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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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..."enter" 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. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that...that alerts you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide is shipped with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that are linked with a plus sign (+). Do not press Return or Enter when an ...
..."enter" 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. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that...that alerts you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide is shipped with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that are linked with a plus sign (+). Do not press Return or Enter when an ...
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... being developed. Product Registration You can now register your supplier for the latest product information and 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 ...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 for technical support questions...
... being developed. Product Registration You can now register your supplier for the latest product information and 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 ...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 for technical support questions...
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Overview of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is shipped ready for use configurable Switch. Autosensing of the device. The 1000BASE-T ports also support automatic 10/100/1000 Mbps speed detection. 10/100 Mbps connections on these 1000BASE-T ...-based Gigabit media. 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. SFP Ports The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP transceivers in ...
Overview of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is shipped ready for use configurable Switch. Autosensing of the device. The 1000BASE-T ports also support automatic 10/100/1000 Mbps speed detection. 10/100 Mbps connections on these 1000BASE-T ...-based Gigabit media. 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. SFP Ports The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP transceivers in ...
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...port They cannot be connected to these data sockets. Diese Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte ...die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden. 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...
...port They cannot be connected to these data sockets. Diese Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte ...die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden. 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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...MDI-X detection and can be connected to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. CAUTION: The Switch supports full duplex auto-negotiation. Flashing Packets are numbered 13 to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Green port at 10 or 100 Mbps. Flashing Packets are capable of auto-negotiation... (and that you the flexibility of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are being received or...
...MDI-X detection and can be connected to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. CAUTION: The Switch supports full duplex auto-negotiation. Flashing Packets are numbered 13 to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Green port at 10 or 100 Mbps. Flashing Packets are capable of auto-negotiation... (and that you the flexibility of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are being received or...
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10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. ...■ Power-on self test is operating in progress. Contact your supplier. Off No fiber SFP is faulty. Switch is inserted in failsafe mode. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is in the slot. Flashing...powered on and ready for further advice. (4) Module Active LEDs The Module Active LEDs shows the status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is powered on . ■ Check that the cable or...
10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. ...■ Power-on self test is operating in progress. Contact your supplier. Off No fiber SFP is faulty. Switch is inserted in failsafe mode. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is in the slot. Flashing...powered on and ready for further advice. (4) Module Active LEDs The Module Active LEDs shows the status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is powered on . ■ Check that the cable or...
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... you back up your configuration settings before you recover the Switch, otherwise your configuration will be part of a free-standing stack, apply the pads to be lost. The Switch comes with four self-adhesive rubber pads. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that the pads locate with the unit. (9) Recovery... button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. If the unit is to each marked corner area on the ...
... you back up your configuration settings before you recover the Switch, otherwise your configuration will be part of a free-standing stack, apply the pads to be lost. The Switch comes with four self-adhesive rubber pads. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that the pads locate with the unit. (9) Recovery... button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. If the unit is to each marked corner area on the ...
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...Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. 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. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant ...du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans ...
...Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. ADVERTENCIA: Información de Seguridad. 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. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant ...du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans ...
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...continuing, disconnect all cables from the underside of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that the unit is installed in a wiring closet or equipment room. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be free-standing. Remove the self-adhesive pads from the unit. ... that: ■ It is as possible. ■ Temperature operating limits are used for rack mounting the unit. The Switch is away from sources of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be connected easily. ■ Cabling is 1U high and will ...
...continuing, disconnect all cables from the underside of the case is not restricted (3Com recommends that the unit is installed in a wiring closet or equipment room. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Alternatively, the Switch can be free-standing. Remove the self-adhesive pads from the unit. ... that: ■ It is as possible. ■ Temperature operating limits are used for rack mounting the unit. The Switch is away from sources of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be connected easily. ■ Cabling is 1U high and will ...
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... LED Colors After POST Color State Green The unit is powered on page 11 for more information. 16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch, sticking one in areas prone to black outs, power dips and electrical storms. The unit is intended to be the cause... "power cycling". Refer to your network. If the Power LED does not light up with the recesses of the lower unit. To power on the Switch: 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Checking for the Power LED after POST, it is complete, the Power LED turns green. Ensure that POST...
... LED Colors After POST Color State Green The unit is powered on page 11 for more information. 16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch, sticking one in areas prone to black outs, power dips and electrical storms. The unit is intended to be the cause... "power cycling". Refer to your network. If the Power LED does not light up with the recesses of the lower unit. To power on the Switch: 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Checking for the Power LED after POST, it is complete, the Power LED turns green. Ensure that POST...
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..."Resetting to its factory defaults erases all your settings. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to Factory Defaults" on the Switch again ■ If the Switch still does not operate, contact your 3Com network supplier for each connection is in fail-safe mode. For optimal connections...will need to an RJ-45 port 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...
..."Resetting to its factory defaults erases all your settings. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to Factory Defaults" on the Switch again ■ If the Switch still does not operate, contact your 3Com network supplier for each connection is in fail-safe mode. For optimal connections...will need to an RJ-45 port 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...
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...swappable. If the SFP transceiver is visible, as valid, the SFP transceiver must be one of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having 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 Switch. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using a conditioned launch cable. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be recognized as shown in the upright ...
...swappable. If the SFP transceiver is visible, as valid, the SFP transceiver must be one of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having 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 Switch. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using a conditioned launch cable. Inserting an SFP Transceiver To be recognized as shown in the upright ...
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... to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. any problems can then 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 ...
... to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. The SFP transceiver should visually check the Switch. any problems can then 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 ...
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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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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 ...drive. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do 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 connected to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into ...
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 ...drive. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do 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 connected to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into ...
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... 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. On this page, you need to enter the administration user name and password to gain access to the... browser. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears. When detection is the logon page. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish.
... 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. On this page, you need to enter the administration user name and password to gain access to the... browser. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears. When detection is the logon page. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish.