TigerSwitch 1000 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 October 2006 Pub. # 149100028400A...
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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.
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.
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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.
OMPLIANCES FCC - Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
OMPLIANCES CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council...
Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind. Power Cord Safety Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch: WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. • The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international safety standards.
U.K. Europe 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...
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...
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.
The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch: The Management Guide Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all management related features.
IGER WITCH Overview SMC’s TigerSwitch 1000, SMC8728L2, is an intelligent switch with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots on the front panel (see Figure 1-1, slots 25-28), and two optional expansion slots on the rear panel for 10GBASE modules.
The SMC8728L2 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.
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 it through a network connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or SNMP-based network management software.
BOUT THE IGER WITCH SFP Slots The SMC8728L2 contains four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (slots 25-28, Figure 1-1 on page 1-2) that can be used as additional connections. 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots The SMC8728L2 includes two slots on the rear panel for single-port 10GBASE modules that support XFP transceivers.
Condition RJ-45 Link/ On/Flashing Activity Amber On/Flashing Green SFP Transceiver Slots Link/ On/Flashing Activity Green (Slots 25-28) The SFP status LEDs are only active when the SFP slots (25-28) have a valid Note: link. Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs Status The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link.
Module 2 Optional Redundant Power Unit The switch supports an optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU) 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.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Power Socket Redundant Power Socket Figure 1-4 Power Supply Sockets Optional Media Extender Module 10GBASE Module Figure 1-5 Single-Port 10GBASE Module The 10GBASE module supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP transceivers. Using multimode fiber cable, a 10GBASE-SR XFP transceiver can connect to another device up to 300 meters away.
BOUT THE IGER WITCH Condition Link/ On/Flashing Activity Green Features and Benefits Connectivity • 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. • Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum speed (10, 100 or 1000 Mbps), and the communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is supported by the attached device; otherwise the port can be configured manually.
Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex • Broadcast storm control Management • “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting • Network management agent: Manages switch in-band or out-of-band Supports console, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, RMON 4 groups and web-based interface EATURES AND ENEFITS...
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.
Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP transceiver, or a 10G XFP transceiver on an optional module. In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations, 1000 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.
In the figure below, the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports are providing 1000 Mbps connectivity through layer 2 switches. In addition, the switch is also connecting several servers at 1000 Mbps. Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan...
1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away, a 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-LH link up to 70 km. This allows a switch to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.
XAMPLES 10GBASE Fiber Connections The switch’s 10GBASE modules provide a cost-effective way to build a 10 Gbps Ethernet network. A 10GBASE-SR (MMF) link can connect to a device up to 300 meters away, a 10GBASE-LR (SMF) link up to 10 km, and a 10GBASE-ER (SMF) link up to 40 km.
ETWORK LANNING 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.
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. Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually required to solve a problem.
NSTALLING THE Selecting a Site TigerSwitch 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.
NSTALLING THE WITCH Ethernet Cabling To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network: •...
• RS-232 console cable • This Installation Guide • Installation and Management Guide CD • SMC Warranty Registration Card—be sure to complete and return to Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment If you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment available: •...
NSTALLING THE WITCH 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: •...
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 OUNTING...
5. If also installing RPUs, mount them in the rack below the other devices. 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. Slide the SFP transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. Note: SFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to be powered off before installing or removing a transceiver.
Installing an Optional Module Figure 3-6 Installing an Optional Module Caution: DO NOT install slide-in modules with the switch powered on. Be sure you power off the switch before installing any module. To install an optional module into the switch, do the following: 1.
Power LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly plugged in. 4. If you have purchased a Redundant Power Unit, connect it to the switch and to an AC power source now, following the instructions included with the package. ONNECTING TO A...
WITCH Connecting to the Console Port 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 command-line-driven configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program.
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T 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).
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 “Network Wiring 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.
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.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
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.
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.
• Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and • If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connections to the • Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not •...
ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs The Power and RPU LEDs work in combination to indicate power status as follows. Power LED RPU LED Status Green Green Green Amber Green Amber Green 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.
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: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. The figure below illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered.
1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable. When using any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable. Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts...
(MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.) You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to support Gigabit Ethernet connections.
“X” (which indicates MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.) You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to support Gigabit Ethernet connections.
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs. The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports require that all four pairs of wires be connected.
ABLES Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch cables between switches and end devices. Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T If your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000BASE-T, there are basically three measures that can be applied to try and correct the problem: 1.
External, supports a 14-pin connection for a redundant power supply Power Consumption 150 Watts maximum Maximum Current 1.6 A @ 110 VAC 0.6 A @ 230 VAC Switch Features Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Throughput Wire speed Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3-2005...
Eine Site Auswählen (Selecting a Site - German) Die Schalter können in ein Standard-19-Zoll-Ausrüstungsgestell oder auf eine flache Ebene montiert werden. Zum Auswählen eines Standortes beachten Sie bitte die nachstehenden Richtlinien. • Die Site sollte: - Sich in der Mitte aller anzuschließenden Geräte sowie in der Nähe einer Netzsteckdose befinden;...
Fur alle Geräte wird empfohlen, einen Filter oder einen Überspannungsschutz zu verwenden. Montage (Rack Mounting Instructions - German) Switch-Einheiten können an ein standardmäßiges 19-Zoll Einrichtungsrack, einen Arbeitstisch oder ein Regal montiert werden. Folgend finden Sie die Montageanweisungen für jeden Positionstyp.
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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 3-8 am Ende dieses Kapitels.
10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable. 1000BASE-LH Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.
Auto-Negotiation Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode (e.g., 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps, and half or full duplex) based on the capabilities of the node to which it is connected. Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals.
Fast Ethernet A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD access method. Full Duplex Transmission method that allows two network devices to transmit and receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link. Gigabit Ethernet A 1000 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD access method.
IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) LAN Segment Separate LAN or collision domain.
Network Diameter Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain. Redundant Power Supply (RPS) A backup power supply unit that automatically supplies power should the primary power supply 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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