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... network. System Features and Benefits The CoreBuilder 9400 is part of 3Com's CoreBuilder family. Some key features of the CoreBuilder 9400 system: s High-density Gigabit Ethernet configuration...s Trunking links and Spanning Tree Protocol support The CoreBuilder 9400 protects against cable and equipment failures with SC connectors s 12 GBIC ports that can accept 1000BASE...components of the system s A network configuration example CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent Switch The CoreBuilder 9400 system delivers full line rate switching among switches, the system supports trunking, which allows you to...
... network. System Features and Benefits The CoreBuilder 9400 is part of 3Com's CoreBuilder family. Some key features of the CoreBuilder 9400 system: s High-density Gigabit Ethernet configuration...s Trunking links and Spanning Tree Protocol support The CoreBuilder 9400 protects against cable and equipment failures with SC connectors s 12 GBIC ports that can accept 1000BASE...components of the system s A network configuration example CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent Switch The CoreBuilder 9400 system delivers full line rate switching among switches, the system supports trunking, which allows you to...
Getting Started Guide
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...transmission between the port and its connectors. 4 Attach one of the 1000BASE-SX ports with SC connectors: 1 Read the Caution at the beginning of the Gigabit Ethernet port. 6 To cable ...the remaining connector of the SC cable connector pair to the left and the SC Transmit (TX) port is on the right. See Figure 9. Figure 5 Cabling the 1000BASE-SX Port R 3C94024 1000BASE SX R PCKT TX ...1 RX TX 2 RX TX 3 RX STAT 1000BASE SX TX 4 RX TX 7 RX TX 5 RX 1000BASE SX TX 6 RX TX 8 RX 1000BASE SX TX 9 RX 13 PCKT STAT TX 10 RX TX 11 RX TX 12 RX 19 SC...
...transmission between the port and its connectors. 4 Attach one of the 1000BASE-SX ports with SC connectors: 1 Read the Caution at the beginning of the Gigabit Ethernet port. 6 To cable ...the remaining connector of the SC cable connector pair to the left and the SC Transmit (TX) port is on the right. See Figure 9. Figure 5 Cabling the 1000BASE-SX Port R 3C94024 1000BASE SX R PCKT TX ...1 RX TX 2 RX TX 3 RX STAT 1000BASE SX TX 4 RX TX 7 RX TX 5 RX 1000BASE SX TX 6 RX TX 8 RX 1000BASE SX TX 9 RX 13 PCKT STAT TX 10 RX TX 11 RX TX 12 RX 19 SC...
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...system is toward you, as shown in this chapter. 2 Orient the transceiver so that 3Com supports. s 1000BASE-LX GBIC - Use this transceiver to connect the GBIC port directly..., and regulatory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers and conditioned launch cables that the duplex SC connector is powered on page 24 for details. For instructions, see the procedure in Figure... to connect a GBIC port directly to multimode fiber-optic cable. 22 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Cabling 1000BASE GBIC Ports Each 1000BASE GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) port accepts one of...
...system is toward you, as shown in this chapter. 2 Orient the transceiver so that 3Com supports. s 1000BASE-LX GBIC - Use this transceiver to connect the GBIC port directly..., and regulatory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers and conditioned launch cables that the duplex SC connector is powered on page 24 for details. For instructions, see the procedure in Figure... to connect a GBIC port directly to multimode fiber-optic cable. 22 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Cabling 1000BASE GBIC Ports Each 1000BASE GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) port accepts one of...
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...follow these steps, depending on the transceiver that you are using: s Side tabs - In the event that you haven't already done so, remove the SC connector cover from the transceiver, as shown in Figure 7. Compress the side tabs and gently pull the transceiver out of the port. Then grasp the... in Figure 8. If you are using : s Side tabs - OR s Front lever - See "Connecting the LX Transceiver to lock the transceiver into the duplex SC port on page 24 for details. OR s Front lever - Move the front lever to the upward position. Move the front lever to the upright position...
...follow these steps, depending on the transceiver that you are using: s Side tabs - In the event that you haven't already done so, remove the SC connector cover from the transceiver, as shown in Figure 7. Compress the side tabs and gently pull the transceiver out of the port. Then grasp the... in Figure 8. If you are using : s Side tabs - OR s Front lever - See "Connecting the LX Transceiver to lock the transceiver into the duplex SC port on page 24 for details. OR s Front lever - Move the front lever to the upward position. Move the front lever to the upright position...
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...multimode fiber using an LX transceiver: 1 Read and follow the "Fiber Safety Precautions" on the transmit side of the cable that 3Com supports. 24 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Figure 8 Cabling the GBIC Transceiver 0BASE TX TUS PACKET CONSOLE FAULT POWER 1000BASE (GBIC) 14 15 16 1000BASE (GBIC) 20... = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT STAT 17 18 PCKT STAT 23 24 GBIC transceiver Fiber optic network cable Duplex SC connector 6 Attach the other end of the network fiber-optic cable to the network device that you haven't already done so, remove the...
...multimode fiber using an LX transceiver: 1 Read and follow the "Fiber Safety Precautions" on the transmit side of the cable that 3Com supports. 24 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Figure 8 Cabling the GBIC Transceiver 0BASE TX TUS PACKET CONSOLE FAULT POWER 1000BASE (GBIC) 14 15 16 1000BASE (GBIC) 20... = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT STAT 17 18 PCKT STAT 23 24 GBIC transceiver Fiber optic network cable Duplex SC connector 6 Attach the other end of the network fiber-optic cable to the network device that you haven't already done so, remove the...
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...green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT STAT 17 18 PCKT STAT 23 24 To network cable A RX TX SC connector B A Offset A A = Multimode fiber B = Single-mode fiber 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for additional 1000BASE GBIC ports. If necessary, use fiber...right. Cabling Gigabit Ethernet Ports 25 When you cable GBIC transceivers, note that you want to connect. See Figure 9. 4 Insert the SC connectors on the conditioned launch cable into the transceiver as an extension to the multimode network cable. 5 Attach the other end of ...
...green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT STAT 17 18 PCKT STAT 23 24 To network cable A RX TX SC connector B A Offset A A = Multimode fiber B = Single-mode fiber 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for additional 1000BASE GBIC ports. If necessary, use fiber...right. Cabling Gigabit Ethernet Ports 25 When you cable GBIC transceivers, note that you want to connect. See Figure 9. 4 Insert the SC connectors on the conditioned launch cable into the transceiver as an extension to the multimode network cable. 5 Attach the other end of ...