SMC Networks TigerStack II 10/100 User manual

User Guide
SMC5912DS
SMC5924DS
SMC5912
SMC5924
TigerStack II 10/100
12- and 24-Port 10/100 Mbps Hubs
u Forms a stack with up to 144 ports
u Manageable via SNMP and RMON
u 10/100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX extension modules
u Support for redundant power unit

TigerStack II 10/100
User Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
May 1999
Pub. # 150914-101 R02
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

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Copyright © 1999 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
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marks of their respective holders.

Limited Warranty
HARDWARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its TigerStack II 10/100
Hubs to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal
use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase
from SMC or its Authorized Reseller:
TigerStack II 10/100 Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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,
configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored
on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any
warranty.
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any defective media with software which substantially conforms to SMC’s
applicable published specifications. Customer assumes responsibility for the
selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference
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combination with any hardware or applications software products provided
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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.
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by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to SMC’s Service Center or to an
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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 outside 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.
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AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR,
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INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE.
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in this warranty shall be taken to affect your statutory rights.
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
L IMITED W ARRANTY

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Compliances ............................................................... v
1 About the Hubs ................................................ 1-1
Overview ................................................................................. 1-2
How to Use this Guide ............................................................ 1-5
Twisted-Pair Ports .................................................................... 1-5
Status LEDs .............................................................................. 1-6
Switch Module ......................................................................... 1-7
Optional Network Management Module ................................. 1-8
Optional Extender Modules ..................................................... 1-9
Stacking Connectors .............................................................. 1-12
Optional Redundant Power Unit ........................................... 1-13
Power Supply Receptacles .................................................... 1-13
Features and Benefits ............................................................ 1-14
2 Network Planning ........................................... 2-1
Sample Applications ................................................................ 2-2
Connectivity Rules ................................................................... 2-7
3 Installing the Stack .......................................... 3-1
Selecting a Site ........................................................................ 3-2
Equipment Checklist................................................................ 3-3
Mounting .................................................................................. 3-4
Stacking ................................................................................... 3-7
Connecting to a Power Source ................................................ 3-8
4 Making Network Connections ....................... 4-1
Connecting Network Devices ................................................. 4-2
Twisted-Pair Devices ............................................................... 4-2
100BASE-FX Devices ............................................................... 4-5
10BASE2 and AUI Connections ............................................... 4-6
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
A Troubleshooting ............................................ A-1
Troubleshooting LED Indicators ............................................... A-2
Power and Cooling Problems ................................................... A-3
B Cables .............................................................. B-1
Specifications ........................................................................... B-2
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments ................................. B-3
C Specifications .................................................. C-1
12-Port TigerStack II 10/100 Hubs .......................................... C-2
24-Port TigerStack II 10/100 Hubs .......................................... C-2
All TigerStack II 10/100 Hubs ................................................. C-3
Slide-In Modules ...................................................................... C-5
D Ordering Information .................................... D-1
TigerStack II 10/100 Products and Accessories ...................... D-2
E Glossary ........................................................... E-1
Glossary of Terms .................................................................... E-2

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Front and Rear Panels of the SMC5924DS and
SMC5924 ............................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2. Stacking Base Hubs and Expansion Hubs ............ 1-3
Figure 1-3. Twisted-Pair Ports................................................. 1-5
Figure 1-4. Port and Hub Status LEDs .................................... 1-6
Figure 1-5. Internal Switch Module ........................................ 1-7
Figure 1-6. Network Management Module ............................ 1-8
Figure 1-7. Optional Extender Modules ................................. 1-9
Figure 1-8. Stacking Connectors ........................................... 1-12
Figure 1-9. Rear Panel Receptacles ...................................... 1-13
Figure 2-1. Hub in a Standalone Configuration ...................... 2-2
Figure 2-2. Stack of Six Hubs Supporting 144 Ports .............. 2-3
Figure 2-3. Extending a Stack to Other Hubs ........................ 2-4
Figure 2-4. Using 10/100 Extender Modules ......................... 2-5
Figure 2-5. Using a 100BASE-FX Extender Module ................ 2-6
Figure 3-1. Attaching the Brackets ......................................... 3-5
Figure 3-2. Installing the Hub in a Rack ................................. 3-5
Figure 3-3. Attaching the Adhesive Feet................................ 3-6
Figure 3-4. Stacking the Hubs ................................................ 3-7
Figure 3-5. Power Receptacle ................................................ 3-8
Figure 4-1. Crossover Switches on the 24-Port Hub .............. 4-3
Figure 4-2. Making Twisted-Pair Connections ........................ 4-3
Figure 4-3. Wiring Closet Connections ................................... 4-5
Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers ............................. B-3

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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 when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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.
EC Conformance Declaration - Class A
This information technology product was found to comply with the
requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE Mark accordingly. An EC
Declaration of Conformity was issued for this product by:
SMC (Europe) Limited
1st Floor, Pyramid House, Easthampstead Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1NS, United Kingdom
Japan VCCI Class A
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.

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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.
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.
15. Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu
verwenden. Für einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerätegewicht
größer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2
einzusetzen.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70dB(A) oder weniger.
C OMPLIANCES

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CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THE HUBS
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
How to Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Twisted-Pair Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Optional Network Management Module . . . . . 1-8
Optional Extender Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Stacking Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Optional Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Power Supply Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

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A BOUT THE H UBS
Overview
SMC’s TigerStack™ II 10/100 family of stackable hubs combines
dual-speed, auto-sensing capability with a variety of management
choices and innovative LAN extensions to create a flexible and
fault-tolerant environment for Fast Ethernet integration and growth.
TigerStack II 10/100 hubs are available in four different models.
Each has either 12 or 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports plus two
front-panel slots for slide-in modules:
- SMC5912DS—12-port Base Hub preconfigured with Internal
Switch Module
- SMC5924DS—24-port Base Hub preconfigured with Internal
Switch Module
- SMC5912—12-port Expansion Hub
- SMC5924—24-port Expansion Hub
Figure 1-1. Front and Rear Panels of the SMC5924DS, and
SMC5924

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A BOUT THE H UBS
The DS model Base Hubs are preconfigured with an Internal
Switch Module, and the Network Management Module can be
added as an option. Expansion Hubs come without any
preconfigured modules and can accept a variety of optional
Extender Modules. The Extender Modules provide a switched link
connection to the hub stack using either one 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX port, one 100BASE-FX port, or one 10BASE2 BNC or
AUI connector. The 100BASE-FX Extender Modules are available
with SC or ST connectors.
The Base Hubs can be used in a standalone configuration to
provide connectivity between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices.
You can build a stack with just one Base Hub and up to five
Expansion Hubs to form a logical hub with up to 144 ports (see
Figure 1-2 below). Each port can be connected to either a 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps device. Ports automatically sense the speed of
an attached device and channel data to the appropriate 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps segment. The Internal Switch Module in the Base
Hub supports communication between the two segments for all
hubs in the stack.
Figure 1-2. Stacking Base Hubs and Expansion Hubs

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A BOUT THE H UBS
The hubs contain a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance”
monitoring of network and port status. Also, if the Base Hub
contains a Network Management Module, the entire stack can be
managed in-band via SNMP, RMON (groups 1, 2, 3 and 9), or a
Web browser, as well as remotely via Telnet or SLIP. This module
also has a serial port for out-of-band management.
The hubs also provide a measure of fault tolerance. If two Network
Management Modules are installed in the stack, only the module
highest in the stack will be active; the Management Module in the
lower hub is placed in standby mode. The standby Management
Module will automatically take over if the active module fails. In
addition, the hub’s stack connections support an auto-bypass
feature. If any hub in a stack is powered off, data still passes
through the stack connections to all other hubs, so operation of
the rest of the stack remains uninterrupted. There’s also support
for a Redundant Power Unit to ensure continuous operation in the
event of a power failure.
Note: Do not install more than two Network Management
Modules in a stack.

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A BOUT THE H UBS
How to Use this Guide
Please read Chapters 1 through 4 when installing the TigerStack II
10/100 hubs. If you have added a Network Management Module
to one of the hubs as an option, also read the Advanced Reference
Guide (included with this module) to learn how to manage your
network.
Twisted-Pair Ports
The RJ-45 ports are located on the front panel of each hub. Ports 1
through 11 on the 12-port models and 1 through 23 on the 24-port
models are labeled with an “x” to indicate that they have a built-in
crossover. Workstations and servers can be connected to these
ports with straight-through cable. The last port on each hub, port
12 or 24, is switch-selectable. There is an associated switch that is
used to enable and disable the crossover, so these ports can always
be connected to another hub or switch with straight-through cable.
Figure 1-3. Twisted-Pair Ports

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A BOUT THE H UBS
Status LEDs
The hub status LEDs are shown below and described in the
following table.
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A BOUT THE H UBS
Internal Switch Module
Figure 1-5. Internal Switch Module
Located in the top expansion slot of the DS hub models, the
Internal Switch Module interconnects the 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps
segments and employs a buffered store-and-forward architecture to
prevent bad packets from being propagated throughout the
network. It also features a non-blocking design that allows
simultaneous wire-speed transport in both directions at consistently
low latency.
A MAC address table that can hold 4K entries is provided for
learning, filtering and forwarding. Addresses are automatically
learned and maintained in the address table to enable the switch to
perform filtering and forwarding at line-rate speeds. When a
packet is encountered containing a destination address that does
not appear in the table, the packet is broadcast to both segments.
If more than one Internal Switch Module or Extender Switch
Module is in a stack, only the internal switch function
(interconnecting the 10 and 100 Mbps segments) that is in the
module highest in the stack will be active; the internal switch
function in all other modules is disabled automatically. Note that if
the active internal switch function should fail, the stack needs to
be reset for another module’s internal switch function to become
active.

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A BOUT THE H UBS
Optional Network Management Module
Figure 1-6. Network Management Module
As an option, a Network Management Module can be inserted into
the bottom slot of any hub model to manage the entire stack. It
offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON
and a web-based interface. The management features are
described in the Advanced Reference Guide included in the
Network Management Module package.
This module also includes an RS-232 port for out-of-band
management and a Master LED which is described below.
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A stack can support two Network Management Modules. The
module highest in a stack is active and the other module is placed
in standby mode. The standby module automatically takes over if
the active module fails.
Note: Do not install more than two Network Management
Modules in a stack.

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A BOUT THE H UBS
Optional Extender Modules
Figure 1-7. Optional Extender Modules
There are seven Extender Modules to choose from. Each provides
a switched link from the stack’s 100 Mbps segment that can be
used to extend the size and reach of the stack. The Extender
Switch Modules also include the internal switch function to
interconnect the 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps segments.