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... THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack 3 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 Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting...
... THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack 3 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 Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting...
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... Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L'information de Sécurité Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 39 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 45 Support from Your Network...
... Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L'information de Sécurité Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 39 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 45 Support from Your Network...
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... for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit with default settings. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If you need to install and use with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980A - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981A - 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 24-port model and...
... for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit with default settings. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If you need to install and use with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980A - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981A - 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 24-port model and...
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... 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 s Quick Installation Guide (Part Number DIA1698-0AAA0x) This guide contains a summary of the package contents, and a quick summary of the Switch. Click OK. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack 3 Switch CD-ROM. s Quick Reference Guide (Part Number...
... 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 s Quick Installation Guide (Part Number DIA1698-0AAA0x) This guide contains a summary of the package contents, and a quick summary of the Switch. Click OK. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack 3 Switch CD-ROM. s Quick Reference Guide (Part Number...
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... Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s Matrix port for an Expansion Module s SuperStack 3 architecture s Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible Power System s 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of products, you can combine it with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports...
... Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s Matrix port for an Expansion Module s SuperStack 3 architecture s Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible Power System s 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of products, you can combine it with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports...
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... duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can be set to color. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 - 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 devices whose ports are configured as MDIX (cross-over). LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on using the LEDs for...
... duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can be set to color. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 - 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 devices whose ports are configured as MDIX (cross-over). LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on using the LEDs for...
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... failed its Power On Self Test. For both models, ports supplied through an Expansion Module are numbered sequentially from the last fixed port on the front of the Switch in the stack and that although there are eight LEDs, only four Switch units can be stacked at present. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is enabled. Status Green A link is present, and the port is powered-up. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED...
... failed its Power On Self Test. For both models, ports supplied through an Expansion Module are numbered sequentially from the last fixed port on the front of the Switch in the stack and that although there are eight LEDs, only four Switch units can be stacked at present. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is enabled. Status Green A link is present, and the port is powered-up. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED...
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... Module installed For more information about the role of -band management. Matrix Port The matrix port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. for example, a 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides...
... Module installed For more information about the role of -band management. Matrix Port The matrix port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. for example, a 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides...
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... requires one Type 2A Power Module (part number 3C16074A). Table 4 shows possible colors for the LED. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071B) to check that your Switch is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of steps to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the...
... requires one Type 2A Power Module (part number 3C16074A). Table 4 shows possible colors for the LED. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071B) to check that your Switch is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of steps to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the...
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... normally The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing the Correct Cables Table 4 LED colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is powered-up . If you need a cross-over ). All of the ports on page 31. This is not receiving power. This occurs if any of the Switch 3300 are configured as MDIX (cross-over cable. Figure 10 Connecting other...
... normally The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing the Correct Cables Table 4 LED colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is powered-up . If you need a cross-over ). All of the ports on page 31. This is not receiving power. This occurs if any of the Switch 3300 are configured as MDIX (cross-over cable. Figure 10 Connecting other...
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... LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of the link are secure. An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is still no power, you are linking a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port with a device that the power cable is connected and Check that recognizes the Module. s The connection uses cross-over cable if you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by...
... LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of the link are secure. An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is still no power, you are linking a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port with a device that the power cable is connected and Check that recognizes the Module. s The connection uses cross-over cable if you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by...
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... (power supply) without an earth (ground) connection. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. and Canada s The cord set must be connected to which it is : No. 18 AWG Type SV or SJ 3-conductor s The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be installed below the narrower Hub units...
... (power supply) without an earth (ground) connection. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. and Canada s The cord set must be connected to which it is : No. 18 AWG Type SV or SJ 3-conductor s The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be installed below the narrower Hub units...
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... SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following online systems: s World Wide Web site s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services s 3Com FTP site World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support...
... SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following online systems: s World Wide Web site s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services s 3Com FTP site World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support...
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... devices on twisted pair ports that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can transmit. This process is , the number of two network segments. backbone The part of a network used as filtering. Also known as line speed. When connected to the optimum setup. GLOSSARY 10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable. 100BASE-FX The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair...
... devices on twisted pair ports that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can transmit. This process is , the number of two network segments. backbone The part of a network used as filtering. Also known as line speed. When connected to the optimum setup. GLOSSARY 10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable. 100BASE-FX The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair...
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... files and printer queues. NIC Network Interface Card. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. router A device that provides a backup source of power when connected to run over . MDI Medium Dependent Interface. Servers provide endstations with a particular network device. A protocol that connect to a LAN have a MAC address assigned to identify other devices in a network. MAC addresses are crossed. POST Power On Self Test. MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over a serial line (console port) connection...
... files and printer queues. NIC Network Interface Card. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. router A device that provides a backup source of power when connected to run over . MDI Medium Dependent Interface. Servers provide endstations with a particular network device. A protocol that connect to a LAN have a MAC address assigned to identify other devices in a network. MAC addresses are crossed. POST Power On Self Test. MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over a serial line (console port) connection...
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... system and access a device as the address of the endstation to which port should forward the packet if it reaches its destination. GLOSSARY 53 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. This is being sent, as well as if the user were connected directly to the address of the destination network. Allows you to a single endstation on an TCP/IP network. STP See Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). TFTP Trivial File Transfer...
... system and access a device as the address of the endstation to which port should forward the packet if it reaches its destination. GLOSSARY 53 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. This is being sent, as well as if the user were connected directly to the address of the destination network. Allows you to a single endstation on an TCP/IP network. STP See Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). TFTP Trivial File Transfer...
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... 46 N network configuration examples 17 network supplier support 46 O online technical services 45 P pin assignments modem cable 40 null modem cable 39 RJ45 40 serial cable 39 pin-outs 39 ports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 13 auto-negotiating 13 console 16 See LEDs M MAC address of the Switch 15 Expansion Module slot 16 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 49 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Emitting Diodes...
... 46 N network configuration examples 17 network supplier support 46 O online technical services 45 P pin assignments modem cable 40 null modem cable 39 RJ45 40 serial cable 39 pin-outs 39 ports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 13 auto-negotiating 13 console 16 See LEDs M MAC address of the Switch 15 Expansion Module slot 16 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 49 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Emitting Diodes...
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... repair 48 RPS 15 connecting 29 socket 15 S safety information English 34 French 36 German 38 segment, maximum length 13, 21 serial number of the Switch 15 serial port. See console port socket power 15 RPS 15 specifications, system 43 stacking a Switch 3300 26 standards supported 44 straight-through configuration 30 Switch 3300 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23, 24 MAC address 15 power...
... repair 48 RPS 15 connecting 29 socket 15 S safety information English 34 French 36 German 38 segment, maximum length 13, 21 serial number of the Switch 15 serial port. See console port socket power 15 RPS 15 specifications, system 43 stacking a Switch 3300 26 standards supported 44 straight-through configuration 30 Switch 3300 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23, 24 MAC address 15 power...
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SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to the end user (Customer) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use of the software product not in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with the exception of those products identified at 3Com's option...
SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to the end user (Customer) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use of the software product not in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with the exception of those products identified at 3Com's option...
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... subject to a request for the replacement, as explained below . All software and Firmware upgrades and the latest code for this offering at any products returned to 3Com for 12 months form the date of purchase, on the 3Com Web site at http://support.3Com.com/index.htm and state the date of purchase, product number, and serial number. 3Com's response to local legal requirments and...
... subject to a request for the replacement, as explained below . All software and Firmware upgrades and the latest code for this offering at any products returned to 3Com for 12 months form the date of purchase, on the 3Com Web site at http://support.3Com.com/index.htm and state the date of purchase, product number, and serial number. 3Com's response to local legal requirments and...