TigerStack III 10/100 Stackable 24-Port Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Installation Guide ◆ 24 auto-MDI/MDI-X 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ◆ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports support PoE capabilities ◆ 2 Gigabit RJ-45 ports shared with 2 SFP transceiver slots ◆ 8.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth ◆ Stacks up to 8 units ◆...
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TigerStack III 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. # 150200048700A...
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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...
OMPLIANCES Taiwan BSMI Class A 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...
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OMPLIANCES 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.
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OMPLIANCES Power Cord Set 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. 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...
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OMPLIANCES Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation Danemark: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a. 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”)
OMPLIANCES Warnings and Cautionary Messages Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts. 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 Related Publications The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch: The SMC6824MPE Management Guide Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all management related features.
HAPTER BOUT THE III 10/100 IGER TACK Overview The SMC6824MPE Power over Ethernet switch contains 24 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports and and two combination ports—10/100/ 1000BASE-T ports that operate in combination with Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots. An optional SFP stacking transceiver is available for connecting up to eight units to a 1 Gbps stack backplane.
III 10/100 BOUT THE IGER TACK Combination RJ-45/SFP Ports Port Status Indicators (1-24) System Indicators TigerStack III 10/100 Link/Act 6824MPE Console Diag Slave Stacking Master Mode PoE/Link Combination Port Stack Master Button Console Port Status Indicators (25, 26) Mode PoE/Link Button 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 7.5A Power Socket Figure 1-1 SMC6824MPE Front and Rear Panels...
VERVIEW Power over Ethernet Capability The SMC6824MPE switch’s 24 front panel 10/100 Mbps ports support the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard that enables DC power to be supplied to attached devices using wires in the connecting Ethernet cable. Any 802.3af-compliant device attached to a port can directly draw power from the switch over the Ethernet cable without requiring its own separate power source.
III 10/100 BOUT THE IGER TACK For a detailed description of the advanced features, refer to the Management Guide. Description of Hardware 10/100BASE-T Ports The SMC6824MPE switch base unit contains 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports. All 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.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Port and System Status LEDs The SMC6824MPE switch base unit also 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.
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III 10/100 BOUT THE IGER TACK Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs Condition Status 1~24 On Green Powered device is connected, but not drawing power. (PoE Mode) Flashing Green Powered device is receiving power. Flashing Amber Port has detected a power overload or short circuit and shut down the port’s power.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE System Status LEDs Link/Act Diag Stacking Mode PoE/Link Figure 1-3 System LEDs Table 1-2 System Status LEDs Condition Status On Green Unit’s internal power supply is operating normally. Unit has no power connected. Diag On Green System diagnostic test successfully completed. Flashing Green System diagnostic test is in progress.
III 10/100 BOUT THE IGER TACK Stack Master Button The unit also includes a Stack Master button, as shown in the following diagram. Console Slave Master Stack Master Button Figure 1-4 Stack Master Button The Stack Master button enables one switch in the stack to be selected as the master.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Optional Stacking Transceiver Figure 1-6 Optional Stacking Transceiver The stacking transceiver provides two 1 Gbps ports via USB Type-A connectors. The upper port is a transmit port and the lower one is a receive port. The transceiver allows up to eight switches to be linked together using stacking cables (one stacking cable is included with each optional stacking transceiver).
III 10/100 BOUT THE IGER TACK Features and Benefits Connectivity • 24 dual-speed ports for easy Fast Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment. • All 10/100 RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet •...
EATURES AND ENEFITS • Supports auto MDI/MDIX on all 10/100BASE-TX ports • Provides Head-of-Line blocking • Broadcast storm control • Desktop or rack-mountable • Stacking capability for up to eight units Management • “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting • Network management agent: Manages switch in-band or out-of-band Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and web-based interface 1-11...
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 SMC6824MPE PoE 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 SMC6824MPE switch is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future.
PPLICATION XAMPLES Network Aggregation Plan With 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), the SMC6824MPE switch can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports on the switch are providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 24 segments.
ETWORK LANNING Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. Using a 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber (MMF) SFP transceiver, you can run a link up to 550 m. A 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber (SMF) link can run up to 5 km.
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 SMC6824MPE 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 SMC6824MPE 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: •...
• This Installation Guide • Management Guide • SMC Warranty Registration Card—be sure to complete and return to Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment If you plan to rack-mount the SMC6824MPE 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 •...
NSTALLING THE WITCH Mounting The SMC6824MPE 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 SMC6824MPE 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. L in k /A c t P W R P o E D ia g S ta c k in g M o d P o E /L in k...
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. Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet 2.
SFP T NSTALLING AN RANSCEIVER Installing an SFP Transceiver L in k /A P W R P o E D ia g S ta c k in g M o d P o E /L in k Figure 3-5 Installing an SFP Transceiver To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following steps: 1.
NSTALLING THE WITCH Stacking Switches The switch supports stacking up to eight units through an optional SFP stacking transceiver. The stacking transceiver must be installed in the port 25 slot. Each stacking transceiver has two connectors, Tx and Rx, for attaching stacking cables.
TACKING WITCHES Connecting Switches in a Stack Stack Master Li nk Li nk /A ct /A ct PW R PW R Po E Po E Di ag Di ag St ac St ac kin g kin g M od M od Po E/ Po E/ Li nk...
NSTALLING THE WITCH 5. Complete the stack connections by plugging one end of a stack cable into the Tx port on the bottom unit and the other end into the Rx port on the top unit. 6. Select the Master unit in the stack by pressing the push button in on only one of the switches.
ONNECTING TO THE ONSOLE 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 receptacle type in your country. 3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered on to be sure the PWR LED is lit.
HAPTER AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The SMC6824MPE PoE 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 the optional SFP transceivers.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Note: Power over Ethernet connections work with all existing Category 3, 4, 5, 5e or 6 network cabling, including patch cables and patch-panels, outlets, and other connecting hardware, without requiring modification. The SMC6824MPE switch delivers power to a device using the two unused wire pairs in UTP or STP cable (RJ-45 pins 4, 5, 7, and 8).
WISTED EVICES 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.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS 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.
WISTED EVICES Fiber Optic Devices An optional slide-in 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceiver may be used for backbone or remote connections, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each single-mode fiber optic port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cabling with an LC connector at both ends. Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling with an LC connector at both ends.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS 3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the other end to the port on the other device. Since LC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation. L in k /A c t P W R...
ABLE ABELING AND ONNECTION ECORDS 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.
PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action PWR LED is • Internal power supply may be disconnected. Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall outlet. Diag LED is • The system has detected a fault. Power cycle the switch Amber to try and clear the condition.
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.
CCESS In-Band Access You can access the management agent in the SMC6824MPE 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.
PPENDIX ABLES Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Caution: DO NOT plug a normal phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
ABLES 10/100BASE-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.) EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable...
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.
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 One Plus Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D1+) (BI_D2+) Bi-directional Data One Minus Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D1-) (BI_D2-) Bi-directional Data Two Plus Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D2+) (BI_D1+)
ABLES 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 to correct the problem: 1.
PECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 48 Watts (Switching system) 370 Watts (Power over Ethernet) Maximum Current 6.8 A @ 110 VAC 3.2 A @ 240 VAC LEDs System: PWR, Diag, Stacking Ports: Link/Act, PoE Weight 5.76 kg (12.70 lbs) Size 44.0 x 41.0 x 4.3 cm (17.32 x 16.14 x 1.69 in.) Temperature Operating: 0°...
PPENDIX RDERING NFORMATION Table D-1 TigerStack III 10/100 Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC6824MPE 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports switch with two Gigabit combination ports with RJ-45 connectors and associated SFP transceiver slots SMCBGSLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-SX Small Form Pluggable (SFP) mini-GBIC transceiver SMCBGLLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-LX Small Form Pluggable (SFP) mini-GBIC transceiver...
LOSSARY 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-LX IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core single-mode 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.
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LOSSARY Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition. Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer and support devices. 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.
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LOSSARY 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. 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 hot-swap, SFP 3-7 on a desktop or shelf 3-6 multimode fiber optic cables 4-5 IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-4 indicators, LED 1-5 network connections 4-1 installation connecting devices to the switch 4-3 desktop or shelf mounting 3-6 installing optional transceivers 3-7 optional transceivers...
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NDEX screws for rack mounting 3-3 Telnet A-3 serial temperature within a rack 3-4 cable 1-3 troubleshooting port 1-3 in-band access A-3 single-mode fiber optic cables 4-5 power and cooling problems A-2 site selelction 3-1 switch indicators A-1 SNMP agent 1-3 twisted-pair connections 4-1 specifications compliances C-3...
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