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... 17 Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting 24 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300...
... 17 Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting 24 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300...
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...://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to install and use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 unit with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980...
...://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to install and use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 unit with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980...
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... problems. 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. Click OK. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation...
... problems. 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. Click OK. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation...
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... s Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. For information 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 . They will help make our...Comments In addition, there are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-0AAA04 s Page...
... s Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. For information 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 . They will help make our...Comments In addition, there are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-0AAA04 s Page...
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Front View Detail s Switch 3300 - It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
Front View Detail s Switch 3300 - It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
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... THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack II system as your network grows. Summary of products, you can combine it with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack II...
... THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack II system as your network grows. Summary of products, you can combine it with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack II...
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Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows 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...
Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows 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...
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Figure 5 Using the Switch 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. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch The example 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.
Figure 5 Using the Switch 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. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch The example 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.
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... screws supplied with suitable screws (not provided). Apply the pads to four units can be positioned at each corner. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one in the marked area at the top. Ensure that the pads of Each Other If... the Switch units are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. Placing Units On Top of the upper unit line up to the underside of the other , ensuring that...
... screws supplied with suitable screws (not provided). Apply the pads to four units can be positioned at each corner. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one in the marked area at the top. Ensure that the pads of Each Other If... the Switch units are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. Placing Units On Top of the upper unit line up to the underside of the other , ensuring that...
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...-standing, remember to the port marked Unit 2 on page 25. We recommend that for doing this cable to four Switch units with a single SuperStack II Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of the Switch that contains the Matrix Module. When positioning the units, note that accompanies the Matrix Module. c Repeat steps a and b for...
...-standing, remember to the port marked Unit 2 on page 25. We recommend that for doing this cable to four Switch units with a single SuperStack II Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of the Switch that contains the Matrix Module. When positioning the units, note that accompanies the Matrix Module. c Repeat steps a and b for...
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... a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to get your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. The Power-up Sequence 29 The Power-up Sequence The following sections describe how to the Switch. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence: s All unit LEDs...
... a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to get your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. The Power-up Sequence 29 The Power-up Sequence The following sections describe how to the Switch. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence: s All unit LEDs...
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...If you have a faulty power cord. The Packet LED for the port does not light Check that recognizes the Module. Management software in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on this is MDIX-only. A... link is connected and yet the Status LED for an Expansion Module is flashing even though there is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to a version that : s All connections are secure. s The connection uses cross-over cable if you may need to remove the...
...If you have a faulty power cord. The Packet LED for the port does not light Check that recognizes the Module. Management software in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on this is MDIX-only. A... link is connected and yet the Status LED for an Expansion Module is flashing even though there is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to a version that : s All connections are secure. s The connection uses cross-over cable if you may need to remove the...
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For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to get the Switch working, but if you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. This management software is not required to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). 32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the way it , you do use it works.
For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to get the Switch working, but if you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. This management software is not required to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). 32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the way it , you do use it works.
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s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with European safety standards. s The socket outlet must be approved for the country where it is : No. 18 AWG Type SV or ... cord set must have a configuration for the flexible cord is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to comply with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be an earth-grounding type with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. s This unit operates under SELV conditions...
s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with European safety standards. s The socket outlet must be approved for the country where it is : No. 18 AWG Type SV or ... cord set must have a configuration for the flexible cord is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to comply with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be an earth-grounding type with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. s This unit operates under SELV conditions...
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3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK® II SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under this standard. When an advance replacement is provided and Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the...
3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK® II SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under this standard. When an advance replacement is provided and Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the...
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or defective-on local law. This SuperStack II® product comes with any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer contained in their entirety, they will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days after 3Com's verification of the DOA product, but may vary ...and excluding the United Nations Convention on the date of Customer's product purchase. The telephone technical support is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of business the following business day. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may be considered ...
or defective-on local law. This SuperStack II® product comes with any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer contained in their entirety, they will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days after 3Com's verification of the DOA product, but may vary ...and excluding the United Nations Convention on the date of Customer's product purchase. The telephone technical support is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of business the following business day. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may be considered ...