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...any derivative work (such as are vegetable-based with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) 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 program(s) ... 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as provided in other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are provided to you . Technical data is a registered trademark of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and...
...any derivative work (such as are vegetable-based with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) 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 program(s) ... 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as provided in other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are provided to you . Technical data is a registered trademark of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and...
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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 list conventions that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is referred to as the Switch. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del 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 used throughout this guide. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to...
...Table 2 list conventions that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in this guide, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus is referred to as the Switch. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del 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 used throughout this guide. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to...
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... 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 ■ Page 24 Do not use this e-mail address... information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to "Viewing Support Information" on page 47. The Switch is continually being developed. Please e-mail comments about this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document...
... 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 ■ Page 24 Do not use this e-mail address... information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to "Viewing Support Information" on page 47. The Switch is continually being developed. Please e-mail comments about this guide, each 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus documentation set includes the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document...
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...Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports Each 10/100/1000 Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. This allows you get to -use . The 1000BASE-T ports also support automatic 10/100/1000 Mbps...the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched connection. It also identifies the contents of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is necessary. Overview of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to another switch port, server, or workstation without additional...
...Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports Each 10/100/1000 Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2816/2824-SFP Plus. This allows you get to -use . The 1000BASE-T ports also support automatic 10/100/1000 Mbps...the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched connection. It also identifies the contents of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is necessary. Overview of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to another switch port, server, or workstation without additional...
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...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. Raccorder seulement connecteurs de données RJ-45, syst...Figure 1 shows the front and rear panels of using SFP transceivers to these sockets. 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 ...
...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. Raccorder seulement connecteurs de données RJ-45, syst...Figure 1 shows the front and rear panels of using SFP transceivers to these sockets. 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 ...
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... link is disabled. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Yellow port at 1000 Mbps. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are numbered 13 to create a high-capacity aggregated link ...read their speed and duplex mode (half duplex or full duplex for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, full duplex only for 1000BASE-T, then the Switch uses the forced-mode default of the connected device. Flashing Packets are automatically determined by the capabilities of 100 full duplex mode. supports ...
... link is disabled. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Yellow port at 1000 Mbps. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are numbered 13 to create a high-capacity aggregated link ...read their speed and duplex mode (half duplex or full duplex for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, full duplex only for 1000BASE-T, then the Switch uses the forced-mode default of the connected device. Flashing Packets are automatically determined by the capabilities of 100 full duplex mode. supports ...
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... is operating in full-duplex mode. (6) Power LED The Power LED shows the power status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is in failsafe mode. Flashing Green ■ Power... on self test or loopback test failed. Contact your supplier. Off No fiber SFP is in progress. Switch is inserted in the slot. If these checks do not identify the cause of any SFP modules that the...(bottom) row of the related ports. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error.
... is operating in full-duplex mode. (6) Power LED The Power LED shows the power status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is in failsafe mode. Flashing Green ■ Power... on self test or loopback test failed. Contact your supplier. Off No fiber SFP is in progress. Switch is inserted in the slot. If these checks do not identify the cause of any SFP modules that the...(bottom) row of the related ports. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error.
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... area on top of a free-standing stack, apply the pads to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. If you recover the Switch, otherwise your user name or password. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that the pads locate with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes ...the Switch. The Switch comes with: ■ One power cord ■ Four standard height, self-adhesive rubber pads ■ One mounting kit ■ 3Com Installation CD ■ This User Guide ■ Warranty flyer If any of...
... area on top of a free-standing stack, apply the pads to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. If you recover the Switch, otherwise your user name or password. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that the pads locate with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes ...the Switch. The Switch comes with: ■ One power cord ■ Four standard height, self-adhesive rubber pads ■ One mounting kit ■ 3Com Installation CD ■ This User Guide ■ Warranty flyer If any of...
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... trouvent dans l'Appendice B (Appendix C) de ce guide. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. 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 a standard 19-inch equipment rack...sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice B (Appendix C) della presente guida per l'utente. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in Appendix C of this guide. It covers the ...
... trouvent dans l'Appendice B (Appendix C) de ce guide. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. 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 a standard 19-inch equipment rack...sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice B (Appendix C) della presente guida per l'utente. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in Appendix C of this guide. It covers the ...
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...good practice to wear an anti-static wrist strap when installing network equipment, connected to position the Switch, ensure that the unit is installed in a wiring closet or equipment room. Static discharge can cause...Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance). ■ The air is not...stack of the unit or stack. To rack-mount the Switch: 1 Place the unit the right way up on page 13. If one side of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must...
...good practice to wear an anti-static wrist strap when installing network equipment, connected to position the Switch, ensure that the unit is installed in a wiring closet or equipment room. Static discharge can cause...Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance). ■ The air is not...stack of the unit or stack. To rack-mount the Switch: 1 Place the unit the right way up on page 13. If one side of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must...
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... after POST. Installing proper grounding helps to avoid damage from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. Before powering on the Switch, verify that you power on the Switch, it is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. This is powered on, the Power LED lights up , refer to "(6)... Power LED" on page 10 for more information. 2 Plug the other , ensuring that POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode. When POST is powered on and ready for the Power LED after POST, it means that the pads of the...
... after POST. Installing proper grounding helps to avoid damage from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. Before powering on the Switch, verify that you power on the Switch, it is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. This is powered on, the Power LED lights up , refer to "(6)... Power LED" on page 10 for more information. 2 Plug the other , ensuring that POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode. When POST is powered on and ready for the Power LED after POST, it means that the pads of the...
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..., and then try powering 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 or F iber connection ...issue: ■ Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for assistance. This can happen if a ports or ports fail when the Switch was successfully completed. ■ Reset the Switch. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your 3Com network supplier for a solution. ...
..., and then try powering 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 or F iber connection ...issue: ■ Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for assistance. This can happen if a ports or ports fail when the Switch was successfully completed. ■ Reset the Switch. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your 3Com network supplier for a solution. ...
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...it will not operate within the Switch. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be recognized as shown in the upright position). You can remove them from an SFP slot. If you and the product label is closed (in Figure 4. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using a conditioned launch cable...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. Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable...
...it will not operate within the Switch. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be recognized as shown in the upright position). You can remove them from an SFP slot. If you and the product label is closed (in Figure 4. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using a conditioned launch cable...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. Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable...
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... 7 Check the Module Active LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is pointing toward you. 3 Pull the... Gigabit Ethernet connection. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. any problems can give you to the network using a duplex LC connector. If the transceiver does...catch mechanism. 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. ...
... 7 Check the Module Active LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is pointing toward you. 3 Pull the... Gigabit Ethernet connection. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. any problems can give you to the network using a duplex LC connector. If the transceiver does...catch mechanism. 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. ...
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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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... use to set the admin password, change the IP address 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 it does not start automatically. This chapter provides information .... If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you need to the Switch, and configure its CD drive. The following : ■ The Discovery application, which is included on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is...
... use to set the admin password, change the IP address 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 it does not start automatically. This chapter provides information .... If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you need to the Switch, and configure its CD drive. The following : ■ The Discovery application, which is included on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is...
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...3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Welcome screen of Discovery Figure 6 Discovered Devices Screen 2 If the computer has multiple 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.
...3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Welcome screen of Discovery Figure 6 Discovered Devices Screen 2 If the computer has multiple 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.