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... Ensuring that all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ■ Improving our environmental record on the part of 3Com Corporation to you are registered in the United States and may or may not be provided to recognized environmental standards. All ... in the hard copy documentation, or on any time. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for a particular purpose. 3Com may make any derivative work (such as a separate document, in 3Com's standard commercial license for this documentation without obligation on a continual basis. The ...
... Ensuring that all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ■ Improving our environmental record on the part of 3Com Corporation to you are registered in the United States and may or may not be provided to recognized environmental standards. All ... in the hard copy documentation, or on any time. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for a particular purpose. 3Com may make any derivative work (such as a separate document, in 3Com's standard commercial license for this documentation without obligation on a continual basis. The ...
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... INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 7 Features and Capabilities 7 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 7 Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 7 SFP Ports 7 Physical Features 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 11 Package Contents 11 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Before You Begin 13 Positioning the Switch 13 Rack-...of Each Other 15 Supplying Power to the Switch 16 Checking for Correct Operation 16 Connecting a Network Device 17 Using SFP Transceivers 18 Approved SFP Transceivers 18 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 18 Removing an SFP Transceiver 19 Performing Spot Checks 19 3 CONNECTING...
... INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 7 Features and Capabilities 7 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 7 Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 7 SFP Ports 7 Physical Features 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 11 Package Contents 11 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Before You Begin 13 Positioning the Switch 13 Rack-...of Each Other 15 Supplying Power to the Switch 16 Checking for Correct Operation 16 Connecting a Network Device 17 Using SFP Transceivers 18 Approved SFP Transceivers 18 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 18 Removing an SFP Transceiver 19 Performing Spot Checks 19 3 CONNECTING...
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Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN Configurations 35 Removing a VLAN 37 Configuring Link Aggregation 37 Guidelines for Creating Aggregated Links 38 Defining the Members of an Aggregated Link 38 Modifying Settings and Deleting an Aggregated Link 39 Viewing the Trunk Summary 39 Viewing Statistics 40 Mirroring Port Traffic 41 Running Cable Diagnostic 42 Using the System ...
Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN Configurations 35 Removing a VLAN 37 Configuring Link Aggregation 37 Guidelines for Creating Aggregated Links 38 Defining the Members of an Aggregated Link 38 Modifying Settings and Deleting an Aggregated Link 39 Viewing the Trunk Summary 39 Viewing Statistics 40 Mirroring Port Traffic 41 Running Cable Diagnostic 42 Using the System ...
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Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note. Keyboard key names If you must type..." and "type" When you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide is referred to as the...
Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note. Keyboard key names If you must type..." and "type" When you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide is referred to as the...
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...to this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ ...the Web interface, provides information that helps you . Contact your Baseline Switch on the 3Com Web site to receive up-to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following : ■ Online Help -...
...to this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ ...the Web interface, provides information that helps you . Contact your Baseline Switch on the 3Com Web site to receive up-to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following : ■ Online Help -...
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... determines the speed and duplex mode of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. Overview of the device. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched connection. Features and Capabilities The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) shielded RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps...
... determines the speed and duplex mode of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. Overview of the device. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched connection. Features and Capabilities The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) shielded RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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...telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. Diese Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. Figure 1 Front and Rear Panels (2816-SFP) 1 1 9 8 4 5 12 13 Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus Module Present 8 16 Link/Activity : Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/1000M, Flash = Activity, Duplex : On = Full,...Switch and a 1000 Mbps core network. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. This offers you the flexibility of using SFP transceivers to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. 8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH...
...telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. Diese Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. Figure 1 Front and Rear Panels (2816-SFP) 1 1 9 8 4 5 12 13 Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus Module Present 8 16 Link/Activity : Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/1000M, Flash = Activity, Duplex : On = Full,...Switch and a 1000 Mbps core network. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. This offers you the flexibility of using SFP transceivers to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. 8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH...
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...device. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are capable of auto-negotiation (and that auto-negotiation is disabled. When an SFP port is active, it is plugged in any combination. Flashing Packets are being ...or transmitted on the Switch. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP transceiver is a configurable option). (2) SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports are numbered 13 to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Yellow port at 1000 Mbps. The four SFP ports support fiber ...
...device. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are capable of auto-negotiation (and that auto-negotiation is disabled. When an SFP port is active, it is plugged in any combination. Flashing Packets are being ...or transmitted on the Switch. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP transceiver is a configurable option). (2) SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports are numbered 13 to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Yellow port at 1000 Mbps. The four SFP ports support fiber ...
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...or loopback test failed. If these checks do not identify the cause of any SFP modules that the receive (RX) and transmit (TX) cable connectors are not swapped. Off No fiber SFP is faulty. Table 3 Duplex LEDs Status Meaning Off No link, not yet ...9632; Check that the power cord is operating in failsafe mode. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Contact your supplier. Switch is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that are colored yellow, show the duplex...
...or loopback test failed. If these checks do not identify the cause of any SFP modules that the receive (RX) and transmit (TX) cable connectors are not swapped. Off No fiber SFP is faulty. Table 3 Duplex LEDs Status Meaning Off No link, not yet ...9632; Check that the power cord is operating in failsafe mode. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Contact your supplier. Switch is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that are colored yellow, show the duplex...
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...of the lower unit, ensuring that your Switch package is supplied with the recesses of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your 3Com network supplier immediately. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that is to be lost. Refer to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. Package Contents... 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that the pads locate with four ...
...of the lower unit, ensuring that your Switch package is supplied with the recesses of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your 3Com network supplier immediately. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that is to be lost. Refer to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. Package Contents... 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that the pads locate with four ...
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...guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains information that you need to the Switch ■ Connecting a Network Device ■ Using SFP Transceivers ■ Performing Spot Checks Before You Begin WARNING: Safety ...Information. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen...
...guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains information that you need to the Switch ■ Connecting a Network Device ■ Using SFP Transceivers ■ Performing Spot Checks Before You Begin WARNING: Safety ...Information. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen...
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..., if already fitted. Do not have a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. The Switch is supplied with the Switch. These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units. It is...self-adhesive pads from the underside of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that the unit is away from the unit. These are not likely to a ground point. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be free-standing. Static discharge can be connected easily. ...
..., if already fitted. Do not have a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. The Switch is supplied with the Switch. These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units. It is...self-adhesive pads from the underside of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that the unit is away from the unit. These are not likely to a ground point. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be free-standing. Static discharge can be connected easily. ...
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...This is complete, the Power LED turns green. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. Supplying Power to the Switch Power problems can be grounded. To power on the Switch: 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Table 5Table 5 summarizes the possible colors for the Power LED ... called "power cycling". Refer to "(8) Power Supply" on and power off the Switch is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. Ensure that you power on the Switch, it automatically performs a power-on the Switch, verify that the pads of the upper unit line up . Installing proper grounding ...
...This is complete, the Power LED turns green. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. Supplying Power to the Switch Power problems can be grounded. To power on the Switch: 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Table 5Table 5 summarizes the possible colors for the Power LED ... called "power cycling". Refer to "(8) Power Supply" on and power off the Switch is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. Ensure that you power on the Switch, it automatically performs a power-on the Switch, verify that the pads of the upper unit line up . Installing proper grounding ...
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...happen if a ports or ports fail when the Switch was successfully completed. ■ Reset the Switch. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to reconfigure the Switch after you reset it on page 43. To visit the 3Com Knowledgebase Web site, start your Web browser, ... Category 3 cables for assistance. Figure 3 Connecting Devices to the Switch Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections BaselineBSawsietclihne28S1w6i/t2ch82242-5S0FP Plus 1000 Mbps copper or F iber connection to backbone or server/worksation...
...happen if a ports or ports fail when the Switch was successfully completed. ■ Reset the Switch. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to reconfigure the Switch after you reset it on page 43. To visit the 3Com Knowledgebase Web site, start your Web browser, ... Category 3 cables for assistance. Figure 3 Connecting Devices to the Switch Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections BaselineBSawsietclihne28S1w6i/t2ch82242-5S0FP Plus 1000 Mbps copper or F iber connection to backbone or server/worksation...
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... using a conditioned launch cable. Ensure the wire release lever is visible, as valid, the SFP transceiver must be one of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable or to a multimedia fiber-optic cable. ■...
... using a conditioned launch cable. Ensure the wire release lever is visible, as valid, the SFP transceiver must be one of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable or to a multimedia fiber-optic cable. ■...
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... least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. Performing Spot Checks At frequent intervals, you should slide out easily. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can then be properly inserted only one way. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. Figure 4 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product label Wire release...
... least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. Performing Spot Checks At frequent intervals, you should slide out easily. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can then be properly inserted only one way. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. Figure 4 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product label Wire release...
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The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Table 6 Items to Check Item Verify That Cabling All external cabling connections are secure and that no cables are pulled taut Cooling Fan Where possible, check that the cooling fan is fitted on page 49. If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit.
The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Table 6 Items to Check Item Verify That Cabling All external cabling connections are secure and that no cables are pulled taut Cooling Fan Where possible, check that the cooling fan is fitted on page 49. If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit.
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... address that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, the Discovery application. This chapter provides information on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is connected to the Switch and that is included on how the gain access to the...
... address that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, the Discovery application. This chapter provides information on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is connected to the Switch and that is included on how the gain access to the...
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..., select the adapter that appears is complete, the Discovered Devices screen displays detected network devices. 3 On the Discovered Devices screen, click Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus, and then click Next. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. When detection is the logon page. Logging On to the Web Interface After the Web... the computer to the Web interface. The Web interface loads in your Web browser. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices.
..., select the adapter that appears is complete, the Discovered Devices screen displays detected network devices. 3 On the Discovered Devices screen, click Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus, and then click Next. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. When detection is the logon page. Logging On to the Web Interface After the Web... the computer to the Web interface. The Web interface loads in your Web browser. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices.