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SMC Networks SMC6724L2 Installation Manual

Tigerswitch 10/100 24-port fast ethernet switch
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TigerSwitch 10/100
24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch
N 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
N Optional 1000BASE-SX modules
N 8.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth
N Spanning Tree Protocol
N Up to four port trunks
N Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis
N QoS support for four-level priority
N Full support for VLANs with GVRP
N IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping
N Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON

Installation Guide

SMC6724L2

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    N Up to four port trunks N Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis N QoS support for four-level priority N Full support for VLANs with GVRP N IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping N Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON Installation Guide SMC6724L2...
  • Page 3 TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 December 2000 Pub. # F2.10c 150546-102 R01...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
  • Page 6 * SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. SMC Networks, Inc. 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618...
  • Page 7 EC Conformance Declaration - Class A SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.

  • Page 8: Japan Vcci Class A

    OMPLIANCES 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,”...

  • Page 9: Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement

    Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité...
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Overview ........1-1 Switch Architecture ......1-2 Management Options .
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting ......A-1 Diagnosing Switch Indicators ......A-1 Power and Cooling Problems .
  • Page 13 Physical Characteristics ......C-1 Switch Features ........C-3 Management Features .
  • Page 14 ABLE OF ONTENTS viii...
  • Page 15 1000BASE-SX modules. There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board. This agent supports both in-band and out-of-band access for managing the switch. Figure 1-1. SMC6724L2 Front Panel Figure 1-2. SMC6724L2 Rear Panel Figure 1-3. Optional 1000Base-SX Module...

  • Page 16: About The Tigerswitch 10/100

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

  • Page 17: Description Of Hardware

    (MDI-X). Workstations and servers can be connected to these ports with straight-through cable. Port 24 is switch-selectable (MDI-X or MDI). There is an associated switch that is used to enable and disable the crossover, so this port can always be connected to another hub or switch with straight-through cable.

  • Page 18: Status Leds

    Activity Yellow Flashing 10/100 Port and System Status LEDs Status Switch is receiving power. Port has established a valid network connection. Valid 10 Mbps connection. Valid 100 Mbps connection. Traffic is passing through the port. Port is operating at full duplex.

  • Page 19: Switch Management

    And broadcast storm control prevents broadcast traffic storms from engulfing the network. Some of the switch’s advanced features are described below. For a detailed description, refer to the Management Guide. Spanning Tree Protocol The TigerSwitch 10/100 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree...

  • Page 20: Vlans

    Provides data security by restricting all traffic to the originating VLAN, except where a connection has been configured between separate VLANs using a router or Layer 3 switch. Multicast Switching Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensure...

  • Page 21: Optional Media Extender Module

    Gigabit module operates at 1 Gbps, with support for full-duplex mode and flow control. This module is fitted with an SC connector, but you can attach an ST plug to the switch using the SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091). Power Supply Receptacle The power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the switch.

  • Page 22: Features And Benefits

    BOUT THE IGER WITCH Features and Benefits Connectivity N 24 dual-speed ports for easy Fast Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment N Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex and 10 or 100 Mbps) if this feature is supported by the attached device;...

  • Page 23: Performance

    N “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting N Management agent: • Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface • Manages entire switch in-band or out-of-band • Spanning Tree Protocol for redundant network connections • VLAN support for 64 groups, port-based or with 802.1Q VLAN tagging, and GVRP for automatic VLAN learning •...
  • Page 24 10/100 BOUT THE IGER WITCH 1-10...

  • Page 25: Network Planning

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

  • Page 26: Sample Applications

    When the time comes for further expansion, just cascade the TigerSwitch to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection. In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100 is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN.

  • Page 27: Remote Connections With Fiber Cable

    VLANs, ports can either be assigned to any number of groups. Port-based VLANs are suitable for small networks. A single switch can be easily configured to support several VLAN groups for various organizational entities (such as Finance and Marketing).
  • Page 28 VLAN tagging. This allows you to assign multiple VLAN groups to the “trunk” ports (that is, tagged ports) connecting different switches. Figure 2-3. Making VLAN Connections Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags, use untagged ports.

  • Page 29: Connectivity Rules

    Gigabit Ethernet. 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. 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain...

  • Page 30: Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters

    100BASE-TX 200 m (656 ft.) 200 m (656 ft.) 205 m (672.4 ft.) Connecting Any two devices Switch to switch, server or PC Half duplex Full duplex Maximum Length 100 m (328 ft.) 185 m (607 ft.) 50 m (165 ft.) Max.

  • Page 31: Application Notes

    When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode. 2. When a switch is connected to a hub or any kind of shared media, remember to turn off back pressure to prevent the attached port from being frequently partitioned due to the jamming packets.
  • Page 32 ETWORK LANNING...

  • Page 33: Installing The Switch

    NSTALLING THE Selecting a Site TigerSwitch 10/100 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. N The site should: • be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.

  • Page 34: Equipment Checklist

    N 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: N Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are not included...

  • Page 35: Mounting

    Rack Mounting Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors: N 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.
  • Page 36 1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. Figure 3-1. Attaching the Brackets 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-2. Installing the Switch in a Rack...

  • Page 37: Desktop Or Shelf Mounting

    Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. Figure 3-3. 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.

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Power Source

    NSTALLING THE WITCH Connecting to a Power Source To connect a device to a power source: 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device. Figure 3-4. Power Receptacle 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket. Note: For International use, you may need to change the AC line cord.

  • Page 39: Making Network Connections

    Every twisted-pair connection must have a wiring crossover to transmit and receive data. For convenience, this crossover is built into all RJ-45 ports on the switch—these are fixed crossover ports (MDI-X). Since network cards do not cross their internal wiring to...
  • Page 40 Crossover (x) Straight-through (=) Straight-through (=) Warning: 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. And the port on the other device is...

  • Page 41: Connecting To Pcs, Servers, Hubs And Switches

    “Wiring Closet Connections” on the next page). Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on the switch. 3. If the device is a hub or switch, use the cable type indicated under “Cabling Guidelines” on page 4-1, and attach the other end to a port on the TigerSwitch.

  • Page 42: Wiring Closet Connections

    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.

  • Page 43: Fiber Optic Devices

    3. Connect one end of the cable to the SC port on the switch and the other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
  • Page 44 Figure 4-3. Making SC Port Connections 4. As a connection is made, check the Activity LED on the switch’s front panel for the corresponding module to be sure that the connection is valid. Note: If you use the optional SC-ST Converter, be sure to connect the converter’s Tx (Rx) port to the Rx (Tx) port on the other...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Internal power supply has failed or is disconnected. • Check connections between the switch, the power cord, the wall outlet. • If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connections to the punch-down block and patch panel. • Contact SMC Tech Support. •...

  • Page 46: Power And Cooling Problems

    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...
  • Page 47 ROUBLESHOOTING Note: You can configure the management agent to accept from one 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.
  • Page 48 ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 49: B Cables

    Specifications Cable Type 100-ohm UTP, 22 - 26 AWG 0.4 - 0.6 mm, 2 pairs Cable Type 100-ohm UTP, 22 - 26 AWG 0.4 - 0.6 mm, 2 pairs 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Duplex Fiber Cable Cable Type 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron core Note: If you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that has ST-type connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).

  • Page 50: Twisted-Pair Cable And Pin Assignments

    ABLES Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments 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. For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors.

  • Page 51: Cables

    100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number 1: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair. 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...

  • Page 52: Crossover Wiring

    ABLES Crossover Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “x” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “x” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 1 (Tx+) 2 (Tx-)

  • Page 53: Console Port Pin Assignments

    ABLES Console Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The on-board menu-driven configuration program can be accessed from a terminal, a PC running a terminal emulation program, or from a remote location via a modem connection.

  • Page 54: Db-9 Port Pin Assignments

    DTR (Data Terminal Ready) SG (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) RTS (Request-to-Send) CTS (Clear-to-Send) RI (Ring Indicator) Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND...

  • Page 55: Console Port To 25-Pin Dte Port On Pc

    Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Null Modem PC’s 25-Pin DTE Port 8 DCD 3 TXD...
  • Page 56 ABLES...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Categories 3, 4, 5) 100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5) Ports 1-23: RJ-45 connectors, fixed crossover Port 24: RJ-45 connector switch selectable, crossover or straight-through 1000BASE-SX: SC connector Multimode fiber cable; 62.5/125 or 50/125 microns Buffer Architecture...
  • Page 58 Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz Power Consumption 80 Watts maximum Heat Dissipation 273 BTU/hr maximum Maximum Current SMC6724L2: 0.80A @ 110VAC, 0.50A @ 240VAC ° ° F (0 to 50 ° ° F (-40 to 70...

  • Page 59: Switch Features

    PECIFICATIONS Switch Features Spanning Tree Protocol Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Throughput Wire speed Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x Half Duplex: Back pressure Broadcast Storm Control VLAN Support Up to 64 groups; port-based or with 802.1Q VLAN tagging, GVRP for automatic VLAN learning...

  • Page 60: Management Features

    PECIFICATIONS Management Features In-Band Management Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager (EliteView Network Management software provided for free) Out-of-Band Management RS-232 DB-9 console port Software Loading TFTP in-band or XModem out-of-band MIB Support MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet-Like MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), SMC’s private MIB RMON Support Groups 1, 2, 3, 9 (Statistics, History, Alarm, Event)

  • Page 61: Standards

    Standards IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and traffic priorities IEEE 802.1p priority tags IEEE 802.3ac VLAN tagging IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Bridge Management IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control ISO/IEC 8802-3 SNMP (RFC 1157), RMON (RFC 1757), ARP (RFC 826), IGMP (RFC 1112), MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) Compliances...

  • Page 62: Slide-In Module

    PECIFICATIONS Slide-in Module 1000BASE-SX Extender Module Model SMC6724L2GSSC Ports 1 1000BASE-SX Network Interface SC connector, 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable Standards 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet...
  • Page 63 RDERING TigerSwitch 10/100 Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC6724L2 24-port Fast Ethernet Switch with two media expansion slots SMC6724L2GSSC Gigabit Module with one 1000BASE-SX Port (SC-type Connector) 99-012034-091 SC to ST plug converter for fiber optic module PPENDIX NFORMATION...

  • Page 64: Ordering Information

    RDERING NFORMATION...

  • Page 65: Glossary

    10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable.
  • Page 66 Class I Repeater Fast Ethernet repeater that is principally used to connect different physical signaling systems (e.g., 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX) and that has an internal delay such that only one repeater of this type can reside within a single collision domain when maximum cable lengths are used.
  • Page 67 Device that provides a full 100 Mbps bandwidth (or either 10 or 100 Mbps bandwidth with Auto-Negotiation) to each port (LAN segment). Full Duplex Transmission method that allows switch and network card 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.
  • Page 68 IEEE 802.3u Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Page 69 An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about the device. Media Independent Interface, the standard interface for Fast Ethernet—similar to the AUI interface for traditional Ethernet. Network Diameter Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.
  • Page 70 Glossary-6...

  • Page 71: Index

    Ethernet connectivity rules 2-6 Fast Ethernet connectivity rules 2-6 fault tolerance, Spanning Tree 1-5 FCC compliance i features C-3 management 1-9 switch 1-8 fiber cables 4-5 flow control, IEEE 802.3x 1-3 front panel of switch 1-1 full-duplex connectivity 2-1 NDEX Index-1...
  • Page 72 Telnet 1-6 Web-based 1-2 MDI-X port 4-1 MIB support C-4 modules 1000BASE-SX 1-7 slide-in C-6 mounting the switch in a rack 3-3 on a desktop or shelf 3-5 multicast switching 1-6 IGMP 1-6 IGMP Snooping 1-6 multimode fiber optic cables 4-5...
  • Page 73 VLANs 2-3 ports, connecting to 4-1 power, connecting to 3-6 problems, troubleshooting A-1 QoS 1-5 rack mounting 3-3 rear panel of switch 1-1 rear panel receptacles 1-7 RJ-45 port connections 4-1 RJ-45 ports 1-3 RMON 1-2 routing applications 2-7...
  • Page 74 Index-4...
  • Page 76 86-10-6235-4958; 886-2-2747-4780; (65) 238 6556; 82-2-553-0860; 81-45-224-2332; 61-2-9416-0437; 91-22-8204437; Model Number: SMC6724L2 Publication Number: F2.10c 150546-102 E122000-R01 Fax (949) 707-2460 Fax 34-93-477-3774 Fax 44 (0) 1189 748701 Fax 33 (1) 41.18.68.69 Fax 49 (0) 89 92861-230 Fax 46 (8) 87 62 62...

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