SMC Networks SMC8124PL2 User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installationsanleitung

SMC8124PL2

TigerSwitch 10/100/1000
24-Port Managed Switch with PoE

TM

TigerSwitch 10/100/1000
Installation Guide

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

20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

Pub. # 150200061500A

May 2007

E052007-DT-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 © 2007 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

20 Mason

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.

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/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.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NO T 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 CON DITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITH ER I N
FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
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PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL

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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 , S PECIAL, 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, I N STALLAT ION,
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 PROD UCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCL USIONS MAY
NOT APPLY T O YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL
BE TAKEN T O 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.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

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Compliances and Safety Warnings

FCC - Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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) for RJ-45 connections - Category 3 or better
for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections, Category 5, 5e,
or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections. For fiber optic connections, you may use 50/125 or 62.5/
125 micron multimode fiber or 9/125 micron single-mode fiber.

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

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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)

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: 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

Immunity: 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)

LVD: EN 60950-1:2001

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

Attention:Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisés pour le système téléphonique!

device.

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Safety Compliance

Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety

CLASS I

LASER DEVICE

When using a fiber optic port, never look at the tra nsmit laser while it is
powered on. Also, nev er look d irectly at the f iber T X port and fiber c able
ends when they are powered on.

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

ÄT

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

Power Cord Safety

Please read the following safety information carefully before installing this 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
must be 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).

†

Impédance à la terre

†

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

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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 or

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 a 5 A

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

DK2-5a.

fuse which complies with BS1362.
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type

HO3VVF3GO.75 (min imu m) .

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

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:

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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).

Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation

Etats-Unis et Canada: Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de la CSA.

Les spécifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No. 18, ouAWG
No. 16 pour un cable de longueur inférieure

- 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).

Danemark: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de la norme

Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011.
Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme a ux normes CEE 7/7 (“SCHUKO”)

DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.

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

à

2 métres.

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

Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.
Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified

personnel only.

Warning: When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field

Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The

Caution: Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to

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

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

ground lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to
prevent electrical hazards.

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.

prevent electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.

damage this device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le
système téléphonique!

FCC standards.

Warnings (in German)

Achtung: Dieses Produkt enthält keine Teile, die eine Wartung vom Benutzer

Achtung: Installation und Deinstallation des Gerätes müssen von qualifiziertem

Achtung: Wenn das Gerät an eine Steckdose angesc hlossen wird, muß der

Achtung: Dieses Gerät nutzt Laser zur Signalübertragung über Glasfasern. Die

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benötigen.

Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Masseanschluß am dreipoligen Netzstecker mit Schutzerde
verbunden werden, um elektrische Gefahren zu vermeiden.

Laser entsprechen den Anforderungen an eine Lasereinrichtung der
Klasse 1 und sind durch ihre Bauart im normalen Betrieb sicher für die
Augen. Trotzdem sollte niemals direkt in den einen
Übertragungskanal geblickt werden, wenn er eingeschaltet ist.

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 legisl at ion and regulations on env iron mental production
standards.

• Conservation of operational resources.

• Waste reduction and safe di sposal of all harmful un-recyclable by-produ cts.

• Recycling of all reusable wa st e content.

• Design of products to maximi ze recyclables at the end of t he pr oduct’s life span.

• Continual monitoring of sa fety sta ndards.

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 this switch, including Its physical and
performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch.

Audience

This guide is for system administrators with a working knowledge of network
management. You should be familiar with switching and networking concepts.

Zielgruppe Dieser Anleitung ist fuer Systemadministratoren mit Erfahrung im
Netzwerkmangement. Sie sollten mit Switch- und Netzwerkkonzepten vertraut sein.

Related Publications

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

The SMC8124PL2 Management Guide
Also, as part of both switches firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes

all management related features.

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Contents

Chapter 1: About the TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 1-1

Overview 1-1

Switch Architecture 1-1
Power-over-Ethernet Capability 1-2
Network Management Options 1-2

Description of Hardware 1-2

10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 1-2
SFP Slots 1-3
Port and System Status LEDs 1-3
Power Supply Socket 1-4

Features and Benefits 1-4

Connectivity 1-4
Expandability 1-5
Performance 1-5
Management 1-5

Chapter 2: Network Planning 2-1

Introduction to Switching 2-1
Application Examples 2-1

Collapsed Backbone 2-1
Network Aggregation Plan 2-2
Remote Connections with Fib er Cable 2-3
Making VLAN Connections 2-3

Application Notes 2-4

Chapter 3: Installing the Switch 3-1

Selecting a Site 3-1
Ethernet C abling 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 3-4
Installing an SFP Transceiver 3-5
Connectin g to a Power Source 3-6
Connecting to the Console Port 3-6

Wiring Map for Serial Cable 3-7

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Contents

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections 4-1

Connecting Network Devices 4-1
Twisted-Pair Devices 4-1

Power-ov er-Ethernet Connecti ons 4-1
Cabling Guidelines 4-1
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 4-2
Network Wi ring Connections 4-2

Fiber Optic SFP De vices 4-3
Connectivity Rules 4-5

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 4-5
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 4-5
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 4-6
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Dom ai n 4-6

Cable Labeling and Connection Records 4-6

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Diagnosing Switch Indicators A-1
Power and Cooling Problems A-1
Installation A-1
In-Band Access A-2

Appendix B: Cables B-1

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B-1

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments B-1
Straight-Through Wiring B-2
Crossover Wiring B-3
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments B-3
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable B-4
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T B-4

Fiber Standards B-4

Appendix C: Specifications C-1

Physical Characteristics C-1
Switch Features C-2
Management Features C-2
Standards C-2
Compliances C-3
Warranty C-3

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Contents

Appendix D: German Instructions D-1

Eine Site Auswählen (Selecting a Site) D-1
Montage (Rack Mounting Instructions) D-1

Rack-Montage D-1

Appendix E: Ordering Information E-1

Glossary

Index

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Contents

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Tables

Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs 1-3
Table 1-2 System Status LEDs 1-4
Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring 3-7
Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-5
Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Length 4-5
Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Fiber Optic Cable Length 4-6
Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length 4-6
Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length 4-6
Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 4-6
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart A-1
Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts B-2
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts B-3
Table E-1 TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Products and Accessories E-1

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Figures

Figure 1-1 Front Panel 1-1
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel 1-1
Figure 1-3 Port and Sy stem LEDs 1-3
Figure 1-4 Power Supply Sockets 1-4
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone 2-2
Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan 2-2
Figure 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable 2-3
Figure 2-4 Making VL AN Connections 2-4
Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections 3-2
Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets 3-3
Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack 3-4
Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet 3-4
Figure 3-5 Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot 3-5
Figure 3-6 Power Socket 3-6
Figure 3-7 Serial Port (DB-9 DTE) Pin-Out 3-6
Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections 4-2
Figure 4-2 Wiring Closet Connections 4-3
Figure 4-3 Making Connections to SFP Transceivers 4-4
Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers B-1
Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring B-2
Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring B-3

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Chapter 1: About the

Overview

TigerSwitch 10/100/1000

SMC’s TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 SMC8124PL2 is an intelligent Laye r 2 PoE sw itc h
with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, two of which are combination ports

*

that are

shared with two SFP transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 23-24).
The switch includes an SNM P-based management ag ent em bedded on the main

board, which supports both i n- band and out-of-band management access.
It can easily enhance yo ur net w or k wi th fu ll su pport for Spanning Tree Protocol,

multicast switching, and virt ual LANs. It brings order to po orly performing networks
by segregating them into separate broadcas t dom ains with IEEE 802.1Q compliant
VLANs, and empowers m ul t ime di a applications with multicas t swi tchi ng and CoS
services.

Port Status LEDs

10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

Console Port

SFP Slots

Power Socket

100-240V~
3A50-60Hz

Switch Architecture

This Gigabit Ethernet swi t ch employs a wire-spee d, non-blocking switching fa br ic .
This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on
all ports. The switch also features full-duplex capability on all ports, which effectively
doubles the bandwidth of each connection.

For communications wi t hi n th e sa me VLAN, the switch uses st ore-and-forward
switching to ensure maximum data integrity. The entire packet must be received into

* If an SFP transceiver is plugged in, the corresponding RJ-45 port is disabled for ports 23-24.

1-1