SMC Networks 8708L2, TigerSwitch 10G, SMC8708L2 Installation Manual

TigerSwitch 10G

10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

◆ 8 10GBASE XFP slots

◆ Non-blocking switching architecture

◆ Support for a redundant power unit

◆ Spanning Tree Protocol, RSTP, and MSTP

◆ Up to 4 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

◆ Support for jumbo frames up to 9 KB

◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON

Installation Guide

SMC8708L2

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

TigerSwitch 10G
Installation Guide

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

May 2005

Pub. # 149100024300A

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 © 2005 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan

Trademarks:

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

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ARRANTY

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.

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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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,
in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to
operate the equipment.

You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for RJ-45 connections—Category 3 or
greater for 10 Mbps connections, and Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections. Use
50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable, or 9/125 micron single-mode cable,
for fiber-optic transceiver connections.

Warning s : 1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent

electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.

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

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

o

, 4a,

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:

War ning:

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

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

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:

• EN60950-1:2001

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Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A

SMC contact for products in Australia is:

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

Safety Compliance

Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety

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

Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit

Power Cord Safety

Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch:

War ning:

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.

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

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

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

CLASS I

LASER DEVICE

DISPOSITIF LASER

DE CLASSE I

LASERGER
DER KLASSE I

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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

†

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

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 DK2-5a.

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 fuse which complies with BS1362.

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

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

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

IEC-320 receptacle.

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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:

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

à

2 métres.

- 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 DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.

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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.

Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE

1011.

Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7

(“SCHUKO”)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC>

et doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

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”).

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

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Warnings and Cautionary Messages

War nings (in German)

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.

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 ground lead

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

Warning: This switch uses 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.

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

electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.

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

device.

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

standards.

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

Achtung: Installation und Deinstallation des Gerätes müssen von qualifiziertem

Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Achtung: Wenn das Gerät an eine Steckdose angeschlossen wird, muß der Masseanschluß

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

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

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

Audience

The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing
and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of
LANs (Local Area Networks).

Diese Anleitung ist f

ür die Benutzung durch Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen, die für die

Installation und das einstellen von Netzwerkkomponenten verantwortlich sind; sie setzt
Erfahrung bei der Arbeit mit LANs (Local Area Networks) voraus.

Related Publications

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

The SMC8708L2 Management Guide

Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all
management related features.

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1 About the TigerSwitch 10G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

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

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

Network Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

10GBASE Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Management Port (RJ-45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Port and System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Optional Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Power Supply Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

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

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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

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

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

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

Network Aggregation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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

Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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

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

Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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

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

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

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Installing an XFP Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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Connecting to the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Wiring Map for Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting to the Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cabling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting Devices to the Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Network Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Fiber Optic XFP Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

10 Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Cable Labeling and Connection Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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APPENDICES:

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

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

Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

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

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

In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

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

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

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

Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Fiber Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

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

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

Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3

Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4

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

Glossary

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ABLES

Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Table 1-2 System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Table 4-1 Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-6
Table 4-2 Maximum 10GBASE-LR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-6
Table 4-3 Maximum 10GBASE-ER 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-6

Table 4-4 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Table 4-5 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Table A-2 Power/RPS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . B-2

Table D-1 TigerSwitch 10G Products and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

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F

IGURES

Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Figure 1-2 Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Figure 1-3 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure 1-4 Power Supply Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Figure 2-1 Network Aggregation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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

Figure 2-3 Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Figure 3-5 Installing an XFP Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Figure 3-6 Power Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Figure 3-7 Serial Port (DB-9 DTE) Pin-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Figure 4-2 Network Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Figure 4-3 Making Fiber Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

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HAPTER

1

A

BOUT THE

T

IGERSWITCH

10G

Overview

The SMC8708L2 is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch with 8 10GBASE XFP
slots*, and 1 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 management port. The switch also
includes an SNMP-based management agent, which provides both in-band
and out-of-band access for managing the switch.

This switch provides a broad range of powerful features for Layer 2
switching, delivering reliability and consistent performance for your
network traffic. It brings order to poorly performing networks by
segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.1Q
compliant VLANs, and empowers multimedia applications with multicast
switching and CoS services.

Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels

* XFP transceivers are purchased separately.

100-240V~

50-60Hz 2A

Port Status Indicators System Indicators

Console Port

Management Port

Redundant Power Supply

Power Socket

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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10G

1-2

Switch Architecture

The SMC8708L2 switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching
fabric. 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.

This switch uses 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.

Network Management Options

This SMC8708L2 switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for
“at-a-glance” monitoring of network and port status. It also includes a
management agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch
using its embedded management software, or via SNMP applications. To
manage the switch, you can make a direct connection to the RS-232
console port (out-of-band), or you can manage the switch through a
network connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or
SNMP-based network management software.

Description of Hardware

10GBASE Slots

These slots support all standard 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) XFP
transceivers. All 10GBASE transceivers operate at 10 Gbps full duplex.

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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE

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Management Port (RJ-45)

The SMC8708L2 contains one 10/100BASE-TX management port
(labeled Mgmt) that operates at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex.
This port is provided only for management access, and does not allow
pass-through or data traffic.

Note: It is also possible to manage the switch through the switch’s XFP

transceiver slots.

The management port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so
you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or
servers, or to other switches or hubs. (See “10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin
Assignments” on page B-2..)

This port supports auto-negotiation, so the optimum transmission mode
(half or full duplex), and data rate (10 or 100 Mbps) can be selected
automatically. If a device connected to this port does not support
auto-negotiation, the communication mode of that port can be configured
manually. It also supports auto-negotiation of flow control, so the switch
can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.

A

BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10G

1-4

Port and System Status LEDs

The SMC8708L2 includes 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 described
in the following figures and tables..

Figure 1-2 Port LEDs

Port Status LEDs

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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE

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Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (Ports 1-8)

Link/Act On/Flashing

Green

Port has established a valid 10 Gbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.

Yellow/Green
Alternate

The port has been administratively disabled.

Off There is no valid link on the port.

XFP
Module

Green There is an XFP transceiver present in the slot.

Off There is no transceiver in the slot.

Management Port

Link/Act On/Flashing

Yellow

Port has established a valid 10 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.

On/Flashing
Green

Port has established a valid 100 Mbps network
connection. Flashing indicates activity.

Off There is no valid link on the port.

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BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10G

1-6

Figure 1-3 System LEDs

Table 1-2 System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

PWR On Green The unit’s internal power supply is operating

normally.

On Yellow The unit’s internal power supply has failed.

Off The unit has no power connected or has

failed.

RPS On Green The redundant power supply is operating

normally.

On Yellow The redundant power supply is plugged in but

faulty, such as a thermal or fan failure.

Off No redundant power supply is connected.

System LEDs

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ESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE

1-7

Optional Redundant Power Unit

SMC supports an optional Redundant Power Supply (RPS), that can supply
power to the switch in the event of failure of the internal power supply.

Power Supply Sockets

There are two power sockets on the rear panel of the switch. The standard
power socket is for the AC power cord. The socket labeled “RPS” is for
the optional Redundant Power Supply.

Figure 1-4 Power Supply Sockets

Diag Flashing Green The system diagnostic test is in progress.

On Green The system diagnostic test has completed

successfully.

On Yellow The system diagnostic test has detected a fault.

Yellow/Green
Alternating

There has been a fan fault or the unit has
overheated.

Table 1-2 System Status LEDs (Continued)

LED Condition Status

100-240V~

50-60Hz 2A

Power Socket

Redundant Power Socket

A

BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10G

1-8

Features and Benefits

Connectivity

• 8 10GBASE XFP slots for 10 Gbps Ethernet connections – supports

all 10G standard XFP transceivers

• One 100BASE-TX management port

- Auto-negotiation enable the RJ-45 management 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 port supports auto MDI/MDI-X pinout selection

- Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or
better for 10 Mbps connections, and Category 5 or better for 100
Mbps connections

• IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and 802.3ae 10 Gigabit
Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility with standards-based hubs,
network cards and switches from any vendor

Performance

• Transparent bridging

• Aggregate duplex bandwidth of up to 160 Gbps.

• Switching table with a total of 16K MAC address entries

• Provides wire-speed store-and-forward switching

• Broadcast storm control

• Support for optional Redundant Power Supply

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EATURES AND BENEFITS

1-9

Management

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

• Network management agent:

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

- Supports console, Telnet, SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 4 groups
and web-based interface

A

BOUT THE TIGERSWITCH

10G

1-10

2-1

C

HAPTER

2

N

ETWORK

P

LANNING

Introduction to Switching

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. The switch has, 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.

A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, or 10 Gigabit Ethernet network to significantly boost bandwidth
while using conventional cabling and network cards.

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ETWORK PLANNING

2-2

Application Examples

The TigerSwitch 10G is not only designed to segment your network, but
also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections.
Some typical applications are described below.

Network Aggregation Plan

With 8 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 8 distinct collision domains), the
TigerSwitch 10G can collapse a complex network down into a single
efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.

In the figure below, the 10GBASE ports are providing 10 Gbps
connectivity for up to 8 segments. In addition, the switch is also
connecting several servers at 10 Gbps.

Figure 2-1 Network Aggregation Plan

10 Gbps Segments

...

...

Server Farm

SlaveStack

Master

UplinkUplink

PWR

Diag

RPU

Stack
Master

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RPU

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RPU

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PPLICATION EXAMPLES

2-3

Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type.
A 10GBASE-SR (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 300 meters away, a
10GBASE-LR (SMF) link can connect to a remote site up to 10 km away
and a 10GBASE-ER(SMF) link can connect to a site up to 40 km away.
This allows a 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch to serve as a collapsed backbone,
providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.

A 10GBASE-SR XFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection
between floors in the same building, and a 10GBASE-LR XFP can be used
for high-bandwidth core connections between buildings in a campus
setting or to connect to a remote site.

The figure below illustrates this switch connecting multiple segments with
fiber cable.

Figure 2-2 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

...

...

Headquarters

10GBASE-LR SMF
(10 kilometers)

Remote Switch

10 Gbps Segments

10GBASE-LR SMF
(10 kilometers)

Remote Switch

Server Farm

PWR

Diag

RPU

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48/Up

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N

ETWORK PLANNING

2-4

Making VLAN Connections

This switch supports 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 switch 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.

Figure 2-3 Making VLAN Connections

Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q

VLAN tags, use untagged ports.

Finance

Untagged Ports

VLAN

unaware

switch

Tagged Port

R&D

Testing

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

Marketing

VLAN 3

Finance

VLAN 3

VLAN 4

VLAN
aware
switch

R&D

VLAN 2

Testing

VLAN 1

Tagged

Ports

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PPLICATION NOTES

2-5

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, you can attach this

switch to a router or WAN gateway.

3. As a general rule the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched
link should not exceed:

• 10GBASE-SR: 300 m (984.25 ft) for multimode fiber.

• 10GBASE-LR: 10 km (6.21 miles) for single-mode fiber.

• 10GBASE-ER: 40 km (24.85 miles) for single-mode fiber.

However, power budget constraints must also be considered when
calculating the maximum fiber optic cable length for your specific
environment.

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ETWORK PLANNING

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3-1

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HAPTER

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I

NSTALLING THE

S

WITCH

Selecting a Site

TigerSwitch 10G 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 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

• 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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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

3-2

Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when connecting to the management port,
make sure the current cable is suitable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
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, or
Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX.

• 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

Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections

RJ-45 Connector

E

QUIPMENT CHECKLIST

3-3

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking this switch, 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

• TigerSwitch 10G unit (SMC8708L2)

• 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

• RS-232 console cable

• This Installation Guide

• Management and Installation 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 switch, 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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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

3-4

Mounting

This switch 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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OUNTING

3-5

To rack-mount devices:

1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the

Bracket Mounting Kit.

Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets

2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not

provided).

Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack

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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

3-6

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.

Montage (Rack Mounting Instructions - German)

SMC8708L2 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-1.)

• 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.

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 3-9 am Ende dieses Kapitels.

4. Wenn Sie mehrere Switches installieren möchten, dann montieren Sie sie untereinander in einer

beliebigen Reihenfolge.

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OUNTING

3-7

Desktop or Shelf Mounting

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.

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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3-8

Installing an XFP Transceiver

Figure 3-5 Installing an XFP Transceiver

The XFP slots support the following XFP transceivers:

• 10GBASE-SR

• 10GBASE-LR

• 10GBASE-ER

To install an XFP transceiver, do the following:

1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate
XFP transceiver type.

2. Insert the transceiver with the connector facing outward and the slot
connector facing down. Note that XFP transceivers are keyed so they
can only be installed in one orientation.

3. Slide the XFP transceiver into the slot until it snaps into place.

Note: 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: XFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.

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Connecting to a Power Source

To connect a switch to a power source:

1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the AC socket located at the
back of the switch.

Figure 3-6 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 PWR LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly
plugged in.

4. If you have purchased a Redundant Power Supply, connect it to the
device and to an AC power source now, following the instructions
included with the package.

100-240V~

50-60Hz 2A

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Connecting to the Console Port

The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s rear panel is used to connect to the
switch for out-of-band console configuration. The command-line-driven
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.

Figure 3-7 Serial Port (DB-9 DTE) Pin-Out

Wiring Map for Serial Cable

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

Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring

Switch’s 9-Pin

Serial Port

Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin

DTE Port

2 RXD (receive data) <---------------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data)

3 TXD (transmit data) ----------------------------> 2 RXD (receive data)

5 SGND (signal ground) ------------------------------ 5 SGND (signal ground)

No other pins are used.

1

5

6 9

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C

ONNECTIONS

Connecting Network Devices

The TigerSwitch 10G is designed to interconnect multiple segments
(or collision domains). It includes a 100BASE-TX port for management
access, and 8 XFP ports for high-speed connections to your data network.
XFP transceivers can be connected to any network device that supports
the required 10 Gigabit Ethernet media type, such as network cards in PCs
and servers, as well as to switches, routers, or remote devices.

Connecting to the Management Port

When connecting to switch’s management port, use unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use
Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, or Category 5 or
better for 100BASE-TX connections.

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 for further information on cabling.

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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.

Connecting Devices to the Management Port

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 network 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 the section “Network Wiring
Connections.”) Otherwise, attach the other end to the management
port on the switch.

Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft)
in length.

3. As a connection is made, the management port’s Link LED (on this
switch) will light to indicate that the connection is valid.

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4-3

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 the switch’s management port, 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 4-7.

Figure 4-2 Network Wiring Connections

Equipment Rack
(side view)

Switch

Patch Panel

Punch-Down Block

Wall

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4-4

Fiber Optic XFP Devices

A 10 Gigabit XFP transceiver (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, or
10GBASE-ER) can be used for a backbone connection between switches,
or for connecting to a high-speed server. For information on installing
fiber optic XFP transceivers, refer to the following description.

Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber
optic cable with an LC connector at both ends. (See “Connectivity Rules”
on page 4-6 for information on the connector types required for specific
XFP transceiver types.) 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: This switch uses 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 XFP 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 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 transceiver port’s rubber plug. When not
connected to a fiber cable, the rubber plug should be replaced to
protect the optics.

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IBER OPTIC

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EVICES

4-5

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 optic
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 transceiver 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.

Figure 4-3 Making Fiber Port Connections

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.

10GBASE fiber optic ports operate at 10 Gbps, full duplex, with
auto-negotiation of flow control. The maximum length for fiber optic
cable operating at 10 Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed
under “10 Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 4-6.

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Connectivity Rules

10 Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-1 Maximum 10GBASE-SR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Diameter Fiber

Bandwidth

Maximum Cable
Length

Connector

62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber

160 MHz/km 2-26 m

(6.56-85.3 ft.)

LC

62.5/125 micron
multimode fiber

200 MHz/km 2-33 m

(6.56-108.26 ft.)

LC

50/125 micron
multimode fiber

400 MHz/km 2-66 m

(6.56-216.54 ft.)

LC

50/125 micron
multimode fiber

500 MHz/km 2-82 m

(6.56-269 ft.)

LC

50/125 micron
multimode fiber

2000 MHz/km 2-300 m

(6.56-984.25 ft.)

LC

Table 4-2 Maximum 10GBASE-LR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Diameter Fiber

Bandwidth

Maximum Cable
Length

Connector

9/125 micron
single-mode fiber

N/A 10 km

(6.2 miles)

LC

Table 4-3 Maximum 10GBASE-ER 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Diameter Fiber

Bandwidth

Maximum Cable
Length

Connector

9/125 micron
single-mode fiber

N/A 40 km

(24.85 miles)

LC

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ABLE LABELING AND CONNECTION RECORDS

4-7

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain

10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain

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.

Table 4-4 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length

Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector

100BASE-TX Category 5 or better

100-ohm UTP or STP

100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

Table 4-5 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length

Type Cable Type Maximum Cable

Length

Connect
or

10BASE-T Twisted Pair, Category 3

or better 100-ohm UTP

100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

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• 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.

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A

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing Switch Indicators

Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

PWR LED is Off • Check connections between the switch, the power

cord, and the wall outlet.

• Contact SMC Technical Support.

PWR LED is Yellow • Internal power supply has failed. Contact your local

dealer for assistance.

Diag LED is Yellow • Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.

• If the condition does not clear, contact your local
dealer for assistance.

Link LED is Off • Verify that the switch and attached device are powered

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.

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A-2

Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs

The PWR and RPS LEDs work in combination to indicate power status as
follows.

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.

Table A-2 Power/RPS LEDs

PWR LED RPS LED Status

Green Yellow Internal power functioning normally; RPS plugged in but

faulty, such as a thermal or fan failure.

Green Off Internal power functioning normally; RPS not plugged in.

Yellow Green Internal power faulty; RPS delivering power.

Off Off Both internal power and RPS unplugged or not functioning.

IN-B

AND ACCESS

A-3

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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B-1

A

PPENDIX

B

C

ABLES

Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments

For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections to the management port, a
twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified
by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the
other, green with 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.

Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers

8

1

1

8

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ABLES

B-2

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 switch’s management port supports 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 the switch’s management port, you can use either
straight-through or crossover cable.

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.)

We recommend connecting all four wire pairs as shown in the following
diagram to allow the same cabling to used for Gigabit Ethernet networks.

Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Assignment MDI-X Assignment

1 Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data +
2 Output Transmit Data - Input Receive Data ­3 Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data +
6 Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data ­4,5,7,8 Not used Not used
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that

make up each wire pair.

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B-3

Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring

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.)

We recommend connecting all four wire pairs as shown in the following
diagram to allow the same cabling to used for Gigabit Ethernet networks.

Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

White/Green Stripe

Green

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard

10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable

End A

End B

Blue

White/Blue Stripe

Brown

White/Brown Stripe

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

White/Green Stripe

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Green

Blue

White/Blue Stripe

Brown

White/Brown Stripe

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ABLES

B-4

Fiber Standards

The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A
specification on optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type
for horizontal subsytems 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.

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APPENDIX C

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Characteristics

Ports

8 XFP slots, with auto-negotiation
1 10/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation

Network Interface

XFP Slots: 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR and 10GBASE-ER
standard XFP transceivers

Management Port: 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)
*Maximum Cable Length - 100 m (328 ft)

Buffer Architecture

8 Mbytes

Aggregate Bandwidth

160 Gbps

Switching Database

16K MAC address entries, including 1K static MAC addresses

LEDs

System: PWR (power supply), RPS (redundant power supply),

Diag (diagnostics)

Port: Status: Link/Act (link/activity), XFP Module

Weight

5.56 kg (12.26 lbs)

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C-2

Size

44.0 x 41.0 x 4.3 cm (17.32 x 16.14 x 1.69 in.)

Tem perat ure

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

Humidity

Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

AC Input

100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 2A

Power Supply

Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
External, supports connection for redundant power supply

Power Consumption

150 Watts maximum

Maximum Current

2.00 A @ 100 VAC

1.00 A @ 240 VAC

Switch Features

Forwarding Mode

Store-and-forward

Throughput

Wire speed

Management Features

In-Band Management

Web, Telnet, SSH, or SNMP manager

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TANDARDS

C-3

Out-of-Band Management

RS-232 DB-9 console port

Software Loading

TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band

Standards

IEEE 802.3-2002

Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

Compliances

CE Mark

Emissions

FCC Class A
Industry Canada Class A
EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A
EN 61000-3-2/3
VCCI Class A
C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A

Immunity

EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11

Safety

CSA/CUS (CSA60950-1 & UL60950-1)
TÜV/GS (EN60950-1)
CB (IEC60950-1)

S

PECIFICATIONS

C-4

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

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I

NFORMATION

Table D-1 TigerSwitch 10G Products and Accessories

Product Number Description

SMC8708L2 8-port 10G managed Layer 2 switch

SMCRPU14

*

Redundant power unit with cables, supports one
device

* Also available in models for Continental Europe and the UK.

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Glossary-1

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.

10GBASE-SR

IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
50/125 micron core multimode fiber cable.

10GBASE-LR

IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
9/125 micron core single-mode fiber cable.

10GBASE-ER

IEEE 802.3ae specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of
9/125 micron core single-mode 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.

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LOSSARY

Glossary-2

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.

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.

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LOSSARY

Glossary-3

Full Duplex

Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and
receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.

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.)

IEEE 802.3ae

Defines the physical layer specifications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over fiber.

IEEE 802.3ak

Defines the physical layer specifications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over
coaxial cable.

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 802.3z

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.

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LOSSARY

Glossary-4

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computers and support devices.

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.

MIB

An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database
objects that contains information about the device.

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.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

Switched Ports

Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.

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LOSSARY

Glossary-5

TIA

Telecommunications Industry Association

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.

G

LOSSARY

Glossary-6

Index-1

Numerics

10 Gbps connectivity rules 4-6
10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7
100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7
1000BASE-LR fiber cable lengths 4-6
1000BASE-SR fiber cable lengths 4-6
100BASE-TX

cable lengths 4-7
pin assignments B-2
ports 1-3

10BASE-T

cable lengths 4-7
pin assignments B-2

10GBASE slots 1-2

A

accessories, ordering D-1
adhesive feet, attaching 3-7
air flow requirements 3-1
applications

network aggregation 2-2
remote connections with fiber 2-3
VLAN connections 2-4

B

brackets, attaching 3-5
buffer size C-1

C

cable

Ethernet cable compatibility 3-2
labeling and connection records 4-7

lengths 4-7
cleaning fiber terminators 4-5
compliances

EMC C-3
safety C-3

connectivity rules

10 Gbps 4-6
10 Mbps 4-7
100 Mbps 4-7

console port

pin assignments 3-10
console port, pin assignments 3-10
contents of package 3-3
cooling problems A-2
cord sets, international 3-9

D

DC input 1-7
desktop mounting 3-7
device connections 4-1

E

electrical interference, avoiding 3-1
equipment checklist 3-3
Ethernet connectivity rules 4-6, 4-7

F

Fast Ethernet connectivity rules 4-7
features C-2

management 1-9

switch 1-8
fiber cables 4-4
flow control, IEEE 802.3x 1-3
front panel of switch 1-1
full duplex connectivity 2-1

G

grounding for racks 3-4

I

NDEX

I

NDEX

Index-2

I

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-8
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet 1-8
IEEE 802.3ak 10 Gigabit Ethernet 1-8
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-8
IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-3
indicators, LED 1-4
installation

connecting devices to the switch 4-2
desktop or shelf mounting 3-7
network wiring connections 4-3
port connections 4-1

, 4-4

power requirements 3-1
problems A-2
rack mounting 3-4
RPS in racks 3-6
site requirements 3-1
wiring closest connections 4-3

L

laser safety 4-4
LC port connections 4-4
LED indicators

Diag 1-7
Link 1-5
Power 1-6
problems A-1
RPS 1-6
XFP Module 1-5

location requirements 3-1

M

management

agent 1-2
features 1-9, C-2, C-3
out-of-band 1-2
SNMP 1-2

web-based 1-2

mounting the switch

in a rack 3-4
on a desktop or shelf 3-7

multimode fiber optic cables 4-4

N

network

connections 4-1

, 4-4

examples 2-2

O

optional redundant power unit 1-7
ordering information D-1
out-of-band management 1-2

P

package contents 3-3
pin assignments B-1

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T B-2
console port 3-10
DB-9 3-10

ports, connecting to 4-1

, 4-4

power, connecting to 3-9
problems, troubleshooting A-1

R

rack mounting 3-4
rear panel of switch 1-1
rear panel receptacles 1-7
redundant power unit 1-7
RJ-45 port 1-3

connections 4-1

RPS

connecting 3-9
installing in a rack 3-6

I

NDEX

Index-3

installing on a desktop 3-7

optional redundant power unit 1-7
RS-232 port 1-2
rubber foot pads, attaching 3-7

S

screws for rack mounting 3-3
serial port 1-2
single-mode fiber optic cables 4-4
site selelction 3-1
SNMP agent 1-2
specifications

compliances C-2

, C-3

environmental C-2

physical C-1

power C-2
standards

compliance C-3

IEEE C-3
status LEDs 1-4
surge suppressor, using 3-1

switch architecture 1-2
switching

introduction to 2-1
method 1-2

T

temperature within a rack 3-4
troubleshooting

in-band access A-3
power and cooling problems A-2
switch indicators A-1
Telnet A-3

twisted-pair connections 4-1

V

VLANs, tagging 2-4

W

web-based management 1-2

I

NDEX

Index-4

38 Tesla
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Model Numbers: SMC8708L2
Pub. Number: 149100024300A E052005-R01

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