SMC Networks SMC5912 User Manual Download

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User Guide

SMC5912DS
SMC5924DS

SMC5912
SMC5924

TigerStack II 10/100

12- and 24-Port 10/100 Mbps Hubs

Forms a stack with up to 144 ports

Manageable via SNMP and RMON

10/100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX extension modules

Support for redundant power unit

Summary of Contents for SMC5912

Page 1: ...24DS 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...

Page 2: ...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 949 707 2400...

Page 3: ...d 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 1999 by SMC Networks Inc 6 Hughes Irvine CA...

Page 4: ...o 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...

Page 5: ...GLECT 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...

Page 6: ...dant 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 Equi...

Page 7: ...cifications 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 M...

Page 8: ...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 F...

Page 9: ...iv TABLE OF CONTENTS...

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Page 12: ...is 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 P...

Page 13: ...hernet 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 SMC591...

Page 14: ...odules 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 B...

Page 15: ...les 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 tak...

Page 16: ...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 Workstatio...

Page 17: ...w e l u d o m A e v i t c a n i s i r o d e l l a t s n i t o n s i n o i t c n u f y t i v i t c A g n i h s a l F t n e m g e s e h t n o s t s i x e c i f f a r T n o i s i l l o C g n i h s a l F...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...e 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 D E L r e t s a M N O e d o m e v i t...

Page 20: ...e 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...

Page 21: ...evice such as a hub workstation server or another switch The port supports Auto Negotiation so the optimum data rate and operating mode 10 or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex is selected automatically...

Page 22: ...F n O x e l p u d l l u f t a t e s s i t r o P n o i s i l l o C g n i h s a l F o t d e t p m e t t a s e c i v e d e r o m r o o w T e m i t e m a s e h t t a a t a d t i m s n a r t y t i v i t c...

Page 23: ...HE HUBS Stacking Connectors The stacking connectors are located on the rear panel of each hub Figure 1 8 Stacking Connectors One connector is labeled Out and the other In A Stacking Cable is shipped w...

Page 24: ...ct your reseller for advice regarding the appropriate SMC RPU for your specific application Power Supply Receptacles There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of each hub The standard power re...

Page 25: ...tch Module to interconnect the 10 and 100 Mbps segments u Stackable six high u Scalable to 144 ports u Segmented into two collision domains 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps u Choice of user installable Extender M...

Page 26: ...1 15 ABOUT THE HUBS u Desktop or rack mountable u Three year warranty...

Page 27: ...1 16 ABOUT THE HUBS...

Page 28: ...NG Sample Applications 2 2 Integrating Fast Ethernet into an Ethernet LAN 2 2 Stacking the Hubs 2 3 Extending the Stack 2 4 Connectivity Rules 2 7 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 2 7 10 Mbps E...

Page 29: ...s used standalone to integrate Fast Ethernet into an Ethernet network The Internal Switch Module included in the Base Hubs interconnects the two segments to form a single LAN with an aggregate bandwid...

Page 30: ...as shown below to create a logical hub with up to 144 ports The stack requires only one Base Hub or Expansion hub with an optional Extender Switch Module installed and may include two optional Network...

Page 31: ...s a Class II hub it may be cascaded to a single Fast Ethernet hub or to a dual speed hub It may also be cascaded to multiple Ethernet hubs as long as the SMC 5 4 3 Rule is observed see Connectivity Ru...

Page 32: ...the same two stacks are joined by a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Extender Module instead of being cascaded via front panel ports increasing the aggregate bandwidth A second 10BASE T 100BASE TX Extender Module...

Page 33: ...2 6 NETWORK PLANNING The 100BASE FX Extender Module is used for long distance connections as shown below Figure 2 5 Using a 100BASE FX Extender Module...

Page 34: ...s n o i t a t s r e h t o r o s C P o w t y n a n e e w t e B e b y a m e r e h t n i a m o d n o i s i l l o c d n a s t n e m g e s k n i l 2 o t p u b u h r e t a e p e r I s s a l C 1 o t p u Max...

Page 35: ...o s k r o w t e n x a o c s C P e r o m r o o w t o t s a n w o n k e r a e s e h t d e t a l u p o p n u e r a s t n e m g e s o w t g n i n i a m e r e h T d n a d e t a l u p o p n e e w t e b n o...

Page 36: ...2 Equipment Checklist 3 3 Hub Packing List 3 3 Optional Rack Mounting Equipment 3 3 Mounting 3 4 Rack Mounting 3 4 Desktop or Shelf Mounting 3 6 Stacking 3 7 Connecting to a Power Source 3 8 CHAPTER...

Page 37: ...on all sides for proper air flow be accessible for installing cabling and maintaining the devices allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible u Make sure twisted pair cable is always routed away from...

Page 38: ...sive feet u Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and four screws for attaching the brackets to the hub u Stacking Cable u Power Cord either US Continental Europe or UK u This User Guide u SMC...

Page 39: ...th each package Rack Mounting Before rack mounting the TigerStack II 10 100 devices pay particular attention to the following factors u Temperature Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be...

Page 40: ...ces 1 Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit Figure 3 1 Attaching the Brackets 2 Mount the device in the rack using four rack mounting screws not provi...

Page 41: ...he four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first hub 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 spac...

Page 42: ...ubs If you attempt to do so the hubs will be damaged To stack the devices 1 Locate the SCSI connectors labeled IN and OUT on the rear of each device see Figure 3 4 2 Attach one end of the stacking cab...

Page 43: ...t the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device Figure 3 5 Power Receptacle 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded 3 pin socket Note For International...

Page 44: ...3 9 INSTALLING THE STACK 4 If you have purchased Redundant Power Units connect them to the other devices and to an AC power source now following the instructions included with the package...

Page 45: ...3 10 INSTALLING THE STACK...

Page 46: ...RK CONNECTIONS Connecting Network Devices 4 2 Twisted Pair Devices 4 2 Cabling Guidelines 4 2 Connecting to PCs Servers Hubs and Switches 4 3 Wiring Closet Connections 4 4 100BASE FX Devices 4 5 10BAS...

Page 47: ...ports Since network cards do not have a built in wiring crossover PCs can be connected to these ports with straight through cable 10BASE T 100BASE TX hubs and switches on the other hand may have eithe...

Page 48: ...r e v o s s o r C x r e v o s s o r C h g u o r h t t h g i a r t S h g u o r h t t h g i a r t S h g u o r h t t h g i a r t S r e v o s s o r C h g u o r h t t h g i a r t S h g u o r h t t h g i a...

Page 49: ...ate port on the hub port 12 or 24 Wiring Closet Connections Today the punch down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks It is actually part of the patch panel Instructions for...

Page 50: ...125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling with an SC or ST connector at both ends For ST fiber ports be sure to connect the Tx Rx connector on the slide in module to the Rx Tx connector on the other d...

Page 51: ...to a length of thin coax cable The other side of the T connector should be connected to another length of thin coax or a 50 ohm BNC terminator A thin coax segment can be up to 185 meters 607 feet in l...

Page 52: ...A 1 Troubleshooting LED Indicators A 2 Power and Cooling Problems A 3 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 53: ...e R s i D E L r e w o P y l p p u s r e w o p t n a d n u d e r r o l a n r e t n I d e t c e n n o c s i d s i r o d e l i a f s a h D E L y t i v i t c A k n i L f f O s i e c i v e d d e h c a t t...

Page 54: ...leshooting chart However if the unit powers off after running for a while check for loose power connections power losses or surges at the power outlet and verify that the fans on the side of the unit...

Page 55: ...A 4 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 56: ...ecifications B 2 Twisted Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B 3 100BASE TX 10BASE T Pin Assignments B 4 Straight Through 100BASE TX 10BASE T Wiring B 4 Crossover 100BASE TX 10BASE T Wiring B 4 APPENDIX B...

Page 57: ...a C r o t c e n n o C G W A 6 2 2 2 P T U m h o 0 0 1 s r i a p 2 m m 6 0 4 0 5 4 3 5 4 J R n i p 8 e l a m e l b a C X F E S A B 0 0 1 r e b i F e d o m i t l u M e p y T e l b a C r o t c e n n o C...

Page 58: ...different colors For example one wire might be red and the other red with white stripes Also an RJ 45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable Caution Each wire pair must be attached to t...

Page 59: ...x T 2 x T 3 x R 6 x R The and signs are used to represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair Straight Through 100BASE TX 10BASE T Wiring If the twisted pair cable is to join two po...

Page 60: ...ble is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an x or neither port is labeled with an x a crossover must be implemented in the wiring s t n e m n g i s s A n i P 5 4 J R r e v o s s...

Page 61: ...B 6 CABLES...

Page 62: ...Hubs C 2 All TigerStack II 10 100 Hubs C 3 Slide In Modules C 5 Internal Switch Module and All Extender Switch Modules C 5 100BASE TX Extender Modules C 5 100BASE FX Extender Modules C 6 BNC AUI Exten...

Page 63: ...Port 12 on hub only switch selectable crossover Segments Unit Two 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Weight 9 92 lb 4 5 kg 24 Port TigerStack II 10 100 Hubs SMC5924 or SMC5924DS Ports 24 10BASE T or 100BASE TX Int...

Page 64: ...EDs Power Switch Collision one per segment Link Partition one per port Activity one per segment Switches Crossover one Connectors Stacking 68 pin two DC Input for RPU 14 pin Temperature Operating 32 t...

Page 65: ...mum Maximum Current 0 36A 110 VAC 0 22A 240 VAC Standards IEEE 802 3 Ethernet 802 3u Fast Ethernet ISO IEC 8802 3 Compliances CE Mark Safety UL 1950 CSA 22 2 950 EN60950 T V Emissions FCC Class A EN55...

Page 66: ...Address Table 4K entries Queue Buffer 1 Mbyte shared memory Address Resolution Via fast hashing scheme Filtering Rate 14 880 pps at 10 Mbps 148 800 pps at 100 Mbps Forwarding Rate 14 880 pps at 10 Mbp...

Page 67: ...02 3u Fast Ethernet ISO IEC 8802 3 100BASE FX Extender Modules Models SMC5900FSC SMC5900FST SMC5900FSC SW SMC5900FST SW Ports 1 100BASE FX Network Interface SC or ST connector 62 5 125 or 50 125 micro...

Page 68: ...58A U or RG 58C U AUI External transceiver drop LEDs Activity Collision Toggle Switch BNC AUI Standards IEEE 802 3 Ethernet ISO IEC 8802 3 Network Management Module Model SMC5900NMM Connectors RS 232...

Page 69: ...SPECIFICATIONS SNMP Support MIB II RFC 1213 Multi Segment Repeater MIB RFC 2108 Ethernet Like MIB RFC 1643 RMON MIB RFC 1757 SMC s private MIB RMON Support Groups 1 2 3 9 Statistics History Alarm Eve...

Page 70: ...D 1 APPENDIX D ORDERING INFORMATION TigerStack II 10 100 Products Accessories D 2...

Page 71: ...T S F 0 0 9 5 C M S T S h t i w e l u d o M r e d n e t x E X F E S A B 0 0 1 r o t c e n n o c T 0 0 9 5 C M S e l u d o M r e d n e t x E X T E S A B 0 0 1 0 1 W S C S F 0 0 9 5 C M S C S h t i w e...

Page 72: ...E 1 Glossary of Terms E 2 APPENDIX E GLOSSARY...

Page 73: ...two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable Auto Negotiation Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode e g 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex based on the capabilitie...

Page 74: ...has a smaller internal delay so that two such repeaters can reside within a single collision domain when maximum cable lengths are used Collision Domain Single CSMA CD LAN segment Crossover Port Twis...

Page 75: ...f the network from a station that is not attached to the network Segmentable Hub Hub capable of subdividing the LAN into separate collision domains Shared Ports Ports that are on the same collision do...

Page 76: ...E 5 GLOSSARY Switched Ports Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable...

Page 77: ...800 SMC 4 YOU Fax 949 707 2460 Europe 44 0 1344 418800 Fax 44 0 1344 418828 Northern Europe 44 0 1344 418820 Fax 44 0 1344 418826 Southern Europe 33 1 41 38 32 32 Fax 33 1 41 38 01 58 Central Eastern...

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