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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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...-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 Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L'information de Sécurité Importante 36...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 Supplier 46 Support from...
...-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 Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L'information de Sécurité Importante 36...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 Supplier 46 Support from...
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...to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. This guide is intended for use with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980A - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981A - 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). If the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user ...
...to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. This guide is intended for use with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980A - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981A - 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). If the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user ...
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Commands The word "command" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are linked with a plus sign (+). Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In ...
Commands The word "command" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are linked with a plus sign (+). Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In ...
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...DNA1695-0AAA0x) These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, 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 ... 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 Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names...
...DNA1695-0AAA0x) These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, 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 ... 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 Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names...
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... compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Your suggestions are other publications you . 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 User...
... compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Your suggestions are other publications you . 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 User...
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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 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
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 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 s Switch 3300 -
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...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 connecting units in one switch. In addition, as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack 3 system as part of the 3Com SuperStack...information about the software features of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 The SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 connects your network grows. Summary of...
...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 connecting units in one switch. In addition, as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack 3 system as part of the 3Com SuperStack...information about the software features of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 The SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 connects your network grows. Summary of...
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.... These ports can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of the Switch, and their states according to color. See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 31. The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). Switch 3300 - LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front... of a link and provide the appropriate connection. Front View Detail Figure 1 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 use a cross...
.... These ports can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of the Switch, and their states according to color. See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 31. The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). Switch 3300 - LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front... of a link and provide the appropriate connection. Front View Detail Figure 1 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 use a cross...
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...ports supplied through an Expansion Module are being transmitted/received on the port. Off No Expansion Module is present. Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Off No link is installed. Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module is initializing (...ports are being transmitted/received on the Expansion Module port(s). Unit LEDs 1-8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; Note that a link is present. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs* Packet Yellow Packets are ...
...ports supplied through an Expansion Module are being transmitted/received on the port. Off No Expansion Module is present. Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Off No link is installed. Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module is initializing (...ports are being transmitted/received on the Expansion Module port(s). Unit LEDs 1-8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; Note that a link is present. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs* Packet Yellow Packets are ...
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... 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 System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System ...(RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 29. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 - Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300 - Redundant Power To protect ...
... 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 System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System ...(RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 29. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 - Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300 - Redundant Power To protect ...
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contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. Expansion Module Slot You can use this slot to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of -band management. When an Expansion Module is not installed, ... allows you to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Console Port The console port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with up to install an Expansion Module; The console port uses standard null modem cable and is secured in the...
contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. Expansion Module Slot You can use this slot to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of -band management. When an Expansion Module is not installed, ... allows you to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Console Port The console port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with up to install an Expansion Module; The console port uses standard null modem cable and is secured in the...
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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. Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can segment a network of how the Switch can be used in the basement. There is positioned in your network
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. Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can segment a network of how the Switch can be used in the basement. There is positioned in your network
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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 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 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.
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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 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.
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... 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to the collapsed backbone). s A 2km (6562ft) fiber link is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to -switch. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 The key topology rules are : s Maximum UTP cable length is 100m (328ft) over Category 5... cable. s A 412m (1352ft) fiber run to the endstations. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for all its ports, including Expansion Module ports. With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same, but ...
... 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to the collapsed backbone). s A 2km (6562ft) fiber link is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to -switch. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 The key topology rules are : s Maximum UTP cable length is 100m (328ft) over Category 5... cable. s A 412m (1352ft) fiber run to the endstations. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for all its ports, including Expansion Module ports. With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same, but ...
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22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
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