TigerSwitch 1000 L2 Gigabit Standalone Switch ◆ 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, and Rapid STP ◆ Up to six LACP or static 8-port trunks ◆...
TigerSwitch 1000 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 October 2005 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub. # 150200053300A...
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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.
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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...
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OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while CLASS I it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and LASER DEVICE fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité...
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OMPLIANCES Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: Power Cord Set U.S.A. and Canada The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are: - No.
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OMPLIANCES 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...
OMPLIANCES Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden: Schweiz Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen einhalten. Europe Das Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75 (Mindestanforderung) sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder <BASEC> tragen. Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”). Warnings and Cautionary Messages Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.
OMPLIANCES Environmental Statement The manufacturer of this product endeavours to sustain an environmentally-friendly policy throughout the entire production process. This is achieved though the following means: • Adherence to national legislation and regulations on environmental production standards. • Conservation of operational resources. •...
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BOUT THE IGER WITCH Overview SMC’s TigerSwitch SMC8748L2 is an intelligent switch with 48 10/100/ 1000BASE-T ports, four of which are combination ports that are shared with four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 45-48), and 2 optional expansion slots on the rear panel for 10GBASE modules.
BOUT THE IGER WITCH SFP Slots Port Status Indicators Console Port 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports System Indicators Module Slots Power Socket Redundant Power Socket Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels Switch Architecture The SMC8748L2 switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Network Management Options The SMC8748L2 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...
BOUT THE IGER WITCH SFP Slots The SMC8748L2 contains four combination Gigabit RJ-45 ports that are shared with Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (Ports 45-48, Figure 1-1 on page 1-2). If an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot, the associated RJ-45 port is disabled. The switch can be configured to force the use of an RJ-45 port or SFP slot, as required.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs Condition Status RJ-45/SFP Ports Link/ On/Flashing The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link. Flashing Activity Amber indicates activity. On/Flashing The port has a valid 1000 Mbps link. Flashing Green indicates activity.
BOUT THE IGER WITCH Table 1-2 System Status LEDs (Continued) Condition Status On Green Redundant power available. Flashing Green Operating on redundant power. On Amber Fault in redundant power unit. There is no redundant power unit currently attached. Module 1 / On Green Module present and operating normally.
ESCRIPTION OF ARDWARE 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. Using single-mode fiber cable, a 10GBASE-LR XFP transceiver can connect to a remote site up to 10 km (6.2 miles) away, and a 10GBASE-ER XFP transceiver can reach a site up to 40 km (24.9 miles) away.
BOUT THE IGER WITCH Features and Benefits Connectivity • 44-port 10/100/100BASE-T plus 4 gigabit combo ports (RJ45/SFP) on the front panel. • 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;...
EATURES AND ENEFITS Performance • Transparent bridging • Switching table with a total of 8K MAC address entries • Provides store-and-forward switching • Supports wire-speed filtering and forwarding • Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex •...
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 SMC8748L2 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 SMC8748L2 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future.
PPLICATION XAMPLES Network Aggregation Plan This switch provides 48 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 48 distinct collision domains), which can be used to collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports are providing 1000 Mbps connectivity through layer 2 switches.
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 1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 5 km, and a 1000BASE-LH link up to 70 km.
PPLICATION 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. VLANs can be based on untagged port groups, or traffic can be explicitly tagged to identify the VLAN group to which it belongs.
PPLICATION OTES 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 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: •...
OUNTING To rack-mount devices: 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...
NSTALLING THE WITCH 3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Installing an Optional Module into the Switch” at the end of this chapter. 4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order. 5.
SFP T NSTALLING AN PTIONAL RANSCEIVER Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver Figure 3-5 Installing an SFP Transceiver into a Slot The SFP slots support the following optional SFP transceivers: • 1000BASE-SX • 1000BASE-LX • 1000BASE-LH To install an SFP transceiver, do the following: 1.
NSTALLING THE WITCH Installing an Optional Module into the Switch 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.
ONNECTING TO A OWER OURCE Connecting to a Power Source To connect a switch to a power source: 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the AC socket located at the back of the switch. Figure 3-7 Power Sockets 2.
NSTALLING THE 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.
HAPTER AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The SMC8748L2 switch 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 remote devices using the optional SFP tranceivers or optional 10GBASE module with XFP 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.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS Fiber Optic SFP and XFP Devices An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-LH) or an optional 10-Gigabit Ethernet module with XFP transceiver (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, or 10GBASE-ER) can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server.
XFP D IBER PTIC EVICES 2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
AKING ETWORK ONNECTIONS The optional 10GBASE module operates at 10 Gbps full duplex. The maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at 10 Gbps speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under “10 Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 4-7 Connectivity Rules When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed in the manuals for these products.
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 Off • Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall outlet. • Contact your dealer for assistance. PWR LED is Amber • Internal power supply has failed. •...
ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs The Power and RPU LEDs work in combination to indicate power status as follows. Table A-2 Power/RPU LEDs Power LED RPU LED Status Green Green Internal power functioning normally; RPU is present. Green Amber Internal power functioning normally;...
CCESS In-Band Access You can access the management agent in the 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 For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a 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.) You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to...
ABLES Crossover Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X” (indicating MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (which indicates MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring.
WISTED ABLE AND SSIGNMENTS 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.
PECIFICATIONS Size 44.0 x 41.5 x 4.4 cm (17.4 x 16.4 x 1.8 in.) Temperature Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) AC Input 100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 2A Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 2A...
PPENDIX ERMAN NSTRUCTIONS Eine Site auswahlen Die Schalter konnen in ein Standard-19-Zoll-Ausrustungsgestell oder auf eine flache Ebene montiert werden. Zum Auswahlen eines Standortes beachten Sie bitte die nachstehenden Richtlinien. • Die Site sollte: - sich in der Mitte aller anzuschliesenden Gerate sowie in der Nahe einer Netzsteckdose befinden;...
ERMAN NSTRUCTIONS • Sicherstellen, dass das Gerat an eine separate Stromquelle mit Erdanschlus mit einer Netzspannung von 100 bis 240 V AC (Wechselstromspannung), 50 bis 60 Hz, und innerhalb in einem Abstand von 2,44 m (8 Fus) zu jedem Gerat installiert wird und on einem separaten Trennschalter bzw.
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ONTAGE OUNTING NSTRUCTIONS ERMAN So montieren Sie Geräte an ein Rack: 1. Befestigen Sie die Metallwinkel mit den im Metallwinkel-Montageset erhältlichen 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"...
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-LH Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.
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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.
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IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.) IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.) 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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