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... government agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you in this documentation may be trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Net Age, SmartAgent, SuperStack and Transcend are commercial in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. The production process for making the pulp...
... government agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you in this documentation may be trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Net Age, SmartAgent, SuperStack and Transcend are commercial in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. The production process for making the pulp...
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... 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 16 Expansion Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration...
... 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 16 Expansion Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration...
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... Units 26 Stacking Two Units 26 Stacking Up To Four Units 27 The Power-up Sequence 29 Connecting a Redundant Power System 29 Powering-up the Switch 3300 29 Checking for Correct Operation 29 Choosing the Correct Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the...PC-AT Serial Cable 39 Modem Cable 40 RJ45 Pin Assignments 40 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com FTP Site 46 3Com Bulletin Board Service 46 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 47 Support from Your Network Supplier 47 Support from...
... Units 26 Stacking Two Units 26 Stacking Up To Four Units 27 The Power-up Sequence 29 Connecting a Redundant Power System 29 Powering-up the Switch 3300 29 Checking for Correct Operation 29 Choosing the Correct Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the...PC-AT Serial Cable 39 Modem Cable 40 RJ45 Pin Assignments 40 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com FTP Site 46 3Com Bulletin Board Service 46 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 47 Support from Your Network Supplier 47 Support from...
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... that are shipped with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981 - 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all the information you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695... with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www...
... that are shipped with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981 - 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all the information you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695... with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www...
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Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Example: To remove the IP address, enter the following syntax: SETDefault ! -RIPIP CONTrol = Listen In this example, you to an application, system, or device Warning Information that ...
Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Example: To remove the IP address, enter the following syntax: SETDefault ! -RIPIP CONTrol = Listen In this example, you to an application, system, or device Warning Information that ...
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... SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM. It is defined in italics Description Italics are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the following: s Management Guide (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x) This guide contains all the management information for the Switch ...Number DNA1695-0AAA0x) These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. s SuperStack II Switch Help This help provides information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. s Quick Reference...
... SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM. It is defined in italics Description Italics are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the following: s Management Guide (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x) This guide contains all the management information for the Switch ...Number DNA1695-0AAA0x) These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. s SuperStack II Switch Help This help provides information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. s Quick Reference...
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...commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Your suggestions are other publications you . 10 ABOUT THIS ...GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance Documentation Comments In addition, there are very important to us. s Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300...
...commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Your suggestions are other publications you . 10 ABOUT THIS ...GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance Documentation Comments In addition, there are very important to us. s Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300...
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Front View Detail s Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
Front View Detail s Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
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... any SuperStack II system as part of the 3Com SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - In addition, as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects...
... any SuperStack II system as part of the 3Com SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - In addition, as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects...
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...on page 31. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 - The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of a link and provide the appropriate connection. front view 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 12 or 24 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/...100BASE-TX ports configured as MDIX (cross-over), you need to use a cross-over cable to connect to color. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3300 - These ports can be set to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can...
...on page 31. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 - The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of a link and provide the appropriate connection. front view 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 12 or 24 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/...100BASE-TX ports configured as MDIX (cross-over), you need to use a cross-over cable to connect to color. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3300 - These ports can be set to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can...
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... the stack and that although there are numbered 1 to 12. Off No link is installed. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is enabled. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs* Packet Yellow Packets are numbered 1 to 24. Status Green A link is present...
... the stack and that although there are numbered 1 to 12. Off No link is installed. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is enabled. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs* Packet Yellow Packets are numbered 1 to 24. Status Green A link is present...
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... the following: s The 3Com product name of the Switch s The 3Com 3C number of the Switch s The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch s The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket to connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. Switch 3300 - Redundant Power System Socket...
... the following: s The 3Com product name of the Switch s The 3Com 3C number of the Switch s The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch s The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket to connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. Switch 3300 - Redundant Power System Socket...
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...Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of -band management. for example, a 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. Expansion Module Slot You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module; 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300... Console Port The console port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to three other units in place...
...Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of -band management. for example, a 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. Expansion Module Slot You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module; 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300... Console Port The console port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to three other units in place...
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There is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to segment your network. Figure 3 Using the Switch to the Switch which is positioned in your network Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can be used in the basement.
There is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to segment your network. Figure 3 Using the Switch to the Switch which is positioned in your network Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can be used in the basement.
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Figure 4 Using the Switch as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can act as a collapsed backbone
Figure 4 Using the Switch as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can act as a collapsed backbone
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Figure 5 Using the Switch in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 can be used for a group of users that allows it to provide a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch The example in a desktop environment The Switch 3300 stack has a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in the basement.
Figure 5 Using the Switch in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 can be used for a group of users that allows it to provide a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch The example in a desktop environment The Switch 3300 stack has a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in the basement.
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Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks.
Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks.
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... Ethernet topology rules are the same, but the Fast Ethernet rules are : s Maximum UTP cable length is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to-switch, using half-duplex 100BASE-FX. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 The key topology rules are : s Maximum UTP cable length... of 325m (1066ft) is 100m (328ft) over Category 5 cable. For example, a 225m (738ft) fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch, plus a 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring...
... Ethernet topology rules are the same, but the Fast Ethernet rules are : s Maximum UTP cable length is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to-switch, using half-duplex 100BASE-FX. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 The key topology rules are : s Maximum UTP cable length... of 325m (1066ft) is 100m (328ft) over Category 5 cable. For example, a 225m (738ft) fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch, plus a 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring...
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