User manual SMC 6900GLSC

[. . . ] TigerSwitch 10/100 Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch N N N N N N N N N N N 12/24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Optional 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX modules Optional stack module for linking up to four units 8. 8 Gbps of aggregate switch bandwidth Support for redundant power unit Up to five port trunks per switch Port mirroring for non-intrusive analysis QoS support for two-level priority Full support for VLANs with GVRP IP Multicasting with IGMP Snooping Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON Installation Guide SMC6912M SMC6924M TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide From SMC's Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 February 2001 Pub. # F2. 42 150070-102 R05 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. [. . . ] When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the network access point (such as the network card for a high-volume file server), the device experiencing congestion (server, power user or hub) can be attached directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex mode, the bandwidth of the dedicated segment can be doubled to maximize throughput. When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the maximum distance between end stations is limited. For Ethernet, there may be up to four hubs between any pair of stations; for Fast Ethernet, the maximum is two. However, a switch turns the hop count back to zero. So subdividing the network into smaller and more manageable segments, and linking them to the larger network by means of a switch, removes this limitation. A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network to significantly boost bandwidth while using conventional cabling and network cards. 2-1 NETWORK PLANNING Sample Applications The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below. Collapsed Backbone The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just cascade the TigerSwitch to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch, add another TigerSwitch to the stack, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection. In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100 is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers. Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone 2-2 NETWORK PLANNING Central Wiring Closet With up to 100 ports in a stack (i. e. , 100 distinct segments), the TigerSwitch 10/100 can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports on the TigerSwitch stack are providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 100 segments through SMC's TigerStackTM II 10/100 hubs. In addition, the switch is also connecting servers at 200 Mbps. Figure 2-2. Central Wiring Closet 2-3 NETWORK PLANNING Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type (up to 2 kilometers for 100 Mbps fiber at full duplex, or up to 550 meters for 1 Gbps fiber). The TigerSwitch can serve as a collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN. The 100 Mbps fiber modules (with two ports per module) can be used to interconnect remote Fast Ethernet segments. While the Gigabit module can be used for a high-speed connection between floors in the same building, or to connect to other buildings in a campus setting. The figure below illustrates a TigerSwitch connecting multiple segments with fiber cable. Figure 2-3. Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable 2-4 NETWORK PLANNING Making VLAN Connections VLANs can be based on port groups, or each data frame can be explicitly tagged to identify the VLAN group it belongs to. When using port-based VLANs, ports can either be assigned to any number of groups. [. . . ] Fast Ethernet A 100 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD access method. Fast Ethernet Switch Device that provides a full 100 Mbps bandwidth (or either 10 or 100 Mbps bandwidth with Auto-Negotiation) to each port (LAN segment). Full Duplex Transmission method that allows switch and network card to transmit and receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link. Gigabit Ethernet A 1000 Mbps network communication system based on Ethernet and the CSMA/CD access method. [. . . ]