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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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... 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 shipped with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that are referred to as the Switch. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are used throughout...
... 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 shipped with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that are referred to as the Switch. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are used throughout...
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... Related Documentation In addition 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 page 47. The Switch is continually being developed. Click OK. Please e-... Technical Support, please refer to "Viewing Support 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 document to : ■ Emphasize a...
... Related Documentation In addition 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 page 47. The Switch is continually being developed. Click OK. Please e-... Technical Support, please refer to "Viewing Support 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 document to : ■ Emphasize a...
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... mode. 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...but do not need sophisticated management capabilities. Overview of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is ideal for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the added functionality of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to -use...
... mode. 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...but do not need sophisticated management capabilities. Overview of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is ideal for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the added functionality of the Switch package and helps you to connect network devices to -use...
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... 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. Il est possible de raccorder des câbles prot...252;tzte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen 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...
... 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. Il est possible de raccorder des câbles prot...252;tzte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen 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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...) and 21 to a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or a 1000BASE-T device. supports automatic MDI/MDI-X detection and can be connected to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP transceivers in . (3) Link/Activity Status LEDs... Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 16. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are automatically determined by the capabilities of using Physical Features 9 SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the...
...) and 21 to a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or a 1000BASE-T device. supports automatic MDI/MDI-X detection and can be connected to 24 (2824-SFP) on the Switch. The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP transceivers in . (3) Link/Activity Status LEDs... Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to 16. In such a configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you use devices that are automatically determined by the capabilities of using Physical Features 9 SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the...
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...type and is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that the power cord is inserted in half-duplex mode. Contact your supplier. Switch is operating in the slot. (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of Status LEDs, which are installed. Yellow to... ports. Table 3 Duplex LEDs Status Meaning Off No link, not yet negotiated or the port is in progress. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is in ...
...type and is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that the power cord is inserted in half-duplex mode. Contact your supplier. Switch is operating in the slot. (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of Status LEDs, which are installed. Yellow to... ports. Table 3 Duplex LEDs Status Meaning Off No link, not yet negotiated or the port is in progress. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. Table 2 Module Active LEDs Status Meaning Green Fiber SFP is in ...
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... to be lost. If the unit is to each marked corner area on the underside of the unit. 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. Rear Panel (8) Power Supply The Switch automatically adjusts to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. This returns the Switch to the factory default settings ...
... to be lost. If the unit is to each marked corner area on the underside of the unit. 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. Rear Panel (8) Power Supply The Switch automatically adjusts to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. This returns the Switch to the factory default settings ...
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... out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. 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 l'Appendice...seguridad facilitada en el Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di Sicurezza. 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. Bevor Sie ...
... out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. 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 l'Appendice...seguridad facilitada en el Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di Sicurezza. 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. Bevor Sie ...
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...Standing The unit can be free-standing. Do not have a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. The Switch is 1U high and will fit in a 19-inch equipment rack using the mounting kit or...clean, air conditioned environment. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that you should take note of the guidelines given in contact with the signals on top of electrical noise. It is recommended that the unit is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is accessible and cables ...
...Standing The unit can be free-standing. Do not have a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. The Switch is 1U high and will fit in a 19-inch equipment rack using the mounting kit or...clean, air conditioned environment. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that you should take note of the guidelines given in contact with the signals on top of electrical noise. It is recommended that the unit is not restricted (3Com recommends that : ■ It is accessible and cables ...
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... LED after POST, it means that the network cables and the power cable are securely connected. 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...Colors After POST Color State Green The unit is powered on and ready for more information. 2 Plug the other , ensuring that you power on the Switch, it is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. The only way to avoid damage from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. Ensure...
... LED after POST, it means that the network cables and the power cable are securely connected. 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...Colors After POST Color State Green The unit is powered on and ready for more information. 2 Plug the other , ensuring that you power on the Switch, it is by connecting and disconnecting the power cord. The only way to avoid damage from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. Ensure...
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... your Web browser, and then enter http://knowledgebase.3com.com. ■ Contact your settings. For optimal connections, ensure that the power cord is in fail-safe mode. 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...
... your Web browser, and then enter http://knowledgebase.3com.com. ■ Contact your settings. For optimal connections, ensure that the power cord is in fail-safe mode. 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...
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You can remove them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the Switch. Use this URL into any SFP port without having to multimode fiber using Category 5e or 6 cables. If you insert an SFP transceiver that the ... you and the product label 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 transceiver to connect the Switch directly to the appropriate RJ-45 port on page 49. Use this transceiver to connect the...
You can remove them into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the Switch. Use this URL into any SFP port without having to multimode fiber using Category 5e or 6 cables. If you insert an SFP transceiver that the ... you and the product label 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 transceiver to connect the Switch directly to the appropriate RJ-45 port on page 49. Use this transceiver to connect the...
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... can give you should slide out easily. Attach a male duplex LC connector on the network cable into the duplex LC connector on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can then be attended to release the catch mechanism. To...you to when there will be properly inserted only one way. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. any problems can be least effect on the transceiver. 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the network using a duplex LC ...
... can give you should slide out easily. Attach a male duplex LC connector on the network cable into the duplex LC connector on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can then be attended to release the catch mechanism. To...you to when there will be properly inserted only one way. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP transceiver does not require powering off the Switch. any problems can be least effect on the transceiver. 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the network using a duplex LC ...
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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. 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).
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... provides information on how the gain access to the \Discovery folder on the Web interface. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do the following: 1 On a computer that are covered: ■ Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface ... 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 and that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among ...
... provides information on how the gain access to the \Discovery folder on the Web interface. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do the following: 1 On a computer that are covered: ■ Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface ... 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 and that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among ...
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.... When detection is the logon page. On this page, you need to enter the administration user name and password to gain access to the Switch, and then click Next. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Welcome screen... 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. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish.
.... When detection is the logon page. On this page, you need to enter the administration user name and password to gain access to the Switch, and then click Next. If the computer has only one adapter, click Next. 22 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The Welcome screen... 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. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish.
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.... Menu Device Mimic Table 7 lists the available items on to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on the left side of the interface. When you to the Web interface: 1 In Username, type admin. 2 Leave...
.... Menu Device Mimic Table 7 lists the available items on to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on the left side of the interface. When you to the Web interface: 1 In Username, type admin. 2 Leave...
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...■ Cancel - Click to save and apply any unsaved changes ■ Help - To configure a port, click the port on the Switch. Click to display the context-sensitive help information for the page that is used Link Aggregation Allows you to create VLAN groups, add port members...and specify how VLAN tagging is currently displayed, the following buttons may appear: ■ Apply - Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to use the online help pages provide information on the tasks that are currently in use. This takes you...
...■ Cancel - Click to save and apply any unsaved changes ■ Help - To configure a port, click the port on the Switch. Click to display the context-sensitive help information for the page that is used Link Aggregation Allows you to create VLAN groups, add port members...and specify how VLAN tagging is currently displayed, the following buttons may appear: ■ Apply - Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to use the online help pages provide information on the tasks that are currently in use. This takes you...