SMC Networks EZ Networking SMC-EZ108FDT User manual

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38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EZ Switch 10/100
Installation Guide
From SMC EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions
Sep. 2002
Pub. #150000018700B R01

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Stacking Switches on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
VLAN Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Switch System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Making a Connection to an RJ-45 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting to a Fiber Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Powering On the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Verifying Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Verifying System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product Spectifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switching Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Media Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fiber Uplink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Diagnosing Switch Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power and Cooling Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Port and Cables Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RJ-45 Port Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EMI Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FCC Class B Certification (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Introduction
This manual describes how to install and use of EZ Switch (SMC-EZ108FDT). It
features 8 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation ports with one fiber module switch,
provides the flexibility to fit into your working space with network environment. The
EZ Switch can be served to connect PCs, servers, hubs, bridges, other switches and
routers. It also act as a bridge between 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks segments.
EZ Switch 10/100-108FDT supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps dedicated bandwidths in
each port (excluding fiber module). The device is built with plug & play,
auto-negotiation on all ports, as well as half and full-duplex operations,
store-and-forward transmission scheme, IEEE802.3x flow control and back pressure
operation for easy installation and smooth transition from legacy 10Mbps to
100Mbps switched-network. Each port on the switch supports automatic MDI/MDI-X
detection. This means that you can use either straight-through or crossover cables
to connect to any other network device.
To ensure maximum safety and good funciton, please read carefully and follow all
the directions in this manual to get successful installation and operation. It is
recommended that you should have a basic understanding of Local Area
Networking (LAN) concepts as bridging, IEEE802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, and
IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.

Installing the Switch
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Installing the Switch
Before installing the switch, please verify that you have all the items listed under
“Package Contents”. Also be sure you have all the necessary tools and cabling
before installing the switch.
Package Contents
The SMC-EZ108FDT includes:
Description of Hardware
The base unit contains 8 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX ports. It also has one slots on
the rear panel for a Fiber optic uplink module with one 100BASE-FX (SC , ST or
MTRJ type single and multi Fiber module) port.
All RJ-45 ports operate at 10 or 100 Mbps, and support auto-negotiation of speed,
duplex mode (i.e., half or full duplex), and flow control. Note that when using
auto-negotiation, speed, transmission mode, or flow control can be automatically set
if this feature is also supported by the attached device.
The base unit also includes a display panel for system and port indications that
simplify installation and network troubleshooting.
The following figure shows the components of this switch:
• 8-port 10/100Mbps and 1-port 100M full duplex fiber Ethernet
Switch
• Four rubber foot pads • This Quick Installation Guide
• AC power cord • Rack mount bracket kit
M1
VLAN
ON OFF
Fiber Slot Power Socket