SMC Networks 8724M INT User manual

TigerSwitch 100
User Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
March 1998
900.168 Rev. B

SMC6608T SMC6608M
TigerSwitch 100
8-port Fast Ethernet Switches
◆Two models featuring either:
◆Eight fixed Auto-Negotiating 100BASE-TX ports
◆Two 4-port replaceable modules with 100BASE-TX
and/or 100BASE-FX ports
◆1.6 Gbps internal bandwidth
◆In-band and out-of-band management
User Guide

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 otherwise under
any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to
change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 1997 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
Hauppauge, New York.
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and TigerSwitch, TigerStack, EZ Hub, EZ Switch and
EliteFax are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Limited Warranty
HARDWARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants these TigerSwitch 100 units
to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and
service, for the following length of time from the date of purchase from SMC or
its Authorized Reseller:
TigerSwitch 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Three Years
If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty
period, SMC shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or
part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective
item, or refund to customer the purchase price paid for the defective product.
All products that are replaced will become the property of SMC. Replacement
products may be new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product or
part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty
period, whichever is longer.
SMC shall not be responsible for any custom software or firmware, configura-
tion information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or
integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty.
SOFTWARE: SMC warrants that the software programs licensed from it will
perform in substantial conformance to the program specifications for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized
Reseller. SMC warrants the magnetic media containing software against failure
during the warranty period. No updates are provided. SMC’s sole obligation
hereunder shall be (at SMC’s discretion) to refund the purchase price paid by
Customer for any defective software products or to replace any defective media
with software which substantially conforms to SMC’s applicable published spec-
ifications. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate
applications program and associated reference materials. SMC makes no war-
ranty that its software products will work in combination with any hardware or
applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of
the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in
the software products will be corrected. For any third party products listed in
the SMC software product documentation or specifications as being compatible,
SMC will make reasonable efforts to prove compatibility, except where the
non-compatibility is caused by a “bug” or defect in the third party’s product.
STANDARD WARRANTY SERVICE: Standard warranty service for hardware
products may be obtained by delivering the defective product, accompanied
by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to SMC’s Service Center or to an
Authorized SMC Service Center during the applicable warranty period. Standard
warranty service for software products may be obtained by telephoning SMC’s
Service Center or an Authorized SMC Service Center, within the warranty
period. Products returned to SMC’s Service Center must be pre-authorized by

SMC with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on the out-
side of the package, and sent prepaid, insured, and packaged appropriately for
safe shipment. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at
SMC’s expense, not later than thirty (30) days after receipt by SMC.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, 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 MERCHANT-
ABILITY 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, MAIN-
TENANCE 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 INCIDEN-
TAL, 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 INTER-
RUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTHING
HEREIN SHALL HAVE THE EFFECT OF LIMITING OR EXCLUDING SMC’S
LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE.
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 spe-
cific legal rights which may vary from state to state. Nothing in this warranty
shall be taken to affect your statutory rights.
SMC
350 Kennedy Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
516-435-6000
LIMITED WARRANTY

Compliances.......................................................... v
1 About The TigerSwitch 100........................... 1-1
TigerSwitch 100 Overview ................................................. 1-3
Switch Architecture............................................................. 1-10
Management Options ......................................................... 1-12
Key Features and Benefits.................................................. 1-13
2 Planning......................................................... 2-1
Introduction to Switching................................................... 2-2
Sample Applications ........................................................... 2-3
3 Installation..................................................... 3-1
Selecting a Site.................................................................... 3-2
Equipment Checklist........................................................... 3-3
Mounting ............................................................................. 3-4
Powering Up....................................................................... 3-7
Making Network Connections............................................ 3-9
4 Configuration and Management.................. 4-1
Configuration Options........................................................ 4-3
Basic Port Settings............................................................... 4-4
Advanced System Configuration........................................ 4-5
System Monitoring .............................................................. 4-19
Advanced System Monitoring............................................. 4-21
Downloading System Software .......................................... 4-28
Resetting the Switch............................................................ 4-30
5 Management via SNMP.................................. 5-1
SNMP Protocol .................................................................... 5-2
MIB Objects......................................................................... 5-3
SNMP Parameter Configuration.......................................... 5-4
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Appendices
A Troubleshooting............................................ A-1
Switch Indicators................................................................. A-2
Diagnostic Tests .................................................................. A-3
System Diagnostics ............................................................. A-4
B Pin Assignments............................................ B-1
RJ-45 Pin Assignments........................................................ B-2
Console Port Pin Assignments ........................................... B-4
C Specifications ................................................ C-1
All Models ........................................................................... C-2
SMC6608T............................................................................ C-4
SMC6608M........................................................................... C-4
D Glossary ......................................................... D-1
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List of Figures
1-1. TigerSwitch 100T with 8 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports
(Model SMC6608T)..................................................... 1-4
1-2. TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit...................................... 1-4
1-3. 4-Port Fast Ethernet Modules .................................... 1-4
1-4. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports .................................... 1-6
1-5. 100BASE-FX Ports ...................................................... 1-6
1-6. Front Panel LEDs........................................................ 1-7
1-7. Front Panel LED Arrays.............................................. 1-7
1-8. Console Port............................................................... 1-8
1-9. Configure Button........................................................ 1-8
1-10. Power Supply Receptacles......................................... 1-9
2-1. Collapsed Backbone.................................................. 2-3
2-2. Multiport Bridging Connections................................ 2-4
2-3. Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion................. 2-5
2-4. Cascading to a Fast Ethernet Switch......................... 2-6
2-5. Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable ................... 2-7
2-6. High-Speed Fiber Backbone ..................................... 2-8
3-1. Attaching the Brackets............................................... 3-5
3-2. Installing the Switch in a Rack.................................. 3-5
3-3. Attaching the Adhesive Feet...................................... 3-6
3-4. Switch-Selectable Daisy-Chain Port ......................... 3-12
3-5. Fiber Cable Connectors ............................................. 3-13
4-1. System Configuration Program Login Screen........... 4-7
4-2. System Configuration Program Main Menu.............. 4-8
4-3. Password Configuration Screen................................. 4-10
4-4. Console Configuration Screen................................... 4-11
4-5. System Configuration Screen..................................... 4-12
4-6. Port Configuration Screen.......................................... 4-14
4-7. Spanning Tree Configuration Screen ........................ 4-16
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4-8. Virtual LAN Configuration Screen............................. 4-18
4-9. System Information Screen........................................ 4-21
4-10. Port Status Screen....................................................... 4-22
4-11. Statistics Screen .......................................................... 4-23
4-12. Address Table Screen................................................. 4-25
4-13. Spanning Tree Information Screen ........................... 4-26
4-14. TFTP Download Screen............................................. 4-28
4-15. Reset Screen ............................................................... 4-30
5-1. SNMP Configuration Screen ...................................... 5-4
5-2. Community Strings Screen......................................... 5-5
5-3. Trap Receivers Screen................................................ 5-6
B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers................................... B-2
B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers............................... B-4
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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 modifi-
cations 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 and Category 5 for 100 Mbps
connections. Use 50/125 or 62.5/125 multimode fiber optic cable for SC or ST-
type connections.
Warnings 1. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to
prevent electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
2. When connecting this hub 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.
EC Conformance Declaration
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC (Europe) Limited
1st Floor, Pyramid House, Easthampstead Road
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1NS, United Kingdom
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. It
conforms to the following specifications:
EMC: EN55022 (1988)/CISPR-22 (1995) Class A
IEC 1000-4-2 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 1000-4-3 (1995) 3 V/m
IEC 1000-4-4 (1995) 1.0 kV - (power line)
0.5 kV - (signal line)
IEC 1000-4-6 (1995) 3 Vrms
An EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and
EN45014 was issued for this product.
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 Industry Canada.
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COMPLIANCES

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applica-
bles aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le
matériel brouilleur : "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
Japan VCCI Class A
Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class A
SMC contact for products in Australia is:
SMC Communications Pty. Ltd.
LVL 10, 201 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Safety Compliance
Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct Cord
set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:
The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no
additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage
within the range marked on the rear panel.
COMPLIANCES
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Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications
120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set
Minimum 18 AWG
Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord
Maximum Length of 15 feet
Parallel blade, grounding type attachment-
plug rate 15 A, 125 V
240 Volts Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three
(Europe Only) conductors with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm2
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 6 A, 250 V

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
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 Netzanschluß steckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht
und leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu
achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen
hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das
Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese
Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die
Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand
darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung
abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden,
sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt,
sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle
einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände
oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen
Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
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13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen
der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem
Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom
Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten
Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung
entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser
Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist
beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes
aufweist.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635
Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weniger.
COMPLIANCES
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TigerSwitch 100 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Fast Ethernet Modules for Model
SMC6608M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Switch Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports . . . . . . . . . 1-6
100BASE-FX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Configure Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Optional Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . 1-9
Power Supply Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Switching Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Adaptive Cut-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Cut-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Fragment-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Store-and-forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Spanning Tree Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THE
TIGERSWITCH 100
1-1

Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Key Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Practical Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Easy Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100
1-2

TigerSwitch 100 Overview
SMC’s TigerSwitch™ 100 units are intelligent Fast Ethernet
switches. There are two TigerSwitch 100 models available. The
first, the TigerSwitch 100T (SMC6608T), features 8 fixed
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports. The predominance of dual-
speed, Auto-Negotiating ports on the SMC6608T make this unit
ideally suited for Fast Ethernet migration.
The ports on the other TigerSwitch 100 model, the TigerSwitch
100M (SMC6608M), are distributed among two slide-in,
removable modules. The modules are sold separately from the
base unit and feature various combinations of 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX ports. This modular design
allows for numerous variations in port configuration, making
this switch highly versatile and adaptable to any number of
different network applications.
The TigerSwitch 100 models employ a high-speed, non-
blocking switching fabric. This design allows for simultaneous
wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all
ports. They also feature full-duplex capability on all ports,
which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each connection.
These switches also provide for effective system management.
In addition to “at a glance” LEDs, the TigerSwitch 100 models
are equipped with system configuration software that can be
accessed out-of-band via an RS-232 console port or in-band via
Telnet. Also included is an on-board SNMP agent, which can
be used to manage the switch with SMC’s EliteView™ or any
other SNMP-based management application.
The TigerSwitch 100 units support an optional Redundant
Power Unit to minimize downtime in the event of an AC power
failure.
1-3
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100

Figure 1-1. TigerSwitch 100T with 8 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ports (Model SMC6608T)
Figure 1-2. TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit
(Model SMC6608M)
Figure 1-3. 4-port Fast Ethernet Modules
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100
1-4

4-Port Fast Ethernet Modules for Model SMC6608M
The avalable slide-in modules are listed below:
1-5
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100
SMC6600T 1-3 RJ-45 100BASE-TX, fixed
crossover
4 RJ-45 100BASE-TX, switch-
selectable crossover
SMC6600F 1-4 SC 100BASE-FX, fiber
SMC6600FSCT 1-2 SC 100BASE-FX, fiber
3 RJ-45 100BASE-TX, fixed
crossover
4 RJ-45 100BASE-TX, switch-
selectable crossover
SMC6600FSTT 1-2 ST 100BASE-FX fiber
3 RJ-45 100BASE-TX, fixed
crossover
4 RJ-45 100BASE-TX, switch-
selectable crossover
Module Ports Connectors Description

Switch Ports
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports
These ports are dual-speed RJ-45 ports with built-in wiring
crossovers. Each TigerSwitch 100 equipped with 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX ports will contain at least one straight-through
(daisy-chain) port. This port is used for straight-through cable
connections to other devices (i.e., hubs or switches) which have
ports with built-in crossovers.
Figure 1-4. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports
Each 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port supports Auto-Negotiation, so
the optimum transmission mode (half or full duplex) and data
rate (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) are 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.
100BASE-FX Ports (SMC6608M only)
The 100BASE-FX ports are fitted with SC or ST connectors
(depending on the module) and operate exclusively at 100
Mbps. However, the transmission mode for these ports is
adjustable to full- or half-duplex and must be set manually.
Figure 1-5. 100BASE-FX Ports
ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100
1-6

Status LEDs
The LEDs on the TigerSwitch 100 models are located on the
front panel for easy viewing. For a more complete discussion
of the front-panel LEDs, see Chapter 4, “Configuration and
Management.”
Figure 1-6. Front Panel LEDs
Figure 1-7. Front Panel LED Array
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ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100