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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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... responsible for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 unit 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.3com.com/ Most user guides...you need to install and use 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 procedures apply to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). ...
... responsible for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 unit 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.3com.com/ Most user guides...you need to install and use 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 procedures apply to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). ...
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... the package contents, and a quick summary of the Switch. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the Switch. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. It is defined in italics Description Italics are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the following: s Management Guide...
... the package contents, and a quick summary of the Switch. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the Switch. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. It is defined in italics Description Italics are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the following: s Management Guide...
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... In addition, there are very important to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when 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 . 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 User Guide ...
... In addition, there are very important to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when 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 . 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 User Guide ...
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1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. 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 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. 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 It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your network grows. all in the Switch 1100/3300 family to form a stack: s Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module s Slot for an Expansion Module s SuperStack II architecture s Connects to Redundant...
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your network grows. all in the Switch 1100/3300 family to form a stack: s Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module s Slot for an Expansion Module s SuperStack II architecture s Connects to Redundant...
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...duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of the Switch, and their states according to devices whose ports are configured as MDIX (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists...over cable to connect to color. The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). As these ports are MDIX-only. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 - For information on page 31. See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 30 for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" ...
...duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of the Switch, and their states according to devices whose ports are configured as MDIX (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists...over cable to connect to color. The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). As these ports are MDIX-only. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 - For information on page 31. See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 30 for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" ...
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...the last fixed port on the Expansion Module port(s). Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs* Packet Yellow Packets are eight... LEDs, only four Switch units can be stacked at present. Status Green A link is present, and the...
...the last fixed port on the Expansion Module port(s). Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs* Packet Yellow Packets are eight... LEDs, only four Switch units can be stacked at present. Status Green A link is present, and the...
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... 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. Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to the Switch. Redundant Power System Socket To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this information for fault reporting purposes. Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300...
... 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. Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to the Switch. Redundant Power System Socket To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this information for fault reporting purposes. Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300...
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...connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is set to install an Expansion Module;... or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. The console port uses standard null modem cable and is secured in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed For more information about the role of -band management.
...connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is set to install an Expansion Module;... or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. The console port uses standard null modem cable and is secured in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed For more information about the role of -band management.
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Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be used in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Figure 3 Using the Switch to the Switch which is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to segment your network. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in your network There is positioned in the basement.
Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be used in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Figure 3 Using the Switch to the Switch which is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to segment your network. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in your network There is positioned 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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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. Figure 5 Using the Switch in a desktop environment
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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 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules
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 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules
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.... s A total network span of a link. s A 412m (1352ft) fiber run is allowed in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring closet with a fiber run to -switch, using half-duplex 100BASE-FX. Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of 325m (1066ft...
.... s A total network span of a link. s A 412m (1352ft) fiber run is allowed in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring closet with a fiber run to -switch, using half-duplex 100BASE-FX. Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of 325m (1066ft...
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... de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 entfernen oder dem Switch 3300 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other s Stacking Units s The Power-up the...
... de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 entfernen oder dem Switch 3300 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other s Stacking Units s The Power-up the...
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... Rules for use in an office environment where it can be rack-mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free standing. s The Switch is accessible and cables can be mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. A rack-mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and six screws,... is supplied with the front facing towards you provide a minimum of the Switch. Rack-mounting The Switch is 1.5U high and fits in the side of 25mm (1in.) clearance. CAUTION: Disconnect all self adhesive pads from the...
... Rules for use in an office environment where it can be rack-mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free standing. s The Switch is accessible and cables can be mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. A rack-mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and six screws,... is supplied with the front facing towards you provide a minimum of the Switch. Rack-mounting The Switch is 1.5U high and fits in the side of 25mm (1in.) clearance. CAUTION: Disconnect all self adhesive pads from the...
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... on top of each other, ensuring that ventilation holes are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one on top of the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a suitable screwdriver. Damage caused to the unit ... rack mounting 3 Insert the three screws and tighten with suitable screws (not provided). Apply the pads to four units can be positioned at each Switch, sticking one on top of the other. Ensure that the pads of the upper unit line up to the underside of each corner. If you...
... on top of each other, ensuring that ventilation holes are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one on top of the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a suitable screwdriver. Damage caused to the unit ... rack mounting 3 Insert the three screws and tighten with suitable screws (not provided). Apply the pads to four units can be positioned at each Switch, sticking one on top of the other. Ensure that the pads of the upper unit line up to the underside of each corner. If you...