SMC Networks SMC6724L2 User Manual

TigerSwitch 10/100

24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch

◆ 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports

◆ Optional 1000BASE-SX modules

◆ 8.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth

◆ Spanning Tree Protocol

◆ Up to four port trunks

◆ Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis

◆ QoS support for four-level priority

◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP

◆ IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping

◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON

Installation Guide

SMC6724L2

TigerSwitch 10/100
Installation Guide

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

6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

December 2000

Pub. # F2.10c 150546-102 R01

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to
be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by
SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights
of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted
by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time
without notice.

Copyright © 2000 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

6 Hughes

Irvine, CA 92618

All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan

Trademarks:

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

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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 SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line
with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete
product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of
discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at
http://www.smc.com/smc/pages_html/support.html.

All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products
may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries
either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever
is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware,
configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or
integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products
returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on
components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product
for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the
product.

Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to
returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product
returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to 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.

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THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
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WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

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

SMC Networks, Inc.

6 Hughes

Irvine, CA 92618

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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
greater for 10 Mbps connections and Category 5 for 100 Mbps connections. Use 50/125
or 62.5/125 micron multimode 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
electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.

2. When connecting this hub to a power outlet, connect the field ground
lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent
electrical hazards.

—

Category 3 or

EC Conformance Declaration - Class A

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

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

This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, and carries the CE
Mark accordingly. It conforms to the following specifications:

EMC: EN55022 (1988)/CISPR-22 (1995) Class A

IEC 1000-4-2 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 1000-4-3 (1995) 3 V/m
IEC 1000-4-4 (1995) 1.0 kV - (power line)

IEC 1000-4-6 (1995) 3 Vrms

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, 4a,

0.5 kV - (signal line)

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Industry Canada - Class A

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
“Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

Japan VCCI Class A

Taiwan BSMI Class A

Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A

SMC contact for products in Australia is:

SMC Communications Pty. Ltd.
Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road,
Lindfield NSW2070,
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Safety Compliance

Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety

When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser
while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX
port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on.

Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le
plan optique

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

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

Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement

Important!

Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:

Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications

120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set

240 Volts (Europe only) Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three

Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.

Minimum 18 AWG
Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord
Maximum length of 15 feet
Parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug

rated 15A, 125V

conductors with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 10A, 250V

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The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional
adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range
marked on the rear panel.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)

1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine
Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.

4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich
sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung
schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.

9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte
auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.

11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung
vermieden.

12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das
Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und
von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:

a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder

Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

15. Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden. Für einen
Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerätegewicht größer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht
leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A)
oder weniger.

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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

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports (SMC6724L2) . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Switch Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Spanning Tree Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Multicast Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Traffic Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Optional Media Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6724L2GSSC) . 1-7

Power Supply Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

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

Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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

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

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

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

Sample Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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

Remote Connections with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . 2-5

Maximum Fiber Optic Cable Distance for 1000BASE-SX

2-5

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters . . . . 2-6

Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

SMC 5-4-3 Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Maximum Ethernet Cable Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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

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

Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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

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

Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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 . . . . . . 4-3

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

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

A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

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

Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

DB-9 Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

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Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6

Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem . . . . . . . . .B-6

Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7

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

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

Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3

Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5

Slide-in Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

1000BASE-SX Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6

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

Glossary

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IGERSWITCH

Overview

SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 10/100 is a fast Ethernet switch with 24
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in
1000BASE-SX modules. 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.

Figure 1-1. SMC6724L2 Front Panel

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Figure 1-2. SMC6724L2 Rear Panel

Figure 1-3. Optional 1000Base-SX Module

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Switch Architecture

The TigerSwitch employs a high-speed switching fabric. This
design allows for simultaneous transport of multiple packets at low
latency on all ports. It also uses store-and-forward switching to
ensure maximum data integrity. In this mode, the entire packet
must be received into a port buffer and checked for validity before
being forwarded. This prevents errors from being propagated
throughout the network. This switch also features full-duplex
capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of
each connection.

This switch also includes two slots on the rear panel for optional
Gigabit modules that can be used to uplink to a collapsed Gigabit
backbone or for a high-speed server connection.

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 the switch to be
managed in-band via SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 9)
protocols, with a Web browser, or remotely via Telnet. The switch
also provides a serial port on the front panel for out-of-band
management.

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Description of Hardware

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports (SMC6724L2)

These ports are dual-speed RJ-45 ports. Ports 1 through 23 are
labeled with an “x” to indicate that they have a built-in crossover
(MDI-X). Workstations and servers can be connected to these ports
with straight-through cable. Port 24 is switch-selectable (MDI-X or
MDI). There is an associated switch that is used to enable and
disable the crossover, so this port can always be connected to
another hub or switch with straight-through cable. When
connecting to another switch or a hub, you can also use
straight-through cable to connect any port on the switch to a port
on the attached device that does not have built-in wiring
crossovers (MDI), or use crossover cabling. (See Appendix B for a
pinout description of crossover cable.)

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 a device connected to one
of these ports does not support auto-negotiation, the
communication mode of that port can be configured manually.
Each port also supports auto-negotiation of IEEE 802.3x
full-duplex flow control, so the switch can automatically prevent
port buffers from becoming saturated.

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Status LEDs

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

Figure 1-4. Port and System LEDs

Port and System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

Power On Switch is receiving power.

RJ-45 Ports

Link &
Activity

On Port has established a valid network

connection.

Yellow Valid 10 Mbps connection.

Green Valid 100 Mbps connection.

1-4

Flashing Traffic is passing through the port.

FDX On Port is operating at full duplex.

HDX Off Port is operating at half duplex.

Module Ports

Link &
Activity

On A module is installed in this slot.

Yellow Communications have been set to 1000

Mbps.

Flashing Traffic is passing through the module.

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Switch Management

This switch includes a built-in management agent that offers a
variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON and a
Web-based interface. The switch also includes an RS-232 serial
port for out-of-band management. A PC may be connected to this
port for configuration and monitoring purposes out-of-band via a
full-handshaking null-modem cable.

The management agent provides a wide range of advanced
performance-enhancing features. Multicast filtering provides
support for real-time network applications. Port-based and tagged
VLANs, plus support for automatic GVRP VLAN registration
provide traffic security and efficient use of network bandwidth.
QoS priority queueing ensures the minimum delay for
real-time multimedia data across the network. Flow control
eliminates the loss of packets due to bottlenecks caused by port
saturation. And broadcast storm control prevents broadcast traffic
storms from engulfing the network.

Some of the switch’s advanced features are described below. For a
detailed description, refer to the Management Guide.

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Spanning Tree Protocol

The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
Protocol. This protocol adds a level of fault tolerance by allowing
two or more redundant connections to be created between a pair
of LAN segments. When there are multiple physical paths between
segments, this protocol will choose a single path and disable all
others to ensure that only one route exists between any two
stations on the network. This prevents the creation of network
loops. However, if the chosen path should fail for any reason, an
alternate path will be activated to maintain the connection.

The default setting for the Spanning Tree Protocol is “enabled.”
This protocol may be configured out-of-band via the serial console

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port, or in-band via the Web interface, Telnet, or SNMP network
management software.

VLANs

The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports up to 64 VLANs. A Virtual LAN is
a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain
regardless of their physical location or connection point in the
network. By segmenting your network into VLANs, you can:

• Eliminate broadcast storms which severely degrade

performance in a flat network.

• Simplify network management for node changes/moves by

remotely configuring VLAN membership for any port, rather
than having to manually change the node’s IP address.

• Provides data security by restricting all traffic to the originating

VLAN, except where a connection has been configured
between separate VLANs using a router or Layer 3 switch.

Multicast Switching

Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensure
that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and to
guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level
for the designated VLAN. The switch uses IGMP Snooping and
IGMP to manage multicast group registration.

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Traffic Priority

This switch provides Quality of Service (QoS) by prioritizing each
packet based on the required level of service, using four distinct
categories with Weighted Round Robin Queuing. It uses IEEE

802.1p and 802.1Q tags to prioritize incoming traffic based on

input from the end-station application. These functions can be
used to provide independent priorities for delay-sensitive data and
best-effort data.

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Optional Media Extender Module

Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6724L2GSSC)

Figure 1-5. Single-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module

Using fiber optic cable, the 1000BASE-SX port can be connected to
a remote site up to 550 m (1805 ft.) away. The 1000BASE-SX
Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for full-duplex
mode and flow control. This module is fitted with an SC
connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the
SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).

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.

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Figure 1-6. Power Supply Receptacle

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Features and Benefits

Connectivity

◆ 24 dual-speed ports for easy Fast Ethernet integration and for

protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment

◆ Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically

select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex
and 10 or 100 Mbps) if this feature is supported by the attached
device; otherwise the port can be configured manually

◆ Independent RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports with built-in

wiring crossovers for straight-through cable connections

◆ Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category

3, 4 or 5 for 10 Mbps connections and Category 5 for 100 Mbps
connections

◆ IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and 802.3u Fast Ethernet compliance

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

Expandability

◆ Optional 1000BASE-SX Gigabit module that can run up to 550

meters (using 50/125 micron, 500 MHz/km fiber cable), and
operates at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation for flow
control

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Performance

◆ Transparent bridging

◆ Aggregate bandwidth up to 8.8 Gbps

◆ Switching Table with 12K MAC address entries

◆ Provides Store-and-Forward switching

◆ Filtering and forwarding at line speed

◆ Broadcast storm control

◆ Desktop or rack-mountable

◆ Limited lifetime warranty

Management

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

◆ Management agent:

• Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface

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

• Spanning Tree Protocol for redundant network

connections

• VLAN support for 64 groups, port-based or with 802.1Q
VLAN tagging, and GVRP for automatic VLAN learning

• Quality of Service (QoS) supports two levels of priority and
Weighted Round Robin Queueing

• Multicast Switching based on IGMP (Internet Group
Management Protocol) Snooping and Multicast Filtering

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