SMC Networks EZ II 10-100 User Manual

EZ Switch 10/100
User Guide

From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

Dec. 2002

Pub. # 150000021000B R01

Copyright

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 © 2002 by

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

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

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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
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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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IMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND 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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OMPLIANCES

FCC - Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

EC Conformance Declaration - Class B

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,

Barcelona, Spain.

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

RFI
Emission:

Immunity: * Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998

* Limit class B 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

* 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 - 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80%
Modulation: 3V/m)

* Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN

61000-4-4:1995(AC/DC power supply: ±1kV, Data/
Signal lines: ±0.5kV)

* Surge immunity test according to EN

61000-4-5:1995(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1kV, AC/DC
Line to Earth: ±2kV )

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* Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by

radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996(0.15 ­80MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m)

* Power frequency magnetic field immunity test

according to EN 61000-4-8:1993(1A/m at frequency
50Hz)

* Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations

immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994(>95%
Reduction @10ms, 30% Reduction @500ms, >95%
Reduction @5000ms)

LVD: * EN60950(A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995;

Industry Canada - Class B

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B 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 B prescrites dans la
norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003
édictée par le ministère des Communications.

A11/1997)

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. INSTALLING THE SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . 4

Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. SAMPLE APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. CABLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cable Type and Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

6. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

EZ Switch 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SMC-EZ6505TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SMC-EZ6508TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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NTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to install and use SMC’s EZ
Switch 10/100. It features 5,8 10/100 Mpbs Auto
Negotiation swtich ports, and provides the flexibility to fit
into your working space with network environment. The
EZ Switch 10/100 can be used to connect with PCs,
servers, hubs, bridges, other switches and routers. It can
also act as a bridge between 10Mbps and 100Mbps
networks segments.

This EZ Switch supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps dedicated
bandwidths in each port. The Switch is built with plug &
play, auto-negotiation on all ports, store-and-forward
transmission scheme, IEEE802.3x flow control and back
pressure operation for easy installation and smooth
transition from legacy 10Mbps to 100Mbps Ethernet
networks. All ports support MDI/MDI-X to facilitate your
network expansion.

Description of Hardware

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NTRODUCTION

The EZ Switch™ 10/100, SMC-EZ6505TX, and
SMC-EZ6508TX , are 5/8-port Fast Ethernet switch
featuring 5/8 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX auto-negotiation
ports. These switches provide an ideal bridge between 10
Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet networks.

Features and Benefits

• IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliance ensures
compatibility with standards-based hubs, switches and
cards from any vendor

• 5/8 dual-speed 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation ports

• Plug and play—nothing to configure

• Built-in wiring crossovers on all ports allow

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connections to servers and workstations to be made
with straight-through cabling

• “At-a-glance” LEDs for port and system status
monitoring

• Jabber lock-up function automatically stops
transmission of abnormal frames to prevent network
disruption

• Automatic polarity detection and correction

• Desktop installation

Front Panel LEDs

The front panel of the switch provides status LEDs for
“at-a-glance” system monitoring. The following table
details the functions of the various indicators:

Port and Switch Status LEDs

LEDs Condition Status

Power Green Hub is receiving power.

Link/
Activity

Green Indicates a valid network

Off Indicates no network

Flashing
Green

connection between the port
and the attached device.

connection established
between the port and the
attached device.

Indicates that the port is
transmitting or receiving
data.

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SMC-EZ6505TX

SMC-EZ6508TX

Rear Panel

These EZ Switch 10/100 models feature 5/8 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX ports with RJ-45 connectors located on the
rear panel of the Switch. Each port contains a built-in
wiring crossover (MDI-X) that allows for the use of
straight-through twisted-pair cable for connections to
devices without built-in crossover ports (i.e., workstations,
printers, etc.).

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The DC power receptacle is also located on the rear panel
of the hub.

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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

The EZ Switch 10/100 can be placed on a desktop or shelf
and stacked with other devices using the provided 4 rubber
foot pads

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the EZ Switch 10/100, check the contents
of the box to be sure you’ve received the following
components:

• EZ Switch 10/100 SMC-EZ6505TX or
SMC-EZ6508TX

• Appropriate DC power adapter

• Four rubber foot pads

• SMC Warranty Registration Card

•This User Guide

Selecting a Site

Be sure to follow the site selection guidelines below when
choosing a location:

• Select a suitable location for the switch:

• It should be accessible for installing, cabling and

maintaining the switch.

• The temperature and humidity should be within

the ranges listed in the specifications.

• The status LEDs should be clearly visible.

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• There should be adequate space (approximately
two inches) on all sides for proper air flow.

• 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 properly grounded power outlet is
within 8 feet (2.44 meters) of the hub and is powered
from an independent circuit breaker. As with any
equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.

Instructions

1. Positioning the Switch: For desktop or shelf mounting,

attach the four adhesive foot pads to the bottom of the
switch.

2. Applying Power: Plug one end of the power adapter into the

socket on the switch’s rear panel, and the other end into an
appropriate electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure
power is on.

Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before

connecting or disconnecting any UTP cables, as
these actions will not disrupt the operation of other
devices attached to the switch.

3. Connecting PCs: Connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the

switch using a straight-through twisted-pair cable segment,
maximum 100 meters (328 ft.). The EZ Switch 10/100 will
support up to 5/8 PCs.

4. Cascading Switch and Other Network Devices: Prepare

straight-through Category 5 twisted-pair cable with RJ-45
plugs. Make sure the cable does not exceed 100 meters (328
feet). Connect one end of the cable to the switch’s port, and
connect the other end of the calbe to an MDI/MDI-X RJ-45
port on the other device.

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AMPLE APPLICATIONS

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AMPLE

Some typical applications for the EZ Hub 10/100,
SMC-EZ6505TX and SMC-EZ6508TX are illustrated
below:

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PPLICATIONS

Notebook PC

Desktop PC

Scanner

Standalone Switch

Printer

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100 Mbps
Servers

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AMPLE APPLICATIONS

Cascading Switches

100 Mbps
Server

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ROUBLESHOOTING

1. Symptom

Power LED does not light after power on.

Probable Causes

Power outlet or power cord may be defective.

Possible Solutions

• Check for loose connections.

• Check the power outlet by using it for another

• Replace the power cord.

2. Symptom

Link LED does not light after connection is made.

Probable Causes

Swith port, network card or cable may be defective.

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device.

Possible Solutions

• Check that the Switch and attached device are

both powered on.

• Be sure the network cable is connected to both

devices.

• Verify that Category 5 cable is used for 100 Mbps

connections and that the length of any cable does
not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

• Check the network card and cable connections

for defects.

• Replace the defective card or cable if necessary.

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ABLE SPECIFICATIONS

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Cable Type and Connector

10BASE-T Cable

Type Length Connector

Category 3, 4, 5 UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

100BASE-TX Cable

Type Length Connector

Category 5 UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

RJ-45 Connector 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.

An Ethernet or Fast Ethernet twisted-pair link segment
requires two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by
two different colors. For example, one wire might be green
and the other, green with a white stripe.

Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connector in a
specific orientation as detailed below.

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ABLE SPECIFICATIONS

RJ-45 Pin Assign-

ments

Straight-Through

Cable

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

1 (Tx+) 1 (Tx+) 1 (Tx+) 3 (Rx+)

2 (Tx-) 2 (Tx-) 2 (Tx-) 6 (Rx-)

3 (Rx+) 3 (Rx+) 3 (Rx+) 1 (Tx+)

6 (Rx-) 6 (Rx-) 6 (Rx-) 2 (Tx-)

RJ-45 Pin Assign-

ments Crossover

Cable

Note: The “+” and “-” signs are used to represent the

polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

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PECIFICATIONS

EZ Switch 10/100

General

Network Interface

RJ-45: 100 ohm, UTP cable

10BASE-T - Categories 3, 4, or 5
100BASE-TX - Category 5

LEDs

Power - one
Link/Activity - one per port(

Filtering/Forwarding/Learning Rates

Full line rate

Temp era tur e

Operating: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Storage: -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)

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PECIFICATIONS

Humidity, noncondensing

5% to 95%

Standards

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, ISO/IEC 8802-3

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PECIFICATIONS

EMC/Safety Compliances

CE Mark
Emissions

FCC Class B, EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B
C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class B
EN 61000-3-2/3

Immunity

IEC 1000-4-2/3/4/6

Safety

CSA/NRTL (C22.2.950, UL 1950)
TÜV/GS (EN60950)
CB (IEC60950)

War ranty

Limited Lifetime

SMC-EZ6505TX

Ports

5 RJ-45 ports

Ports 1-5: Twisted-pair, fixed crossover

MAC Address Table

2K entries

Memory Buffer

768 K bits per unit

Size

5.15 x 3.384 x 1.26 in. (13.1 x 8.5 x 3.2 cm)

Weight

0.794 lbs (0.36 kg)

Power Requirements

DC input

6V, 1A

Power Consumption

4.6 Watts

Heat Dissipation

15.7 BTU/hr

Maximum Current

0.76A @ 6VDC

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SMC-EZ6508TX

Ports

8 RJ-45 ports

Ports 1-8: Twisted-pair, fixed crossover

MAC Address Table

2K entries

Memory Buffer

768 K bits per unit

Size

6.93 x 3.34 x 1.26 in. (17.6 x 8.5 x 3.2 cm)

Weight

0.794 lbs (0.36 kg)

Power Requirements

DC input

6V, 1A

Power Consumption

4.6 Watts

Heat Dissipation

15.7 BTU/hr

Maximum Current

0.76A @ 6VDC

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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]

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/

FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL:

U.S.A. and Canada: (800) SMC-4-YOU; Fax [phone]
Spain: 34-93-477-4935; Fax [phone]
UK: 44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax [phone]
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If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com
or www.smc-europe.com.

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

Model Numbers:
SMC-EZ6505TX, SMC-EZ6508TX
Publication Number:150000021000B R01