TigerStack 10/100

48-Port 10/100Mbps
Stackable Managed Switch
◆ 48 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 4 units
◆ 17.6 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth
◆ Non-blocking switching architecture
◆ Spanning Tree Protocol and Rapid STP
◆ Up to four LACP or static 8-port trunks
◆ RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication
◆ Rate limiting for bandwidth management
◆ CoS support for four-level priority
◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP
◆ IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping
◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON

Installation Guide
SMC6248M

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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 February 2005
Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub. # 150000017100H

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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 oth-
erwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to
change specifications at any time without notice.

Copyright © 2005 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
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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 LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the
applicable warranty term. 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. SMC will endeavor to repair or
replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering
new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration
can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web
site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime
warranty covers a product during the 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. At that point, the obsolete
product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of discontinued
products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=customer_service_warranty.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may be
either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited
warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible
for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of
Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant
to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or
add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for
replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning
any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC
without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside
of the package will be returned to customer at customer’s expense. For warranty claims within
North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at (800) 762-4968.
Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is
responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS

WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE
ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY
ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR
INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
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.

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618

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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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the
user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for RJ-45 connections—Category 3 or greater
for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or greater for 100 Mbps connections and Category 5, 5e
or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections. Use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable,
or 9/125 micron single-mode cable, for SFP transceiver connections.
Warnings: 1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent elec-
trostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
2. When connecting this switch 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.

Industry Canada - Class A

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

Japan VCCI Class A

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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, 2o, 4a,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance
with these Directives, the following standards were applied:

RFI Emission: • Limit class A according to EN 55022:1998

• Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/
1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system
according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC
power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields:
EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%
Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
LVD: • EN60950:2000

Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.
Attention: Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisés pour le système téléphonique!

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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 sur le plan optique

Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu’il est sous tension. Ne regardez
DISPOSITIF LASER jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les
DE CLASSE I
embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant qu’ils sont sous tension.

Warnhinweis: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit

Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses
LASERGERÄT eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und auf
DER KLASSE I
die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind.

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.
• Do not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground)
connection.
• The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a
configuration for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.
• The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove power
from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.
• 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† supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit must be
powered by 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point
labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground).
† Impédance à la terre

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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. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG.
- Type SV or SJ
- 3-conductor

The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A

The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with NEMA

5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.

Denmark The supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard
DK2-1a or DK2-5a.

Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.

U.K. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be fitted
with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.

The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of

type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

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 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 la terre (mise à la masse).
• Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin de respecter
les normes internationales de sécurité.
• Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit respecter une
configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN 60320/IEC 320.
• La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être facile. Vous ne
pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique au niveau de
cette prise.
• L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à la
norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l’équipement auquel il est
raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.

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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 rapport 1:1, avec un point secondaire de connexion portant
l’appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct à la terre (masse).

Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation

Etats-Unis et Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de la

Canada: CSA.

Les spécifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No. 18,
ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur inférieure à 2 métres.
- type SV ou SJ
- 3 conducteurs

Le cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal d’au

moins 10 A.

La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la terre

(mise à la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA 5-15P (15 A,
125 V) ou NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V).

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”)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et
doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden Sicher-
heitsanweisungen durchlesen:
WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen.
• Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose angeschlossen werden.
• Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die internationalen
Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.
• Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß einen
gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben.
• Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein. Die
Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Gerätenetzkabels aus der
Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.
• Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen (Sicherheitskleinstspannung)
gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gerät
angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.

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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.
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.
Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are
compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently
eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a
transmit port when it is powered on.
Caution: Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent
electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this
device. Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le système téléphonique!
Caution: Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC
standards.

Warnings (in German)

Achtung: Dieses Produkt enthält keine Teile, die eine Wartung vom Benutzer benötigen.
Achtung: Installation und Deinstallation des Gerätes müssen von qualifiziertem
Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.
Achtung: Wenn das Gerät an eine Steckdose angeschlossen wird, muß der Masseanschluß
am dreipoligen Netzstecker mit Schutzerde verbunden werden, um elektrische
Gefahren zu vermeiden.
Achtung: Dieses Gerät nutzt Laser zur Signalübertragung über Glasfasern. Die Laser
entsprechen den Anforderungen an eine Lasereinrichtung der Klasse 1 und sind
durch ihre Bauart im normalen Betrieb sicher für die Augen. Trotzdem sollte
niemals direkt in den einen Übertragungskanal geblickt werden, wenn er
eingeschaltet ist.

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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.
• Waste reduction and safe disposal of all harmful un-recyclable by-products.
• Recycling of all reusable waste content.
• Design of products to maximize recyclables at the end of the product’s life span.
• Continual monitoring of safety standards.

End of Product Life Span

This product is manufactured in such a way as to allow for the recovery and disposal of all
included electrical components once the product has reached the end of its life.

Manufacturing Materials
There are no hazardous nor ozone-depleting materials in this product.

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.

Audience
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and
setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs
(Local Area Networks).
Diese Anleitung ist für die Benutzung durch Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen, die für die
Installation und das einstellen von Netzwerkkomponenten verantwortlich sind; sie setzt
Erfahrung bei der Arbeit mit LANs (Local Area Networks) voraus.

Related Publications
The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management
functions of the switch:
The SMC6248M Management Guide
Also, as part of the switch’s firmware, there is an online web-based help that describes all
management related features.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About the TigerStack 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Network Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1000BASE-T/SFP Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Stacking Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Port and System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Power Supply Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

2 Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Introduction to Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Network Aggregation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

3 Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Desktop or Shelf Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

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Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Connecting Switches in a Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Stacking Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Connecting to the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Wiring Map for Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Twisted-Pair Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cabling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Network Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Fiber Optic SFP Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Connectivity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Cable Labeling and Connection Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

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APPENDICES:
A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Power and Cooling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Stack Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Fiber Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

D Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Glossary
Index

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Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Table 1-2 System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length . . 4-6
Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths 4-6
Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-7
Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 4-7
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Table A-2 Power/RPU LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts . . . . . . . B-2
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Table D-1 TigerStack 10/100 Products and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .D-1

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Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Figure 1-2 Stacking Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Figure 1-3 Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-4 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Figure 1-5 Power Supply Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Figure 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Figure 3-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Figure 3-4 Attaching the Adhesive Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Figure 3-5 Installing an SFP Transceiver into a Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Figure 3-6 Connecting Switches in a Ring-topology Stack . . . . . . . 3-10
Figure 3-7 Power Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Figure 3-8 Serial Port (DB-9 DTE) Pin-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Figure 4-1 Making Twisted-Pair Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-2 Network Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-3 Making Fiber Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

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ABOUT THE
TIGERSTACK 10/100
Overview
SMC’s TigerStack SMC6248M is a stackable Fast Ethernet switch with
48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and two 1000BASE-T ports1 that
operate in combination with two Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
transceiver slots (see Figure 1-1, Ports 49-50). The switch also provides
two 1 Gbps built-in stacking ports for connecting up to four units in a
stack. The stacking ports can also be used as normal Ethernet ports in
standalone mode.

The switch includes an SNMP-based management agent embedded on the

main board, which supports both in-band and out-of-band access for
managing the switch stack.

The switch provides a broad range of powerful features for Layer 2

switching, delivering reliability and consistent performance for your
network traffic. It brings order to poorly performing networks by
segregating them into separate broadcast domains with IEEE 802.1Q
compliant VLANs, and empowers multimedia applications with multicast
switching and CoS services.

1. If an SFP transceiver is plugged in, the corresponding RJ-45 port is disabled for ports 49-50.

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Port Status Indicators Stacking Ports System Indicators

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports 1000BASE-T/SFP Ports

RPU
Console

DC
12V 4.5A

Console Port Redundant Power Socket2 Power Socket

Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Panels

Switch Architecture
The SMC6248M switch employs a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric.
This permits simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low
latency on all ports. The switch also features full-duplex capability on all
ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.2

The switch uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data

integrity. With store-and-forward switching, the entire packet must be
received into a buffer and checked for validity before being forwarded. This
prevents errors from being propagated throughout the network.

The switch includes built-in stacking ports that enable up to four units to be
connected together through a 4 Gbps stack backplane. The switch stack can
be managed from a master unit using a single IP address.

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Network Management Options

The SMC6248M 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
management software.

For a detailed description of the advanced features, refer to the Management

Guide.

Description of Hardware
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports
The SMC6248M contains 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports that
operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex,. Because all RJ-45 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. (See “1000BASE-T Pin Assignments” on page B-5.)

Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum transmission

mode (half or full duplex), and data rate (10 or 100 Mbps) can be selected
automatically. If a device connected to one of these ports does not support
auto-negotiation, the communication mode of that port can be configured
manually.

Each port also supports IEEE 802.3x auto-negotiation of flow control, so

the switch can automatically prevent port buffers from becoming saturated.

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1000BASE-T/SFP Ports
The SMC6248M contains two combination Gigabit RJ-45 ports that are
shared with Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots (Ports
49-50, 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.

The 1000BASE-T RJ-45 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. (See “1000BASE-T Pin Assignments”
on page B-5.)

Stacking Ports
The unit provides two stacking ports that provide a 4 Gbps stack backplane
connection. Up to four switches can be connected together using Category 5
Ethernet cables (purchased separately). The Master button enables one
switch in the stack to be selected as the master. This is the unit through
which you manage the entire stack.

The stacking ports can also be used as normal Ethernet ports in standalone
mode by pressing the Uplink button.

Master Button Uplink Button

47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

Stacking Ports

Figure 1-2 Stacking Ports

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Port and System Status LEDs

The SMC6248M 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.

Port Status LEDs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Figure 1-3 Port LEDs

Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs

LED Condition Status
Fast Ethernet Ports (Ports 1-48)
(Link/ On/Flashing Port has established a valid 10 Mbps network
Activity) Amber connection. Flashing indicates activity.
On/Flashing Port has established a valid 100 Mbps network
Green connection. Flashing indicates activity.
Off There is no valid link on the port.
Flashing When the “light unit” command is entered in the
Green Command Line Interface, the LED
corresponding to the switch’s ID will flash for
about 15 seconds.

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Table 1-1 Port Status LEDs

LED Condition Status
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
(Ports 49-50, and Ports 51-52 when stacking is not implemented)
(Link/ On/Flashing Port has established a valid 10/100 Mbps network
Activity) Amber connection. Flashing indicates activity.
On/Flashing Port has established a valid 1000 Mbps network
Green connection. Flashing indicates activity.
Off There is no valid link on the port.

System LEDs

49 PWR
52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
50 Master

Figure 1-4 System LEDs

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Table 1-2 System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status
PWR On Green The unit’s internal power supply is operating
normally.
On Amber The unit’s internal power supply has failed.
Off The unit has no power connected or the
power supply has failed.
Diag Flashing Green The system diagnostic test is in progress.
On Green The system diagnostic test has completed
successfully.
On Amber The system diagnostic test has detected a fault.
RPU On Green A redundant power unit is attached and is in
backup or active mode.
On Amber There is a fault in the redundant power unit.
Off There is no redundant power unit currently
attached.
Stack Master Flashing Amber An initial on state during which the stack
configuration is detected.
On Green This switch is acting as the Master unit in the
stack.
On Amber This switch is acting as a Slave unit in the
stack.
Flashing Green When the user enters the light unit command
in the CLI, the unit ID of each switch in the
stack will be displayed by the port LEDs 1 to
8.
Off System in standalone mode.

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Power Supply Receptacles

There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of the switch. The
standard power receptacle is for the AC power cord. The receptacle labeled
“RPU” is for the optional Redundant Power Unit3.

RPU

DC
12V 4.5A
100-240V~ 50-60Hz 2A

Figure 1-5 Power Supply Receptacles

Features and Benefits

Connectivity
• 48 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; otherwise the port can be configured
manually.

• Two 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports shared with two SFP slots.

• RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX ports support auto MDI/MDI-X.

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• Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or

better for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps
connections, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000 Mbps connections.

• IEEE 802.3-2002 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet compliance

ensures compatibility with standards-based hubs, network cards and
switches from any vendor.

• Provides stacking capability via RJ-45 ports with 4 Gbps stacking

bandwidth. Up to 4 units can be stacked together.

• The SMC6248M can also be stacked together with the SMC6224M

24-port switch. When combining these switches in the same stack, up to
4 units can be stacked together .

Expandability
• Supports 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-ZX SFP
transceivers.

Performance
• Transparent bridging

• Aggregate duplex bandwidth of up to 17.6 Gbps

• Switching table with a total of 8K MAC address entries

• Provides store-and-forward switching

• Wire-speed filtering and forwarding

• Supports flow control, using back pressure for half duplex and IEEE
802.3x for full duplex

• Broadcast storm control

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Management
• “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting

• Network management agent:

- Manages switch in-band or out-of-band

- Supports console, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, RMON 4 groups
and web-based interface
• Slave units provide backup stack management.

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NETWORK PLANNING
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.

When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network

access point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the
device experiencing congestion (server, power user, or hub) can be attached
directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the bandwidth of
the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize throughput.

When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the distance between
end stations is limited by a maximum hop count. However, a switch turns the
hop count back to zero. So subdividing the network into smaller and more
manageable segments, and linking them to the larger network by means of a
switch, removes this limitation.

A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit

Ethernet network to significantly boost bandwidth while using conventional
cabling and network cards.

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Application Examples
The SMC6248M 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 SMC6248M is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the
near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct
full-duplex connections for up to 52 workstations or servers. You can easily
build on this basic configuration, adding direct full-duplex connections to
workstations or servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just
connect to another switch using one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports built into
the front panel or a Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP transceiver.

In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a

small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to
workstations, 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users, and 1 Gbps
full-duplex connections to servers.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

... ... ...

Servers Workstations Workstations

1 Gbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps
Full Duplex Full Duplex Full Duplex
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone

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Network Aggregation Plan

When used in standalone mode, this switch provides 52 parallel bridging
ports (i.e., 52 distinct collision domains), which can be used to collapse a
complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing
overall bandwidth and throughput.

When up to four switch units are stacked together, they form a single
“virtual” switch containing up to 200 ports. The whole stack can be managed
through the Master unit using a single IP address.

In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports are providing

100 Mbps connectivity through stackable switches. In addition, the switches
are also connecting several servers at 1000 Mbps.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

49 50
51 RPU

52 Stack
Master Server Farm

.. ..

.
10/100/1000 Mbps Segments

... ...

Figure 2-2 Network Aggregation Plan

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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
100 km. This allows a Gigabit Ethernet stack to serve as a collapsed
backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.

A 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver can be used for a high-speed connection

between floors in the same building and a 1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver
can be used for core connections between buildings in a campus setting. And
for long-haul connections, a 1000BASE-ZX SFP transceiver can be used to
reach another site up to 100 kilometers away.

The figure below illustrates three TigerStacks interconnecting multiple

segments with fiber cable.
Headquarters

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack

Warehouse
49 50 Master

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
49 50 Master

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink
1000BASE-LX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

51/Down
Slave Stack
Master Uplink

52/Up
49 PWR

(5 kilometers)
50 Diag

49 PWR 51 RPU
51/Down 52/Up 52 Stack

50 Diag 49 50 Master

51 RPU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Slave Stack
Master Uplink
52 Stack
49 50 Master
49 PWR
51/Down 52/Up
50 Diag

51 RPU

52 Stack
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Figure 2-3 Remote Connections with Fiber Cable

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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. Untagged VLANs
can be used for small networks attached to a single switch. However, tagged
VLANs should be used for larger networks, and all the VLANs assigned to
the inter-switch links.

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Marketing Testing
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VLAN 3 VLAN 1
VLAN 2
VLAN 4
VLAN 3

Figure 2-4 Making VLAN Connections

Note: When connecting to a switch that does not support IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
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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. Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is
actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming
signals may degrade overall performance for the segment attached to the
hub.

3. As a general rule the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched link
should not exceed:
• 1000BASE-SX: 550 m (1805 ft) for multimode fiber.
• 1000BASE-LX: 5 km (3.1 miles) for single-mode fiber.
• 1000BASE-ZX: 100 km (62.14 miles) for single-mode fiber.
However, power budget constraints must also be considered when
calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.

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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Selecting a Site
TigerStack 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.
- be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and
its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing
- provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches)
on all sides for proper air flow
- be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices
- allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference,
such as radios and transmitters.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet
that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of
each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with
any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.

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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:

• Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T,
Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for
1000BASE-T.
• Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
• Electrical surge suppression
• Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and
electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring
• Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields

RJ-45 Connector

Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections

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Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the TigerStack, 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
• TigerStack 10/100, SMC6248M
• Four adhesive foot pads
• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for
attaching the brackets to the switch
• Power Cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK
• RS-232 console cable
• This Installation Guide
• Management Guide
• SMC Warranty Registration Card—be sure to complete and return to
SMC

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment

If you plan to rack-mount the 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
• A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)

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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:

• Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be

higher than the ambient room temperature, check that the
rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating
temperature range. (See page C-2.)
• Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a
rack-mounted unit.
• Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly
is not overloaded.
• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the mains.

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To rack-mount devices:
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the
Bracket Mounting Kit.

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2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not
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3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting Switches in a

Stack” at the end of this chapter.

4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the
other, in any order.

5. If also installing RPUs, mount them in the rack below the other
devices.

Montage (Rack Mounting - German)

SMC6248M Switch-Einheiten können an ein standardmäßiges 19-Zoll Einrichtungsrack, einen
Arbeitstisch oder ein Regal montiert werden. Folgend finden Sie die Montageanweisungen für
jeden Positionstyp.

Rack-Montage
Beachten Sie die folgenden Faktoren, bevor Sie die Rack-Montage beginnen:
• Temperatur: Da die Temperatur innerhalb einer Rackeinheit höher als die
Raumumgebungstemperatur sein kann, stellen Sie bitte sicher, dass die Rackumgebungstemperatur
innerhalb des angegebenen Betriebstemperaturbereichs liegt. (Siehe "Temperatur" auf Seite C-1.)
• Mechanische Last: Stellen Sie kein Gerät auf eine Rack-Montageeinheit.
• Stromüberlastung: Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Netzkreis der Rackeinheit nicht überlastet wird.
• Erdung: Die Rack-Montageeinheit muss richtig geerdet werden. Besondere Acht sollten Sie bei
Verbindungen geben, die nicht direkt zum Netz führen.
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" auf Seite 3-9 am Ende dieses Kapitels.
4. Wenn Sie mehrere Switches installieren möchten, dann montieren Sie sie untereinander in einer
beliebigen Reihenfolge.

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Desktop or Shelf Mounting

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch.

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2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure
there are at least two inches of space on all sides for proper air flow.

3. If installing a single switch only, go to “Connecting Switches in a

Stack” at the end of this chapter.

4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one.

Place each device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.

5. If also installing RPUs, place them close to the stack.

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Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

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The SFP slots support the following optional SFP transceivers:

• 1000BASE-SX (SMCBGSLCX1)
• 1000BASE-LX (SMCBGLLCX1)
• 1000BASE-ZX (SMCBGZLCX1)
To install an SFP transceiver, do the following:
1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate
SFP transceiver type.
2. Insert the transceiver with the optical connector facing outward and
the slot connector facing down. Note that SFP transceivers are keyed
so they can only be installed in one orientation.
3. Slide the SFP transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.

Note: SFP transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to
be powered off before installing or removing a transceiver.
However, always first disconnect the network cable before
removing a transceiver.
Note: SFP transceivers are not provided in the switch package.

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Connecting Switches in a Stack

Figure 3-6 shows how the stack cables are connected between switches in a
stack. Each stacking connection is a 2 Gbps full-duplex link using
Category 5 Ethernet cables. The switch supports a line- and ring-topology
stacking configuration, or can be used stand alone.

In line-topology stacking there is a single stack cable connection between

each switch that carries two-way communications across the stack. In
ring-topology stacking, an extra cable is connected between the top and
bottom switches forming a “ring” or “closed-loop.” The closed-loop cable
provides a redundant path for the stack link, so if one link fails, stack
communications can be maintained. Figure 3-6 illustrates a ring-topology
stacking configuration.

To connect up to four switches in a stack, perform the following steps:

1. Enable the stacking ports on each unit (i.e., leave the Stack button
out).

Note: Pressing the Stack button during normal operation will cause
the system to reboot.

2. Plug one end of a stack cable into the “Down” port of the top unit
(see Figure 3-6, Port 27).

3. Plug the other end of the stack cable into the “Up” port of the next
unit (see Figure 3-6, port 28).

4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each unit in the stack. Form a simple chain
starting at the “Down” port on the top unit and ending at the “Up”
port on the bottom unit (stacking up to 4 units).

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5. (Optional) To form a ring topology stack, 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. For a simple top to bottom chain topology
ignore this step.

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Figure 3-6 Connecting Switches in a Ring-topology Stack

6. Select the Master unit in the stack by pressing in the Master button on
only one of the switches. Only one switch in the stack can operate as
the Master, all other units operate in slave mode. If more than one
switch in the stack is selected as Master, or if no switches are selected,
the stack will not function.

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Stacking Topologies
Line Topology – All units in the stack must be connected via stacking
cable. You can connect units in a simple cascade configuration, connecting
Down ports to Up ports, from the top to bottom unit. Using this “line”
topology, if any link or unit in the stack fails, the stack is split into two
separate segments. The new stack segments will then reboot and resume
normal operation if a new segment contains the original Master unit, or if a
new segment now contains only one switch. In other words, a new
segment will resume normal operation unless it contains more than one
switch and the Master button is not depressed on any of these switches. If
the later case is true, and a segment fails to resume operation, you can
either replace the failed connection to restore operation to the original
stack, or depress the Master button on one of the switches in this segment.

When the stack reboots and resumes operations, the IP address will be set
either using DHCP (according to the factory defaults), or may be set to a
static address if you have configured one in the switch’s startup file. To
avoid conflicting IP addresses on different segments, you can configure
each of the switches in the stack to boot up using DHCP, or set a unique
IP address in the startup file for each switch. Refer to the Management
Guide for further information on configuring the switch.

Ring Topology – If you are using a wrap-around stack topology, a single

point of failure in the stack will not cause the stack to fail. It would take
two or more points of failure to break the stack apart. The stack will
merely reboot to detect the new stack’s topology, and then resume normal
operation.

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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.

RPU

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100-240V~ 50-60Hz 2A

Figure 3-7 Power Receptacles

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin, AC power
source.

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. If not, check that the power cable is correctly
plugged in.

4. If you have purchased a Redundant Power Unit, connect it to the

switch and to an AC power source now, following the instructions
included with the package4.

4. An RPU is not yet available for this product.

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Connecting to the Console Port

The DB-9 serial port on the switch’s rear 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. The pin assignments used to connect to the
serial port are provided in the following table.

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Figure 3-8 Serial Port (DB-9 DTE) Pin-Out

Wiring Map for Serial Cable

Table 3-1 Serial Cable Wiring

Switch’s 9-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin
Serial Port DTE Port
2 RXD (receive data) <---------------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data)
3 TXD (transmit data) ----------------------------> 2 RXD (receive data)
5 SGND (signal ground) ------------------------------ 5 SGND (signal ground)
No other pins are used.

The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows:

• Default Baud rate—9,600 bps
• Character Size—8 Characters
• Parity—None
• Stop bit—One
• Data bits—8
• Flow control—none

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MAKING NETWORK
CONNECTIONS
Connecting Network Devices
The SMC6248M 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 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or
1000BASE-ZX SFP transceivers.

Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.

Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout
configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables
to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or
hubs).
See Appendix B for further information on cabling.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45
port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables
with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

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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. (See the section “Network Wiring
Connections.”) Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on
the switch.

Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft)
in length.

Note: Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is

actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure
jamming signals may degrade overall performance for the segment
attached to the hub.

3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch)

corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is
valid.

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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. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and
the other end to the patch panel.

2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back
of the patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the
other end to a modular wall outlet.

3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. See “Cable

Labeling and Connection Records” on page 4-8.
Switch Equipment Rack
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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. Each multimode fiber optic
port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling
with an LC connector at both ends.

Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic
cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a
Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal
operation. However, you should never look directly at a
transmit port when it is powered on.

Note: When selecting a fiber SFP device, considering safety, please make
sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.
You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
Hinweis: Bei der Wahl eines Glasfasertransceivers muß für die
Beurteilung der Gesamtsicherheit beachtet werden, das die
maximale Umgebungstemperatur des Transceivers für den
Betrieb nicht niedriger ist als die für dieses Produkts. Der
Glasfasertransceiver muß auch ein überprüftes Gerät der Laser
Klasse 1 sein.

1. Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber plug. When not connected to a
fiber cable, the rubber plug should be replaced to protect the optics.

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.

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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.

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4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch

corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid.

The 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-ZX fiber optic ports

operate at 1 Gbps, full duplex, with auto-negotiation of flow control. The
maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at Gigabit speed will
depend on the fiber type as listed under “1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
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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.

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections
should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are
connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or
any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or
Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e and 6 specifications
include test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5.
Therefore, the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for
running 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure
that it complies with the IEEE 802.3-2002 standards.

1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-1 Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Cable Type Maximum Cable Connector
Length
Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

Table 4-2 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths

Fiber Size Fiber Maximum Cable Connector
Bandwidth Length
62.5/125 micron 160 MHz/km 2-220 m (7-722 ft) LC
multimode fiber 200 MHz/km 2-275 m (7-902 ft) LC
50/125 micron 400 MHz/km 2-500 m (7-1641 ft) LC
multimode fiber 500 MHz/km 2-550 m (7-1805 ft) LC

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Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Maximum Cable Connector
Bandwidth Length
9/125 micron N/A 2 m - 5 km LC
single-mode fiber (7 ft - 3.2 miles)

Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length

Fiber Size Fiber Maximum Cable Connector
Bandwidth Length
9/125 micron N/A 70* - 100 km SC
single-mode fiber (43.5 - 62.1 miles)
* For link spans exceeding 70 km, you may need to use premium single-mode fiber or
dispersion-shifted single-mode fiber

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length

Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector
100BASE-TX Category 5 or better 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100-ohm UTP or STP

10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain

Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length
Type Cable Type Maximum Length Connector
10BASE-T Categories 3, 4, 5 or 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
better 100-ohm UTP

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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.

To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow

these guidelines:

• Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.

• Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all
network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify the
devices to which it is connected.
• Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported
by the switch ports.
• For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning
prefixes to your cable labeling.
• Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same
equipment.
• Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.
• Label each separate piece of equipment.
• Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all
abbreviations at each equipment rack.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
• Contact your local dealer for assistance.
Diag LED is Amber • Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition
• If the condition does not clear, contact your dealer for
assistance
Stack Master LED is • The stack has not completed its initial configuration.
Flashing Amber Wait a few minutes for the process to complete.
• If flashing continues, check that the Master Select
button is pressed in on only one switch.
• Check that all stacking cables are properly connected.
Link LED is Off • Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on.
• 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.
• Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not
exceed specified limits.
• Check the adapter on the attached device and cable
connections for possible defects. Replace the defective
adapter or cable if necessary.

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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 Amber Internal power functioning normally; RPU plugged in but
faulty.
Green Off Internal power functioning normally; RPU not plugged in.
Amber Green Internal power faulty; RPU delivering power.
Off Off Both internal power and RPU unplugged or not functioning.

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. If you still cannot isolate the problem, the internal power supply
may be defective.

Installation
Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or
more components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or
network cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure
that all the other components are functioning properly.

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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. Then verify that you entered the correct
IP address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the
switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the
network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch.

Note: The management agent accepts up to four simultaneous Telnet

sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already exists, an
additional Telnet connection will not be able to log into the
system.

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 button is pressed in on only one switch.
• Check that the Stack button is pressed in on all switches.
• Check that all switches in the stack are powered on.

After checking all items, reboot all the switches in the stack.
The switch allows you to configure ring- or line-topology stacking. When
using ring-topology stacking configuration and a switch fails, or a stacking
cable is disconnected, the entire stack reboots and resumes normal
operation using line-topology stacking through the remaining stack
connections. Also, any changes to the stack including powering down of a
unit or the insertion of a unit causes the stack to reboot.

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CABLES
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. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the
cable.

Caution: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a

specific orientation. (See “Cabling Guidelines” on page 4-1 for
an explanation.)

Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.
This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with
RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.

The figure below illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are
numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when
attaching the wires to the pins.

8
8
1 1
Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers

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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).

The RJ-45 ports on the switch base unit 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. In straight-through cable,
pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are connected straight through
to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable. When using any RJ-45
port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable.

Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name
1 Transmit Data (TD+) Receive Data (RD+)
2 Transmit Data (TD-) Receive Data (RD-)
3 Receive Data (RD+) Transmit Data (TD+)
6 Receive Data (RD-) Transmit Data (TD-)
4,5,7,8 Not used Not used
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that
make up each wire pair.

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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 connecting all four wire pairs as shown in the following

diagram to ease an upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet.

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard

10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

1 White/Green Stripe 1
End A 2 2 End B
3 Blue 3
4 4
5 White/Blue Stripe 5
6 6
7 Green 7
8 White/Brown Stripe 8

Brown

Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring

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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. (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 connecting all four wire pairs as shown in the following

diagram to ease an upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet.

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard

10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

1 White/Green Stripe 1
End A 2 2 End B
3 Blue 3
4 4
5 White/Blue Stripe 5
6 6
7 Green 7
8 White/Brown Stripe 8

Brown

Figure B-3 Crossover Wiring

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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. Note that for
1000BASE-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit
and receive.

Use 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or

shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be
sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100
meters (328 feet).

Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name
1 Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+)
2 Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-) Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-)
3 Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+)
4 Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+) Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+)
5 Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-) Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-)
6 Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-) Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-)
7 Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+) Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+)
8 Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-) Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-)

Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable

Installed Category 5 cabling must pass tests for Attenuation, Near-End
Crosstalk (NEXT), and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). This cable testing
information is specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard.
Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and
Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the
ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission
Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.”

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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. Replace any Category 5 patch cables with high-performance Category

5e or Category 6 cables.

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.

Horizontal 62.5/125 micron multimode (two fibers per outlet).

Backbone 62.5/125 micron multimode or single-mode.

TIA 568-B will allow the use of 50/125 micron multimode optical fiber in
both the horizontal and backbone in addition to the types listed above. All
optical fiber components and installation practices must meet applicable
building and safety codes.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Ports
48 10/100BASE-TX, with auto-negotiation
Two 10/100/1000BASE-T shared with two SFP transceiver slots
Two 10/100/1000BASE-T or Stacking Ports (button selection)
Network Interface
Ports 1-48: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X
10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better)
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better)
Ports 49-52: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X
10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better)
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better)
1000BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP or STP cable; Category 5, 5e or 6)
Buffer Architecture
4 Mbits
Aggregate Bandwidth
17.6 Gbps
Switching Database
8K MAC address entries
LEDs
System: PWR (Power Supply), Diag (Diagnostic),
RPU (Redundant Power Unit), Stack Master
Port: Single LED indicating link, speed, and activity
Weight
3.10 kg (6.83 lbs.)

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Size
44.0 x 23 x 4.4 cm (17.32 x 9.06 x 1.73 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
External, supports a 14-pin connection for a redundant power supply
Power Consumption
54 Watts maximum
Maximum Current
2.0 A @ 100 VAC
1.0 A @ 240 VAC

Switch Features
Forwarding Mode
Store-and-forward
Throughput
Wire speed
Flow Control
Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3-2002
Half Duplex: Back pressure

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Management Features
In-Band Management
Web, Telnet, SSH, or SNMP manager
Out-of-Band Management
RS-232 DB-9 console port
Software Loading
TFTP in-band, or XModem out-of-band

Standards
IEEE 802.3-2002
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Full-duplex flow control
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
ISO/IEC 8802-3

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

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Safety
CSA/CUS (CSA 60950 & UL60950)
TÜV/GS (EN60950-1)
CB (IEC 60950-1)
Warranty
Limited Lifetime

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Table D-1 TigerStack 10/100 Products and Accessories
Product Number Description
SMC6248M 48 10/100BASE-TX port switch with two
Gigabit combination ports with RJ-45 connectors
which are shared with SFP transceiver slots, and 2
Gigabit stacking ports that can be used as normal
Ethernet ports in standalone mode
SMC6224M 24 10/100BASE-TX port switch with two
Gigabit combination ports with RJ-45 connectors
which are shared with SFP transceiver slots, and 2
Gigabit stacking ports that can be used as normal
Ethernet ports in standalone mode
SMCBGSLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-SX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
mini-GBIC transceiver
SMCBGLLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-LX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
mini-GBIC transceiver
SMCBGZLCX1 1-port 1000BASE-ZX Small Form Pluggable (SFP)
mini-GBIC transceiver
SMCRPU600W* Redundant power unit with cables, supports one
device
* Also available in models for Continental Europe and the UK.

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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 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.

1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 100-ohm Category
5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).

1000BASE-ZX
Specification for long-haul Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125
micron core fiber cable.

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.

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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. Their interference makes both signals unintelligible.

Collision Domain
Single CSMA/CD LAN segment.

CSMA/CD
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) is the
communication method employed by Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit
Ethernet.

End Station
A workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic.

Ethernet
A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC,
Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical
bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard
provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physical layer
and media with repeaters and implementations that operate on fiber, thin
coax and twisted-pair cable.

Fast Ethernet
A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the
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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.

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.

IEEE 802.3ab
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)

IEEE 802.3u
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)

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.

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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.

MIB
An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database
objects that contains information about the device.

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.

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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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.

UTP
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. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical
barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though
located on the same LAN.

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Numerics compliances
EMC C-3
10 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7 safety C-4
100 Mbps connectivity rules 4-7 connectivity rules
1000 Mbps connectivity rules 4-6 10 Mbps 4-7
1000BASE-LX fiber cable lengths 4-7 100 Mbps 4-7
1000BASE-SX fiber cable lengths 4-6 1000 Mbps 4-6
1000BASE-ZX fiber cable lengths 4-7 console port
100BASE cable lengths 4-7 pin assignments 3-13
100BASE-TX ports 1-3, 1-4 contents of package 3-3
10BASE-T ports 1-3, 1-4 cooling problems A-2
cord sets, international 3-12

A
accessories, ordering D-1
D
adhesive feet, attaching 3-7 desktop mounting 3-7
air flow requirements 3-1 device connections 4-1
applications
central wiring closet 2-3
collapsed backbone 2-2 E
remote connections with fiber 2-4 electrical interference, avoiding 3-1
VLAN connections 2-5 equipment checklist 3-3
Ethernet connectivity rules 4-7
B
brackets, attaching 3-5 F
buffer size C-1 Fast Ethernet connectivity rules 4-7
buffers, saturation of 1-3 features C-3
management 1-10
C switch 1-8
fiber cables 4-4
cable flow control, IEEE 802.3x 1-3
Ethernet cable compatibility 3-2 front panel of switch 1-2
fiber standards B-6 full duplex connectivity 2-1
labeling and connection records 4-8
lengths 4-6, 4-7
cleaning fiber terminators 4-4 G
Gigabit Ethernet cable lengths 4-6
grounding for racks 3-4

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I N
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-9 network
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet 1-9 connections 4-1, 4-4
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet 1-9
IEEE 802.3x flow control 1-3
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1-9 O
indicators, LED 1-5 ordering information D-1
installation
connecting devices to the switch 4-2
desktop or shelf mounting 3-7 P
network wiring connections 4-3 package contents 3-3
port connections 4-1, 4-4 pin assignments B-1
power requirements 3-1 1000BASE-T B-5
problems A-2 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX B-2
site requirements 3-1 console port 3-13
wiring closest connections 4-3 DB-9 3-13
port saturation 1-3
L ports, connecting to 4-1, 4-4
power, connecting to 3-12
laser safety 4-4 problems, troubleshooting A-1
LC port connections 4-4
LED indicators
Diag 1-7 R
Power 1-7 rear panel of switch 1-2
problems A-1 rear panel receptacles 1-8
Stack 1-7 RJ-45 port 1-3, 1-4
location requirements 3-1 connections 4-1
pinouts B-5
M RPU
connecting 3-12
management installing in a rack 3-6
agent 1-3 installing on a desktop 3-7
features 1-10, C-3 rubber foot pads, attaching 3-7
SNMP 1-3
mounting the switch
on a desktop or shelf 3-7 S
multimode fiber optic cables 4-4 screws for rack mounting 3-3
single-mode fiber optic cables 4-4
site selelction 3-1

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SNMP agent 1-3 method 1-2

specifications
compliances C-3
environmental C-2 T
physical C-1 Telnet A-3
power C-2 temperature within a rack 3-4
standards TigerStack 10/100 Products and
compliance C-3 Accessories D-1
IEEE C-3 troubleshooting
status LEDs 1-5 in-band access A-3
switch architecture 1-2 power and cooling problems A-2
switching switch indicators A-1
introduction to 2-1 twisted-pair connections 4-1

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 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:
From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
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44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701

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World Wide Web:
http://www.smc.com
http://www.smc-europe.com
http://www.smc-asia.com

FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL:

U.S.A. and Canada: (800) SMC-4-YOU; Fax (949) 679-1481
Spain: 34-93-477-4935; Fax 34-93-477-3774
UK: 44 (0) 1932 866553; Fax 44 (0) 118 974 8701
France: 33 (0) 41 38 32 32; Fax 33 (0) 41 38 01 58
Italy: 39 (0) 335 5708602; Fax 39 02 739 14 17
Benelux: 31 33 455 72 88; Fax 31 33 455 73 30
Central Europe: 49 (0) 89 92861-0; Fax 49 (0) 89 92861-230
Nordic: 46 (0) 868 70700; Fax 46 (0) 887 62 62
Eastern Europe: 34 -93-477-4920; Fax 34 93 477 3774
Sub Saharian Africa: 27 0126610232; Fax 27-11 314 9133
North West Africa: 216 71236616; Fax 216 71751415
CIS: 7 (095) 789 35 73; Fax 7 (095) 789 35 73
PRC (Beijing): 86-10-8251-1550; Fax 86-10-8251-1551
PRC (Shanghai): 86-21-6485-9922; Fax 86-21-6495-7924
Taiwan: 886-2-8797-8006; Fax 886-2-8797-6288
Asia Pacific: (65) 6 238 6556; Fax (65) 6 238 6466
Korea: 82-2-553-0860; Fax 82-2-553-7202
Japan: 81-3-5645-5715; Fax 81-3-5645-5716
Australia: 61-2-8875-7887; Fax 61-2-8875-7777
India: 91 22 5696 2790; Fax 91 22 5696 2794
Middle East: 97 14 299 4466 Fax 97 14 299 4664
Thailand: 66 2 651 8733 Fax 66 2 651 8737

If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com,
www.smc-europe.com, or www.smc-asia.com.

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