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... as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on the part of 3Com Technologies to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for this documentation and to you in other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are registered trademarks of -life electronic components. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable...
... as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on the part of 3Com Technologies to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for this documentation and to you in other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are registered trademarks of -life electronic components. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable...
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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 3 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 3 Switch 3300...
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...Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). Most user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit with default settings. ABOUT THIS...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 "SuperStack Switch Management...
...Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). Most user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit with default settings. ABOUT THIS...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 "SuperStack Switch Management...
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...modifications, and known problems. s SuperStack 3 Switch Help This help provides information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known 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 s Quick Installation Guide (Part Number DIA1698-0AAA0x) This...
...modifications, and known problems. s SuperStack 3 Switch Help This help provides information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known 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 s Quick Installation Guide (Part Number DIA1698-0AAA0x) This...
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...: 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. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance Documentation Comments In addition, there are very important to us. For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Switch 3300...
...: 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. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance Documentation Comments In addition, there are very important to us. For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Switch 3300...
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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. 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 3 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 3 Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 - Front View Detail s Switch 3300 -
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... stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack 3 system as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - 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...
... stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack 3 system as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - 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...
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... 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 System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300...
... 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 System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300...
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Figure 5 Using the Switch 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. The Switch 3300 stack has a SuperStack 3 Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack 3 Switch 9000 SX in a desktop environment
Figure 5 Using the Switch 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. The Switch 3300 stack has a SuperStack 3 Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack 3 Switch 9000 SX in a desktop environment
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... Figure 7 Fitting a bracket for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a suitable screwdriver. Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are mixing a variety of SuperStack 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one on... top of the lower unit. Ensure that the pads of each Switch, sticking one on top of the other, you are free...
... Figure 7 Fitting a bracket for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a suitable screwdriver. Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are mixing a variety of SuperStack 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be placed one on... top of the lower unit. Ensure that the pads of each Switch, sticking one on top of the other, you are free...
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To stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack 3 Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. You can find instructions for ease of configuration, the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; They can be installed in the bottom Switch of your stack. 4... When positioning the units, note that contains the Matrix Module. Connect the other end of this cable to the matrix port of the Switch that Matrix Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 Install the Matrix Module into one Matrix Module for any additional units. We recommend ...
To stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack 3 Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. You can find instructions for ease of configuration, the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; They can be installed in the bottom Switch of your stack. 4... When positioning the units, note that contains the Matrix Module. Connect the other end of this cable to the matrix port of the Switch that Matrix Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 Install the Matrix Module into one Matrix Module for any additional units. We recommend ...
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...Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071B) to the Switch. the only method of connecting or disconnecting main power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord into your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. Table 4 shows possible colors for operation. Powering-up the Switch 3300... light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch 3300 powered-up and ready for the LED. For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power Module (part number 3C16074A)....
...Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071B) to the Switch. the only method of connecting or disconnecting main power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord into your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. Table 4 shows possible colors for operation. Powering-up the Switch 3300... light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch 3300 powered-up and ready for the LED. For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power Module (part number 3C16074A)....
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...though there is still no power, you are powered-up , the Power/Self Test LED lights yellow and a Unit LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of problems and suggested solutions. An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized ... used by LEDs Problem Suggested Solution A Power LED does not light Check that : yet the Status LED for advice. Management software in the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). A link is connected and Check that the power cable is no external traffic on the...
...though there is still no power, you are powered-up , the Power/Self Test LED lights yellow and a Unit LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of problems and suggested solutions. An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized ... used by LEDs Problem Suggested Solution A Power LED does not light Check that : yet the Status LED for advice. Management software in the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). A link is connected and Check that the power cable is no external traffic on the...
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This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. 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 the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x).
This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. 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 the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x).
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...-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. 34 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information s Installation and removal of at least 10A. s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration. and Canada s The cord set must have...set must be approved for mating with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. s The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be connected to IEC 950. s The unit should never be UL-approved and CSA certified. s This unit operates ...
...-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. 34 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information s Installation and removal of at least 10A. s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration. and Canada s The cord set must have...set must be approved for mating with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. s The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be connected to IEC 950. s The unit should never be UL-approved and CSA certified. s This unit operates ...
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... combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by Customer in substantial conformance to its authorized reseller. 3Com warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. Replacement products may be , at its authorized... third party's product or from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid for such product. SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to obtain warranty service authorization...
... combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by Customer in substantial conformance to its authorized reseller. 3Com warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. Replacement products may be , at its authorized... third party's product or from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid for such product. SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to obtain warranty service authorization...