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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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... notes 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...
... notes 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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..., modifications, and known problems. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the...) This guide contains a quick summary of the hardware and software information for the Switch. Click OK. 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...
..., modifications, and known problems. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the...) This guide contains a quick summary of the hardware and software information for the Switch. Click OK. 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...
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... 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 documentation more useful to you may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 User...
... 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 documentation more useful to you may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 User...
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Front View Detail 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 It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
Front View Detail 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 It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
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... 1: INTRODUCING 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 part of the 3Com SuperStack II range 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). Summary of the Switch, refer to...
... 1: INTRODUCING 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 part of the 3Com SuperStack II range 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). Summary of the Switch, refer to...
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... Power System" on page 29. 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...
... Power System" on page 29. 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...
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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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Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one on top of the other. If you are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. Placing Units ...On Top of Each Other 25 Figure 7 Fitting a bracket for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch...
Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one on top of the other. If you are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. Placing Units ...On Top of Each Other 25 Figure 7 Fitting a bracket for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch...
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... Module. c Repeat steps a and b for each stack. To stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack II Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. They can be installed in the bottom Switch of your stack. 4 Connect the Matrix Cables, as shown in Figure 9: a Connect ...a Matrix Cable to the matrix port of the Switch that for ease of ...
... Module. c Repeat steps a and b for each stack. To stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack II Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. They can be installed in the bottom Switch of your stack. 4 Connect the Matrix Cables, as shown in Figure 9: a Connect ...a Matrix Cable to the matrix port of the Switch that for ease of ...
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...-up and ready for the LED. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to the Switch. Table 4 shows possible colors for operation. Connecting a Redundant Power System You can only use a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System output. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence of the power cord into...
...-up and ready for the LED. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to the Switch. Table 4 shows possible colors for operation. Connecting a Redundant Power System You can only use a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System output. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence of the power cord into...
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Management software in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). Table 5 Problems indicated by LEDs Problem Suggested Solution A Power LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the Problem Solving chapter in the stack passes packets ...between units even if there is no power, you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to Table 5 which contains a list of problems and suggested solutions. Contact your supplier for further advice. The Packet LED for the...
Management software in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). Table 5 Problems indicated by LEDs Problem Suggested Solution A Power LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the Problem Solving chapter in the stack passes packets ...between units even if there is no power, you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to Table 5 which contains a list of problems and suggested solutions. Contact your supplier for further advice. The Packet LED for the...
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32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to change and monitor the way it , you to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you do use it works.
32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to change and monitor the way it , you to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you do use it works.
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... supply plug must be approved for mating with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration. s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be near to which it is used: U.S.A. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily...
... supply plug must be approved for mating with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration. s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be near to which it is used: U.S.A. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily...
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... purchase price paid by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be , at 3Com's expense, not later than thirty (30) 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 normal use...
... purchase price paid by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be , at 3Com's expense, not later than thirty (30) 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 normal use...