SMC Networks 8504T FICHE User manual

EZ Switch 1000
u4 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ports
uStore-and-Forward mode with wire-speed filtering 
and forwarding
uAuto MDI/MDIX on 1000BaseT ports
uHalf- and full-duplex flow control 
u"Smart Function" features:
n Console port to manage configuration changes
nPort-based VLAN and L2 Trunking with link
ufail-over
nPriority Queues on each port
Desktop and rack mountable
Plug and play for ease of installation, maintenance and
use
User Guide
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COMPLIANCES
FCC Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
lReorient the receiving antenna
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
That to which the receiver is connected
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help
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following specifications:
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EN50082-1: IEC 1000-4-2, 3,4
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accordingly.

SMC EZ Switch 1000
SMC8504T
The SMC EZ Switch 1000 sets a new standard in entry-level gigabit
switching.
Gigabit Ethernet is the perfect solution to bottlenecks at the core of the
network that are the inevitable result of data-intensive applications and
the proliferation of new users. SMC’s EZ Switch 1000 provides a
seamless migration to higher-speed networking while solving bandwidth
issues.
Network users and applications continue to demand bandwidth intensive
software programs, graphically dense materials and desire faster speeds
to the desktop. SMC EZ Switch 1000 meets that demand with its 4 port
standards-based gigabit switch. This 1U rack mount or desktop switch
seamlessly integrates with the rest of the network through its
auto-negotiating, non-blocking design. With “Smart Features” to
support VLAN, Priority Queing, Trunking and Failover, the SMC8504T
is the most cost effect method for brining speed and service to the
desktop.
Thank you for your purchase and please contact SMC for FREE Service
and Support at 1-800 SMC-4YOU.
Sincerely,
SMC Networks, Inc.

ABOUT THE EZ SWITCH 1000
SMC8504T
The EZ Switch 1000 (SMC8504T) is an 4-port Giga Ethernet Switch. Its 4
10/100/1000BASE-TX ports deliver dedicated 10/100/1000Mbps links to each attached LAN
segment –all with conventional cabling and adapters. Auto-Negotiation is used to select the
optional transmission speed and communication mode for each connection. With
store-and-forward switching and flow control, maximum data integrity is always maintained,
even under heavy loading. Easy installation and reliability make this plug-and-play switch an
ideal choice for smooth Giga Fast Ethernet integration.
Features and Benefits
uFull-duplex on all ports
uANSI/ IEEE802.3/ IEEE802.3u/ IEEE802.3z and IEEE802.3ab compliance ensures
compatibility with standards-based hubs, switches and cards from any vendor
uStore-and-forward switching ensures error-free transmission
uHalf-and full-duplex flow control prevents packets from being dropped under heavy loading
uSmart function:
-support on console port for switch configuration change
-support per port Port-based VLAN and L2 Trunking with link fail-over
-support IEEE802.1p four Priority queues on each port
uPlug and play
uBuilt-in wiring crossovers on all ports allow connections to servers and workstations to be
made with straight-through cabling
u“At-a-glance” LEDs for port and system status monitoring
uDesktop and rack mountable

INSTALLING THE EZ SWITCH 1000
The EZ Switch 1000 can be placed on a desktop or shelf, or installed in a standard 19-in equipment
rack.
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the EZ Switch 1000, check the contents of the box to be sure you’ve received the
following components:
lEZ Switch 1000 SMC8504T
lAppropriate AC power cable
lRS 232 console port cable
lRack mount bracket set
lSMC Warranty Registration Card
lThis User Guide
Selecting a Site
Be sure to follow the site selection guidelines below when choosing a location:
uSelect a suitable location for the switch:
lIt should be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the switch
lThe temperature and humidity should be within the ranges listed in the specifications.
lThe status LEDs should be clearly visible.
lThere should be adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow.
uBefore rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors:
lTemperature: 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.
lMechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted switch.
lCircuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
lGrounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the mains.
uMake sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting
fixtures and other sources of electrical interference such as radio, transmitters, etc.
uMake sure that a properly grounded power outlet is within 8 feet (2.44 meters) of the switch
and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or
surge suppressor is recommended.
Instructions
1. Positioning the Switch: For desktop or shelf mounting, attach the four adhesive foot pads to
the bottom of the switch. For rack-mounting, attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the
switch with the screws provided, then install the switch in the rack.

2. Applying Power: Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle at the back of the
switch, and the other end into an appropriate electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure
it is on.
Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before connecting or disconnecting any UTP
cables, as these actions will not disrupt the operation of other devices attached to the switch.
3. Connecting PCs: Connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the switch with a straight-through
twisted-pair cable segment, maximum length 100 meters (328 feet). The EZ Switch 1000 will
support up to 4 PCs.
Note: If an attached device does not support Auto-Negotiation, the data rate will be sensed
automatically and the communication mode will default to half duplex.
4. Cascading Switches and Other Network Devices: If you need more ports, connect the port
with crossover cable on another device. See the “Cable Specifications” and “Connectivity
Guidelines” sections of this guide for further information.
SAMPLE APPLICATIONS
Standalone LAN
High-Speed Switch Links
QoS to ensure important data transmissions like Voice

CONFIGURATION
1. Connect to PC
RS-232 serial cable
Prepare a RS-232 serial cable. Attach the 9-pin female connector to the male connector on the
switch. Plug the other side of this cable to your PC.
2. Hyper Terminal
In Windows 95/98, launch “Hyper Terminal”, create a new connection, and adjust settings as:
l19,200bps
l8 Data bits
lNone Parity
l1 Stop bits
lNone Flow control
Main Menu
Launch the new terminal you just set up, and then, turn on the switch. See the following
message for successful connection:
SMC 8504T (4-port gigabit) [ver: x.xx]
[ 0 ] Speed/ Duplex Setting
[ 1 ] Address Learn
[ 2 ] VLAN
[ 3 ] Queues Priority
[ 4 ] Trunk
[ 5 ] Uplink Port
[ 6 ] Monitor Port
[ 7 ] View Configuration
[ 8 ] Restore To Factory Default
Select: >>
Speed Mode
Input port number for which you want to configure, enter port number and select speed mode
lSpeed/ Duplex Setting
Which port? (1-4, E: Exit, A: Select all ports) …
lPort setting
[ 1 ] Auto-negotiation
[ 2 ] 10 Half Duplex
[ 3 ] 10 Full Duplex
[ 4 ] 100 Half Duplex
[ 5 ] 100 Full Duplex
[ 6 ] 1000 Half Duplex
[ 7 ] 1000 Full Duplex

Select: >> 1
lFlow Control
Enable flow control? (Y/N)
After finish flow control selection
l“Please Wait”
and configure another port or exit
3. Address Learning
Aging Control
A port’s MAC address register is cleared on power-up, or hardware reset. If this item is enabled,
the dynamically learned SA will be learned if it is not refreshed in less than the aging time.
lSelect “1”
Aging Control
[ E ] Enable
[ D ] Disable
Select: >>
lSelect “e”
Max address-aging timer
Max Aging time ( 1 –10 minute) …
4. VLAN Setting
VLAN
Each port of the switch can be assigned to one or multiple VLANs (this device can be divided
into 4 VLANs maximum). Frames from the source port will only be forwarded to destination
ports within the same VLAN domain. A broadcast/ multicast frame will be forwarded to all
ports.
lSelect: >> 2
VLAN Group 1, assigned ports >>
[ S ] Port Select
[ D ] Port Delete
[ A ] Select All ports
[ C ] Save
[ E ] Exit
Select: >>
Queues Priority
The switch can support priority either from tagged frame or based on the input ports. This entry
is for port-based priority, level 0 stand for the lowest priority, level 7 as highest priority. Flow
control will be disable if priority level 7 was selected.
lSelect: >> 3
which port: (1-4, E: Exit) …
5. Trunk Setting
Trunk
This switch can assigned L2 Trunking automatically load-balances among its member ports
through the use of unique and statistical methods, and provides link resiliency (link-fail-over