TigerStack 10/100 24-Port 10/100Mbps Stackable Managed Switch Installation Guide ◆ 24 auto-MDI/MDI-X 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ◆ 2 Gigabit RJ-45 ports shared with 2 SFP transceiver slots ◆ 2 Gigabit stacking ports that act as Ethernet ports in standalone mode ◆ Stacks up to 8 units ◆...
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TigerStack 10/100 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 October 2004 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub. # 150000015400H...
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38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. 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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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.
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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 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.
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...
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OMPLIANCES 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: 61-2-94160437 Fax: 61-2-94160474 Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on.
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OMPLIANCES • 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 †...
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OMPLIANCES 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...
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OMPLIANCES Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation 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).
OMPLIANCES Warnings and Cautionary Messages Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts. Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Warning: When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground line to prevent electrical hazards.
OMPLIANCES 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.
HAPTER BOUT THE 10/100 IGERSTACK Overview The SMC6224M switch is a stackable Fast Ethernet switch with 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and two 1000BASE-T ports that operate in combination with two Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 25-26). The switch also provides two 1 Gbps built-in stacking ports for connecting up to eight units in a stack.
10/100 BOUT THE IGERSTACK Port Status Indicators System Indicators Stacking Ports Slave Stack N e t w o r k s TigerStack 10/100 - SMC6224M Master Uplink Uplink 27/Down 28/Up Diag Stack Master 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports 1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Console 12V 4.5A 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 1.5A Console Port...
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Network Management Options The SMC6624M 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 it through a network connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or SNMP-based network...
10/100 BOUT THE IGERSTACK 1000BASE-T/SFP Ports These are two combination Gigabit RJ-45 ports with shared Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 25-26). If an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link on the port, the associated RJ-45 port is disabled.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Port and System Status LEDs The SMC6224M base unit 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 shown below and described in the following tables.
10/100 BOUT THE IGERSTACK System LEDs Stack N e t w o r k s TigerStack 10/100 - SMC6224M Uplink Uplink Diag Stack Master Figure 1-4 System LEDs Table 1-2 System Status LEDs Condition Status On Green The unit’s internal power supply is operating normally.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Table 1-2 System Status LEDs (Continued) Condition Status Stack Flashing Amber An initial on state during which the stack configuration is detected. Green This switch is acting as the Master unit in the stack. Amber This switch is acting as a Slave unit in the stack.
10/100 BOUT THE IGERSTACK Features and Benefits Connectivity • 24 dual-speed ports for easy Fast Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment. • Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is supported by the attached device;...
HAPTER ETWORK 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.
ETWORK LANNING Application Examples The SMC6224M switch 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. Collapsed Backbone The SMC6224M switch is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future.
PPLICATION XAMPLES Network Aggregation Plan With 28 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 28 distinct collision domains), the SMC6224M switch can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. When up to eight switch units are stacked together, they form a single “virtual”...
ETWORK LANNING Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away, a 1000BSE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-ZX link up to 70 km. This allows a Gigabit Ethernet stack to serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.
PPLICATION XAMPLES 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.
ETWORK LANNING 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.
HAPTER NSTALLING THE WITCH Selecting a Site Switch 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 or 100BASE-TX operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network: •...
QUIPMENT HECKLIST 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 • Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch (SMC6224M) •...
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: •...
OUNTING To rack-mount devices: 1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. S la v t a c k M a s t e r U p li n U p li n 2 7 /D o w n T ig e...
NSTALLING THE WITCH 4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order. Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. te r Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet 2.
SFP T NSTALLING AN PTIONAL RANSCEIVER Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver S la v S la v t a c k t a c k M a s t M a s t e r U e r U U p li n U p li n p li n k p li n k...
NSTALLING THE WITCH Connecting Switches in a Stack Figure 3-6 shows how the stack cables are connected between switches in a stack. The connection is an Ethernet connection using Category 5 cables. The switch supports a line- and ring-topology stacking configuration, or can be used stand alone.
ONNECTING WITCHES IN A TACK 5. For ring-topology stacking, complete the connections by plugging one end of a stack cable into the Up port on the bottom unit and the other end into the Down port on the top unit. This forms a wrap-around topology.
NSTALLING THE WITCH Connecting to a Power Source To connect a switch to a power source: 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the AC receptacle located at the back of the switch. 12V 4.5A 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 1.5A Figure 3-7 Power Receptacles 2.
ONNECTING TO THE ONSOLE Connecting to the Console Port The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s back 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.
HAPTER AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices TheSMC6224M switch is designed to be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It may also be connected to remote devices using optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceivers.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector. Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections 2. If the device is a 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.
WISTED EVICES 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.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Fiber Optic SFP Devices An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each single-mode fiber port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable with an LC connector at both ends.
SFP D IBER PTIC EVICES 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. S l a v t a c k M a s t...
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connectivity Rules When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed in the manuals for these products. However, note that because switches break up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you should not include the switch or connected cabling in your calculations for cascade length involving other devices.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS 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.
Diag LED is • Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition Amber • If the condition does not clear, contact SMC Technical Support for assistance Stack LED is • The stack has not completed its initial configuration.
ROUBLESHOOTING Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Link/Act LED • Verify that the switch and attached device are powered is Off • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and corresponding device. • If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connections to the punch-down block and patch panel.
OWER AND OOLING ROBLEMS 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.
ROUBLESHOOTING Stack Troubleshooting If a stack fails to initialize or function, first check the following items: • Check that all stacking cables are properly connected. • Check if any stacking cables appear damaged. • Check that the Master Select button is pressed in on only one unit in the stack.
PPENDIX ABLES Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes.
ABLES 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
WISTED ABLE AND SSIGNMENTS 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 this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.) We recommend using all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to ease upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet.
ABLES EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange White/Green Stripe End A End B Blue White/Blue Stripe Green White/Brown Stripe Brown Stripe Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring 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.
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WISTED ABLE AND SSIGNMENTS Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Bi-directional Data Two Plus Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D2+) (BI_D1+) Bi-directional Data Three Plus Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D3+) (BI_D4+) Bi-directional Data Three Minus Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D3-) (BI_D4-)
ABLES 2. Reduce the number of connectors used in the link. 3. Reconnect some of the connectors in the link. Fiber Standards The current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 568-A specification on optical fiber cabling consists of one recognized cable type for horizontal subsystems and two cable types for backbone subsystems.
PECIFICATIONS Size 44.0 x 32.4 x 4.3 cm (17.32 x 12.8 x 1.7 in.) Temperature Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage: -40 °C to 70°C (-40 °F to 158 °F) Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz External, supports connection for redundant power supply...
TANDARDS Software Loading TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band Standards IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1D (Bridging) IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree) IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control ISO/IEC 8802-3 Compliances Emissions FCC Class A Industry Canada Class A EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A EN 61000-3-2/3 VCCI Class A...
PPENDIX RDERING NFORMATION Table D-1 TigerStack 10/100 Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC6224M 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports switch with two Gigabit combination ports with RJ-45 connectors and associated SFP transceiver slots 2 Gigabit stacking ports that can be used as normal Ethernet ports in standalone mode SMCBGSLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-SX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
LOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 1000BASE-LX IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125, 62.5/125 or 9/125 micron core fiber cable. 1000BASE-SX IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
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LOSSARY 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.
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LOSSARY Gigabit Ethernet A 1000 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. 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.
LOSSARY Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition. Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer 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.
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LOSSARY Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. 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.
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NDEX mounting the switch in a rack 3-4 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-8 on a desktop or shelf 3-6 IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-8 multimode fiber optic cables 4-4 IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-3 IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1-8 indicators, LED 1-5 installation network connecting devices to the switch 4-2...
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NDEX SC port connections 4-4 Telnet A-3 screws for rack mounting 3-3 temperature within a rack 3-4 single-mode fiber optic cables 4-4 troubleshooting site selelction 3-1 in-band access A-3 SNMP agent 1-3 power and cooling problems A-3 specifications switch indicators A-1 compliances C-2 twisted-pair connections 4-1 environmental C-2...
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