TigerSwitch 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6 1000BASE-SX ports Two slots for hot-swappable 1000BASE-X GBIC modules 16 Gbps of aggregate switch bandwidth Support for redundant power unit Up to four port trunks per switch Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis QoS support for two-level priority Full support for IEEE 802.
TigerSwitch 1000 Installation Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 October 2001 Pub.
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COMPLIANCES 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.
COMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class A 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.
COMPLIANCES Taiwan BSMI Class A Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A SMC contact for products in Australia is: SMC Communications Pty. Ltd.
COMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and 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.
COMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6.
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TABLE 1 OF About the TigerSwitch 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . 1000BASE-SX Ports . . . . . . . . . . GBIC Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Management Agent . . . Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply Receptacles . . . . Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Making Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Connecting to an SC-Type Fiber Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Diagnosing Switch Indicators Power and Cooling Problems Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Band Access . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Overview The TigerSwitch 1000 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for the network core. It provides eight 1000 Mbps ports that can significantly improve the performance of your network’s backbone, and deliver the throughput needed to support a broad range of advanced network applications. With 16 Gigabits of aggregate bandwidth, the TigerSwitch 1000 can provide the quickest solution to meeting the growing demands on your networkís limited resources.
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Figure 1-1. Front and Rear Panels Description of Hardware 1000BASE-SX Ports These ports are SC-type fiber optic ports that operate at 1 Gbps full and half duplex. The ports can be connected to other IEEE 802.3z-compliant devices up to 550 m (1805 ft.) away using fiber optic cable. The switch is fitted with SC ports, but you can also attach an ST plug to the switch using SMC’s optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Status LEDs The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following table. Figure 1-2. Port and System LEDs Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Power On Green Switch is receiving power. Off Power off or failure. On Green Redundant power unit is attached and is operating in a load-sharing mode. Off Power off or failure. Flashing Green System self-diagnostic test in progress.
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Port and System Status LEDs LED Condition Status Flashing Green Port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Flashing Amber Port has been manually disabled. Off There is no valid link on the port. ACT On Green Traffic is passing through the port. FDX On Green Port is operating at full duplex. On Amber Port is operating in half-duplex mode. Ports Link Network Management Agent The TigerSwitch 1000 includes a built-in network management agent.
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Spanning Tree Protocol The TigerSwitch 1000 supports ANSI/IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol. This protocol adds a level of fault tolerance by allowing two or more redundant connections to be created between a pair of LAN segments. When there are multiple physical paths between segments, the protocol will choose a single path and disable all others to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the network. This prevents the creation of network loops.
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Multicast Switching Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own VLAN to ensure that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and to guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level for the designated VLAN. The switch uses IGMP Snooping and IGMP to manage multicast group registration.
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 6 1000BASE-SX SC ports ◆ Two slots for optional GBIC modules ◆ Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and flow control ◆ IEEE 802.
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 1000 Management 1-8 ◆ “At-a-glance” LEDs for easy troubleshooting ◆ Network management agent: • Supports Telnet, SNMP/RMON and Web-based interface • Spanning Tree Protocol for redundant network connections • VLAN support for 256 groups, port-based or with 802.
CHAPTER 2 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.
NETWORK PLANNING Sample Applications The TigerSwtich 1000 is designed to consolidate your network core providing high-bandwidth connections between workgroup switches and server farms. Some typical applications are described in this section. Backbone Consolidation The TigerSwtich 1000 can consolidate a switched network backbone down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.
NETWORK PLANNING Making VLAN Connections VLANs can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly tagged to identify the VLAN group it belongs to. When using port-based VLANs, ports can either be assigned to one specific group or to all groups. Port-based VLANs are suitable for small networks. A single switch can be easily configured to support several VLAN groups for various organizational entities (such as Finance and Marketing).
NETWORK PLANNING Connectivity Rules When adding hubs (repeaters) to your network, please follow the connectivity rules listed below for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet. 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.
NETWORK PLANNING 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may be: • up to 3 link segments and • up to 2 Class II repeaters (hubs) SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may be: • up to 2 link segments and • up to 1 Class I repeater (hub) Maximum 100BASE-TX Network Diameter Using Repeaters Repeater Type and N
NETWORK PLANNING 10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5-4-3 Rule Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 10 Mbps collision domain, there may be: • up to 5 link segments in series, • up to 4 repeaters (hubs), • up to 3 populated cable segments, that is, segments attached to two or more PCs (coax networks only).* * The remaining two segments are unpopulated; these are known as inter-repeater links or IRLs.
INSTALLING CHAPTER 3 THE SWITCH Selecting a Site TigerSwitch 1000 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. ◆ The site should: • be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH Equipment Checklist After unpacking the TigerSwitch 1000, 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.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH Mounting A TigerSwitch 1000 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow. Rack Mounting Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors: ◆ 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.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 3-1. Attaching the Brackets 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). Figure 3-2. Installing the Switch in a Rack 3. If installing a single switch only, turn to “Connecting to a Power Source” at the end of this chapter.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH 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. Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. Figure 3-3. Attaching the Adhesive Feet 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.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH Installing a GBIC Transceiver The two slots on the switch front panel are for installing optional GBIC transceivers. The GBIC slots support the following transceivers: ◆ 1000BASE-SX ◆ 1000BASE-LX The 1000BASE-SX GBIC transceivers provide one short-wavelength (850 nm) Gigabit port that can be used for a high-speed backbone or server connection. This port can be connected to a site up to 550 m (1805 ft) away with multimode fiber cable.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH Connecting to a Power Source To connect a device to a power source: 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device. Figure 3-4. Power Receptacle 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket. Note: For International use, you may need to change the AC line cord. You must use a line cord set that has been approved for the receptacle type in your country. 3.
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CHAPTER 4 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices The TigerSwitch 1000 is designed to connect to IEEE 802.3z compliant devices. For most applications, the TigerSwitch 1000 would be connected to other switches in the network backbone. It may also be connected directly to Gigabit Ethernet network cards in PCs and servers.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Connecting to an SC-Type Fiber Port When connecting fiber cable to a 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX (GBIC) port on the switch, be sure you use an SC-type connector. Follow the steps below. 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. 1.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length 62.
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Switch Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off • Internal or redundant power supply has failed or is disconnected. • Check connections between the switch, the power cord, the wall outlet, and the RPU if you are using one. • Contact SMC Technical Support. • Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and corresponding device.
TROUBLESHOOTING on the unit are unobstructed and running prior to shutdown. If you still cannot isolate the problem, then the internal power supply may be defective. In this case, contact SMC Technical Support for assistance. Installation Verify that all system components have been properly installed.
APPENDIX B CABLES Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 1000BASE-T Cat. 5, 5e 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Maximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Maximum Cable Length 62.
CABLES Console Port Pin Assignments 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 on-board menu-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 tables. Figure B-1.
CABLES Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI CCITT Signal ----------<----------------------------------------------------------<------------------- PC’s 9-Pin COM Port DCD -----------TXD -----------RXD ----------> DSR ----------> SGND ---------DTR -----------CTS -----------> RTS ------------RI --------------- 1 3 2 6 5 4 8 7 9 Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND 6
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APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports 6 1000BASE-SX ports 2 GBIC slots Network Interface SC connector, multimode fiber cable; 62.5/125 or 50/125 microns Buffer Architecture 2 Mbytes per port Aggregate Bandwidth 16 Gbps Switching Database 12K MAC address entries LEDs System: Power, RPU, Diag Port: Link, ACT, FDX Weight 10.14 lbs (4.6 kg) Size 17.37 x 11.22 x 1.699 in (44.0 x 28.5 x 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% Power Supply Internal, auto-ranging transformer: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz Redundant DC input Power Consumption 70 Watts maximum Heat Dissipation 239 BTU/hr maximum Maximum Current 0.5A @ 110VAC 0.7A @ 240VAC Switch Features Spanning Tree Protocol Broadcast Storm Suppression Forwarding Mode Store-and-forward Flow Control IEEE 802.3x VLAN Support Up to 256 groups; port-based or with IEEE 802.
SPECIFICATIONS Management Features In-Band Management Telnet, Web-based HTTP, or SNMP manager Out-of-Band Management RS-232 DB-9 console port Software Loading TFTP in-band or XModem out-of-band MIB Support MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet-Like MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), SMC’s private MIB RMON Support Groups 1, 2, 3, 9 (Statistics, History, Alarm, Event) Additional Features Port Mirroring Port Trunking IGMP Snooping and Multicast Filtering Standards IEEE 802.
SPECIFICATIONS Compliances CE Mark Emissions FCC Class A Industry Canada Class A EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A VCCI Class A EN 61000-3-2/3 C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A Immunity EN 61000-4-2/3/4/6/8/10/11 Safety CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.
APPENDIX A ORDERING INFORMATION TigerSwitch 1000 Products and Accessories Product Number Description SMC8606SX 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with two GBIC slots SMCRPU150W* Redundant Power Unit with cables, supports one device * Also available in models for Continental Europe and the UK.
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GLOSSARY 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 Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable. 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5, 5e 100-ohm UTP cable. Auto-Negotiation Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode (e.g.
GLOSSARY Class I Repeater Fast Ethernet repeater that is principally used to connect different physical signaling systems (e.g., 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX) and that has an internal delay such that only one repeater of this type can reside within a single collision domain when maximum cable lengths are used. Class II Repeater Fast Ethernet repeater that typically supports a single physical signaling system (e.g.
GLOSSARY 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 CSMA/CD access method.
GLOSSARY IEEE 802.3u Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. IEEE 802.3z Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. IGMP Snooping Listening to IGMP Query and IGMP Report packets transferred between IP Multicast Routers and IP Multicast host groups to indentify IP Multicast group members.
GLOSSARY 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. MII Media Independent Interface, the standard interface for Fast Ethernet—similar to the AUI interface for traditional Ethernet.
GLOSSARY Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) An application protocol offering network management services in the Internet suite of protocols. Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) A technology that checks your network for any loops. A loop can often occur in complicated network systems or systems with redundant links. Spanning-tree detects and directs data along the shortest path, maximizing the performance and efficiency of the network. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) See Spanning Tree Algorithm.
GLOSSARY 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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INDEX Numerics 10 Mbps connectivity rules 2-6 100 Mbps connectivity rules 2-5 1000BASE-LX fiber cable lengths 2-4 1000BASE-SX fiber cable lengths 2-4 1000BASE-SX connections 4-2 1000BASE-SX ports 1-2 A accessories, ordering D-1 address table size B-1 adhesive feet, attaching 3-5 air flow requirements 3-1 applications backbone consolidation 2-2 VLAN connections 2-3 B brackets, attaching 3-4 broadcast storm control 1-4 buffer size B-1 C cable lengths 2-4 CE Mark i, ii compliances i connectivity rules 10 Mb
INDEX desktop or shelf mounting 3-5 port connections 4-2 power requirements 3-1 problems A-2 rack mounting 3-3 RPUs in racks 3-5 site requirements 3-1 L laser safety iv, 4-2 LED indicators ACT 1-4 Power 1-3 problems A-1 limited warranty B-4 location requirements 3-1 O ordering information D-1 out-of-band management 1-4 P package contents 3-2 pin assignments, console port B-2 port saturation 1-4 port-based VLANs 2-3 ports, connecting to 4-2 power, connecting to 3-7 priority queues 1-6 problems, troublesho
INDEX sample applications 2-2 screws for rack mounting 3-2 serial port 1-4 site selelction 3-1 SNMP agent 1-4 Spanning Tree Protocol 1-5, 2-3 specifications compliances B-4 environmental B-1 physical B-1 power B-2 standards compliance i, B-4 standards, IEEE B-3 status LEDs 1-3 surge suppressor, using 3-1 switching, introduction to 2-1 W warranty B-4 Web-based management 1-4 Weighted Fair Queuing 1-6 T tagging, VLAN 2-3 tags, priority 1-6 Telnet 1-5, A-2 temperature within a rack 3-3 traffic priority 1-6 t
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