TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ◆ 24/48 auto-MDI/MDI-X 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ◆ 4 ports shared with 4 SFP transceiver slots ◆ Non-blocking switching architecture ◆ Support for a redundant power unit ◆ Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid STP, and Multiple STP ◆ Up to six LACP or static 8-port trunks ◆...
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TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 March 2004 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub. # 150200041100A...
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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.
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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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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 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.
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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...
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.
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 SMC8624T, SMC8648T 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 10/100/1000 SMC8624T and SMC8648T are intelligent switches with 24 or 48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four of which are combination ports that are shared with four SFP transceiver slots. There is also an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the main board.
10/100/1000 BOUT THE IGER WITCH 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports SFP Slots System Indicators TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8624T Link /Act Link /Act 1000=Green 10/100=Yellow FDX=Green HDX=Off Port Status Indicators Console Port Redundant Power Socket Power Socket 100-240V~, 50-60Hz 2A DC IN 12V 8.5A Figure 1-2.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Description of Hardware 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports These ports are RJ-45 ports that operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all ports on this switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs.
10/100/1000 BOUT THE IGER WITCH Status LEDs The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following tables. Port Status LEDs Figure 1-3. SMC8648T Port Status LEDs Link/Activity TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8624T Link /Act...
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Table 1-1. Port Status LEDs Condition Status RJ-45 Ports Link/Activity On Amber Port has established a valid 10 or 100 Mbps network connection. On Green Port has established a valid 1000 Mbps network connection. Flashing Amber Port has established a valid 10 or 100 Mbps network connection and traffic is passing through the port.
10/100/1000 BOUT THE IGER WITCH Power Indicator Redundant Power Indicator TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8648T Diagnostic Indicator Figure 1-5. SMC8648T System Status LEDs Power Indicator Diagnostic Indicator TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8624T Link /Act Link /Act 1000=Green 10/100=Yellow FDX=Green HDX=Off Redundant Power Indicator Figure 1-6. SMC8624T System Status LEDs Table 1-2.
On Amber The system diagnostic test has detected a fault. Optional Redundant Power Unit SMC provides an optional Redundant Power Unit (RPU), SMCRPU600W, that can supply power to the switch in the event of failure of the internal power supply.
10/100/1000 BOUT THE IGER WITCH Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 24/48 dual-speed ports for easy Gigabit Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in a 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.
In the figure below, this switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and 1 Gbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers. TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8648T Servers Workstations Workstations 1 Gbps...
In the figure below, the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the Gigabit Ethernet Switch are providing 1 Gbps connectivity for up to 24/48 segments through stackable switches. In addition, the switch is also connecting several servers at 1 Gbps. TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8648T Server Farm ES3526F ES3526F ES3526F...
1000BASE-LX SFP can be used to connect to other buildings in a campus setting. The figure below illustrates this switch connecting multiple segments with fiber cable. Headquarters TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 8648T 1000BASE-SX MMF 1000BASE-LX SMF (500 meters) (5 kilometers) Server Farm...
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 TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 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 ◆ Management Guide ◆ 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 A TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 unit 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. R P U T i g e r S t c h / 1 0 0 / 1 Figure 3-2. Attaching the Brackets 2.
NSTALLING THE WITCH 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.
OUNTING Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the Switch R P U T i g e r S w i t 1 0 / 1 0 0 / 1 0 8 6 4 Figure 3-5. Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot To install an SFP transceiver, do the following: 1.
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 3-6. 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.
ONNECTING TO THE ONSOLE 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 on-board configuration program can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program.
HAPTER AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using optional 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 PC 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 Fiber Optic SFP Devices An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-LH) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each multimode fiber optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling 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. R P U T i g e r S...
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.
Check connections between the switch, the power cord, and the wall outlet. • Contact your dealer for assistance. • Contact SMC Technical Support. Diag LED is On Amber • Try power cycling the switch to clear the condition. • Contact your dealer for assistance.
ROUBLESHOOTING 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.
PPENDIX 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 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, 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.
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 or 1000 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...
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. (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...
WISTED ABLE AND SSIGNMENTS Table B-2. 1000BASE-T MDI-X and MDI Port Pinouts MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-) Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+) Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)
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 and correct the problem: 1.
PECIFICATIONS Data Packet Buffer 2 Mbytes Aggregate Bandwidth SMC8624T: 48 Gbps SMC8648T: 96 Gbps Switching Database 16K MAC address entries LEDs System: Power (Power Supply), Diag (Diagnostics), RPU (Redundant Power Unit) Port: Link/Activity Weight 4.3 kg (9.46 lbs) Size 44.0 x 41.5 x 4.4 cm (17.4 x 16.3 x 1.7 in.) Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
WITCH EATURES Maximum Current SMC8624T: 1.2 A @ 110 VAC, 0.6 A @ 240 VAC SMC8648T: 1.3 A @ 110 VAC, 0.6 A @ 240 VAC Switch Features Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Throughput Wire speed Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x Half Duplex: Back pressure Standards IEEE 802.3 Ethernet...
PECIFICATIONS 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/NRTL (CSA 22.2.950 & UL 1950) EN60950 (TUV/GS) Warranty Limited Lifetime...
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PPENDIX RDERING NFORMATION TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC8648T 48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports switch with four Gigabit combination ports with RJ-45 connectors and associated SFP transceiver slots SMC8624T 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports switch with four Gigabit combination ports with RJ-45 connectors and associated SFP transceiver slots SMCBGSLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-SX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
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LOSSARY 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. 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 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.
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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 rack mounting 3-4 RPU in racks 3-6 site requirements 3-1 package contents 3-3 wiring closet connections 4-7 pin assignments B-1 1000BASE-T B-4 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T B-2 console port 3-9 DB-9 3-9 laser safety 4-4 ports, connecting to 4-1 LED indicators power, connecting to 3-8 Diagnostic 1-7 problems, troubleshooting A-1 Link 1-5...
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NDEX status LEDs 1-4 surge suppressor, using 3-1 switch architecture 1-2 temperature within a rack 3-4 switching, introduction to 2-1 troubleshooting in-band access A-2 power and cooling problems A-2 switch indicators A-1 twisted-pair connections 4-1 Index-3...
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Fax 81-45-224-2331 Australia: 61-2-8875-7887; Fax 61-2-8875-7777 India: 91-22-8204437; Fax 91-22-8204443 If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com, www.smc-europe.com, or www.smc-asia.com. 38 Tesla Model Numbers: SMC8624T, SMC8648T Irvine, CA 92618 Pub. Number: 150200041100A E032004-R01 Phone: (949) 679-8000...
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