Document Outline

• Limited Warranty
• Chapter 1 About the TigerSwitch 100
  • Overview
    • Switch Architecture
    • Management Options
  • Description of Hardware
    • 100BASE-FX VF-45 Ports
    • Status LEDs
    • Network Management Module
      • Spanning Tree Protocol
      • VLANs
      • Multicast Switching
      • Traffic Priority
    • Optional Media Extender Modules
      • Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6900FSC)
      • Optional 100BASE-FX Module (SMC6900FSSC)
      • Optional 1000BASE-SX Module (SMC6900G)
      • Optional 1000BASE-LX Module (SMC6900GLSC)
      • Optional 1000BASE-T Module (SMC6900GT)
      • Optional Stack Module (SMC6900S)
    • Optional Redundant Power Unit (SMCRPU150W)
    • Power Supply Receptacles
  • Features and Benefits
    • Connectivity
    • Expandability
    • Performance
    • Management
• Chapter 2 Network Planning
  • Introduction to Switching
  • Sample Applications
    • Collapsed Backbone
    • Central Wiring Closet
    • Remote Connections with Fiber Cable
    • Making VLAN Connections
  • Connectivity Rules
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain
      • Maximum 1000BASE-T Optic Cable Distance
      • Maximum 1000BASE-SX Fiber Optic Cable Distance
      • Maximum 1000BASE-LX Fiber Optic Cable Distance
      • 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
      • Maximum 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Distance
      • SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters
      • SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters
      • Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters
      • Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance
  • Application Notes
• Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
  • Selecting a Site
  • Equipment Checklist
    • Package Contents
    • Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment
  • Mounting
    • Rack Mounting
    • Desktop or Shelf Mounting
    • Installing an Optional Module into the Switch
    • Stacking
  • Connecting to a Power Source
• Chapter 4 Making Network Connections
  • Connecting Network Devices
  • VF-45 Fiber Connections
  • SC Fiber Connections
  • 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Connections
    • Cabling Guidelines
    • Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
    • Wiring Closet Connections
• Appendix A Troubleshooting
  • Diagnosing Switch Indicators
  • Power and Cooling Problems
  • Installation
  • In-Band Access
• Appendix B Cables
  • Specifications
  • RJ-45 Port and Cable Assignments
    • 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments
  • 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements
    • Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable
    • Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling
  • Console Port Pin Assignments
    • DB-9 Port Pin Assignments
    • Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC
    • Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem
    • Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC
• Appendix C Specifications
  • Physical Characteristics
  • Switch Features
  • Management Features
  • Standards
  • Compliances
  • Warranty
  • Slide-in Module
    • 100BASE-FX Extender Module
    • 1000BASE-SX Extender Module
    • 1000BASE-LX Extender Module
    • 1000BASE-T Extender Module
    • Agent Module
    • Stack Module
• Appendix D Ordering Information
• Glossary
• Index