SMC Networks SMC6724L3 INT User Manual

TigerSwitch 10/100

24-Port 10/100 Managed Layer 3 Switch

◆ 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX auto MDI/MDI-X ports

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

◆ IP routing with RIP and OSPF

◆ 8.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth

◆ Non-blocking switching architecture

◆ Spanning Tree Protocol

◆ Up to six LACP or static 4-port trunks

◆ Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis

◆ Layer 2/3/4 CoS support through four priority queues

◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP

◆ IGMP and DVMRP multicast support

◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON

Installation Guide

SMC6724L3

TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide

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

38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

November 2003

Pub. # 150200033800A

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.

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks:

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

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 (800) 762-4968. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

ARRANTY

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.

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You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for RJ-45 connections for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 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.

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

static discharge when handling this equipment.

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 greater

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 prescr ites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

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EC Conformance Declaration - Class A

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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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: 61-2-94160437 Fax: 61-2-94160474

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Safety Compliance

Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety

CLASS I

LASER DEVICE

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

DISPOSITIF LASER

DE CLASSE I

Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit

LASERGER DER KLASSE I

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Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement

Important! the label on the cable) against the following:

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

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

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

Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu’il est sous tension. Ne regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu’ils sont sous tension.

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

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

15 A, 125 V

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

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 her vorrufen.

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 3 kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm

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

einzusetzen.

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ABLE OF

ONTENTS

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

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

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

Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

RJ-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Ports Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Optional Media Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Optional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module (SMC6824GT) . . 1-7

Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FSSC) . . . . . . . 1-7

Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FMSC) . . . . . . 1-8

Optional 1000BASE-X GBIC Module (SMC6824GB) . . . 1-8

Optional Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Power Supply Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

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

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

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

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

Central Wiring Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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

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

Using Layer 3 Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . .2-7

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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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

Installing an Optional Module into the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Installing a GBIC Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

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

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APPENDICES:

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

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

Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

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

1000BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

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

Wiring Map for Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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

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

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

Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Slide-in Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

100BASE-FX Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

1000BASE-T Extender Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

1000BASE-X GBIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

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

Glossary

Index

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HAPTER

BOUT THE

IGERSWITCH

10/100

Overview

SMC’s TigerSwitch 10/100 (SMC6724L3) is an intelligent multilayer switch with 24 10/100BASE-TX ports plus two slots on the front panel for slide-in modules (100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-T, or GBIC transceivers). 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 can easily tame your network with full support for Spanning Tree Protocol, Multicast Switching, Virtual LANs, and IP routing. It brings order to poorly performing networks by segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.3Q compliant VLANs, empowers multimedia applications with multicast switching and CoS services, and eliminates conventional router bottlenecks.

It can be used to augment or completely replace slow legacy routers, off-loading local IP traffic to release valuable resources for non-IP routing or WAN access. With wire-speed performance for Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4, this switch can significantly improve the throughput between IP segments or VLANs.

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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10/100

Media Slots

Module Indicators

Power Socket Redundant Power Socket

10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports

Port Status Indicators

System Indicators

Figure 1-1. SMC6724L3 Front and Rear Panels

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.

Auto-negotiation is used to select the optimal transmission speed and communication mode for each connection. With store-and-forward switching and flow control, maximum data integrity is always maintained, even under heavy loading.

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

Console Port

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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 RS-232 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.

VERVIEW

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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10/100

Description of Hardware

RJ-45 Ports

The switch base unit contains 24 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 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 IEEE 802.3x auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.

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Ports Status LEDs

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

Module LEDs Link

Activity

Figure 1-2. Port Status LEDs

Port and Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

Base Unit Ports

Link On Green Port has established a valid 100 Mbps

Flashing Green Port has established a valid 10 Mbps

Activity Flashing Yellow Traffic is passing through the port.

Module Ports

Link On Yellow Port has established a valid

On Green Port has established a valid 100 Mbps

Flashing Green Port has established a valid 10 Mbps

Flashing Yellow Port disabled.

Activity Flashing Green Traffic is passing through the port.

network connection.

1000 Mbps network connection.

network connection.

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System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

PWR On Switch is receiving power.

Off Power off or failure.

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Figure 1-3. System Status LEDs

System Status LEDs

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RPU On The redundant power supply is operating

normally.

On Amber The redundant power supply has failed.

Off No redundant power supply is 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.

ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE

Optional Media Extender Modules

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

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Module

SMC6824GT

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-6.

Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FSSC)

100BASE-FX Singlemode Module

SMC6824FSSC

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.

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Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FMSC)

100BASE-FX Multimode Module

SMC6824FMSC

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 (1.24 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).

Optional 1000BASE-X GBIC Module (SMC6824GB)

1000BASE-X GBIC Module

SMC6824GB

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

This module supports 5V 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

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connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 5 km (16404 ft) 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.

Optional Redundant Power Unit

An optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU) is available that can supply power to the switch in the event of failure of the internal power supply.

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. The receptacle labeled “RPU” is for the optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU).

Figure 1-8. Power Supply Receptacle

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