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...removable media described in this User Guide. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are associated. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all products. ■ Ensuring that comes from time ...program or documentation contained in, or delivered to provide notification of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 3Com may be environmentally-friendly in conjunction with national legislation and regulations. ■ Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in a...
...removable media described in this User Guide. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are associated. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all products. ■ Ensuring that comes from time ...program or documentation contained in, or delivered to provide notification of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 3Com may be environmentally-friendly in conjunction with national legislation and regulations. ■ Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in a...
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... 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 7 Features and Capabilities 7 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 7 Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 7 SFP Ports 7 Physical Features 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 11 Package Contents 11 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Before You Begin 13 Positioning the Switch 13 Rack-Mounting or...14 Using the Mounting Kit 14 Montagesatz Anweisungen 15 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 15 Supplying Power to the Switch 16 Checking for Correct Operation 16 Connecting a Network Device 17 Using SFP Transceivers 18 Approved SFP Transceivers 18 Inserting ...
... 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 7 Features and Capabilities 7 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 7 Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 7 SFP Ports 7 Physical Features 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 11 Package Contents 11 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Before You Begin 13 Positioning the Switch 13 Rack-Mounting or...14 Using the Mounting Kit 14 Montagesatz Anweisungen 15 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 15 Supplying Power to the Switch 16 Checking for Correct Operation 16 Connecting a Network Device 17 Using SFP Transceivers 18 Approved SFP Transceivers 18 Inserting ...
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Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN Configurations 35 Removing a VLAN 37 Configuring Link Aggregation 37 Guidelines for Creating Aggregated Links 38 Defining the Members of an Aggregated Link 38 Modifying Settings and Deleting an Aggregated Link 39 Viewing the Trunk Summary 39 Viewing Statistics 40 Mirroring Port Traffic 41 Running Cable Diagnostic 42 Using the System ...
Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN Configurations 35 Removing a VLAN 37 Configuring Link Aggregation 37 Guidelines for Creating Aggregated Links 38 Defining the Members of an Aggregated Link 38 Modifying Settings and Deleting an Aggregated Link 39 Viewing the Trunk Summary 39 Viewing Statistics 40 Mirroring Port Traffic 41 Running Cable Diagnostic 42 Using the System ...
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...Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description The words "enter" and "type" When you see the word "enter" in this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair... Cables are used throughout this guide. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Most user guides and release notes are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that alerts you to potential loss of local area networks (LANs). Do not press ...
...Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description The words "enter" and "type" When you see the word "enter" in this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair... Cables are used throughout this guide. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Most user guides and release notes are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that alerts you to potential loss of local area networks (LANs). Do not press ...
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...; Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1648-5AAA03 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following: ■ Online Help - The...
...; Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1648-5AAA03 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following: ■ Online Help - The...
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... for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the added functionality of the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched connection. Features and Capabilities The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) shielded RJ-45, 10/100/...1000 Mbps speed detection. 10/100 Mbps connections on the front panel for use configurable Switch. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is a versatile, easy-to-use . Overview of the...
... for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the added functionality of the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched connection. Features and Capabilities The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) shielded RJ-45, 10/100/...1000 Mbps speed detection. 10/100 Mbps connections on the front panel for use configurable Switch. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is a versatile, easy-to-use . Overview of the...
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..., ni pour la connection de l'unité à un réseau téléphonique central privé ou public. Figure 1 Front and Rear Panels (2816-SFP) 1 1 9 8 4 5 12 13 Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus Module Present 8 16 Link/Activity : Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/1000M, Flash = Activity, Duplex : On = Full, Off = Half 3C16485A 2 4 53 6 7 9 Front Panel...
..., ni pour la connection de l'unité à un réseau téléphonique central privé ou public. Figure 1 Front and Rear Panels (2816-SFP) 1 1 9 8 4 5 12 13 Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus Module Present 8 16 Link/Activity : Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/1000M, Flash = Activity, Duplex : On = Full, Off = Half 3C16485A 2 4 53 6 7 9 Front Panel...
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...24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are capable of 100 full duplex mode. If the connected device does not support auto-negotiation, the Switch will operate in half duplex mode ...10/100/1000 port of using Physical Features 9 SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 24 (2824-SFP) are being received or transmitted on...
...24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are capable of 100 full duplex mode. If the connected device does not support auto-negotiation, the Switch will operate in half duplex mode ...10/100/1000 port of using Physical Features 9 SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 24 (2824-SFP) are being received or transmitted on...
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...installed. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is inserted in progress. Off No fiber SFP is inserted in failsafe mode. Switch is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that are colored yellow, show the duplex status of the problem, it may be...9632; Check that the attached device is powered on self test or loopback test failed. Contact your supplier. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. If these checks do not identify the cause of the related ports....
...installed. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is inserted in progress. Off No fiber SFP is inserted in failsafe mode. Switch is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that are colored yellow, show the duplex status of the problem, it may be...9632; Check that the attached device is powered on self test or loopback test failed. Contact your supplier. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. If these checks do not identify the cause of the related ports....
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... on page 43 for example, you have forgotten the default IP address, or forgotten your 3Com network supplier immediately. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that you back up your configuration settings before you intend to the supply voltage. ...CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your Switch package is to the factory default settings if, for details. If the unit is complete. If you recover the Switch, otherwise your configuration will be part of a free-standing stack,...
... on page 43 for example, you have forgotten the default IP address, or forgotten your 3Com network supplier immediately. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that you back up your configuration settings before you intend to the supply voltage. ...CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your Switch package is to the factory default settings if, for details. If the unit is complete. If you recover the Switch, otherwise your configuration will be part of a free-standing stack,...
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...ón de seguridad facilitada en el Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. Positioning the Switch The Switch is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be free-standing or mounted in Appendix C of this guide. 2... out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Anhang B (Appendix C) in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Prima di...
...ón de seguridad facilitada en el Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. Positioning the Switch The Switch is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be free-standing or mounted in Appendix C of this guide. 2... out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Anhang B (Appendix C) in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Prima di...
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...supplied with the front facing towards you should take note of 25 mm (1 in a clean, air conditioned environment. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be rack-mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. Do not have a free-... enter the case of the unit. ■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is away from the unit. When mounting the unit, you . 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on ...
...supplied with the front facing towards you should take note of 25 mm (1 in a clean, air conditioned environment. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be rack-mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. Do not have a free-... enter the case of the unit. ■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is away from the unit. When mounting the unit, you . 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on ...
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...a power-on self-test (POST). Installing proper grounding helps to avoid damage from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. When POST is clean and free from lightning and power surges. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. Supplying Power to the... Color State Green The unit is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. Refer to "(8) Power Supply" on and ready for use . When the Switch is intended to be the cause of serious failures and downtime in the marked area at each corner. During POST, the Power LED on top...
...a power-on self-test (POST). Installing proper grounding helps to avoid damage from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. When POST is clean and free from lightning and power surges. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. Supplying Power to the... Color State Green The unit is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. Refer to "(8) Power Supply" on and ready for use . When the Switch is intended to be the cause of serious failures and downtime in the marked area at each corner. During POST, the Power LED on top...
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... correctly, and then try powering on again. Figure 3 Connecting Devices to the Switch Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections BaselineBSawsietclihne28S1w6i/t2ch82242-5S0FP Plus 1000 Mbps copper or F iber connection to... page 43. To visit the 3Com Knowledgebase Web site, start your Web browser, and then enter http://knowledgebase.3com.com. ■ Contact your settings. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your 3Com network supplier for 10 Mbps connections...
... correctly, and then try powering on again. Figure 3 Connecting Devices to the Switch Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections BaselineBSawsietclihne28S1w6i/t2ch82242-5S0FP Plus 1000 Mbps copper or F iber connection to... page 43. To visit the 3Com Knowledgebase Web site, start your Web browser, and then enter http://knowledgebase.3com.com. ■ Contact your settings. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your 3Com network supplier for 10 Mbps connections...
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...You can remove them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using Category 5e or 6 cables. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be one of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the Switch. Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a multimedia fiber-optic cable. ■... SFP transceiver is closed (in Figure 4. 18 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH 2 Connect the other end to the appropriate RJ-45 port on page 49. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port ...
...You can remove them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using Category 5e or 6 cables. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be one of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the Switch. Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a multimedia fiber-optic cable. ■... SFP transceiver is closed (in Figure 4. 18 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH 2 Connect the other end to the appropriate RJ-45 port on page 49. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port ...
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... you an early warning of a possible failure; Figure 4 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product label Wire release lever Module Present Suitable slot on host Switch LiFnlka/sAhc=tivAitcyt : 2 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it is operating correctly. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP ... toward you insert it, remove it, turn it over, and then re-insert it clicks into the duplex LC connector on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. If the transceiver does not click when you to when there will be properly inserted ...
... you an early warning of a possible failure; Figure 4 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product label Wire release lever Module Present Suitable slot on host Switch LiFnlka/sAhc=tivAitcyt : 2 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it is operating correctly. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP ... toward you insert it, remove it, turn it over, and then re-insert it clicks into the duplex LC connector on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. If the transceiver does not click when you to when there will be properly inserted ...
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20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Table 6 Items to Check Item Verify That Cabling All external cabling connections are secure and that no cables are pulled taut Cooling Fan Where possible, check that the cooling fan is fitted on page 49. If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit. The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front).
20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Table 6 Items to Check Item Verify That Cabling All external cabling connections are secure and that no cables are pulled taut Cooling Fan Where possible, check that the cooling fan is fitted on page 49. If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit. The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front).
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... that is assigned to access the Web interface and configure the Switch. The following : 1 On a computer that is connected to the Switch and that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, the ...Discovery application. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do the following topics are available on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-...
... that is assigned to access the Web interface and configure the Switch. The following : 1 On a computer that is connected to the Switch and that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, the ...Discovery application. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do the following topics are available on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-...
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...the Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Web interface. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. On this page, you need to enter the administration user name and password to gain...adapters, select the adapter that appears is complete, the Discovered Devices screen displays detected network devices. 3 On the Discovered Devices screen, click Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus, and then click Next. The Web interface loads in your Web browser. When detection is the logon page. Figure...
...the Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Web interface. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. On this page, you need to enter the administration user name and password to gain...adapters, select the adapter that appears is complete, the Discovered Devices screen displays detected network devices. 3 On the Discovered Devices screen, click Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus, and then click Next. The Web interface loads in your Web browser. When detection is the logon page. Figure...