◆ 4 RJ-45 ports shared with 4 SFP transceiver slots
◆ 2 10GBASE extender module slots
◆ Non-blocking switching architecture
◆ Support for a redundant power unit
◆ Spanning Tree Protocol, RSTP, and MSTP
◆ Up to 32 LACP or static 8-port trunks
◆ Layer 2/3/4 CoS support through eight priority queues
◆ Layer 3/4 traffic priority with IP Precedence and IP DSCP
◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP
◆ IGMP multicast filtering and snooping
◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON
◆ Security features: ACL, RADIUS, 802.1x
◆ Supports IPv4/IPv6, dual protocol stack
Installation Guide
SMC8824M
SMC8848M
TigerStack II 10/100/1000
Installation Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 679-8000
February 2006
Pub. # 150200054300A
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 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.
L
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.
W
ARRANTY
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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE
ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY
ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR
INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active
SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans,
and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
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COMPLIANCES
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)
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:
o
, 4a,
RFI Emission:
Immunity:
LVD:
War ni ng:
Attention: Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisés pour le système téléphonique!
• 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 60950-1:2001
Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.
Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique
DISPOSITIF LASER
DE CLASSE I
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
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 the switch:
War ni ng:
• The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international
• Do not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground)
• The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a
• The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove power
Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only.
safety standards.
connection.
configuration for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.
from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.
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• 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
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
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 CanadaThe 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.
DenmarkThe supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard
SwitzerlandThe supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
U.K.The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be
EuropeThe supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).
DK2-1a or DK2-5a.
fitted with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of
type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of
type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
IEC-320 receptacle.
†
supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit must
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Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant
d'installer le Switch:
AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un
personnel qualifié.
• Ne branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation électrique) lorsqu'il n'y a
pas de connexion de mise à la terre (mise à la masse).
• Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin de
respecter les normes internationales de sécurité.
• Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit respecter
une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN 60320/IEC
320.
• La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être facile. Vous
ne pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique au niveau
de cette prise.
• L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à la
norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l’équipement auquel il est
raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.
France et Pérou uniquement:
Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos
alimentations sont du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être alimenté par une tension
de 230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d’un transformateur d’isolement à rapport 1:1, avec un point
secondaire de connexion portant l’appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct à la terre
(masse).
Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation
Etats-Unis et
Canada:
Danemark:La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de
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).
la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.
à
2 métres.
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Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation
Suisse:La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE
EuropeLa prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7
1011.
(“SCHUKO”)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC>
et doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden
Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen:
WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal
erfolgen.
• Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose angeschlossen werden.
• Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die
internationalen Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.
• Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß
einen gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben.
• Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein. Die
Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Gerätenetzkabels aus der
Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.
• Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen
(Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben,
wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben
werden.
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Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden:
SchweizDieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen
EuropeDas Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75
einhalten.
(Mindestanforderung) sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder
<BASEC> tragen.
Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”).
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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
Warning:When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead
Warning:This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are
Caution:Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent
Caution:Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this
Caution:Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC
only.
on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical
hazards.
compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently
eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a
transmit port when it is powered on.
electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le système téléphonique!
standards.
Warnings (in German)
Achtung:Dieses Produkt enthält keine Teile, die eine Wartung vom Benutzer benötigen.
Achtung:Installation und Deinstallation des Gerätes müssen von qualifiziertem
Achtung:Wenn das Gerät an eine Steckdose angeschlossen wird, muß der Masseanschluß
Achtung:Dieses Gerät nutzt Laser zur Signalübertragung über Glasfasern. Die Laser
Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.
am dreipoligen Netzstecker mit Schutzerde verbunden werden, um elektrische
Gefahren zu vermeiden.
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 legislation and regulations on environmental production standards.
• Conservation of operational resources.
• Waste reduction and safe disposal of all harmful un-recyclable by-products.
• Recycling of all reusable waste content.
• Design of products to maximize recyclables at the end of the product’s life span.
• Continual monitoring of safety standards.
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End of Product Life Span
This product is manufactured in such a way as to allow for the recovery and disposal of all
included electrical components once the product has reached the end of its life.
Manufacturing Materials
There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.
Documentation
All printed documentation for this product uses biodegradable paper that originates from
sustained and managed forests. The inks used in the printing process are non-toxic.
Purpose
This guide details the hardware features of the switches, including Its physical and
performance-related characteristics, and how to install each 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 the switches:
The SMC8824M, SMC8848M 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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ONTENTS
1 About the TigerStack II 10/100/1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SMC’s TigerStack II 10/100/1000 SMC8824M and SMC8848M are
intelligent multilayer switches (Layer 2, 3) with 24/48 10/100/
1000BASE-T ports, four of which are combination ports
with four SFP transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 21-24/45-48). The
rear panel provides two slots for single-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet
hot-swappable expansion modules, and two stacking ports. Units can be
stacked up to eight high through the built-in stacking ports that provide a
4
8 Gbps stack backplane.
The switches include an SNMP-based management agent embedded on
the main board, which supports both in-band and out-of-band access for
managing the stack.
*
1
that are shared
These switches can easily enhance 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 802.1Q compliant
VLANs, empowers multimedia applications with multicast switching and
CoS services, and eliminates conventional router bottlenecks.
* If an SFP transceiver is plugged in, the corresponding RJ-45 port is disabled for ports 21-24 on
SMC8824M or ports 45-48 on SMC8848M.
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BOUT THE TIGERSTACK
II 10/100/1000
These switches 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, these switches can
significantly improve the throughput between IP segments or VLANs.
Port Status LEDs
Stack ID
SMC8848M
5
1
4
3
2
SMC8824M
5
1
4
3
6
2
7
8910
6
7
8910
15
11
14
17
13
18 19 20
16
12
21 222324
27
26
29
25
30 31 32
28
33 343536
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports
15
11
14
17
13
18 19 20
16
12
21 222324
21 22
23
24
Stack
StackID
Pwr
Master
RPS
Diag
Module
StackLink
39
38
41
37
42 43 44
40
System Indicators
Master
Console
Select
45 464748
Figure 1-1 Front Panels
Power Socket
M1M2
Redundant Power Socket
Module Slots
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel
Switch Architecture
These Gigabit Ethernet switches employ a wire-speed, non-blocking
switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of
multiple packets at low latency on all ports. The switches also feature
full-duplex capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth
of each connection.
Console Port
StackMaster
Pwr
RPS
Module
Diag
Master
StackID
Console
StackLink
Select
47
45 46
SFP Slots
TigerStackII
10/100/1000
8824M
Stacking Ports
TigerStackII
10/100/1000
8848M
48
For communications between different VLANs, these switches use IP
routing. For communications within the same VLAN, they use
store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data integrity. With
store-and-forward switching, the entire packet must be received into a
buffer and checked for validity before being forwarded. This prevents
errors from being propagated throughout the network.
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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
These switches include built-in stacking ports that enable up to eight units
to be connected together through a 4
stack can be managed from a master unit using a single IP address.
These switches also include two slots on the rear panel for slide-in
single-port 10GBASE modules with XFP transceivers.
8 Gbps stack backplane. The switch
Network Management Options
These switches contain a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance”
monitoring of network and port status. They also include a management
agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch using its
embedded management software, or via SNMP applications. To manage
each switch, you can make a direct connection to the console port
(out-of-band), or you can manage the switches through a network
connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board web agent, or
SNMP-based network management software.
For a detailed description of both switches’ advanced features, refer to the
Management Guide.
Description of Hardware
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
The switches contain 24/48 RJ-45 ports that operate at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps, half or full duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all
ports on these switches support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you
can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or
servers, or to other switches or hubs. (See “1000BASE-T Pin
Assignments” on page B-5.)
Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum
transmission mode (half or full duplex), and data rate (10, 100, or
1000 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.
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SFP Slots
The Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots are shared with
four of the RJ-45 ports (ports 21-24 for the SMC8824M and ports 45-48
for the SMC8848M). In its default configuration, if an SFP transceiver
(purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link on its port,
the associated RJ-45 port is disabled and cannot be used. The switch can
also be configured to force the use of an RJ-45 port or SFP slot, as
required.
10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots
These switches include two slots on the rear panel for hot-swappable
single-port 10GBASE modules with XFP transceivers. Refer to “Optional
Media Extender Module” on page 1-8 for more information on this
module and the supported 10G transceivers.
Stacking Ports
Each unit includes two stacking ports that provide a 48 Gbps high-speed
serial stack backplane connection. Up to eight SMC8824M or SMC8848M
switches can be connected together using optional stacking cables. Note
that the 24-port and 48-port switches can be mixed in the same stack. The
Stack Master button enables one switch in the stack to be selected as the
Master unit for managing the entire stack.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8910
11
12
13
14
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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
Port and System Status LEDs
These switches include a display panel for key system and port indications
that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which
are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and
described in the following tables.
Port Status LEDs
Figure 1-3 Port LEDs
Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs
LEDConditionStatus
1-24/1-48
(Link/Activity/
Speed)
On/Flashing
Amber
On/Flashing
Green
Port has a valid link at 10 or 100 Mbps.
Flashing indicates activity.
Port has a valid link at 1000 Mbps. Flashing
indicates activity.
OffThere is no link on the port.
1-5
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Master
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LEDConditionStatus
PowerGreenInternal power is operating normally.
DiagFlashing GreenSystem self-diagnostic test in progress.
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System Status LEDs
Figure 1-4 System LEDs
Table 1-2 System Status LEDs
AmberInternal power supply fault.
OffPower off.
GreenSystem self-diagnostic test successfully
completed.
AmberSystem self-diagnostic test has detected a fault.
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RPSGreenRedundant power supply is receiving power.
AmberFault in redundant power supply, including
thermal or fan failure.
OffRedundant power supply is off or not plugged
in.
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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE
Table 1-2 System Status LEDs (Continued)
LEDConditionStatus
Stack
Master
Stack
Link
ModuleGreenAn expansion module is installed and
Stack ID1-8Indicates the switch stack ID.
GreenSwitch is the Master unit of the stack. State
may include topology discovery, IP
assignment, or normal operations.
Flashing GreenSwitch is the Master unit of the stack, system
is initializing.
AmberSwitch is operating as a Slave unit in the stack.
Flashing AmberSystem in Master arbitration/election state.
OffSystem in standalone mode.
GreenUplink and downlink operating normally.
Flashing GreenUplink has failed.
Flashing AmberDownlink has failed.
OffNo stacking link present.
operating normally.
AmberAn expansion module is installed but has
failed.
OffThere is no module installed.
The Master unit is numbered 1. (Note that If
the master unit fails and a backup unit takes
over, the stack IDs do not change.)
Slave units are numbered 2-8.
OffIn standalone mode.
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BOUT THE TIGERSTACK
II 10/100/1000
Optional Redundant Power Supply
SMC supports an optional Redundant Power Supply (RPS), that can supply
power to the switch in the event the internal power supply fails.
Power Supply Sockets
There are two power sockets on the rear panel of each switch. The
standard power socket is for the AC power cord. The socket labeled “RPS”
is for the optional Redundant Power Supply (RPS).
Power Socket
Figure 1-5 Power Supply Sockets
Redundant Power Socket
Optional Media Extender Module
10GBASE XFP Module
Figure 1-6 Single-Port 10GBASE Module (XFP)
The module’s XFP slot supports standard 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) XFP
transceivers. All 10GBASE transceivers operate at 10 Gbps full duplex.
with support for flow control.
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EATURES AND BENEFITS
Extender Module LEDs
The optional 10GBASE slide-in module includes its own integrated LED
indicators on the module’s front panel. The following table describes the
LEDs.
Table 1-3 Module LEDs
LEDConditionStatus
Link/
Activity
On/Flashing
Green
OffThere is no link on the port.
Port has a valid link at 10 Gbps. Flashing indicates
activity.
Features and Benefits
Connectivity
•24 or 48 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for easy Gigabit 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) if this feature is
supported by the attached device; otherwise the port can be configured
manually.
•RJ-45
•Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or
•IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and
10/100/1000BASE-T ports support auto MDI/MDI-X pinout
selection.
better for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps
connections, and Category 5, 5e, 6 or better for 1000 Mbps
connections.
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility
with standards-based hubs, network cards and switches from any
vendor.
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•Provides stacking capability via high-speed serial ports with 48 Gbps
stacking bandwidth. Up to 8 units can be stacked together.
II 10/100/1000
Expandability
•Supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-ZX SFP
transceivers.
•Optional 10G single-port expansion module with an XFP transceiver
slot.
Performance
•Transparent bridging.
•Aggregate duplex bandwidth of up to 128 Gbps for the SMC8824M or
176 Gbps for the SMC8848M.
•Switching table with a total of 8K MAC address entries and 2K IPv4
address entries or 1K IPv6 address entries.
•Provides store-and-forward switching for intra-VLAN traffic, and IP
routing for inter-VLAN traffic.
•Supports wire-speed switching.
Management
•“At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting.
•Network management agent
- Manages switch (or entire stack) in-band or out-of-band
A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via
non-crossbar switching. This means that it can partition a network more
efficiently than bridges or routers. These switches have, therefore, been
recognized as one of the most important building blocks for today’s
networking technology.
When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network
access point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the
device experiencing congestion (server, power user or hub) can be attached
directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the bandwidth
of the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize throughput.
When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the distance
between end stations is limited by a maximum hop count. However, a
switch turns the hop count back to zero. So subdividing the network into
smaller and more manageable segments, and linking them to the larger
network by means of a switch, removes this limitation.
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A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, or 10G Ethernet network to significantly boost bandwidth while
using conventional cabling and network cards.
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ETWORK PLANNING
Application Examples
The TigerStack II 10/100/1000 is not only designed to segment your
network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections and linking VLANs or IP subnets. Some typical applications
are described below.
Collapsed Backbone
The TigerStack II 10/100/1000 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth
is expected in the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can
provide direct full-duplex connections for up to 24/48 workstations or
servers. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct fullduplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes for
further expansion, just connect to another hub or switch using one of the
Gigabit Ethernet ports built into the front panel, a Gigabit Ethernet port
on a plug-in SFP transceiver, or a 10G transceiver on an optional module.
In the figure below, the 48-port switch is operating as a collapsed backbone
for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex
connections to workstations, 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power
users, and 1 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.
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Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
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Network Aggregation Plan
With 24 or 48 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 or 48 distinct collision
domains), a Gigabit switch stack can collapse a complex network down
into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and
throughput.
In the figure below, the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports in a stack of 48-port
Gigabit Ethernet switches are providing 1000 Mbps connectivity through
stackable switches. In addition, the switches are also connecting several
servers at 10 Gbps.
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Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan
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Remote Connections with Fiber Cable
Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type.
A 1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away,
a 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-ZX link up to
100 km. This allows a switch stack to serve as a collapsed backbone,
providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.
A 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection
between floors in the same building, and a 10GBASE-LR module can be
used for high-bandwidth core connections between buildings in a campus
setting. For long-haul connections, a 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceiver can
be used to reach another site up to 100 kilometers away.
The figure below illustrates three TigerStack II 10/100/1000 switch stacks
interconnecting multiple segments with fiber cable.
These switches support VLANs which can be used to organize any group
of network nodes into separate broadcast domains. VLANs confine
broadcast traffic to the originating group, and can eliminate broadcast
storms in large networks. This provides a more secure and cleaner network
environment.
VLANs can be based on untagged port groups, or traffic can be explicitly
tagged to identify the VLAN group to which it belongs. Untagged VLANs
can be used for small networks attached to a single switch. However,
tagged VLANs should be used for larger networks, and all the VLANs
assigned to the inter-switch links.
These switches also support multiple spanning trees which allow VLAN
groups to maintain a more stable path between all VLAN members. This
can reduce the overall amount of protocol traffic crossing the network, and
provide a shorter reconfiguration time if any link in the spanning tree fails.
R&D
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Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections
Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q
VLAN tags, use untagged ports.
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Application Notes
1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as
when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch).
When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in
half-duplex mode.
2. For network applications that require routing between dissimilar
network types, you can attach these switches directly to a multiprotocol router.
3. As a general rule, the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched
link should not exceed:
• 1000BASE-SX: 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber
• 1000BASE-LX: 5 km (3.1 miles) for single-mode fiber
• 1000BASE-ZX: 100 km (62.1 miles) for single-mode fiber
• 10GBASE-SR: 300 m (984 ft) for multimode fiber
• 10GBASE-LR: 10 km (6.2 miles) for single-mode fiber
• 10GBASE-ER: 40 km (24.8 miles) for single-mode fiber
However, power budget constraints must also be considered when
calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.
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Selecting a Site
TigerStack II 10/100/1000 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below
when choosing a location.
•The site should:
- be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power
outlet.
- be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and
its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing
- provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches)
on all sides for proper air flow
- be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices
- allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
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• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference,
such as radios and transmitters.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet
that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of
each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with
any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.
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Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switches into a network,
make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria
against the current installation of your network:
• Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T,
Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for
1000BASE-T.
• Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
• Electrical surge suppression
• Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and
electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring
• Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
RJ-45 Connector
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Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections
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QUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the TigerStack II 10/100/1000 unit, check the contents to
be sure you have received all the components. Then, before beginning the
installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment.
Package Contents
• TigerStack II 10/100/1000 unit (SMC8824M or SMC8848M)
• Four adhesive foot pads
• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for
attaching the brackets to the switch
• Power cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK
• Console cable (RJ-45 to RS-232)
• This Installation Guide
• Installation and Management Guide CD
• SMC Warranty Registration Card—be sure to complete and return to
SMC
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment
If you plan to rack-mount the switches, be sure to have the following
equipment available:
• Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these
are not included
• A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)
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Mounting
A TigerStack II 10/100/1000 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each
type of site follow.
Rack Mounting
Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following
factors:
• Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be
higher than the ambient room temperature, check that the
rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating
temperature range (see page C-2).
• Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a
rack-mounted unit.
• Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly
is not overloaded.
• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the mains.
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To rack-mount devices:
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the
Bracket Mounting Kit.
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Pwr
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Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets
2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not
provided).
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Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack
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3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power
Source” at the end of this chapter.
4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the
other, in any order.
5. If also installing an RPS, mount it in the rack below the other devices.
Desktop or Shelf Mounting
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.
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Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet
2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure
there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow.
3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting to a Power Source”
at the end of this chapter.
4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one.
Place each device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.
5. If also installing an RPS, place it close to the stack.
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Installing an Optional Module into the Switch
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Figure 3-5 Installing an Optional Module
Note: The slide-in modules are hot-swappable, you do not need to power
off the switch before installing or removing a module.
To install an optional module into the switch, do the following:
1. Remove the blank metal plate (or a previously installed module) from
the appropriate slot by removing the two screws with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Before opening the package that contains the module, touch the bag to
the switch casing to discharge any potential static electricity. Also, it is
recommended to use an ESD wrist strap during installation.
3. Remove the module from the anti-static shielded bag.
4. Holding the module level, guide it into the carrier rails on each side
and gently push it all the way into the slot, ensuring that it firmly
engages with the connector.
5. If you are sure the module is properly mated with the connector,
tighten the retainer screws to secure the module in the slot.
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6. The Module LED on the switch’s front panel should turn green to
confirm that the module is correctly installed and ready to use.
Installing an Optional
SFP or XFP Transceiver into the Switch
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Figure 3-6 Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot
The switch support the following optional transceivers:
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Table 3-1 Optional Transcievers
SFPXFP
1000BASE-SX (SMCBGSLCX1)10GBASE-SR (SMC10GXFP-SR)
1000BASE-LX (SMCBGLLCX1)10GBASE-LR (SMC10GXFP-LR)
1000BASE-ZX (SMCBGZLCX1)10GBASE-ER (SMC10GXFP-ER)
To install an SFP or XFP transceiver, do the following:
1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate
transceiver type. Refer to “Connectivity Rules” on page 4-8.
2. Insert the transceiver with the optical connector facing outward and
the slot connector facing down. Note that SFP and XFP transceivers
are keyed so they can only be installed in one orientation.
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3. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.
Note: SFP and XFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not
need to be powered off before installing or removing a transceiver.
However, always first disconnect the network cable before
removing a transceiver.
Note: SFP and XFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.
Connecting Switches in a Stack
Figure 3-7 shows how the stack cables are connected between switches in a
stack. Each stacking connection is a 48 Gbps full-duplex high-speed serial
link using proprietary stacking cables. The switch supports a line- and
ring-topology stacking configuration, or can be used stand alone. To
ensure minimal disruption in case a unit or stacking cable fails, we
recommend always use a ring-topology.
In line-topology stacking there is a single stack cable connection between
each switch that carries two-way communications across the stack. In
ring-topology stacking, an extra cable is connected between the top and
bottom switches forming a “ring” or “closed-loop.” The closed-loop cable
provides a redundant path for the stack link, so if one link fails, stack
communications can still be maintained. Figure 3-7 illustrates a
ring-topology stacking configuration.
To connect up to eight switches in a stack, perform the following steps:
1. Plug one end of the stack cable (ordered separately) in the Down
(right) port of the top unit.
2. Plug the other end of the stack cable into the Up (left) port of the next
unit.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each unit in the stack. Form a simple chain
starting at the Down port on the top unit and ending at the Up port
on the bottom unit (stacking up to 8 units).
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4. (Optional) To form a wrap-around topology, plug one end of a stack
cable into the Down port on the bottom unit and the other end into
the Up port on the top unit.
Figure 3-7 Making Stacking Connections
5. Select the Master unit in the stack by pressing the Master button in on
only one of the switches. Only one switch in the stack can operate as
the Master, all other units operate in slave mode. If more than one
switch in the stack is selected as Master, or if no switches are selected,
the system will select the unit with the lowest MAC address as the
Master.
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Stacking Topologies
All units in the stack must be connected via stacking cable. You can
connect units in a simple cascade configuration, connecting Down ports to
Up ports, from the top unit to the bottom unit. Using this “line” topology,
if any link or unit in the stack fails, the stack is split and two separate
segments are formed. The Stack Link LEDs on the units that are
disconnected flash to indicate that the stack link between them is not
functioning. (See Table 1-2 “System Status LEDs” on page 1-6.)
When using line topology and a stack link failure occurs, the stack reboots
and a Master unit is selected within each of the two stack segments. The
Master unit will be either the unit with the Master button depressed or the
unit with the lowest MAC address if the Master button is not depressed on
any unit. When the stack reboots and resumes operations, note that the IP
address will be the same for both of the stack segments. To resolve the
conflicting IP addresses, you should manually replace the failed link or unit
as soon as possible. If you are using a wrap-around stack topology, a single
point of failure in the stack will not cause the stack to fail. It would take
two or more points of failure to break the stack apart.
If the Master unit fails or is powered off, the backup unit will take control
of the stack without any loss of configuration settings. The Slave unit with
the lowest MAC address is selected as the backup unit.
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Connecting to a Power Source
To connect a device to a power source:
1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the socket located at the back
of the device.
Figure 3-8 Power Socket
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power
source.
Note: For international use, you may need to change the AC line
cord. You must use a line cord set that has been approved for
the socket type in your country.
3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered on to be sure
the Power LED is on. If not, check that the power cable is correctly
plugged in.
4. If you have purchased a Redundant Power Supply, connect it to the
switch and to an AC power source now, following the instructions
included with the package.
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Connecting to the Console Port
The RJ-45 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the
switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board configuration
program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal
emulation program. The pin assignments used to connect to the serial port
are provided in the following table.
The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows:
• Default Baud rate—9,600 bps
• Character Size—8 Characters
•Parity—None
•Stop bit—One
• Data bits—8
• Flow control—none
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Connecting Network Devices
The TigerStack II 10/100/1000 units are designed to interconnect
multiple segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network
cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also
be connected to devices using optional XFP or SFP transceivers.
Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.
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Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout
configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables
to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or
hubs).
See Appendix B “Cables” for further information on cabling.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45
port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables
with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45
connector.
Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections
2. If the device is a PC card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach
the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is
connected to the wiring closet. (See “Network Wiring Connections”
on page 4-3.) Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on
the switch.
Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft)
in length.
3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch)
corresponding to each port will light green (1000 Mbps) or amber
(10/100 Mbps) to indicate that the connection is valid.
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T
witch10/100
6724L3
WISTED-PAIR DEVICES
Network Wiring Connections
Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer
equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for
making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment
follows.
1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and
the other end to the patch panel.
2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back
of the patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the
other end to a modular wall outlet.
3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. See “Cable
Labeling and Connection Records” on page 4-11.
Equipment Rack
(side view)
Network Switch
5
15
39
27
1
4
7
11
14
17
38
3
8910
6
2
12
41
13
18 1920
37
42 4344
26
29
16
40
25
30 3132
28
21222324
45464748
33343536
StackMaster
Pwr
RPS
TigerStackII
10/100/1000
Module
Diag
8848M
Master
StackID
Console
StackLink
Select
45 464748
E
S
4
5
2
4
C
Punch-Down Block
Patch Panel
Wall
Figure 4-2 Wiring Closet Connections
4-3
M
AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Fiber Optic SFP Devices
An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or
1000BASE-ZX) can be used for a backbone connection between switches,
or for connecting to a high-speed server.
Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber
optic cable with an LC connector at both ends. Each multimode fiber optic
port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling
with an LC connector at both ends.
Warning: These switches use lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic
cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a
Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal
operation. However, you should never look directly at a
transmit port when it is powered on.
Note: When selecting a fiber SFP device, considering safety, please make
sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.
You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
Hinweis: Bei der Wahl eines Glasfasertransceivers muß für die
Beurteilung der Gesamtsicherheit beachtet werden, das die
maximale Umgebungstemperatur des Transceivers für den
Betrieb nicht niedriger ist als die für dieses Produkts. Der
Glasfasertransceiver muß auch ein überprüftes Gerät der Laser
Klasse 1 sein.
1. Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber cover. When not connected to
a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable
plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball
moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber cables
will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and
lead to degraded performance on the port.
4-4
10 G
BPS FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the
other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are
keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
StackMaster
StackID
Module
4546
StackLink
Pwr
RPS
Diag
Console
47
TigerStackII
10/100/1000
8848M
48
Master
Select
Figure 4-3 Making Connections to SFP Transceivers
4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch
corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid.
The 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX and 1000BASE-ZX fiber optic ports
operate at 1 Gbps full duplex. The maximum length for fiber optic cable
operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under
“1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 4-9.
10 Gbps Fiber Optic Connections
An optional 10 Gigabit transceiver (XFP) can be used for a backbone
connection between switches.
Single-mode fiber ports require 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic
cable. Multimode fiber optic ports require 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber optic cable. Each fiber optic cable must have an LC
connector attached at both ends.
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AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Warning: These switches use lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic
cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a
Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal
operation. However, you should never look directly at a
transmit port when it is powered on.
Note: When selecting a fiber device, considering safety, please make sure
that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.
You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
Hinweis: Bei der Wahl eines Glasfasertransceivers muß für die
Beurteilung der Gesamtsicherheit beachtet werden, das die
maximale Umgebungstemperatur des Transceivers für den
Betrieb nicht niedriger ist als die für dieses Produkts. Der
Glasfasertransceiver muß auch ein überprüftes Gerät der Laser
Klasse 1 sein.
1. Remove and keep the port’s protective cover. When not connected to
a fiber cable, the cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable
plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball
moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber cables
will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and
lead to degraded performance on the port.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the
other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are
keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
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10 G
BPS FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS
M1
Figure 4-4 Connecting to an XFP Transceiver
4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the module to be
sure that the connection is valid.
The 10G fiber optic ports operate at 10 Gbps full duplex. The maximum
length for fiber optic cable operating at 10 Gbps will depend on the fiber
type as listed under “10 Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 4-8.
4-7
M
AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Connectivity Rules
When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the
connectivity rules listed in the manuals for these products. However, note
that because switches break up the path for connected devices into
separate collision domains, you should not include the switch or connected
cabling in your calculations for cascade length involving other devices.
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements
All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections
should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are
connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or
any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or
Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e specification includes
test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore,
the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for running
1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it
complies with the IEEE 802.3-2002 standards.
10 Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain
Table 4-1 Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber SizeFiber
62.5/125 micron
single-mode fiber
62.5/125 micron
single-mode fiber
50/125 micron
single-mode fiber
50/125 micron
single-mode fiber
50/125 micron
single-mode fiber
Bandwidth
160 MHz/km2-26 m
200 MHz/km2-33 m
400 MHz/km2-66 m
500 MHz/km2-82 m
2000 MHz/km2-300 m
Maximum Cable
Length
(7-85 ft.)
(7-108 ft.)
(7-216 ft.)
(7-269 ft.)
(7-984 ft.)
4-8
Connector
LC
LC
LC
LC
LC
C
ONNECTIVITY RULES
Table 4-2 Maximum 10GBASE-LR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber SizeFiber
9/125 micron
single-mode fiber
Bandwidth
N/A10 km (6.2 miles)LC
Maximum Cable
Length
Table 4-3 Maximum 10GBASE-ER 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber SizeFiber
9/125 micron
single-mode fiber
Bandwidth
N/A40 km
Maximum Cable
Length
(24.85 miles)
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain
Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Cable TypeMaximum Cable
Category 5, 5e, 6 100-ohm UTP or STP100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
Table 4-5 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Length
Fiber DiameterFiber
62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber (MMF)
50/125 micron
multimode fiber (MMF)
Bandwidth
160 MHz/km2-220 m (7-722 ft)LC
200 MHz/km2-275 m (7-902 ft)LC
400 MHz/km2-500 m (7-1641 ft)LC
500 MHz/km2-550 m (7-1805 ft)LC
Length
Cable Length
Range
Connector
Connector
LC
Connector
Connector
Table 4-6 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Fiber Optic Cable Length
Fiber DiameterFiber
9/125 micron
single-mode fiber
Bandwidth
N/A2 m - 5 km
Cable Length
Range
(7 ft - 3.2 miles)
Connector
LC
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M
AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Table 4-7 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Fiber Optic Cable Length
Fiber DiameterFiber
9/125 micron
single-mode fiber
* For link spans exceeding 70 km, you may need to use premium single mode fiber or
dispersion shifted single mode fiber
Bandwidth
N/A70* - 100 km
Cable Length
Range
(43.5 - 62.1 miles)
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
Table 4-8 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length
TypeCable TypeMaximum Cable
100BASE-TXCategory 5 or better
100-ohm UTP or STP
Length
100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain
Table 4-9 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length
TypeCable TypeMaximum LengthConnector
10BASE-TCategories 3, 4, 5 or
better 100-ohm UTP
100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
Connector
LC
Connector
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C
ABLE LABELING AND CONNECTION RECORDS
Cable Labeling and Connection Records
When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing
ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will
enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and
change your topology without need for unnecessary time consumption.
To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow
these guidelines:
• Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
• Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all
network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify the
devices to which it is connected.
• Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported
by the switch ports.
• For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning
prefixes to your cable labeling.
• Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same
equipment.
• Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.
• Label each separate piece of equipment.
• Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all
abbreviations at each equipment rack.
4-11
M
AKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
4-12
A
PPENDIX
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnosing Switch Indicators
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart
SymptomAction
Power LED is Off•Check connections between the switch, the power
cord, and the wall outlet.
•Contact your dealer for assistance.
•Contact SMC Technical Support.
Power LED is Amber•Internal power supply has failed. Contact your local
dealer for assistance.
Diag LED is Amber•Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.
•If the condition does not clear, contact your local
dealer for assistance.
A
Stack Master LED is
Flashing Amber
•The stack has not completed its initial configuration.
Wait a few minutes for the process to complete.
•Check that all stacking cables are properly connected.
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T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
SymptomAction
Stack Link LED is
Flashing Green/Amber
Link LED is Off•Verify that the switch and attached device are powered
•The uplink/downlink has failed.
•For the indicated stack link, check that the stacking
cables are properly connected. Replace the stacking
cable if necessary.
•Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.
on.
•Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and
corresponding device.
•Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length
does not exceed specified limits.
•Check the adapter on the attached device and cable
connections for possible defects. Replace the defective
adapter or cable if necessary.
Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs
The Power and RPS LEDs work in combination to indicate power status
as follows.
Table A-2 Power/RPS LEDs
Power LED RPS LEDStatus
GreenGreenInternal power functioning normally; RPS is present.
GreenAmberInternal power functioning normally; RPS plugged in but
GreenOffInternal power functioning normally; RPS not plugged in.
AmberGreenInternal power faulty; RPS delivering power.
OffOffBoth internal power and RPS unplugged or not functioning.
faulty.
A-2
P
OWER AND COOLING PROBLEMS
Power and Cooling Problems
If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in,
you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal
power supply. However, if the unit powers off after running for a while,
check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power
outlet, and verify that the fans on the unit are unobstructed and running
prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the problem, then the internal
power supply may be defective.
Installation
Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or
more components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or
network cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure
that all the other components are functioning properly.
In-Band Access
You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within
the attached network using Telnet, a Web browser, or other network
management software tools. However, you must first configure the switch
with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. If you have
trouble establishing a link to the management agent, check to see if you
have a valid network connection. Then verify that you entered the correct
IP address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the
switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the
network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch.
Caution: The management agent can accept up to four simultaneous
Telnet sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already
exists, an additional Telnet connection will not be able to log
into the system.
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T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Stack Troubleshooting
If a stack fails to initialize or function, first check the following items:
•Check that all stacking cables are properly connected.
•Check if any stacking cables appear damaged.
•Check that only one Stack Master button is pressed in.
•Check that all switches in the stack are powered on.
After checking all items, reboot all the switches in the stack.
Switches in the stack may be configured using a ring- or line-topology. To
ensure minimal disruption in case a unit or stacking cable fails, always use a
ring-topology. When using ring-topology configuration and a switch fails,
or a stacking cable is disconnected, the stack continues normal operation
using line-topology stacking through the remaining stack connections.
If any changes occur to a slave unit, such as unit failure or insertion of a
new unit, operation of the other units in the stack are not affected. On the
other hand, if the master unit fails, the unit with the lowest MAC address is
elected as the new master. The stack reboots, discovers the new stack
topology, assigns identifiers to each unit, and checks the software images
on each unit. This process make take up to two minutes.
If you do not connect a wrap-around cable from the bottom unit back up
to the top unit in the stack, the failure of a single unit will cause the stack to
break into two separate stacks. In this case, a master unit will be elected for
both of the stacks. However, backup information inherited from the
previous master unit will cause the same IP address to be used by both
master units in the two stacks. You must therefore manually reconfigure
the IP address of the management interface on one of the master units.
A-4
A
PPENDIX
C
ABLES
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have
two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable
must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different
colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with
white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of
the cable.
Caution: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a
specific orientation.
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.
Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered.
Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the
wires to the pins.
B
8
1
Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers
8
1
B-1
C
ABLES
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments
Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for
RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps
connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps
connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection
does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit support automatic MDI/MDI-X
operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network
connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. In
straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are
connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the
cable. When using any RJ-45 port on these switches, you can use either
straight-through or crossover cable.
Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts
PinMDI Signal NameMDI-X Signal Name
1Transmit Data plus (TD+)Receive Data plus (RD+)
2Transmit Data minus (TD-)Receive Data minus (RD-)
3Receive Data plus (RD+)Transmit Data plus (TD+)
6Receive Data minus (RD-)Transmit Data minus (TD-)
4,5,7,8Not usedNot used
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that
make up each wire pair.
B-2
T
WISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Straight-Through Wiring
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has
an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be
straight-through. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on
these switches, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to
connect to any device type.)
You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to
support Gigabit Ethernet connections.
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 WiringStandard
10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable
White/Orange Stripe
Orange
End A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Green Stripe
Blue
White/Blue Stripe
Green
White/Brown Stripe
Brown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
End B
Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring
B-3
C
ABLES
Crossover Wiring
If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are
labeled with an “X” (indicating MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an
“X” (which indicates MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the
wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on these
switches, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect
to any device type.)
You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to
support Gigabit Ethernet connections.
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable
White/Orange Stripe
Orange
End A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Green Stripe
Blue
White/Blue Stripe
Green
White/Brown Stripe
Brown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
End B
B-4
Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring
T
WISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments
All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you
can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or
servers, or to other switches or hubs.
The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts.
These ports require that all four pairs of wires be connected. Note that for
1000BASE-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit
and receive.
Use 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or
shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be
sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100
meters (328 feet).
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts
PinMDI Signal NameMDI-X Signal Name
Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)
1
Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)
2
Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)
3
Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)
4
Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)
5
Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)
6
Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)
7
Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)
8
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable
Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End
Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing
information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard.
Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and
Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the
ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission
Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.”
B-5
C
ABLES
Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch
cables between switches and end devices.
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T
If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test
parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be
applied to try and correct the problem:
1. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category
5e or Category 6 cables.
2. Reduce the number of connectors used in the link.
3. Reconnect some of the connectors in the link.
Fiber Standards
The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A
specification on optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type
for horizontal subsystems and two cable types for backbone subsystems.
Horizontal 62.5/125 micron multimode (two fibers per outlet).
Backbone 62.5/125 micron multimode or single mode.
TIA 568-B will allow the use of 50/125 micron multimode optical fiber in
both the horizontal and backbone in addition to the types listed above. All
optical fiber components and installation practices must meet applicable
building and safety codes.
B-6
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Ports
SMC8824M
20 10/100/1000BASE-T, with auto-negotiation
4 10/100/1000BASE-T shared with 4 SFP transceiver slots.
2 10GBASE extender module slots for XFP transceivers
Two slots for stacking transceivers
SMC8848M
44 10/100/1000BASE-T, with auto-negotiation
4 10/100/1000BASE-T shared with 4 SFP transceiver slots
2 10GBASE extender module slots for XFP transceivers
Two slots for stacking transceivers
Network Interface
Ports 1-24/48: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X
10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better)
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better)
1000BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP or STP cable; Category 5, 5e, or 6)
*Maximum Cable Length - 100 m (328 ft)
APPENDIX C
Buffer Architecture
SMC8824M: 0.75 Mbytes
SMC8848M:
Aggregate Bandwidth
SMC8824M: 128 Gbps
SMC8848M: 176 Gbps
1.5 Mbytes (two switch ASICs – 0.75 Mbytes each)
C-1
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PECIFICATIONS
Switching Database
8K MAC address entries, 1K static MAC addresses;
2K IP or 1K IPv6 entries in host table, 1K ARP entries,
512 IP or 256 IPv6 entries in routing table,
64 static IP routes, 256 IP interfaces; 32 multicast groups
Die Schalter können in ein Standard-19-Zoll-Ausrüstungsgestell oder auf
eine flache Ebene montiert werden.
Zum Auswählen eines Standortes beachten Sie bitte die nachstehenden
Richtlinien.
• Die Site sollte:
-Sich in der Mitte aller anzuschließenden Geräte sowie in der Nähe
einer Netzsteckdose befinden;
-Imstande sein, eine Temperatur zwischen 0 und 50 °C (32 und
122 °F) und eine Feuchtigkeit innerhalb von 5% bis 95%
(nichtkondensierend) beizubehalten;
-In einem genügend weiten Abstand (ungefähr 5 cm oder zwei
Zoll) von allen Seiten fur eine ausreichende Beluftung aufgestellt
werden;
-Für das Installieren, die Kabelverlegung und für Wartungen und
Reparaturen leicht zugänglich sein.
-Die LED-Statusanzeigedioden mussen stets klar und leicht
sichtbar sein.
• Sicherstellen, dass das verdrehte Kabel stets weg von anderen
Stromkabeln, Neonleuchteinrihtungen und anderen Quellen von
D-1
M
ONTAGE
(R
ACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
moglichen elektrischen Storungen verlegt wird, wie z. B. von Radios
und Transmittern.
• Sicherstellen, dass das Gerat an eine separate Stromquelle mit
Erdanschlus mit einer Netzspannung von 100 bis 240 V AC
(Wechselstromspannung), 50 bis 60 Hz, und innerhalb in einem
Abstand von 2,44 m (8 Fus) zu jedem Gerat installiert wird und on
einem separaten Trennschalter bzw. Leistungsschalter mit Strom
versorgt wird. Fur alle Gerate wird empfohlen, einen Filter oder einen
Überspannungsschutz zu verwenden.
- G
ERMAN
)
Montage (Rack Mounting Instructions - German)
Switch-Einheiten können an ein standardmäßiges 19-Zoll
Einrichtungsrack, einen Arbeitstisch oder ein Regal montiert werden.
Folgend finden Sie die Montageanweisungen für jeden Positionstyp.
Rack-Montage
Beachten Sie die folgenden Faktoren, bevor Sie die Rack-Montage
beginnen:
•Temperatur: Da die Temperatur innerhalb einer Rackeinheit höher als
die Raumumgebungstemperatur sein kann, stellen Sie bitte sicher, dass
die Rackumgebungstemperatur innerhalb des angegebenen
Betriebstemperaturbereichs liegt. (Siehe "Temperatur" auf Seite C-2.)
•Mechanische Last: Stellen Sie kein Gerät auf eine
Rack-Montageeinheit.
•Stromüberlastung: Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Netzkreis der
Rackeinheit nicht überlastet wird.
•Erdung: Die Rack-Montageeinheit muss richtig geerdet werden.
Besondere Acht sollten Sie bei Verbindungen geben, die nicht direkt
zum Netz führen.
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ERMAN INSTRUCTIONS
So montieren Sie Geräte an ein Rack:
1. Befestigen Sie die Metallwinkel mit den im Metallwinkel-Montageset
erhältlichen Schrauben an dem Gerät.
2. Befestigen Sie das Gerät mit vier Rackmontageschrauben (nicht
beigelegt) an dem Rack.
3. Wenn Sie nur einen Switch installieren, dann springen Sie bitte über zu
"Verbinden mit einer Stromquelle" auf Seite 3-12 am Ende dieses
Kapitels.
4. Wenn Sie mehrere Switches installieren möchten, dann montieren Sie
sie untereinander in einer beliebigen Reihenfolge.
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ONTAGE
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ACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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ERMAN
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PPENDIX
O
RDERING INFORMATION
Table E-1 TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Products and Accessories
SMCBGSLCX11-port 1000BASE-SX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
SMCBGLLCX11-port 1000BASE-LX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
SMCBGZLCX11-port 1000BASE-ZX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
SMCXFPMOD1-slot 10GBASE expansion module (XFP)
SMC10GXFP-SR1-port 10GBASE-SR 10G Small Form Pluggable
SMC10GXFP-LR1-port 10GBASE-LR 10G Small Form Pluggable
SMC8700S-301 stacking cable for inter-switch connection (30 cm)
SMC8700S-1301 stacking cable for inter-switch connection (1.3 m)
SMCRPU14
* Also available in models for Continental Europe and the UK.
Note: For 10GBASE-ER, SMC recommends Finisar transceiver, part number
*
FTRX-1611-3.
with optional 10 Gigabit uplink
with optional 10 Gigabit uplink
mini-GBIC transceiver
mini-GBIC transceiver
mini-GBIC transceiver
(XFP) transceiver
(XFP) transceiver
Redundant power unit with cables, supports one
device
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GLOSSARY
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 or better UTP cable.
1000BASE-LX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
50/125, 62.5/125 or 9/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-SX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category
5 or 5e twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).
1000BASE-ZX
Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125
micron core fiber cable.
10GBASE-ER
IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
9/125 micron core single-mode fiber cable.
Glossary-1
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LOSSARY
10GBASE-LR
IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
9/125 micron core single-mode fiber cable.
10GBASE-SR
IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
50/125 micron core multimode fiber cable.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
A 10 Gbps network communication system based on Ethernet.
Auto-Negotiation
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational
mode (e.g., speed and duplex mode) based on the capabilities of the node
to which it is connected.
Bandwidth
The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for
network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the
data transmission along the cable.
Collision
A condition in which packets transmitted over the cable interfere with each
other. Their interference makes both signals unintelligible.
Collision Domain
Single CSMA/CD LAN segment.
CSMA/CD
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the
communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit
Ethernet.
Glossary-2
End Station
A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic.
Ethernet
A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC,
Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical
bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard
provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physical layer
and media with repeaters and implementations that operate on fiber, thin
coax and twisted-pair cable.
Fast Ethernet
A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the
CSMA/CD access method.
Full Duplex
Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and
receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.
Gigabit Ethernet
A 1000 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the
CSMA/CD access method.
G
LOSSARY
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
IEEE 802.3
Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
access method and physical layer specifications.
IEEE 802.3ab
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
Glossary-3
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LOSSARY
IEEE 802.3ae
Defines the physical layer specifications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
IEEE 802.3u
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
IEEE 802.3x
Defines Ethernet frame start and stop requests and timers used for flow
control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
IEEE 802.3z
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)
LAN Segment
Separate LAN or collision domain.
Layer 2
Data Link layer in the ISO 7-Layer Data Communications Protocol. This
is related directly to the hardware interface for network devices and passes
on traffic based on MAC addresses.
LED
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.
Link Segment
Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a
repeater and a PC.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computers and support devices.
Glossary-4
Management Information Base (MIB)
An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database
objects that contains information about the device.
Media Access Control (MAC)
A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the
transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network
nodes.
Modal Bandwidth
Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because
it varies with the modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal
bandwidth is specified in units of MHz per km, which indicates the
amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber for a one km distance.
Network Diameter
Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.
Redundant Power Supply (RPS)
A backup power supply unit that automatically takes over in case the
primary power supply should fail.
G
LOSSARY
RJ-45 Connector
A connector for twisted-pair wiring.
Switched Ports
Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association
Glossary-5
G
LOSSARY
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP
as the network layer protocol.
UTP
Unshielded twisted-pair cable.
Virtual LAN (VLAN)
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. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical
barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though
located on the same LAN.
connecting devices to the switch 4-2
desktop or shelf mounting 3-6
port connections 4-1
power requirements 3-1
problems A-3
rack mounting 3-4
RPU in racks 3-6
site requirements 3-1
wiring closet connections 4-10
, D-1
L
laser safety 4-4, 4-6
LC port connections 4-4
LED indicators
Diag 1-6
Link 1-5
Module 1-7
Power 1-6
problems A-1
RPU 1-6
Stack ID 1-7
Stack Link 1-7
Stack Master 1-7
location requirements 3-1
, 4-5
, D-1
M
management
agent 1-3
features 1-10
out-of-band 1-3
SNMP 1-3
web-based 1-3
modules, 10G 1-8
modules, 10GBASE-LR C-5
mounting the switch
in a rack 3-4
on a desktop or shelf 3-6
, C-3, C-4
N
network
connections 4-1
examples 2-2
O
optional modules, installation 3-7
optional redundant power unit 1-8
ordering information E-1
out-of-band management 1-3
P
package contents 3-3
pin assignments B-1
1000BASE-T B-5
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T B-2
console port 3-13
ports, connecting to 4-1
power, connecting to 3-12
problems, troubleshooting A-1
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NDEX
R
rack mounting 3-4
redundant power unit 1-8
RJ-45 port 1-3
connections 4-1
pinouts B-5
RPU
connecting 3-12
installing in a rack 3-6
installing on a desktop 3-6
RPU, optional redundant power unit 1-8
rubber foot pads, attaching 3-6
S
screws for rack mounting 3-3
site selelction 3-1
SNMP agent 1-3
specifications
compliances C-3
environmental C-2
extender modules C-5
physical C-1
power C-2
, C-4
standards
compliance C-4
IEEE C-4
status LEDs 1-5
surge suppressor, using 3-1
switch architecture 1-2
switching, introduction to 2-1
T
temperature within a rack 3-4
troubleshooting
in-band access A-3
power and cooling problems A-3
switch indicators A-1
Telnet A-3
twisted-pair connections 4-1
V
VLANs
tagging 2-5
W
web-based management 1-3
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