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..., satisfactory quality, and fitness for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of all end-of all operations. If you in 3Com's standard commercial license for this documentation without obligation on paper that comes from time to remove or deface any form or by...associated. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may be provided to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in the United States and other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are labelled ...
..., satisfactory quality, and fitness for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of all end-of all operations. If you in 3Com's standard commercial license for this documentation without obligation on paper that comes from time to remove or deface any form or by...associated. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may be provided to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in the United States and other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are labelled ...
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... 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 13 LEDs 13 Switch 3300 - 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 12 Summary of Features 12...
... 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 13 LEDs 13 Switch 3300 - 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 12 Summary of Features 12...
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... instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit 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...
... instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 unit 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...
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...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...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. s Quick Reference...
...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...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. s Quick Reference...
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...appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-2AAA04 s Page 21 They will help make our documentation more useful to you may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include ... 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 . 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Year 2000...
...appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-2AAA04 s Page 21 They will help make our documentation more useful to you may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include ... 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 . 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Year 2000...
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Front View Detail s Switch 3300 - It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack 3 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. Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
Front View Detail s Switch 3300 - It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack 3 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. Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
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...3Com SuperStack 3 range of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack 3 system as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users 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 the Switch, refer to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible...
...3Com SuperStack 3 range of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack 3 system as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users 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 the Switch, refer to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible...
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... Detail 15 Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 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...
... Detail 15 Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail Figure 2 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...
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Figure 5 Using the Switch in the basement. 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 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 the basement. 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 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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... one in the marked area at the top. You must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must use the screws supplied with the recesses of the lower unit. Placing Units On Top of Each Other... 25 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. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat ...
... one in the marked area at the top. You must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must use the screws supplied with the recesses of the lower unit. Placing Units On Top of Each Other... 25 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. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat ...
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...the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; We recommend that for any additional units. b Connect a second Matrix Cable to four Switch units: 1 Power-off all the units. 2 Arrange the units as detailed in Figure 9: a Connect a Matrix Cable to position the ...rubber feet as required. To stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack 3 Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of the Switch that contains the Matrix Module. When positioning the units, note that accompanies the Matrix Module.
...the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; We recommend that for any additional units. b Connect a second Matrix Cable to four Switch units: 1 Power-off all the units. 2 Arrange the units as detailed in Figure 9: a Connect a Matrix Cable to position the ...rubber feet as required. To stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack 3 Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of the Switch that contains the Matrix Module. When positioning the units, note that accompanies the Matrix Module.
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... your Switch 3300 powered-up the Switch. For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power Module (part number 3C16074A). For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2A Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 ...disabled and the LEDs light in the following sequence of the power cord into your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. This unit, which takes approximately 12 seconds. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence: s All unit LEDs light s Module LEDs light s ...
... your Switch 3300 powered-up the Switch. For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power Module (part number 3C16074A). For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2A Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 ...disabled and the LEDs light in the following sequence of the power cord into your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. This unit, which takes approximately 12 seconds. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence: s All unit LEDs light s Module LEDs light s ...
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... because of an internal problem. A link is MDIX-only. s The devices at both ends of problems and suggested solutions. Management software in the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed into your... operation. Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on this is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the Problem Solving chapter in the stack passes packets between units even if there is no power, you may need ...
... because of an internal problem. A link is MDIX-only. s The devices at both ends of problems and suggested solutions. Management software in the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed into your... operation. Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on this is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the Problem Solving chapter in the stack passes packets between units even if there is no power, you may need ...
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32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you do use it works. For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to change and monitor the way it , you to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x).
32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you do use it works. For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to change and monitor the way it , you to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x).
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... in a stack with SEV/ASE 1011. You can only remove power from the outlet. s Switzerland only: The supply plug must comply with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must comply with European safety standards. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground) connection. Denmark s The supply plug must be installed below the narrower...
... in a stack with SEV/ASE 1011. You can only remove power from the outlet. s Switzerland only: The supply plug must comply with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must comply with European safety standards. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground) connection. Denmark s The supply plug must be installed below the narrower...
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..., and Customer notifies 3Com within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. THIS 3COM WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR 3COM SOFTWARE LICENSED "AS IS". SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to the end...all defects in the software products will perform in workmanship and materials, under this standard does not perform properly with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. Dated proof of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or ...
..., and Customer notifies 3Com within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. THIS 3COM WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR 3COM SOFTWARE LICENSED "AS IS". SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to the end...all defects in the software products will perform in workmanship and materials, under this standard does not perform properly with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. Dated proof of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or ...