Smsc SMC6516TF User Manual

User GuideTigerSwitch 16Intelligent bandwidth acceleration for workgroupsEthernet and Fast Ethernet Workgroup Switches◆ Three models, each with 16 10B

FCC AThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, m

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-210BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments . . . . A-3Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . .

SpecificationsCABLESA-2Cable Type Technology Category Connector100 ohm UTP 10BASE-T 3, 4, 5 male 8-pin22 - 26 AWG0.4 - 0.6 mm 100BASE-TX 5 certified

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin AssignmentsCaution: Regulations regarding the connection of equipmentto telephone networks vary from country to country.Check

Straight-Through WiringIf the twisted-pair link segment is to join two ports and onlyone of the ports has an internal crossover, the two pairs ofwires

Serial Console Port Pin AssignmentsAny cable connected to the Console port must be shielded tocomply with FCC emissions regulations and with requireme

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2Model SMC6516TT .

SpecificationsAll ModelsBuffer ArchitectureCentral memory, dynamic allocation3 Mbytes DRAMArchitectureBusLatency12 µsMAC Addresses8,192 total, dynamic

LEDsPowerRedundant PowerPort Status - 1 per portPort Select - 1 per portShared vertical arrayReceiveCollisionFull Duplex100 MbpsButtonsPort SelectRese

CompliancesCE markingSafetyUL 1950CSA 22.2 No. 950EN 60950ImmunityIEC 801-2.3.4EN 50082-1EmissionsFCC Class ACDOC Class AEN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class AVC

Model SMC6516TFPorts16 10BASE-T1 100BASE-TX with Auto-Negotiation1 100BASE-FX with full-duplex supportWeight10.0 lbs. (4.54 kg)B-5SPECIFICATIONS

1-1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Connecting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Configuring the Swi

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2Windows Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3APPENDIX CSAMPLE CONFIGU

IntroductionThis appendix contains instructions for using the WindowsTerminal communication application to connect to any one ofthe TigerSwitch 16 mod

Windows TerminalIf you are using the Windows program called Terminal, you canuse the defaults except for the following:* If the menu screens start scr

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2APPENDIX DTROUBLESHOOTINGD-1

TROUBLESHOOTINGD-2Troubleshooting ChartSymptom ActionPower LED is Off No AC power. Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall

Publication Number: 900.185, Rev. A FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and Canada (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time)(800) SMC-4-YOU; (516) 435-6250

IntroductionSMC’s TigerSwitch™16 family consists of a set of three manage-able Ethernet switches with Fast Ethernet connection capability.Each switch

Connecting the Switch1. Power up the PC to be used to configure and monitor theswitch out-of-band. After loading this PC with communica-tions softwar

7. Press the Esc key on the terminal or PC. The Main Menuwill appear on the screen.___________________________________________________>>>>

Configuring the Switch forSNMP and Telnet Management8. To assign an IP address, or to have one assigned automati-cally, select “Switch Configuration M

___________________________________________________>>>> IP Configuration Menu <<<<1. Automatic Selection of IP Address (DH

nity name (up to 10 alphanumeric characters).___________________________________________________>>>> SNMP Configuration Menu <<&

CHAPTER 2ABOUT THE SWITCHES2-1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Ports and Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Non-volatile Parameter Storage . . . . . . . . . 2-15Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Serial Console Interface . . . . .

USER GUIDEFOR SMC’STIGERSWITCH 16FAMILYJuly 1997Pub. # 900.185 Rev. AStandard Microsystems Corporation80 Arkay DriveHauppauge, New York 11788

OverviewSMC’s TigerSwitch 16 is a family of intelligent Ethernet work-group switches that offers both an increase in network performance plus an econo

ABOUT THE SWITCHES2-4The Fast Ethernet ports on each switch are contained in a sin-gle, dual-port replaceable module.* This modular design allowsyou

Ports and Status LEDs10BASE-T PortsThe sixteen 10BASE-T ports are located on the front panel ofeach switch. These ports are labeled with an “x” to in

When connected to a 10BASE-T device, the port will operate at10 Mbps, providing each switch with an additional Ethernet port(two ports on the SMC6516T

Link and Select LEDsEach of the RJ-45 connectors on the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TXports has dual integrated LEDs. The left LED displays the port’sLink s

Shared Vertical LED Array and Port Select ButtonAt power-up, the shared vertical LED array displays the status ofport 1. To display the status of por

2-9ABOUT THE SWITCHESConsole PortEach switch contains a Console port on the front panel. This isan RS-232 serial port with a DB-9 connector. When co

Power Supply Receptacles and Status LEDsThere are two power receptacles on the rear of each switch.The standard receptacle labeled “Power” is for the

2-11ABOUT THE SWITCHESPower Supply Status LEDsLED ConditionPower Redundant StatusPowerOff Off No AC powerGreen Off Internal power supply is operating

2-12ABOUT THE SWITCHESFeatures and Benefits• IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliance ensures compatibilitywith standards-based hubs, adapters and switches fr

Information furnished by Standard Microsystems Corporation(SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, noresponsibility is assumed by SMC

2-13Switch ArchitectureBuffered SwitchingEach TigerSwitch 16 unit is a “store-and-forward” device. Everypacket it receives is stored in a buffer so i

2-14ABOUT THE SWITCHESSpanning Tree ProtocolThe TigerSwitch 16 family supports the IEEE 802.1d SpanningTree Protocol. This protocol adds a level of f

2-15Switch OperationDiagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests are performed whenever the switch is poweredup or reset. Upon power-up, the test results are di

2-16ABOUT THE SWITCHESManagement OptionsThe TigerSwitch 16 family can be managed using any one of thefollowing three methods:• out-of-band via the RS-

2-17SNMPIn addition, the switches can be managed in-band from a work-station using EliteView or any other SNMP-based manager. Simple Network Manageme

CHAPTER 3PLANNING3-1Benefits of Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Switched Ethernet — MultipleSimultaneous Data Streams . . . . . .

3-2PLANNINGBenefits of SwitchingEthernet is traditionally a shared technology. Its media (network cable) is shared, so only one transmission can take

3-3PLANNINGinto multiple collision domains, yet cost-effective enough toallow users to dedicate bandwidth to workstations, file serversand print serve

3-4PLANNINGSegmenting the NetworkEach port on a switch is a separate segment, so when imple-menting switching, you must decide how to segment thenetwo

3-5PLANNINGFull-Duplex OperationFull duplex is a transmission method that allows a networkdevice to transmit and receive concurrently. This mode is s

Limited WarrantyHARDWARE: Standard Microsystems Corporation (“SMC”) warrants theseTigerSwitch 16 units to be free from defects in workmanship and mate

Sample ApplicationsSample applications are provided below. They show howswitching technology can increase the performance of a sharedEthernet Client/

Segmented Ethernet LANTo reduce contention, the network is segmented into separaterepeater groups. This enables the workstations on each segment to s

Switched Ethernet LANTo enable the segments to communicate with one another, theyare interconnected through a switch. Switches, like hubs, canbe casc

Integrating Ethernet and Fast EthernetSome Ethernet switches also have one or two Fast Ethernetports. These ports can be used to integrate Fast Ether

PLANNING3-10TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516TFThis model contains one 100BASE-TX port and one 100BASE-FXport. The 100BASE-FX port can be used to connect

3-11PLANNINGTigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516FFThis model contains two 100BASE-FX ports. When configuredfor full-duplex operation, these 100BASE-FX ports

Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Package Contents . .

Selecting a SiteThe TigerSwitch 16 family can be installed in a standard 19-inchequipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Be sure to follow theguideli

Equipment ChecklistAfter unpacking your switch, check the contents of the boxagainst the packing list below to be sure you’ve received all thecomponen

MountingA TigerSwitch 16 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inchequipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructionsfor each type of site

SMC with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on the out-side of the package, and sent prepaid, insured, and packaged appropriately for

2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mountingscrews and nuts (not provided).Figure 4-2. Installing the Switch in a Rack3. Turn to the sec

Connecting to the Console PortEach TigerSwitch 16 model contains a Console port on the frontpanel. This is an RS-232 serial port with a male DB-9 con

Connecting to a Power Source1. Plug one end of the appropriate power cable (see below)into the back of the switch, and the other end into a grounded,

Diagnostic Self-TestsWhen the switch is powered up, diagnostic tests are performed,and the test results are displayed on the PC attached to theConsole

Making Network ConnectionsSwitches are designed to interconnect multiple segments, or collision domains. Each segment may contain a single server orw

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 3 - 2 Rule for Class IIRepeatersSMC 2 - 1 Rule for Class I and Class II RepeatersMaximum 100BASE-T Netwo

Twisted-Pair DevicesEach 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX device requires an unshieldedtwisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.For 10BASE-T

Connecting DevicesServers, workstations, hubs and other switches can be con-nected to the switch with a twisted-pair cable segment. Thissegment may b

Default SettingsEach switch is set to operate as a transparent bridge using thedefault operating parameters. It will automatically learn theaddresses

CHAPTER 5CONFIGURING ANDMONITORING5-1The Console Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Using the Console Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compliances... v1 Quick Start... 1-1Introduc

Telnet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24Typical Configuration Operations . . . . . . . . . . 5-25Setting the Password . . . .

The Console InterfaceOnce a PC has been connected to the Console port on the frontpanel of the switch, it can be used to reconfigure the switch andmon

5-4CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGMain MenuThe Main Menu is shown below.___________________________________________________>>>> Main Menu

5-5Switch Configuration MenuThe Switch Configuration Menu is accessed from the Main Menu.___________________________________________________>>&g

Address Aging Configuration—Displays the Address AgingConfiguration Menu (see Figure 5-7). This menu allows you toturn address aging on and off, and

5-7Configuration Display ScreenThe Configuration Display Screen is accessed from the SwitchConfiguration Menu.________________________________________

5-8Default SNMP Manager IP Address—Displays the address ofthe default SNMP manager.Default Gateway IP Address—Displays the default gateway IPaddress t

5-9CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGIP Configuration MenuThe IP Configuration Menu is accessed from the SwitchConfiguration Menu.____________________________

CONFIGURING AND MONITORING5-10packets destined for a different subnet.Subnet Mask—Allows you to enter the IP subnet mask that cor-responds to the assi

SNMP Configuration MenuThe SNMP Configuration Menu is accessed from the SwitchConfiguration Menu.___________________________________________________&g

5 Configuring and Monitoring ... 5-1The Console Interface... 5-3Typical Con

5-12CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGSpanning Tree Configuration MenuThe Spanning Tree Configuration Menu is accessed from theSwitch Configuration Menu._____

Address Aging Configuration MenuThe Address Aging Configuration Menu is accessed from theSwitch Configuration Menu.___________________________________

Port Mirroring Configuration MenuThe Port Mirroring Configuration Menu is accessed from theSwitch Configuration Menu._________________________________

Port Configuration MenuThe Port Configuration Menu is accessed from the Main Menu.___________________________________________________>>>>

5-16CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGPort Summary Display ScreenThe Port Summary Display Screen is accessed from the PortConfiguration Menu by selecting “Por

Port Summary Configuration MenuThe Port Summary Configuration Menu is accessed from thePort Configuration Menu by selecting “Port Settings.” In addi-

5-18CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGPort [x] Configuration MenuThe Port [x] Configuration Menu is accessed from the PortSummary Configuration Menu by enteri

Statistics MenuThe Statistics Menu is accessed from the Main Menu. The selec-tions on this menu are standard MIB II read-only statistics (referto RFC

5-20CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGUtilities MenuThe Utilities Menu is accessed from the Main Menu.___________________________________________________>&

5-21Reset To Factory Defaults—Allows you to reset the system tofactory defaults. This procedure only resets the switch parame-ters. You are prompted

List of FiguresFigure 1-1. Main Menu... 1-4Figure 1-2. Switch Configuration Menu ...

Console Configuration MenuThe Console Configuration Menu is accessed from the UtilitiesMenu by selecting “Console Configuration.”_____________________

Boot MenuThe Boot Menu is accessed from the Utilities Menu by selecting“Initiate Software Download.”__________________________________________________

Telnet MenuThe Telnet Menu is accessed from the Utilities Menu by select-ing “Establish Telnet Session.”______________________________________________

5-25Typical Configuration OperationsInstructions for performing some typical configuration opera-tions via the console interface are provided below.Se

5-26CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGDisabling the PasswordTo disable password protection for the Console port or forinbound Telnet:1. At the Main Menu, type

Changing the Port SettingsTo change any of the port settings on the switch:1. At the Main Menu, type 2 to display the Port ConfigurationMenu.2. At the

Configuring Spanning Tree ProtocolThe Spanning Tree Algorithm requires certain parameter settingsThe default settings should be acceptable in most net

Downloading New SoftwareNew software may be downloaded to the switch via TFTP orthe RS-232 Console port. Downloading via TFTP is substantiallyfaster.

7. Type 2, and you are prompted to enter the IP address of theserver where the file is located. Enter the IP address.8. Type 3, and you are prompted

5-31Downloading Software via RS-232 Port1. Attach your terminal to the RS-232 port and access the MainMenu.2. At the Main Menu, type 4 to display the

Figure 4-7. Connecting Fiber Cable... 4-12Figure 5-1. Main Menu...

5-32CONFIGURING AND MONITORINGTypical Monitoring OperationsInstructions for performing some typical monitoring operationsvia the console interface are

5-33Displaying Spanning Tree ParametersTo display the current Spanning Tree Parameters:1. At the Main Menu, type 1 to display the SwitchConfiguration

Using TelnetThe console interface can also be used to configure and moni-tor the switch in band via Telnet. Telnet is a common terminalemulation appl

5-35Using SLIPSLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) is a simple protocol that isused solely for encapsulating and framing IP packets that arebeing tran

5-365. Connect one end of an RS-232 modem cable to the switchand the other end to a modem. Plug the modem into thephone jack. Also, be sure the mode

and the operating mode (half or full duplex).5-37

SNMP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Using RMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3MIB Objects . . . . .

SNMP ProtocolSNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a communica-tion protocol designed specifically for the purpose of managingdevices or other

ware, and result in a response by the agent. The third opera-tion type, the TRAP, allows the agent to send an unsolicitedmessage to the manager. Thi

The main standard MIB, referred to as MIB II, provides an over-all view of the managed agent and is supported, at least in part,by all SNMP agents. I