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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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...shipped with a plus sign (+). Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is referred to as the Switch. Most user guides and release notes are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter... of local area networks (LANs). Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that are available in this guide.
...shipped with a plus sign (+). Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is referred to as the Switch. Most user guides and release notes are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter... of local area networks (LANs). Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that are available in this guide.
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...; Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ 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...
...; Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ 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...
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...medium dependent interface (MDI) and medium dependent interface crossover (MDIX) connections. Autosensing of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. It also identifies the contents of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to each port using either half-duplex or ...Mbps connections, on the front panel for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the added functionality of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is a versatile, easy-to fiber-based Gigabit media. No configuration is shipped ...
...medium dependent interface (MDI) and medium dependent interface crossover (MDIX) connections. Autosensing of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. It also identifies the contents of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to each port using either half-duplex or ...Mbps connections, on the front panel for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the added functionality of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is a versatile, easy-to fiber-based Gigabit media. No configuration is shipped ...
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.... Ceux-ci sont protégés par des prises de données. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. 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...
.... Ceux-ci sont protégés par des prises de données. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. 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...
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... the Switch will...provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to color. CAUTION: The Switch supports full duplex ... configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are automatically determined by..., full duplex only for 1000BASE-T, then the Switch uses the forced-mode default of the connected ... is disabled for 1000BASE-T) are capable of the Switch, and how to 16. If auto-negotiation is...and can be connected to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. This offers you ensure that you the flexibility of the...
... the Switch will...provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to color. CAUTION: The Switch supports full duplex ... configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are automatically determined by..., full duplex only for 1000BASE-T, then the Switch uses the forced-mode default of the connected ... is disabled for 1000BASE-T) are capable of the Switch, and how to 16. If auto-negotiation is...and can be connected to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. This offers you ensure that you the flexibility of the...
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... (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of Status LEDs, which are colored yellow, show the duplex status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is inserted in half-duplex mode. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber ...test failed. Yellow ■ Power-on self test is in progress. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Switch is in failsafe mode. If these checks do not identify the cause of any SFP modules that ...
... (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of Status LEDs, which are colored yellow, show the duplex status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is inserted in half-duplex mode. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber ...test failed. Yellow ■ Power-on self test is in progress. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Switch is in failsafe mode. If these checks do not identify the cause of any SFP modules that ...
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...If the unit is to be lost. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that you back up your configuration settings before you recover the Switch, otherwise your user name or password. Place the unit on the underside of the lower unit...height, self-adhesive rubber pads ■ One mounting kit ■ 3Com Installation CD ■ This User Guide ■ Warranty flyer If any of the lower unit. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your 3Com network supplier immediately. The Switch comes with the recesses of the above items are damaged or missing,...
...If the unit is to be lost. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that you back up your configuration settings before you recover the Switch, otherwise your user name or password. Place the unit on the underside of the lower unit...height, self-adhesive rubber pads ■ One mounting kit ■ 3Com Installation CD ■ This User Guide ■ Warranty flyer If any of the lower unit. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your 3Com network supplier immediately. The Switch comes with the recesses of the above items are damaged or missing,...
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...Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. 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. ...224; la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice B (Appendix C) de ce guide. 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. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni ...
...Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. 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. ...224; la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice B (Appendix C) de ce guide. 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. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni ...
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... equipment, connected to a ground point. It is recommended that the unit is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is accessible and cables can be rack-mounted in a wiring.... These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be connected easily. ■ Cabling is supplied with the front facing towards you. 2 ... will fit in a free-standing stack of dust as free of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. Remove ...
... equipment, connected to a ground point. It is recommended that the unit is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is accessible and cables can be rack-mounted in a wiring.... These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be connected easily. ■ Cabling is supplied with the front facing towards you. 2 ... will fit in a free-standing stack of dust as free of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. Remove ...
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...and electrical storms. The unit is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. To power on the front panel of the lower unit. Refer to be the cause of... each corner. During POST, the Power LED on the Switch: 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Ensure it means that the power input to your...Power LED does not light up . This is complete, the Power LED turns green. When the Switch is powered on , the Power LED lights up , refer to earth ground during normal use Checking for ...
...and electrical storms. The unit is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. To power on the front panel of the lower unit. Refer to be the cause of... each corner. During POST, the Power LED on the Switch: 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Ensure it means that the power input to your...Power LED does not light up . This is complete, the Power LED turns green. When the Switch is powered on , the Power LED lights up , refer to earth ground during normal use Checking for ...
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... 3Com Knowledgebase for each connection is in fail-safe mode. Connecting a Network Device 17 Connecting a Network Device To connect a network device to Factory Defaults" on the Switch. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to an RJ-45 port on page 43. Figure 3 Connecting Devices to the Switch Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections Baseline 10/100 Switch...
... 3Com Knowledgebase for each connection is in fail-safe mode. Connecting a Network Device 17 Connecting a Network Device To connect a network device to Factory Defaults" on the Switch. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to an RJ-45 port on page 43. Figure 3 Connecting Devices to the Switch Baseline 10/100 Switch Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections Baseline 10/100 Switch...
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...SFP transceivers are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. See "Troubleshooting" starting on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. You can remove them from an SFP slot. Use this transceiver to connect the...not supported, the Switch will not operate within the Switch. Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable or to insert and remove an SFP transceiver from and insert them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the connecting...
...SFP transceivers are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. See "Troubleshooting" starting on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. You can remove them from an SFP slot. Use this transceiver to connect the...not supported, the Switch will not operate within the Switch. Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable or to insert and remove an SFP transceiver from and insert them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the connecting...
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...you should slide out easily. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. To remove an SFP transceiver: 1 Disconnect the cable from the ...Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. Regular checks can then be attended to when there will be...: SFP transceivers are keyed and can be least effect on host Switch LiFnlka/sAhc=tivAitcyt : 2 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP...Performing Spot Checks At frequent intervals, you an early warning of the Switch to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. Figure 4...
...you should slide out easily. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. To remove an SFP transceiver: 1 Disconnect the cable from the ...Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. Regular checks can then be attended to when there will be...: SFP transceivers are keyed and can be least effect on host Switch LiFnlka/sAhc=tivAitcyt : 2 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP...Performing Spot Checks At frequent intervals, you an early warning of the Switch to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. Figure 4...
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If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). The fan is operating by listening to the unit. 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 "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). The fan is operating by listening to the unit. 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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... connect to the Web interface, you need to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into its advanced settings. If it does not start automatically. The following : ■ The Discovery application, which is included on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is connected to...folder on how the gain access to the Switch, and configure its CD drive. Discovery should start automatically, go to the Switch and that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, ...
... connect to the Web interface, you need to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into its advanced settings. If it does not start automatically. The following : ■ The Discovery application, which is included on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is connected to...folder on how the gain access to the Switch, and configure its CD drive. Discovery should start automatically, go to the Switch and that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, ...
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Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. The Web ...After the Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Switch, and then click Next. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Welcome screen of Discovery ... 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. Logging On to the Web interface. When detection is ...
Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. The Web ...After the Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Switch, and then click Next. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Welcome screen of Discovery ... 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. Logging On to the Web interface. When detection is ...
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... to the Web interface: 1 In Username, type admin. 2 Leave the Password field blank. 3 Click OK. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on the menu. Navigating Around the Web Interface The Web interface has been designed to enable you click an item on to easily...
... to the Web interface: 1 In Username, type admin. 2 Leave the Password field blank. 3 Click OK. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on the menu. Navigating Around the Web Interface The Web interface has been designed to enable you click an item on to easily...
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.... 24 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE Table 7 Available Menu Items Menu Item Description Summary Provides a summary of the Switch's basic settings and versions of current components Password Allows you to change the administrator password IP Settings Allows you to configure the ... Assign a name (or label) to save and apply any unsaved changes ■ Help - Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to use . Click to securely log off the Web interface Buttons Depending on the image. Traffic Prioritization Allows ...
.... 24 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE Table 7 Available Menu Items Menu Item Description Summary Provides a summary of the Switch's basic settings and versions of current components Password Allows you to change the administrator password IP Settings Allows you to configure the ... Assign a name (or label) to save and apply any unsaved changes ■ Help - Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to use . Click to securely log off the Web interface Buttons Depending on the image. Traffic Prioritization Allows ...