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... 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 Rules for Fast Ethernet 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...
... 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 Rules for Fast Ethernet 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...
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... guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all procedures apply to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number...
... guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all procedures apply to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number...
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... features, modifications, and known problems. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the Switch. 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 Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names.
... features, modifications, and known problems. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the Switch. 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 Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names.
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... may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. 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 II Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-0AAA04 s Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on...
... may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. 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 II Switch 3300 User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-0AAA04 s Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on...
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... the 3Com SuperStack II range of Features The Switch has the following hardware features: s 12 or 24 Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s Matrix port for an Expansion Module s SuperStack II architecture s Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible Power System s 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your network...
... the 3Com SuperStack II range of Features The Switch has the following hardware features: s 12 or 24 Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s Matrix port for an Expansion Module s SuperStack II architecture s Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible Power System s 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports - 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your network...
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See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 31. 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-over ). These ports can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of a link and provide the appropriate connection. LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and their states...
See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 31. 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-over ). These ports can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of a link and provide the appropriate connection. LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and their states...
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... stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. Matrix Port The matrix port 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 another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to install an Expansion Module; for example...
... stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. Matrix Port The matrix port 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 another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to install an Expansion Module; for example...
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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 II Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II 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 II Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in a desktop environment
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... Switch units with a single SuperStack II Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. 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 doing this cable to the matrix port of configuration, the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; Figure 8 A stack of two units Stacking Units 27 Stacking...
... Switch units with a single SuperStack II Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. 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 doing this cable to the matrix port of configuration, the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; Figure 8 A stack of two units Stacking Units 27 Stacking...
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... ports on the Switch are disabled and the LEDs light in the following sequence: s All unit LEDs light s Module LEDs light s Port Status LEDs light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch is designed to maintain the power to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. This unit, which takes approximately 12 seconds. For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2 Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number...
... ports on the Switch are disabled and the LEDs light in the following sequence: s All unit LEDs light s Module LEDs light s Port Status LEDs light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch is designed to maintain the power to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. This unit, which takes approximately 12 seconds. For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2 Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number...
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... of the Switch 3300 are configured as MDI (straight-through cable. Figure 10 Connecting other devices to use a standard straight-through ). 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing the Correct Cables Table 4 LED colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is evidence of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on workstations and servers are configured as MDIX (cross-over cable. This occurs if any of the ports fail during power-up...
... of the Switch 3300 are configured as MDI (straight-through cable. Figure 10 Connecting other devices to use a standard straight-through ). 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing the Correct Cables Table 4 LED colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is evidence of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on workstations and servers are configured as MDIX (cross-over cable. This occurs if any of the ports fail during power-up...
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... LED lights yellow and a Unit LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of an internal problem. Management software in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). s The devices at both ends of problems and suggested solutions. Contact your supplier for advice. s The connection uses cross-over cable if you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to a version that the power cable...
... LED lights yellow and a Unit LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of an internal problem. Management software in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695-0BAA0x). s The devices at both ends of problems and suggested solutions. Contact your supplier for advice. s The connection uses cross-over cable if you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to a version that the power cable...
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s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must comply with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. Denmark s The supply plug must be installed below the narrower Hub units. Switzerland s The supply plug must have a rated current capacity of the unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with European safety...
s If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must comply with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. Denmark s The supply plug must be installed below the narrower Hub units. Switzerland s The supply plug must have a rated current capacity of the unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with European safety...
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..., set your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com products. Call the telephone number nearest you: Country Australia Brazil France Germany Hong Kong Italy Japan Mexico P.R. 46 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com FTP Site Download drivers...
..., set your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com products. Call the telephone number nearest you: Country Australia Brazil France Germany Hong Kong Italy Japan Mexico P.R. 46 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com FTP Site Download drivers...
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... for speed, duplex and flow control. They then use this information to form a single logical network that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can transmit. Also known as a primary path for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. bridge A device that interconnects two LANs of a different type to forward packets based on a network. auto-negotiation A feature on which endstations are on twisted pair ports that a channel can automatically configure...
... for speed, duplex and flow control. They then use this information to form a single logical network that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can transmit. Also known as a primary path for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. bridge A device that interconnects two LANs of a different type to forward packets based on a network. auto-negotiation A feature on which endstations are on twisted pair ports that a channel can automatically configure...
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... called hardware or physical address. MAC addresses are crossed. MDI Medium Dependent Interface. An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is powered-up. multicast A packet sent to the receiver of the same network type. A circuit board installed in a network that a Switch carries out when it is connected to a specific group of that allows it to a network. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. Repeaters are used to a Switch. router A device...
... called hardware or physical address. MAC addresses are crossed. MDI Medium Dependent Interface. An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is powered-up. multicast A packet sent to the receiver of the same network type. A circuit board installed in a network that a Switch carries out when it is connected to a specific group of that allows it to a network. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. Repeaters are used to a Switch. router A device...
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See LEDs M MAC address of the Switch 15 Expansion Module slot 16 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 fax service (3ComFacts) 47 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 51 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Emitting Diodes. INDEX Numbers 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 46 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 3ComFacts 47 A auto-negotiating ports 13 B bulletin board service 46 C cable choosing the correct...
See LEDs M MAC address of the Switch 15 Expansion Module slot 16 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 fax service (3ComFacts) 47 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 51 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Emitting Diodes. INDEX Numbers 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 46 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 3ComFacts 47 A auto-negotiating ports 13 B bulletin board service 46 C cable choosing the correct...
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... repair 49 RPS 15 connecting 29 socket 15 S safety information English 34 French 36 German 38 segment, maximum length 13, 21 serial number of the Switch 15 serial port. See console port socket power 15 RPS 15 specifications, system 43 stacking a Switch 3300 26 standards supported 44 straight-through configuration 30 Switch 3300 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23, 24 MAC address 15 power...
... repair 49 RPS 15 connecting 29 socket 15 S safety information English 34 French 36 German 38 segment, maximum length 13, 21 serial number of the Switch 15 serial port. See console port socket power 15 RPS 15 specifications, system 43 stacking a Switch 3300 26 standards supported 44 straight-through configuration 30 Switch 3300 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23, 24 MAC address 15 power...
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..., provided that the Fan and Power Supply hardware (if any replaced or repaired product or part for such product. If it will be corrected. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK® II SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use of the software product not in accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. All products...
..., provided that the Fan and Power Supply hardware (if any replaced or repaired product or part for such product. If it will be corrected. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK® II SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use of the software product not in accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. All products...
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... User Guide for this 90 days of telephone technical support, you . When an advance replacement is provided and Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, 3Com will charge Customer for telephone technical support will be delayed due to export or import procedures. This SuperStack II® product comes with installation, product specific configuration...
... User Guide for this 90 days of telephone technical support, you . When an advance replacement is provided and Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, 3Com will charge Customer for telephone technical support will be delayed due to export or import procedures. This SuperStack II® product comes with installation, product specific configuration...