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... 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-...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 an SFP Transceiver 18 Removing an SFP Transceiver 19 Performing Spot Checks 19 3 CONNECTING...
... 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-...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 an SFP Transceiver 18 Removing an SFP Transceiver 19 Performing Spot Checks 19 3 CONNECTING...
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...Cables 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 as the Switch. Most user guides and release notes are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables... see the word "enter" in the release note. Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that 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.
...Cables 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 as the Switch. Most user guides and release notes are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables... see the word "enter" in the release note. Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that 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.
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... interface, provides information that helps you . They will help make our documentation more useful to 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 your ...Help - Product Registration You can now register your Baseline Switch on the 3Com Web site to receive up-to-date information on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1648-5AAA03 ...
... interface, provides information that helps you . They will help make our documentation more useful to 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 your ...Help - Product Registration You can now register your Baseline Switch on the 3Com Web site to receive up-to-date information on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1648-5AAA03 ...
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... Connections All ports on the front panel for easy, flexible connection to another switch port, server, or workstation without additional configuration. Autosensing of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is ideal for use configurable Switch. It also identifies the contents of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to each port using either...
... Connections All ports on the front panel for easy, flexible connection to another switch port, server, or workstation without additional configuration. Autosensing of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is ideal for use configurable Switch. It also identifies the contents of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to each port using either...
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.... Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden. Each port 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...233;s ou non protégés à ces prises de données. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. When an SFP port is in "Front Panel" below and "Rear Panel" on page 11. Physical ...
.... Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden. Each port 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...233;s ou non protégés à ces prises de données. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. When an SFP port is in "Front Panel" below and "Rear Panel" on page 11. Physical ...
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...can be connected to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you ensure that are numbered 13 to 16 (2816-SFP) and 21 to a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or a 1000BASE-T device. The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet ...the Green port at 10 or 100 Mbps. If an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is disabled for 1000BASE-T, then the Switch uses the forced-mode default of the Switch, and how to read their status according to 24 (2824-SFP) are auto-negotiating: their speed and duplex mode (half...
...can be connected to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you ensure that are numbered 13 to 16 (2816-SFP) and 21 to a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or a 1000BASE-T device. The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet ...the Green port at 10 or 100 Mbps. If an SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is disabled for 1000BASE-T, then the Switch uses the forced-mode default of the Switch, and how to read their status according to 24 (2824-SFP) are auto-negotiating: their speed and duplex mode (half...
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... (TX) cable connectors are colored yellow, show the duplex status of any SFP modules that the attached device is powered 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 No fiber SFP is faulty. Off ■ The unit is not receiving power: ■ Check that...
... (TX) cable connectors are colored yellow, show the duplex status of any SFP modules that the attached device is powered 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 No fiber SFP is faulty. Off ■ The unit is not receiving power: ■ Check that...
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... use the power cord that is complete. This returns the Switch to the factory default settings if, for details. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that you back up your configuration settings before you recover the Switch, otherwise your user name or password. Refer to "Configuration"... items are damaged or missing, contact your Switch package is supplied with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that your 3Com network supplier immediately. (7) Self-Adhesive Pads ...
... use the power cord that is complete. This returns the Switch to the factory default settings if, for details. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that you back up your configuration settings before you recover the Switch, otherwise your user name or password. Refer to "Configuration"... items are damaged or missing, contact your Switch package is supplied with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that your 3Com network supplier immediately. (7) Self-Adhesive Pads ...
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... 19-inch equipment rack. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains information that you need to the Switch ■ Connecting a Network Device ■ Using SFP Transceivers ■ Performing Spot Checks Before You Begin WARNING: Safety Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di Sicurezza. Avant d'installer ou...
... 19-inch equipment rack. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains information that you need to the Switch ■ Connecting a Network Device ■ Using SFP Transceivers ■ Performing Spot Checks Before You Begin WARNING: Safety Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di Sicurezza. Avant d'installer ou...
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... more than six units. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in a free-standing stack of dust as possible. ■ Temperature operating limits are used for rack mounting the unit. It is recommended that the unit is as free of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units... to wear an anti-static wrist strap when installing network equipment, connected to be rack-mounted in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. ■ Cabling is supplied with the front facing towards you. ...
... more than six units. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in a free-standing stack of dust as possible. ■ Temperature operating limits are used for rack mounting the unit. It is recommended that the unit is as free of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units... to wear an anti-static wrist strap when installing network equipment, connected to be rack-mounted in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. ■ Cabling is supplied with the front facing towards you. ...
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... connected to earth ground during normal use Table 5Table 5 summarizes the possible colors for more information. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. Refer to "(8) Power Supply" on the Switch, verify that the pads of the upper unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit. Checking for ...After POST Color State Green The unit is powered on self-test (POST). When POST is called "power cycling". Ensure that POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode. The only way to power on , the Power LED lights up , refer to "(6) Power LED" on the front...
... connected to earth ground during normal use Table 5Table 5 summarizes the possible colors for more information. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. Refer to "(8) Power Supply" on the Switch, verify that the pads of the upper unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit. Checking for ...After POST Color State Green The unit is powered on self-test (POST). When POST is called "power cycling". Ensure that POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode. The only way to power on , the Power LED lights up , refer to "(6) Power LED" on the front...
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...; Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for each connection is connected correctly, and then try powering on . You will need 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 Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections BaselineBSawsietclihne28S1w6i/t2ch82242-5S0FP Plus 1000 Mbps copper...
...; Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for each connection is connected correctly, and then try powering on . You will need 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 Endstations on switched 100 Mbps connections BaselineBSawsietclihne28S1w6i/t2ch82242-5S0FP Plus 1000 Mbps copper...
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... sections describe how 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 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. If the SFP transceiver is closed (in Figure 4. Use this transceiver...
... sections describe how 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 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. If the SFP transceiver is closed (in Figure 4. Use this transceiver...
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...can be least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. 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... toward you. 3 Pull the wire release lever toward you to the network using a duplex LC connector. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can give you insert it, remove it, turn it over, and then re-insert it...
...can be least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. 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... toward you. 3 Pull the wire release lever toward you to the network using a duplex LC connector. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can give you insert it, remove it, turn it over, and then re-insert it...
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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. The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer 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. The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit.
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...available on the Web interface. It also introduces the menu items and buttons 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. Discovery should start automatically, go to the \Discovery folder on how the ... advanced settings. This chapter provides information on the CD-ROM, and then double-click discovery.exe. 3 CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Switch has a built-in Web interface that you can use Discovery to connect to the Web interface, do not need the following : 1 ...
...available on the Web interface. It also introduces the menu items and buttons 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. Discovery should start automatically, go to the \Discovery folder on how the ... advanced settings. This chapter provides information on the CD-ROM, and then double-click discovery.exe. 3 CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Switch has a built-in Web interface that you can use Discovery to connect to the Web interface, do not need the following : 1 ...
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...to the Web Interface After the Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Switch, and then click Next. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. When detection is the logon page. If the computer has only one adapter, ... network 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. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears.
...to the Web Interface After the Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Switch, and then click Next. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. When detection is the logon page. If the computer has only one adapter, ... network 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. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears.
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... admin. 2 Leave the Password field blank. 3 Click OK. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. Figure 8 Web Interface Layout Main Section Buttons To log on the left side of the interface. Navigating Around...
... admin. 2 Leave the Password field blank. 3 Click OK. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. Figure 8 Web Interface Layout Main Section Buttons To log on the left side of the interface. Navigating Around...
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... page. 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 IP...online help system Allows you to use . Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to securely log off the Web interface Buttons Depending on the Switch. Click to display the context-sensitive help pages provide information on the image. ...
... page. 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 IP...online help system Allows you to use . Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to securely log off the Web interface Buttons Depending on the Switch. Click to display the context-sensitive help pages provide information on the image. ...