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Figure 1-1 SMC6716AL2 Front and Rear Panels

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Switch Architecture

The switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This
permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low
latency on all ports. This switch also features full-duplex capability on all
ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.

The 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.

This switch includes two slots on the front panel for slide-in 1000BASE-T,
1000BASE-X (GBIC), or 100BASE-FX modules. Cascade connections
between switches can be made using these modules.

Management Options

This 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 RJ-45 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
Windows-based network management software.

For a detailed description of the switch's advanced features, refer to the
Management Guide.

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Description of Hardware

RJ-45 Ports

The switch base unit contains 16 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports.
All of these 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. (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 or 100 Mbps) can
be selected automatically, if this feature is also supported by the attached
device. If a device connected to one of these ports does not support
auto-negotiation, the correct speed will be sensed by the port, but the
transmission mode will default to half duplex.

Each port also supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch
can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.

Status LEDs

The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are
shown below and described in the following table.

Port Link and Activity

Figure 1-2 Port LEDs

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On/
Flashing Amber

On/
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Off There is no valid link on the port.

Flashing Amber

On/
Flashing Green

Off There is no valid link on the port.

Port has established a valid 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.

Power Indicator

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Diagnostic Test Indicator

Figure 1-3 System LEDs

Table 1-2 System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

PWR On Green The unit’s internal power supply is operating

normally.

Off The unit has no power connected.

Diag On Green The system diagnostic test has completed

successfully.

Flashing Green The system diagnostic test is in progress.

On Amber The system diagnostic test has detected a

fault.

Optional Media Extender Modules

Optional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module (SMC6824GT)

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Module

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Figure 1-4 Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Module

Using Category 5, 5e, or 6 twisted-pair cable you can connect to another
device up to 100 m (328 ft) away. The 1000BASE-T module operates at
10/100/1000 Mbps. At 1000 Mbps it operates at full duplex and supports
auto-negotiation of speed and flow control. At 10/100 Mbps it supports
auto-negotiation of speed, duplex mode (i.e., half or full duplex), and flow
control. Note that you should first test the cable installation for IEEE

802.3ab compliance. (See “1000BASE-T Cable Requirements” on page
B-5.)

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Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FSSC)

100BASE-FX Singlemode Module

TX

SMC6824FSSC

RX

Figure 1-5 Single-Port 100BASE-FX Single-Mode Module

Using single-mode fiber optic cable, the 100BASE-FX port can be
connected to a remote site up to 20 km (12.4 miles) away. The
100BASE-FX module operates at 100 Mbps, with support for full-duplex
mode and flow control.

Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FMSC)

100BASE-FX Multimode Module

TX

SMC6824FMSC

RX

Figure 1-6 Single-Port 100BASE-FX Multimode Module

Using multimode fiber optic cable, the 100BASE-FX port can be
connected to a remote site up to 2 km (1.2 miles) away. The 100BASE-FX
module is fixed to operate at 100 Mbps full duplex, and supports
auto-negotiation for flow control. This module is fitted with an SC
connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the SC-ST
Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).

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Optional 1000BASE-X GBIC Module (SMC6824GB)

1000BASE-X GBIC Module

SMC6824GB

Figure 1-7 Single-Port 1000BASE-X GBIC Module

This module supports 5 V 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and
1000BASE-ZX GBIC transceivers:

1000BASE-SX GBIC transceivers provide one short-wavelength (850 nm)
Gigabit port that can be used for a high-speed backbone or server
connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 220 m (722 ft) away
with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable, or up to 500 m (1641 ft) with
50/125 micron multimode fiber cable.

1000BASE-LX GBIC transceivers provide one long-wavelength (1300 nm)
Gigabit port that can be used for a high-speed backbone or server
connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 5 km (3.1 miles)
away with single-mode fiber cable.

1000BASE-ZX GBIC transceivers provide one long-wavelength
(1550 nm) Gigabit port that can be used for a long-haul connection to a
remote location. This port can be connected to a site up to 100 km
(62.1 miles) away with single-mode fiber cable.

Caution: Install only 5 V GBIC transceivers into the module slots.

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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.

Figure 1-8 Power Supply Receptacle

Features and Benefits

Connectivity

• 16 dual-speed ports for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections

• 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

• Independent RJ-45 10/100BASE-T ports with support for automatic

MDI/MDI-X

• Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or

better for 10 Mbps connections and Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps
connections, and Category 5, 5e, or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 802.3z and 802.3ab

Gigabit Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility with
standards-based hubs, network cards and switches from any vendor

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Expandability

• Optional single-port 1000BASE-T Gigabit module

• Optional single-port 100BASE-FX multimode and single-mode
modules

• Optional single-port 1000BASE-X GBIC module that supports a
single-port 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX GBIC
transceiver.

Performance

• Transparent bridging

• Aggregate bandwidth up to 8.8 Gbps

• Switching Table with 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

• Desktop or rack-mountable

Management

• “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting

• Network management agent:

• Supports Telnet, SNMP and Web-based interface

• Manages switch in-band or out-of-band

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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 maximum
distance between end stations is limited. For Ethernet, there may be up to
four hubs between any pair of stations; for Fast Ethernet, the maximum is
two. This is known as the 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 or Fast Ethernet
network to significantly boost bandwidth while using conventional cabling
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Application Examples

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections and linking VLANs. Some typical applications are described
below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near
future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct
full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes
for further expansion, just cascade the switch to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet hub or switch.

In the figure below, this switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a
small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to
workstations and 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and
servers.

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Network Aggregation Plan

With 16 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 16 distinct collision domains), this
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 on the switch are
providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 16 segments. In addition, the
switch is also connecting servers at 100 Mbps.

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Remote Connection with Fiber Cable

Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type.
A 100BASE-FX multimode fiber (MMF) link can run up to 2 km, and a
100BASE-FX single-mode fiber (SMF) link can run as far as 20 km. This
allows the switch to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct
connectivity for a widespread LAN.

The 100BASE-FX (SMF) slide-in module or 1000BASE-ZX GBIC
transceiver can be used to interconnect remote network segments.

The figure below illustrates this switch connecting
with fiber cable.

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Making VLAN Connections

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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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:

• 100BASE-FX: 2 km (1.2 miles) for multimode fiber, 20 km

(12.4 miles) for single-mode fiber.

• 1000BASE-SX: 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber.

• 1000BASE-LX: 5 km (3.1 miles) for single-mode fiber.

• 1000BASE-ZX: 100 km (62.1 miles) for single-mode fiber.

However, power budget constraints must also be considered when
calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.

4. The multimode fiber modules are fitted with SC connectors, but you
can attach an ST plug to the switch using SMC’s SC-to-ST plug
converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091, for 62.5/125 micron cable
only). If you do use an ST plug converter, be sure you run cable from
the Rx (Tx) port on the module to the Tx (Rx) port on the target
device.

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Selecting a Site

TigerSwitch 10/100 units can be mounted in a standard 13-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

• allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible

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◆ Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical
interference, such as radios, transmitters, etc.

◆ Make sure that a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to
240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2.44 m (8 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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Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network,
make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T or
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

RJ-45 Connector

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Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections

E

QUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the TigerSwitch 10/100, 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 unit, SMC6716AL2

◆ 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

◆ RJ-45 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

A TigerSwitch 10/100 unit can be mounted in a standard 13-inch
equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each
type of site follow.

Installing Optional Modules: Before mounting the switch, be sure you
install any optional modules. If you have purchased optional slide-in
1000BASE-T, 100BASE-FX or GBIC media expansion module, install
these modules now, following the instructions in “Installing an Optional
Module into the Switch” on page 3-7.

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-2.)

◆ 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.

PWR

Diag

M1

M2

Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets

2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not
provided).

PWR

Diag

M1

M2

Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack

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.

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Desktop or Shelf Mounting

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.

M2

M1

Diag

PWR

16
15

14
13

12
11

10
9

8
7

6
5

4
3

0/100

0/100

2

1

1

1

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.

3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting to a Power Source”
at the end of this chapter.

6716AL2

6716AL2
TigerSwitch

TigerSwitch

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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Installing an Optional Module into the Switch

PWR

Diag

M1

M2

100BASE-FXSinglemode Module

TX

RX

Figure 3-5 Installing an Optional Module

Caution: DO NOT install slide-in modules with the switch powered on.

Be sure you power off the switch before installing any module.

To install an optional module into the switch, do the following:

1. Disconnect power to the switch.

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OUNTING

2. Remove the blank metal plate (or a previously installed module) from
the appropriate slot by removing the two screws with a flat-head
screwdriver.

3. Before opening the package that contains the module, touch the bag to
the switch casing to discharge any potential static electricity. Also, it is
recommended to use an ESD wrist strap during installation.

4. Remove the module from the anti-static shielded bag.

5. Holding the module level, guide it into the carrier rails on each side
and gently push it all the way into the slot, ensuring that it firmly
engages with the connector.

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100-240V~ 50-60Hz0.8A

NSTALLING THE SWITCH

Connecting to a Power Source

To connect a device to a power source:

1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the
back of the device.

Figure 3-6 Power Receptacle

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket.

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 Power LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly
plugged in.

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ONNECTING TO THE CONSOLE PORT

Connecting to the Console Port

The RJ-45 console port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to
the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board
configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a
terminal emulation program. The console port pin assignments and
console cable wiring is provided in the table below.

See “Cables” on page B-1 for further information on cabling.

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Figure 3-7 RJ-45 Console Port Pin Numbers

Wiring Map for RJ-45 Console Cable

Table 3-1 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port in PC

Switch’s RJ-45

Console Port

6 RXD <---------TXD ------------ 3 TXD

3 TXD -----------RXD ----------> 2 RXD

4, 5 SGND -----------SGND ---------- 5 SGND

No other pins are used.

Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin DTE

Port

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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

The console 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

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ETWORK

ONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is designed to be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps
network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It
may also be connected to remote devices using the optional fiber optic
modules.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires a shielded or unshielded twisted-pair (STP or UTP)
cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 1000BASE-T Category 5,
5e, or 6 cable is required, for 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 or
better cable is required; and Category 3 or better cable for 10BASE-T
connections.

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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, hubs, or
routers).

See “Cables” on page B-1 for further information on cabling.

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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 PC card and the TigerSwitch 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 “Wiring Closet Connections” on
page 4-3). 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: When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a hub with

multiple workstations), switch ports must be set to half-duplex
mode and back pressure flow control disabled.

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WISTED-PAIR DEVICES

3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the TigerSwitch)
corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is
valid.

Wiring Closet 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.

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3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.

SMC TigerSwitch 10/100

123456789101112131415

1234567891011121314151617181920212223

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TigerSwitch10/100
6716AL2

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PWR

PWR

Diag

Diag

M1

M1

M2

M2

Equipment Rack
(side view)

Patch Panel

Figure 4-2 Wiring Closet Connections

Punch-Down Block

Wall

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IBER OPTIC DEVICES

Fiber Optic Devices

An optional slide-in 100BASE-FX module or GBIC transceiver can be
used for backbone and long distance connections.

Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber optic cabling with an SC connector at both ends. If you
need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that has ST-type
connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number:
99-012034-091).

Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber
optic cable with an SC 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.

1. Remove and keep the SC port’s rubber cover. When not connected to
a fiber cable, the rubber cover 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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100BASE-FX

Single-mode

Module

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3. Connect one end of the cable to the SC port on the switch and the
other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors are
keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.

100BASE-FXSingle-mode Module

SC fiber connector

PWR

Diag

M1

M2

Figure 4-3 Making SC Port Connections

4. As a connection is made, check the Activity LED on the switch’s front
panel for the corresponding module to be sure that the connection is
valid.

Note: If you use the optional SC-ST Converter, be sure to connect the

converter’s Tx (Rx) port to the Rx (Tx) port on the other device.

The 100BASE-FX fiber optic ports operate only at 100 Mbps, full duplex.
You can run a single-mode fiber link up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). The
1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-ZX fiber optic ports
operate at 1 Gbps full duplex, with autonegotiation 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 4-7. Note that power budget constraints must
also be considered when calculating the maximum cable length for your
specific environment.

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ONNECTIVITY RULES

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 specification includes
test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore,
the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for running
1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it
complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standards.

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-1 Maximum Cable length for 1000BASE-T

Type Maximum Cable

Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm
UTP or STP

Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths

Fiber Size Fiber

62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber

50/125 micron
multimode fiber

Bandwidth

160 MHz/km 2-220 m (7-722 ft) SC

200 MHz/km 2-275 m (7-902 ft) SC

400 MHz/km 2-500 m (7-1641 ft) SC

500 MHz/km 2-550 m (7-1805 ft) SC

Length

100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

Maximum Cable
Length

Connector

Connector

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Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber

9/125 micron
single-mode fiber

Bandwidth

N/A 2 m - 5 km

Maximum Cable
Length

(7 ft - 3.2 miles)

Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber

Bandwidth

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

N/A 70* - 100 km

Maximum Cable
Length

(43.5 - 62.1 miles)

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-5 Maximum 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Cable length

Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length

10BASE-T Twisted Pair, Category 3 or better 100 m (328 ft)

100BASE-TX Category 5 or better 100-ohm UTP or

100BASE-FX
Multimode

100BASE-FX
Single-Mode

STP

50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core
multimode fiber (MMF)

9/125 micron core single-mode fiber
(SMF)

Connector

SC

Connector

SC

100 m (328 ft)

2 km (1.24 miles)

20 km (12.43 miles)

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ABLE LABELING AND CONNECTION RECORDS

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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PPENDIX

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ROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing Switch Indicators

Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

Power LED is
Off

Link LED is Off • Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on.

Diag LED is
Amber

• Internal power supply has failed or is disconnected.

• Check connections between the switch, the power cord,
the wall outlet.

• Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and
corresponding device.

• Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length
does not exceed specified limits.

• If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connections
to the punch-down block and patch panel.

• Check the adapter on the attached device and cable
connections for possible defects. Replace the defective
adapter or cable if necessary.

• Power cycle the switch to try to clear the condition.

• If the condition does not clear, contact your dealer for
assistance.

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ROUBLESHOOTING

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, and verify that the fans on the unit are unobstructed and running
prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the problem, then the internal
power supply may be defective. In this case, contact SMC Technical
Support for assistance.

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 can accept 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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ABLES

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.

Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that
conform with FCC standards.

For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have
two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For
example, one wire might be green and the other, white with green 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 “Cabling Guidelines” on page 4-1 for
an explanation.)

Figure B-1 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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1

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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, 4 or 5 cable for 10 Mbps
connections or 100-ohm Category 5 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 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pinouts

Pin MDI Assignment MDI-X Assignment

1 Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data +

2 Output Transmit Data - Input Receive Data -

3 Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data +

6 Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data -

4,5,7,8 Not used Not used

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.)

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 Stripe

Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

End B

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.)

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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 Stripe

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)

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Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)

1

Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-) Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)

2

Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)

3

Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+) Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)

4

Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-) Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)

5

Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-) Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)

6

Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D4+) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D3+)

7

Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-) Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)

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1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections
should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are
connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or
any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or 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 802.3ab standards.

Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable

Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End
Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing
information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard.
Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and
Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the
ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission
Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.”

Note: When testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch

cables between switches and end devices.

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ABLES

Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling

If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test
parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be
applied to try to correct the problem:

1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category
5e or 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 for optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type
for horizontal subsytems 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 allows 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.

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ONSOLE PORT PIN ASSIGNMENTS

Console Port Pin Assignments

The console port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the
switch for out-of-band console configuration. The port uses conventional
RS-232 compatible signal levels through an RJ-45 connector on the switch
panel. The on-board configuration program can be accessed from a
terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program.
The pin assignments for the RJ-45 console port, and RJ-45 to DB-9
console cable are provided in the following figures and tables.

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Figure B-4 RJ-45 Console Port Pin Numbers

RJ-45 Console Port Pin Assignments

Table B-3 RJ-45 Console Port Pin Assignments

Switch’s RJ-45

Console Port

3 Transmit Data (TXD)

4, 5 Signal Ground (GND)

6 Receive Data (RXD)

No other pins are used.

Signal Assignment

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Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PC

Table B-4 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port in PC

Switch’s RJ-45
Console Port

6 RXD <---------TXD ------------ 3 TXD

3 TXD -----------RXD ----------> 2 RXD

4, 5 SGND -----------SGND ---------- 5 SGND

No other pins are used.

Null Modem

PC’s 9-Pin
DTE Port

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PECIFICATIONS

Physical Characteristics

Base Unit

Ports

16 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation
One RS232 serial console port fitted using an RJ-45 connector

Media Slots

2 slots for optional 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-T, or 1000BASE-X (GBIC)
modules

Network Interface

Ports 1-16: RJ-45 connectors, auto MDI/MDI-X

10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Categories 3 or better)
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better)

Communication Speed

10 and 100 Mbps

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Communication Mode

Full and half duplex

Buffer Architecture

4 Mbytes

Aggregate Bandwidth

8.8 Gbps

Switching Database

8K MAC address entries

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PECIFICATIONS

LEDs

System: PWR (Power), Diag (Diagnostics)
Ports: Link/Activity

Weight

2.2 kg (4.8 lbs)

Size

33 x 23.0 x 4.4 cm (13 x 9.06 x 1.7 in.)

Temper at ur e

Operating: 0 to 50
Storage: -40 to 70

Humidity

Operating: 10% to 90%

Power Supply

Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

Power Consumption

28 Watts maximum

Heat Dissipation

95.6 BTU/hr maximum

°C (32 to 122 °F)

°C (-40 to 158 °F)

Maximum Current

0.8 A @ 240 VAC

Switch Features

Forwarding Mode

Store-and-forward

Throughput

Wire speed

C-2

Flow Control

Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x
Half Duplex: Back pressure

Management Features

In-Band Management

Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager
(EliteView Network Management software provided free)

Out-of-Band Management

RJ-45 console port

Software Loading

TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band

Standards

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3z and IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.1p priority tags
IEEE 802.3ac VLAN tagging
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Bridge Management
IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control
ISO/IEC 8802-3

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PECIFICATIONS

Compliances

CE Mark

Emissions

FCC Class A
Industry Canada Class A
EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A
EN 61000-3-2/3
VCCI Class A
C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A

Immunity

EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11

Safety

CSA/CUS (CSA 22.2 No. 60950-00 & UL 60950)
IEC60950(CB)
EN60950 (TÜV/GS)

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

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Slide-in Modules

100BASE-FX Extender Modules

Models

SMC6824FSSC, SMC6824FMSC

Ports

1 100BASE-FX

Network Interface

SMC6824FSSC:

9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable

SMC6824FMSC

50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable

Standards

IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
ISO/IEC 8802-3

Weight

50 gm (1.8 oz)

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LIDE-IN MODULES

Size

6.0 x 9.1 cm (2.37 x 2.56 in.)

1000BASE-T Extender Module

Model

SMC6824GT

Ports

1 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) port

Network Interface

RJ-45 Connector, 100-ohm, Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable

Standards

IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet

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Weight

55 gm (1.98 oz)

Size

6.0 x 9.1 cm ( 2.37 x 2.56 in.)

1000BASE-X GBIC Module

Model

SMC6824GB

Ports

1 slot for GBIC transceivers

Communication Speed

1000 Mbps

Communication Mode

Full Duplex

Standards

IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet

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Table D-1 TigerSwitch 10/100 Products and Accessories

Product Number Description

SMC6716AL2 16-port Fast Ethernet switch with two media

SMC6824GT Gigabit module with one 1000BASE-T port (RJ-45

SMC6824FSSC Extender module with one 100BASE-FX

SMC6824FMSC Extender module with one 100BASE-FX

SMC6824FMST SMC6824FMSC + SC-ST converter

SMC6824GB Gigabit module with one slot for GBIC

SMCBGZSCX1 1-port 1000BASE-ZX GBIC transceiver

99-012034-091 SC to ST plug converter for fiber optic module

expansion slots

connector)

single-mode fiber port (SC-type connector)

multimode fiber port (SC-type connector)

transceivers

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LOSSARY

10BASE-T

IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.

100BASE-TX

IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 or better UTP cable.

100BASE-FX

IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two strands
of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.

1000BASE-LX

IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125
micron core single-mode fiber cable.

1000BASE-SX

IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/
125 or 62.5/125 micron core multimode fiber cable.

1000BASE-T

IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP cable.

1000BASE-ZX

Long-range Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core
single-mode fiber cable.

Auto-Negotiation

Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational

Glossary-1

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.

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

Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect is the communication
method employed by Ethernet and Fast Ethernet.

End Station

A workstation, server, or other device that does not act as a network
interconnection.

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

Fast Ethernet Switch

Device that provides a full 100 Mbps bandwidth (or either 10 or 100 Mbps
bandwidth with Auto-Negotiation) to each port (LAN segment).

Full Duplex

Transmission method that allows switch and network card 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 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.

IEEE 802.3u

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3x

Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow
control on full-duplex links.

IEEE 802.3z

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.

LAN Segment

Glossary-3

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Link Segment

Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a
repeater and a PC.

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.

MII

Media Independent Interface, the standard interface for Fast
Ethernet—similar to the AUI interface for traditional Ethernet.

Network Diameter

Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

Straight-through Port

An RJ-45 port which does not cross the receive and transmit signals
internally so it can be connected with straight-through twisted-pair cable to

Glossary-4

any device having a crossover port. Also referred to as a “Daisy-Chain”
port.

Switched Ports

Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.
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.

Glossary-5

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Numerics

10/100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-8
10/100/1000BASE-T

modules 1-5
1000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7
1000BASE-T

cable lengths 4-7
1000BASE-X

modules 1-7
100BASE-FX

connections 4-5

fiber cable lengths 4-8

modules 1-6
100BASE-TX

cable lengths 4-8

ports 1-3
10BASE-T

cable lengths 4-8

ports 1-3

A

accessories, ordering D-1
adhesive feet, attaching 3-6
air flow requirements 3-1
application examples 2-2
applications 2-2

collapsed backbone 2-2

VLAN connections 2-5

C

cable

Ethernet cable compatibility 3-2
labeling and connection records 4-9
lengths 4-7

specifications B-1
cleaning fiber terminators 4-5
compliances

EMC C-4

safety C-4
connectivity rules

10/100 Mbps 4-8

1000 Mbps 4-7
console port

pin assignments 3-9
contents of package 3-3
cooling problems A-2
cord sets, international 3-8

, 4-8

, B-6

D

desktop mounting 3-6

E

electrical interference, avoiding 3-1
equipment checklist 3-3
Ethernet cable lengths 4-8

B

brackets, attaching 3-5
buffer size C-1

F

features C-2, C-3

management 1-9

switch 1-8
fiber cables 4-5
front and rear panels of switch 1-1
full-duplex connectivity 2-1

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G

Gigabit Ethernet cable lengths 4-7
grounding for racks 3-4

I

indicators, LED 1-3
installation

desktop or shelf mounting 3-6
installing optional modules 3-4
port connections 4-5
power requirements 3-1
problems A-2
rack mounting 3-4
site requirements 3-1
wiring closet connections 4-3

L

laser safety 4-5
LED indicators

Diag 1-5
Link/Act 1-4
Power 1-5

problems A-1
limited warranty C-4
location requirements 3-1

M

management

agent 1-2

features 1-9

out-of-band 1-2

SNMP 1-2

Web-based 1-2

, C-3

modules

10/100/1000BASE-T 1-5
1000BASE-T C-5
1000BASE-X 1-7
100BASE-FX 1-6
slide-in C-5

mounting the switch

in a rack 3-4
on a desktop or shelf 3-6

multimode fiber optic cables 4-5

, C-5

N

network

connections 4-5
examples 2-2

O

optional

equipment D-1
modules C-5

modules, installation 3-4
ordering information D-1
out-of-band management 1-2

P

package contents 3-3
pin assignments B-1

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T B-2

console port 3-9

DB-9 3-9
ports, connecting to 4-5
power, connecting to 3-8
problems, troubleshooting A-1

, B-6

, B-6

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R

rack mounting 3-4
rear panel receptacles 1-8
RJ-45 port 1-3

pinouts B-4

rubber foot pads, attaching 3-6

S

sample applications 2-2
SC port connections 4-5
screws for rack mounting 3-3
SC-ST Converter 4-5
site selelction 3-1
SNMP agent 1-2
specifications

1000BASE-X GBIC module C-6
compliances C-4
environmental C-2
physical C-1
power C-2

, 4-6, D-1

standards

compliance C-4

IEEE C-3
status LEDs 1-3
surge suppressor, using 3-1
switch architecture 1-2
switching

method 1-2
switching, introduction to 2-1

T

Telnet A-2
temperature within a rack 3-4
troubleshooting

in-band access A-2

power and cooling problems A-2

switch indicators A-1

W

warranty C-4
Web-based management 1-2

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FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:

From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

(800) SMC-4-YOU; [phone]; Fax: [phone]

From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time)

44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax: [phone]

INTERNET

E-mail addresses:

[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Driver updates:

http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads

World Wide Web:

http://www.smc.com
http://www.smc-europe.com
http://www.smc-asia.com

FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL:

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Model Number: SMC6716AL2
Pub. Number: 150000013600H E082004-R02