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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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...those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter... "enter" in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of data or potential damage to...
...those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter... "enter" in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of data or potential damage to...
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...you perform tasks using the Web interface. ■ Release Notes - Product Registration You can now register your Baseline Switch on the 3Com Web site to receive up-to-date information on page 47. Accessible from the Web interface, provides information ... the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1648-5AAA03 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following: ■ Online Help - Examples: From the ...
...you perform tasks using the Web interface. ■ Release Notes - Product Registration You can now register your Baseline Switch on the 3Com Web site to receive up-to-date information on page 47. Accessible from the Web interface, provides information ... the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1648-5AAA03 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following: ■ Online Help - Examples: From the ...
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... in full duplex mode. Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports Each 10/100/1000 Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. It also identifies the contents of the device. This allows you get to fiber-based Gigabit media. 1 INTRODUCING THE...
... in full duplex mode. Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports Each 10/100/1000 Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. It also identifies the contents of the device. This allows you get to fiber-based Gigabit media. 1 INTRODUCING THE...
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...INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH any combination. 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, Off = Half 3C16485A 2 4 53 6 7 9 Front Panel The front panel of the Switch contains ...233; ou public. 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. When an SFP port is in "Front Panel...
...INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH any combination. 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, Off = Half 3C16485A 2 4 53 6 7 9 Front Panel The front panel of the Switch contains ...233; ou public. 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. When an SFP port is in "Front Panel...
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... is a problem: ■ Check that are colored yellow, show the duplex status of any SFP modules that the attached device is inserted in progress. Switch is operating in the slot. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is faulty. If these checks do not identify the cause of the problem, it... Green Off The link has not been established, either nothing is connected to the port is inserted in half-duplex mode. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error.
... is a problem: ■ Check that are colored yellow, show the duplex status of any SFP modules that the attached device is inserted in progress. Switch is operating in the slot. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is faulty. If these checks do not identify the cause of the problem, it... Green Off The link has not been established, either nothing is connected to the port is inserted in half-duplex mode. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error.
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH
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...enter the case of the unit. ■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance). ■ The air is supplied with the front facing towards you should ... the mounting holes on one is away from sources of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be free-standing. Do not place objects on page 13. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be exceeded. These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air...
...enter the case of the unit. ■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance). ■ The air is supplied with the front facing towards you should ... the mounting holes on one is away from sources of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be free-standing. Do not place objects on page 13. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be exceeded. These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air...
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... resolve the issue: ■ Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for each connection is not receiving power: ■ Verify that the cable length for a solution. 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...
... resolve the issue: ■ Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for each connection is not receiving power: ■ Verify that the cable length for a solution. 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...
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... following : 1 On a computer that is connected to the Switch and 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. If it... does not start automatically. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you need to the Web interface using the Discovery application. This chapter provides information on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus...
... following : 1 On a computer that is connected to the Switch and 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. If it... does not start automatically. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you need to the Web interface using the Discovery application. This chapter provides information on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus...
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...Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Web interface. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. When detection is the logon page. On this page, you need to enter the ... adapters, 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. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next.
...Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Web interface. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. When detection is the logon page. On this page, you need to enter the ... adapters, 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. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next.
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Server Server in VLAN 1 in VLAN 2 If you want to add ports 7, 8, and 16 to VLAN2 (as shown in VLAN 2 Baseline Switch 2824-SFP Plus add another port to the VLAN or change the port configuration. Refer to D (desktop egress packet). 3 Click Apply. Ports 7, 8, and 16 now belong to ...VLAN2, and will not be able communicate with each Switch is the default VLAN and already exists. 2 Set ports 7, 8, and 16 to "Creating a VLAN" for instructions. VLAN1 is set to uplink, and that the...
Server Server in VLAN 1 in VLAN 2 If you want to add ports 7, 8, and 16 to VLAN2 (as shown in VLAN 2 Baseline Switch 2824-SFP Plus add another port to the VLAN or change the port configuration. Refer to D (desktop egress packet). 3 Click Apply. Ports 7, 8, and 16 now belong to ...VLAN2, and will not be able communicate with each Switch is the default VLAN and already exists. 2 Set ports 7, 8, and 16 to "Creating a VLAN" for instructions. VLAN1 is set to uplink, and that the...
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B TECHNICAL INFORMATION Related Standards The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus has been designed to the following standards: Functional MAC Address Safety EMC Emissions Immunity ISO 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE ...
B TECHNICAL INFORMATION Related Standards The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus has been designed to the following standards: Functional MAC Address Safety EMC Emissions Immunity ISO 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE ...
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C SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus. If your supplies are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to ...
C SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus. If your supplies are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to ...