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... work (such as defined in this documentation at private expense. it is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems All other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are provided to you subject to be reproduced in any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited...252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described...
... work (such as defined in this documentation at private expense. it is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems All other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are provided to you subject to be reproduced in any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited...252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described...
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... 1 INTRODUCING 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...
... 1 INTRODUCING 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...
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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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... or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ If the information in the release notes that are available in the release notes. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all procedures apply to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part ...number DUA1695-0BAA0x). Most user guides and release notes are shipped with default settings. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide is intended for use with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980A - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981A...
... or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ If the information in the release notes that are available in the release notes. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all procedures apply to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part ...number DUA1695-0BAA0x). Most user guides and release notes are shipped with default settings. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide is intended for use with both Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980A - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981A...
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Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Commands appear in this guide. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Commands The word "command" means that appear in angle brackets. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In this ...
Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Commands appear in this guide. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Commands The word "command" means that appear in angle brackets. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In this ...
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..., and known problems. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack 3 Switch CD-ROM. 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 (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x) This guide contains all...
..., and known problems. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack 3 Switch CD-ROM. 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 (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x) This guide contains all...
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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 . For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-2AAA04 s Page 21 s Documentation accompanying...
...: 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 . For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-2AAA04 s Page 21 s Documentation accompanying...
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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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..., as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack 3 system as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range 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 Features The Switch has the following hardware features: s 12 or 24 Fast Ethernet...
..., as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack 3 system as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range 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 Features The Switch has the following hardware features: s 12 or 24 Fast Ethernet...
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... duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can be set to color. 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 - See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 30 for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on using the LEDs for more information....
... duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can be set to color. 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 - See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 30 for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on using the LEDs for more information....
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... Note that a link is present. Off The Switch is powered-up. Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module is stand-alone. Yellow The Switch has failed its 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 being transmitted/received on the port. Off The Switch is installed. If your Switch has 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, these ports are ...
... Note that a link is present. Off The Switch is powered-up. Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module is stand-alone. Yellow The Switch has failed its 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 being transmitted/received on the port. Off The Switch is installed. If your Switch has 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, these ports are ...
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Rear View Detail 15 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 System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS...
Rear View Detail 15 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 System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS...
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... other units in place. contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; for example, a 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Console Port The console port allows you to...
... other units in place. contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; for example, a 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Console Port The console port allows you to...
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There is positioned in your network Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can be used in the basement. 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.
There is positioned in your network Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can be used in the basement. 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.
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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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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 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. 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 Fast Ethernet configuration rules
Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. 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 Fast Ethernet configuration rules
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...100m (328ft) over Category 5 cable. For example, a 225m (738ft) fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch, plus a 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to -switch. Configuration Rules with a fiber run is allowed for all its ports, including Expansion Module ports. s A 2km (6562ft) fiber... and received simultaneously and, in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring closet with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to the endstations. With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same, but the ...
...100m (328ft) over Category 5 cable. For example, a 225m (738ft) fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch, plus a 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to -switch. Configuration Rules with a fiber run is allowed for all its ports, including Expansion Module ports. s A 2km (6562ft) fiber... and received simultaneously and, in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring closet with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to the endstations. With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same, but the ...
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22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
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