SMC Networks SMC8950EM Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
Desktop or Shelf Mounting 3-4
Installing an Optional Module into the Switch 3-5
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 3-6
Connecting Switches in a Stack 3-7
Stacking Topologies 3-8
Connecting to a Power Source 3-8
Connecting to the Console Port 3-9
Wiring Map for Serial Cable 3-9
Chapter 4: Making Network Connections 4-1
Connecting Network Devices 4-1
Twisted-Pair Devices 4-1
Cabling Guidelines 4-1
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches 4-2
Network Wiring Connections 4-2
Fiber Optic SFP Devices 4-3
10 Gbps Fiber Optic Connections 4-4
Connectivity Rules 4-6
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 4-6
10 Gbps Ethernet Collision Domain 4-6
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain 4-7
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain 4-7
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain 4-7
Cable Labeling and Connection Records 4-8
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1
Diagnosing Switch Indicators A-1
Diagnosing Power Problems with the LEDs A-1
Power and Cooling Problems A-2
Installation A-2
In-Band Access A-2
Stack Troubleshooting A-3
Appendix B: Cables B-1
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B-1
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments B-1
Straight-Through Wiring B-2
Crossover Wiring B-2
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments B-3
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable B-4
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T B-4
Fiber Standards B-4