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... Ring Connectivity 6 Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network 8 Solution 4: Bridging and LAN Segmentation 10 Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity 12 LinkBuilder MSH Multi-Services Hub 14 LinkBuilder FMS II Stackable Ethernet Hubs 16 LinkBuilder FMS TR Stackable Token Ring Hubs 18 Fixed-Port Hubs, Repeaters, and Accessories 19 Intelligent Switches 21 Quick Reference Guide to 3Com Switching Products 22 Transcend Network Management 24 21...
... Ring Connectivity 6 Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network 8 Solution 4: Bridging and LAN Segmentation 10 Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity 12 LinkBuilder MSH Multi-Services Hub 14 LinkBuilder FMS II Stackable Ethernet Hubs 16 LinkBuilder FMS TR Stackable Token Ring Hubs 18 Fixed-Port Hubs, Repeaters, and Accessories 19 Intelligent Switches 21 Quick Reference Guide to 3Com Switching Products 22 Transcend Network Management 24 21...
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...3Com's leading edge switching products, which can provide connectivity in a single chassis, allocating bandwidth to meet your needs. About This Guide Whatever your networking environment, 3Com has a hub solution to fit the needs of individual users and groups. Stackable Ethernet and Token Ring hubs...-both unmanaged and intelligent-to a minimum while eliminating manual polling. Combined with your network. And every 3Com LinkBuilder® hub is part of each hub, including its modules and accessories. And there's a detailed description of our High-Performance Scalable Networking (...
...3Com's leading edge switching products, which can provide connectivity in a single chassis, allocating bandwidth to meet your needs. About This Guide Whatever your networking environment, 3Com has a hub solution to fit the needs of individual users and groups. Stackable Ethernet and Token Ring hubs...-both unmanaged and intelligent-to a minimum while eliminating manual polling. Combined with your network. And every 3Com LinkBuilder® hub is part of each hub, including its modules and accessories. And there's a detailed description of our High-Performance Scalable Networking (...
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... users) Remote office connected via a NETBuilder® bridge/router High-performance/ high-traffic switched LAN or workgroup 2 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide Yes Yes LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module and 3C16670 (12-port TP) 12 10BASE-T/RJ-45 Bridge Management Module* No 3C16671 (24-port... Module Options None Bridge MicroModule Transceiver Interface Modules Yes No LinkBuilder TP/8i 3C16181 8 10BASE-T/RJ-45 Bridge MicroModule Transceiver Interface Modules Medium- Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs Network Type Small LAN or workgroup where future expansion is not...
... users) Remote office connected via a NETBuilder® bridge/router High-performance/ high-traffic switched LAN or workgroup 2 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide Yes Yes LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module and 3C16670 (12-port TP) 12 10BASE-T/RJ-45 Bridge Management Module* No 3C16671 (24-port... Module Options None Bridge MicroModule Transceiver Interface Modules Yes No LinkBuilder TP/8i 3C16181 8 10BASE-T/RJ-45 Bridge MicroModule Transceiver Interface Modules Medium- Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs Network Type Small LAN or workgroup where future expansion is not...
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...Proven reliability, easy to -LAN Converters Redundant Power System Network Management Software WAN/SNA Host The SuperStack Advantage 3Com's SuperStack system gives you a simple, cost-effective connectivity solution for users calling in one stacked system, ...260 users per ring. LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide 3 MDI/MDIX switch allows cascading to other hubs. optional modules support mixed media, Ethernetto-FDDI switching, FDDI concentration, and bridging. Combine LinkBuilder FMS II hubs with hot-swappable modules. Backbone Hubs Switches Routers Remote Access Servers ...
...Proven reliability, easy to -LAN Converters Redundant Power System Network Management Software WAN/SNA Host The SuperStack Advantage 3Com's SuperStack system gives you a simple, cost-effective connectivity solution for users calling in one stacked system, ...260 users per ring. LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide 3 MDI/MDIX switch allows cascading to other hubs. optional modules support mixed media, Ethernetto-FDDI switching, FDDI concentration, and bridging. Combine LinkBuilder FMS II hubs with hot-swappable modules. Backbone Hubs Switches Routers Remote Access Servers ...
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...the wiring closets linked to two central LANplex® 6004 switches. New hubs are needed in the wiring closets on a LinkBuilder MSH hub.) The primary and secondary links are connected to separate ...LinkBuilder MSH Configuration Highlights This solution uses LinkBuilder MSH hubs and LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs in a multi-floor building using a fiber backbone and UTP floor wiring. Distributed Repeater Architecture provides each of compact, stackable hubs. To switch (secondary) To switch (primary) ® Management Module Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network 8 LinkBuilder Hub...
...the wiring closets linked to two central LANplex® 6004 switches. New hubs are needed in the wiring closets on a LinkBuilder MSH hub.) The primary and secondary links are connected to separate ...LinkBuilder MSH Configuration Highlights This solution uses LinkBuilder MSH hubs and LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs in a multi-floor building using a fiber backbone and UTP floor wiring. Distributed Repeater Architecture provides each of compact, stackable hubs. To switch (secondary) To switch (primary) ® Management Module Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network 8 LinkBuilder Hub...
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... fed by overheating. cally sent to the LANplex switching hubs in one of the supplies, an alarm is a concern, LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs with FDDI Backplane (3C18041) 2X LinkBuilder MSH 525W Power Supply Units (3C18012) LinkBuilder MSH 13-Port 10BASE-T Repeater Module (3C18120A) LinkBuilder MSH 24-Port 10BASE-T Repeater Module (3C18122A) LinkBuilder MSH Management Module (3C18500) Fiber-Optic Transceiver...
... fed by overheating. cally sent to the LANplex switching hubs in one of the supplies, an alarm is a concern, LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs with FDDI Backplane (3C18041) 2X LinkBuilder MSH 525W Power Supply Units (3C18012) LinkBuilder MSH 13-Port 10BASE-T Repeater Module (3C18120A) LinkBuilder MSH 24-Port 10BASE-T Repeater Module (3C18122A) LinkBuilder MSH Management Module (3C18500) Fiber-Optic Transceiver...
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.... Chassis-Based High-Performance Workgroups Highlights With powerful connectivity and switching modules, the LinkBuilder MSH hub can provide high-speed FDDI floor concentration, as well as floor-based switching between up to floor-based workgroups in highbandwidth application environments....module creates an FDDI ring from multiple FDDI fiber-optic concentrator modules within the LinkBuilder MSH hub. Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity Requirements Provide high-speed connections to nine Ethernet segments ...
.... Chassis-Based High-Performance Workgroups Highlights With powerful connectivity and switching modules, the LinkBuilder MSH hub can provide high-speed FDDI floor concentration, as well as floor-based switching between up to floor-based workgroups in highbandwidth application environments....module creates an FDDI ring from multiple FDDI fiber-optic concentrator modules within the LinkBuilder MSH hub. Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity Requirements Provide high-speed connections to nine Ethernet segments ...
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...; 16 RJ-45 UTP ports • 8,192 MAC addresses • Forwarding mode - SuperStack-Every LinkSwitch workgroup switch is part of 3Com's SuperStack system, allowing you at-a-glance monitoring and comprehensive control of switching hubs. SuperStack Workgroups with OC-3c LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module (3C16630) Redundant Power System (3C565047) MDI MDIX STATUS UNIT Red = Partition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12...
...; 16 RJ-45 UTP ports • 8,192 MAC addresses • Forwarding mode - SuperStack-Every LinkSwitch workgroup switch is part of 3Com's SuperStack system, allowing you at-a-glance monitoring and comprehensive control of switching hubs. SuperStack Workgroups with OC-3c LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module (3C16630) Redundant Power System (3C565047) MDI MDIX STATUS UNIT Red = Partition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12...
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...-of media types and security needs. MANAGEMENT 3C18500 Management Module (3C18500) Provides SNMP management of workgroup switching options. LinkBuilder MSH LinkBuilder MSH is a multi-services hub that accommodate "smart" connectivity modules and an optional Management Module. Using 3Com's Distributed Management Architecture, management functions are shared between the management module and SmartAgent management agents in the...
...-of media types and security needs. MANAGEMENT 3C18500 Management Module (3C18500) Provides SNMP management of workgroup switching options. LinkBuilder MSH LinkBuilder MSH is a multi-services hub that accommodate "smart" connectivity modules and an optional Management Module. Using 3Com's Distributed Management Architecture, management functions are shared between the management module and SmartAgent management agents in the...
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...Out (RI/RO) connections and smart management routines for six single-attached workstations via ST connectors. SWITCHING 3C18640 3C18645 LinkSwitch 1200 Module (3C18640) Provides frame switching between a second internal Token Ring or an external connection with one internal port for maximum flexibility...both fiber-optic and UTP copper modules. FDDI RingBuilder Module (3C18310) Forms a single FDDI ring from multiple LinkBuilder MSH FDDI concentrator modules using the hub's backplane. Supports Spanning Tree Algorithm and a full range of available ports. RMON probe (3C18250) Supports ...
...Out (RI/RO) connections and smart management routines for six single-attached workstations via ST connectors. SWITCHING 3C18640 3C18645 LinkSwitch 1200 Module (3C18640) Provides frame switching between a second internal Token Ring or an external connection with one internal port for maximum flexibility...both fiber-optic and UTP copper modules. FDDI RingBuilder Module (3C18310) Forms a single FDDI ring from multiple LinkBuilder MSH FDDI concentrator modules using the hub's backplane. Supports Spanning Tree Algorithm and a full range of available ports. RMON probe (3C18250) Supports ...
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... with 3Com's innovative SuperStack systems, allowing you to easily integrate hubs, bridges, routers, switches, and redundant power, managing them as a single system. LinkBuilder FMS II hubs work ...3C16670 3C16672 3C16665 3C16671 Redundant Power System connector LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module Transceiver Interface Module for a slide-in transceiver interface module. LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs provide media flexibility, manageability, and economy, with a LinkBuilder FMS II mixed media stack. You can also integrate the LinkBuilder FMS coaxial hub...
... with 3Com's innovative SuperStack systems, allowing you to easily integrate hubs, bridges, routers, switches, and redundant power, managing them as a single system. LinkBuilder FMS II hubs work ...3C16670 3C16672 3C16665 3C16671 Redundant Power System connector LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module Transceiver Interface Module for a slide-in transceiver interface module. LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs provide media flexibility, manageability, and economy, with a LinkBuilder FMS II mixed media stack. You can also integrate the LinkBuilder FMS coaxial hub...
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...switches, SDLC conversion devices, and redundant power into the LinkBuilder FMS TR 12-port hub only; Hub has slots for mission-critical Token Ring networks. Module has one RJ-45 port and one rack-up to the LinkBuilder FMS TR hubs. LinkBuilder FMS TR LinkBuilder FMS TR hubs combine RMON-based management with two DB-15 cascade connectors and a cascade cable. 3C510501 3C565047 LinkBuilder FMS II... a single, manageable stack. Module has two pairs of Token Ring features unmatched in all ten groups of 3Com's innovative SuperStack system, allowing you to multiple wiring closets.
...switches, SDLC conversion devices, and redundant power into the LinkBuilder FMS TR 12-port hub only; Hub has slots for mission-critical Token Ring networks. Module has one RJ-45 port and one rack-up to the LinkBuilder FMS TR hubs. LinkBuilder FMS TR LinkBuilder FMS TR hubs combine RMON-based management with two DB-15 cascade connectors and a cascade cable. 3C510501 3C565047 LinkBuilder FMS II... a single, manageable stack. Module has two pairs of Token Ring features unmatched in all ten groups of 3Com's innovative SuperStack system, allowing you to multiple wiring closets.
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... and plug-andplay simplicity. LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide 21 These highly integrated ASICs make performance enhancements easy at the workgroup level with other nodes, even when they share the same port-which translates to new price/ performance levels. The switching architecture is also planned. The strategy protects network investment by 3Com switches include Ethernet, 100BASE...
... and plug-andplay simplicity. LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide 21 These highly integrated ASICs make performance enhancements easy at the workgroup level with other nodes, even when they share the same port-which translates to new price/ performance levels. The switching architecture is also planned. The strategy protects network investment by 3Com switches include Ethernet, 100BASE...
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Quick Reference Guide to 3Com Switching Products LinkSwitch 500 Part No. 3C30500 Environment Technologies Supported Workgroup Ethernet (10BASE-T) Maximum SuperStack Special Module Switched Ports Support Options 10 Ethernet Yes LinkSwitch 1000 LinkSwitch 1200 LinkSwitch 1200 Module for MSH LinkSwitch 2200 LinkSwitch 2700 LANplex 2016 3C16900 Workgroup Ethernet... 16 Ethernet No (1 power 10BASE-FL, 10BASE-2, supply) 10BASE-5) 3C201620 Workgroup Ethernet (10BASE-T, 16 Ethernet No (2 power 10BASE-FL, 10BASE-2, supplies) 10BASE-5) 22 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide
Quick Reference Guide to 3Com Switching Products LinkSwitch 500 Part No. 3C30500 Environment Technologies Supported Workgroup Ethernet (10BASE-T) Maximum SuperStack Special Module Switched Ports Support Options 10 Ethernet Yes LinkSwitch 1000 LinkSwitch 1200 LinkSwitch 1200 Module for MSH LinkSwitch 2200 LinkSwitch 2700 LANplex 2016 3C16900 Workgroup Ethernet... 16 Ethernet No (1 power 10BASE-FL, 10BASE-2, supply) 10BASE-5) 3C201620 Workgroup Ethernet (10BASE-T, 16 Ethernet No (2 power 10BASE-FL, 10BASE-2, supplies) 10BASE-5) 22 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide
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..., Token Ring Switching Ethernet Switching, Ethernet/FDDI Switching, FDDI Concentration, Token Ring Switching Ethernet Switching, Ethernet/FDDI Switching, FDDI Concentration, Token Ring Switching Ethernet Switching, Ethernet/FDDI Switching, FDDI Concentration, Token Ring Switching CELLplex 7200 3C37200 Department Ethernet (10BASE-T) 48 Ethernet No ATM (with OC-3c and 4 ATM; 155 Mbps or with or 8 ATM DS-3 45 Mbps) LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide 23...
..., Token Ring Switching Ethernet Switching, Ethernet/FDDI Switching, FDDI Concentration, Token Ring Switching Ethernet Switching, Ethernet/FDDI Switching, FDDI Concentration, Token Ring Switching Ethernet Switching, Ethernet/FDDI Switching, FDDI Concentration, Token Ring Switching CELLplex 7200 3C37200 Department Ethernet (10BASE-T) 48 Ethernet No ATM (with OC-3c and 4 ATM; 155 Mbps or with or 8 ATM DS-3 45 Mbps) LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide 23...
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...reporting, and event logging. • Transcend SmartAgent software, built into 3Com manageable devices, distributes management tasks to the manager's priorities rather than ... running on IBM AIX/6000 3.2 or IBM AIX Windows Environment/6000 LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder TP/8i LinkSwitch Switches Transcend Enterprise Manager Version 3.0 for Windows Transcend Workgroup Manager Version 3.0 for...IBM AIX/6000 3.2 or IBM AIX Windows Environment/6000 IBM OS/2 24 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide SmartAgent intelligence also allows you integrate administrative tasks while simplifying network ...
...reporting, and event logging. • Transcend SmartAgent software, built into 3Com manageable devices, distributes management tasks to the manager's priorities rather than ... running on IBM AIX/6000 3.2 or IBM AIX Windows Environment/6000 LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder TP/8i LinkSwitch Switches Transcend Enterprise Manager Version 3.0 for Windows Transcend Workgroup Manager Version 3.0 for...IBM AIX/6000 3.2 or IBM AIX Windows Environment/6000 IBM OS/2 24 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide SmartAgent intelligence also allows you integrate administrative tasks while simplifying network ...