SMC Networks SMC6724AL2 User Manual

TigerSwitch 10/10024-Port Fast Ethernet Switch◆ 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports◆ Optional 1000BASE-X or 100BASE-FX modules◆ 8.8 Gbps of aggregate band

COMPLIANCESviSafety ComplianceWarning: Fiber Optic Port SafetyAvertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optiqueWarnhinweis: Fase

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ixTABLE OF CONTENTS1 About the TigerSwitch 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLE OF CONTENTSxRack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . .

TABLE OF CONTENTSxiAPPENDICES:A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Diagnosing Switch Indicators .

TABLE OF CONTENTSxiiD Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1GlossaryIndex

1-1CHAPTER 1ABOUT THETIGERSWITCH 10/100OverviewSMC’s TigerSwitch™ 10/100 (SMC6724AL2) contains 24 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) ports plus two slots o

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/1001-2Switch ArchitectureThe switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This permits simultaneous wire-speed

DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE1-3Description of HardwareRJ-45 Ports The switch base unit contains 24 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports. All of these ports su

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/1001-4Status LEDsThe LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the follow

DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE1-5Figure 1-3. System LEDsTable 1-2. System Status LEDsSystem Status LEDsLED Condition StatusPWR On Green The unit’s internal

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/1001-6Optional Media Extender ModulesOptional 10/100/1000BASE-T Module (SMC6824GT)Figure 1-4. Single-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit

DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE1-7Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6824FMSC)Figure 1-6. Single-Port 100BASE-FX Multimode ModuleUsing multimode fiber optic cabl

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/1001-8connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 5 km (16404 ft) away with single-mode fiber cable.1000BASE-ZX GB

FEATURES AND BENEFITS1-9Features and BenefitsConnectivity◆ 24 dual-speed ports for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections◆ Auto-negotiation enables each

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10/1001-10◆ Filtering and forwarding at line speed◆ Desktop or rack-mountableManagement◆ “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshoo

2-1CHAPTER 2NETWORK PLANNINGIntroduction to SwitchingA network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via non-crossbar switching.

NETWORK PLANNING2-2Application ExamplesThe TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of option

APPLICATION EXAMPLES2-3Network Aggregation PlanWith 26 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 26 distinct collision domains), this switch can collapse a compl

38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000TigerSwitch 10/100Installation GuideFrom SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutionsOctober

NETWORK PLANNING2-4Remote Connection with Fiber CableFiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A 100 Mbps multimode

APPLICATION EXAMPLES2-5Making VLAN ConnectionsVLANs can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly tagged to identify the VLAN grou

NETWORK PLANNING2-6Application Notes1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation

3-1CHAPTER 3INSTALLING THE SWITCHSelecting a SiteTigerSwitch 10/100 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be

INSTALLING THE SWITCH3-2Ethernet CablingTo ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current cables are su

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST3-3Equipment ChecklistAfter unpacking the TigerSwitch 10/100, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. T

INSTALLING THE SWITCH3-4MountingA TigerSwitch 10/100 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instr

MOUNTING3-5To rack-mount devices:1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit.Figure 3-2. Attaching the

INSTALLING THE SWITCH3-6Desktop or Shelf Mounting1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.Figure 3-4. Attaching the Adhesiv

MOUNTING3-7Installing an Optional Module into the SwitchFigure 3-5. Installing an Optional ModuleCaution: DO NOT install slide-in modules with the sw

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INSTALLING THE SWITCH3-8Connecting to a Power SourceTo connect a device to a power source:1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle

CONNECTING TO THE CONSOLE PORT3-9Connecting to the Console Port The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for

INSTALLING THE SWITCH3-10

4-1CHAPTER 4MAKING NETWORKCONNECTIONSConnecting Network DevicesThe TigerSwitch 10/100 may be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps network cards in PCs and serv

MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS4-2have an MDI port, so that they can connect to another switch’s/hub’s MDI-X port using straight-through cable. To connect

TWISTED-PAIR DEVICES4-3is connected to the wiring closet (see “Wiring Closet Connections” on page 4-3 on the next page). Otherwise, attach the other e

MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS4-43. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.Figure 4-2. Wiring Closet Connections Fiber Optic DevicesAn optio

FIBER OPTIC DEVICES4-5Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of

MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS4-64. As a connection is made, check the Activity LED on the switch’s front panel for the corresponding module to be sure th

CONNECTIVITY RULES4-71000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standards. 1000 Mbps Giga

iLIMITED WARRANTYLimited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, un

MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS4-8Cable Labeling and Connection RecordsWhen planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of

A-1APPENDIX ATROUBLESHOOTINGDiagnosing Switch Indicators Troubleshooting ChartSymptom ActionPower LED is Off • Internal power supply has failed or is

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-2Power and Cooling ProblemsIf the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the

B-1APPENDIX BCABLESSpecifications Note: If you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that has ST-type connectors, SMC provides an opt

CABLESB-2Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsCaution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-4

TWISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTSB-3The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through c

CABLESB-4Crossover WiringIf the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is label

TWISTED-PAIR CABLE AND PIN ASSIGNMENTSB-51000BASE-T Cable RequirementsAll Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also w

CABLESB-6Adjusting Existing Category 5 CablingIf your existing Category 5 installation does not meet one of the test parameters for 1000BASE-T, there

CONSOLE PORT PIN ASSIGNMENTSB-7Console Port Pin AssignmentsThe DB-9 serial port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for out-o

iiWARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN

CABLESB-8Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCSwitch’s 9-Pin Se-rial PortNull Modem PC’s 25-Pin DTE Port2 RXD <---------TXD ------------ 2 TXD3 TXD

C-1APPENDIX CSPECIFICATIONSPhysical CharacteristicsBase UnitPorts24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiationMedia Slot2 slots for optional 100BASE-F

SPECIFICATIONSC-2LEDs System: PWR (Power), Diag (Diagnostics)Ports: Link/ActivityWeight3.08 kg (6 lb. 13 oz.)Size44 x 32.4 x 4.3 cm (17.32 x 12.8 x 1.

MANAGEMENT FEATURESC-3Flow ControlFull Duplex: IEEE 802.3xHalf Duplex: Back pressureManagement FeaturesIn-Band ManagementTelnet, Web-based HTTP, or SN

SPECIFICATIONSC-4CompliancesCE MarkEmissionsFCC Class AIndustry Canada Class AEN55022 (CISPR 22) Class AEN 61000-3-2/3VCCI Class AC-Tick - AS/NZS 3548

SLIDE-IN MODULESC-5Slide-in Modules100BASE-FX Extender ModulesModelsSMC6824FSSC, SMC6824FMSCPorts1 100BASE-FXNetwork InterfaceSMC6824FSSC:9/125 micron

SPECIFICATIONSC-6Weight55 gm (1.98 oz)Size6.0 x 9.1 cm ( 2.37 x 2.56 in.)1000BASE-X GBIC Module ModelSMC6824GBPorts1 slot for GBIC transceiversCommuni

D-1APPENDIX DORDERING INFORMATIONTigerSwitch 10/100 Products and AccessoriesProduct Number DescriptionSMC6724AL2 24-port Fast Ethernet switch with two

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Glossary-1GLOSSARY10BASE-TIEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable.100BASE-TXIEEE 802.3u specifi

iiiCOMPLIANCESFCC - Class AThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with th

Glossary-2Collision DomainSingle CSMA/CD LAN segment.CSMA/CDCarrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect is the communication method employed by Eth

Glossary-3IEEE 802.3Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) access method and physical layer specifications. IEEE 802

Glossary-4Media Access Control (MAC)A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of

Index-1Numerics10/100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-710/100/1000BASE-Tmodules 1-61000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-71000BASE-Tcable lengths 4-71000BASE-Xmodu

INDEXIndex-2GGigabit Ethernet cable lengths 4-7grounding for racks 3-4Iindicators, LED 1-4installationconnecting devices to the switch 4-2desktop or s

INDEXIndex-3rear panel receptacles 1-8RJ-45 port 1-3pinouts B-5rubber foot pads, attaching 3-6Ssample applications 2-2SC port connections 4-4screws fo

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38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000Model Number: SMC6724AL2Pub. Number: 150200037800A E102003-R01FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and

COMPLIANCESivEC Conformance Declaration - Class ASMC contact for these products in Europe is:SMC Networks Europe,Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Ge

COMPLIANCESvJapan VCCI Class ATaiwan BSMI Class AAustralia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class ASMC contact for products in Australia is:SMC Communications Pty