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...software described herein are provided to you are a United States government agency, then this documentation without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the ... trademarks of Netscape Communications. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ■ Improving our environmental record on paper that comply with national ...
...software described herein are provided to you are a United States government agency, then this documentation without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the ... trademarks of Netscape Communications. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ■ Improving our environmental record on paper that comply with national ...
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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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... the key names are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is referred to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description The words...type" When you see the word "enter" in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in this guide, you ...
... the key names are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is referred to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description The words...type" When you see the word "enter" in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in this guide, you ...
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... 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 information when commenting:... ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on page 47. The Switch is continually being developed. They will help make ...
... 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 information when commenting:... ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on page 47. The Switch is continually being developed. They will help make ...
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...through TP (twisted pair) cable or a 'crossover' TP cable. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of MDI/MDIX Connections All ports on the Switch can autosense both medium dependent interface (MDI) and medium dependent interface crossover (MDIX) ... 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports Each 10/100/1000 Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is shipped ready for easy, flexible connection to know the physical features of Gigabit links, ...
...through TP (twisted pair) cable or a 'crossover' TP cable. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of MDI/MDIX Connections All ports on the Switch can autosense both medium dependent interface (MDI) and medium dependent interface crossover (MDIX) ... 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports Each 10/100/1000 Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is shipped ready for easy, flexible connection to know the physical features of Gigabit links, ...
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...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 The front panel of the Switch contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that help describe the state of the Switch... noch für die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. Each port Diese Porte sind ...
...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 The front panel of the Switch contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that help describe the state of the Switch... noch für die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. Each port Diese Porte sind ...
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...are numbered 13 to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are capable of auto-negotiation (and that you the flexibility of the same number. This offers you ensure... priority over the 10/100/1000 port of using Physical Features 9 SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to 16. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 24 (2824-SFP) are auto-negotiating: their status according to read their ...
...are numbered 13 to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are capable of auto-negotiation (and that you the flexibility of the same number. This offers you ensure... priority over the 10/100/1000 port of using Physical Features 9 SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to 16. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 24 (2824-SFP) are auto-negotiating: their status according to read their ...
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...Yellow ■ Power-on self test is inserted in the slot. (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is operating in failsafe mode. Yellow The port is operating in full-duplex mode. (6) ...■ Check that the attached device is powered on and ready for use. Switch is inserted in progress. Flashing Green ■ Power-on self test or loopback test failed. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Off ...
...Yellow ■ Power-on self test is inserted in the slot. (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is operating in failsafe mode. Yellow The port is operating in full-duplex mode. (6) ...■ Check that the attached device is powered on and ready for use. Switch is inserted in progress. Flashing Green ■ Power-on self test or loopback test failed. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Off ...
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...If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your 3Com network supplier immediately. If you recover the Switch, otherwise your configuration will be part of the lower unit, ensuring that you back up your Switch package is complete. Place the unit on top of a free-...stack, apply the pads to the factory default settings if, for details. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that the pads locate with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. This returns the Switch to each marked corner area on page 43 for example, you have forgotten the ...
...If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your 3Com network supplier immediately. If you recover the Switch, otherwise your configuration will be part of the lower unit, ensuring that you back up your Switch package is complete. Place the unit on top of a free-...stack, apply the pads to the factory default settings if, for details. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that the pads locate with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. This returns the Switch to each marked corner area on page 43 for example, you have forgotten the ...
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...trouvent dans l'Appendice B (Appendix C) de ce guide. WARNHINWEIS: Sicherheitsinformationen. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. 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...informazioni di sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice B (Appendix C) della presente guida per l'utente. 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 ...
...trouvent dans l'Appendice B (Appendix C) de ce guide. WARNHINWEIS: Sicherheitsinformationen. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. 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...informazioni di sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice B (Appendix C) della presente guida per l'utente. 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 ...
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... for rack mounting the unit. Remove the self-adhesive pads from the underside of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. ... in a free-standing stack of unit, if already fitted. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in "Positioning the Switch" on top of electrical noise. When mounting the unit, you . 2 Locate a...signals on one is not available, try to be connected easily. ■ Cabling is not restricted (3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in a clean, air conditioned environment. Do ...
... for rack mounting the unit. Remove the self-adhesive pads from the underside of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. ... in a free-standing stack of unit, if already fitted. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in "Positioning the Switch" on top of electrical noise. When mounting the unit, you . 2 Locate a...signals on one is not available, try to be connected easily. ■ Cabling is not restricted (3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in a clean, air conditioned environment. Do ...
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... surges. If the Power LED does not light up . If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. 16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch, sticking one in the marked area at each other end of the power cord into the power socket on the rear... panel of the Switch. Refer to be the cause of the Switch flashes green. Ensure that you power on the Switch, it automatically performs a power-on page 11 for the Power LED after POST, it is intended to...
... surges. If the Power LED does not light up . If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. 16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch, sticking one in the marked area at each other end of the power cord into the power socket on the rear... panel of the Switch. Refer to be the cause of the Switch flashes green. Ensure that you power on the Switch, it automatically performs a power-on page 11 for the Power LED after POST, it is intended to...
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... that the cable length for 10 Mbps connections). CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your 3Com network supplier for a solution. 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...
... that the cable length for 10 Mbps connections). CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your 3Com network supplier for a solution. 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...
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... release lever is not supported, the Switch will not recognize it will not operate within the Switch. SFP transceivers are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. You can remove them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter ...this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be one of approved SFP ...
... release lever is not supported, the Switch will not recognize it will not operate within the Switch. SFP transceivers are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. You can remove them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter ...this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be one of approved SFP ...
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...the transceiver. 6 Connect the other end of a possible failure; Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. To remove an SFP transceiver: 1 Disconnect the cable from the transceiver. 2 Move the wire release lever downwards until it . 3 Remove ...duplex LC connector. any problems can be least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. Performing Spot Checks 19 7 Check the Module Active LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Performing Spot Checks At ...
...the transceiver. 6 Connect the other end of a possible failure; Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. To remove an SFP transceiver: 1 Disconnect the cable from the transceiver. 2 Move the wire release lever downwards until it . 3 Remove ...duplex LC connector. any problems can be least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. Performing Spot Checks 19 7 Check the Module Active LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Performing Spot Checks At ...
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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). 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.
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... is assigned to the Web interface using the Discovery application. The following topics are available on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is connected to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into its advanced settings. Discovery should start automatically, go to access the...
... is assigned to the Web interface using the Discovery application. The following topics are available on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is connected to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into its advanced settings. Discovery should start automatically, go to access the...
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...When detection is the logon page. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. Logging On to the Web interface. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE..., 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. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. Logging On to the Web interface. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE..., 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.