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... Contents Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs 2 3Com Connectivity Solutions Solution 1: Managed Ethernet Connectivity 4 Solution 2: Managed Token Ring Connectivity 6 Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network 8 Solution 4: Bridging and LAN Segmentation 10 Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity 12 LinkBuilder MSH Multi-Services Hub 14 LinkBuilder FMS II Stackable Ethernet Hubs 16 LinkBuilder FMS TR Stackable Token Ring Hubs 18 Fixed-Port Hubs, Repeaters, and Accessories...
... Contents Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs 2 3Com Connectivity Solutions Solution 1: Managed Ethernet Connectivity 4 Solution 2: Managed Token Ring Connectivity 6 Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network 8 Solution 4: Bridging and LAN Segmentation 10 Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity 12 LinkBuilder MSH Multi-Services Hub 14 LinkBuilder FMS II Stackable Ethernet Hubs 16 LinkBuilder FMS TR Stackable Token Ring Hubs 18 Fixed-Port Hubs, Repeaters, and Accessories...
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... users) Remote office connected via a NETBuilder® bridge/router High-performance/ high-traffic switched LAN or workgroup 2 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide Yes Yes LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module and 3C16670 (12-port TP) 12 10BASE-T/RJ-45 Bridge Management Module* No 3C16671 (24-port TP) 24 10BASE-T/RJ-... Ring RMON Module up to 50 users) Management Support for Requirements Mixed Media Product Name and Part No. Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs Network Type Small LAN or workgroup where future expansion is not required (up to 54 TR Lobe UTP/RJ-45 Media Modules...
... users) Remote office connected via a NETBuilder® bridge/router High-performance/ high-traffic switched LAN or workgroup 2 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide Yes Yes LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module and 3C16670 (12-port TP) 12 10BASE-T/RJ-45 Bridge Management Module* No 3C16671 (24-port TP) 24 10BASE-T/RJ-... Ring RMON Module up to 50 users) Management Support for Requirements Mixed Media Product Name and Part No. Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs Network Type Small LAN or workgroup where future expansion is not required (up to 54 TR Lobe UTP/RJ-45 Media Modules...
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...Converters Redundant Power System Network Management Software WAN/SNA Host The SuperStack Advantage 3Com's SuperStack system gives you can build SuperStack systems for virtually any network environment. Backbone Hubs Switches Routers Remote Access Servers SNA-to large-sized LAN where expansion is...to large-sized LAN where expansion is likely" for local, wide area, and SNA networks. Stackable hub for a range of the entire stack. Combine LinkBuilder FMS II hubs with optional 100BASE-TX modules and expansion to relieve network congestion. Optional SNMP management available. See "...
...Converters Redundant Power System Network Management Software WAN/SNA Host The SuperStack Advantage 3Com's SuperStack system gives you can build SuperStack systems for virtually any network environment. Backbone Hubs Switches Routers Remote Access Servers SNA-to large-sized LAN where expansion is...to large-sized LAN where expansion is likely" for local, wide area, and SNA networks. Stackable hub for a range of the entire stack. Combine LinkBuilder FMS II hubs with optional 100BASE-TX modules and expansion to relieve network congestion. Optional SNMP management available. See "...
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... for backbone media connections. (See page 19.) Products LinkBuilder FMS II 12-Port TP Hub (3C16670) LinkBuilder FMS II 24-Port TP Hub (3C16671) LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module (3C16630) NETBuilder Remote Office 222 (3C8222) Redundant Power System (3C565047) Solution 1: Managed Ethernet Connectivity Link 10BT +/- 10-Base T AUI Send Active Fault Console STATUS UNIT 3C16670 LinkBuilder FMS II green = link OK Red = Partition off = link fail...
... for backbone media connections. (See page 19.) Products LinkBuilder FMS II 12-Port TP Hub (3C16670) LinkBuilder FMS II 24-Port TP Hub (3C16671) LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module (3C16630) NETBuilder Remote Office 222 (3C8222) Redundant Power System (3C565047) Solution 1: Managed Ethernet Connectivity Link 10BT +/- 10-Base T AUI Send Active Fault Console STATUS UNIT 3C16670 LinkBuilder FMS II green = link OK Red = Partition off = link fail...
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...LinkBuilder MSH support 3Com's LAN Security Architecture (LSA), making them highly effective tools for connection to the LinkBuilder MSH coax or fiber Ethernet modules. Local Workgroup Products LinkBuilder MSH Chassis with FDDI Backplane (3C18041) LinkBuilder MSH 525W Power Supply Unit (3C18012) LinkBuilder MSH 24-Port 10BASE-T Repeater Module (3C18122A) LinkBuilder... MGMT LinkBuilder TP/8i Security: Defending Data and Resources The LinkBuilder FMS II hubs and the Ethernet modules in SmartAgent intelligence and optional local bridging, the 8-port LinkBuilder TP/8i fixed-port hub is not...
...LinkBuilder MSH support 3Com's LAN Security Architecture (LSA), making them highly effective tools for connection to the LinkBuilder MSH coax or fiber Ethernet modules. Local Workgroup Products LinkBuilder MSH Chassis with FDDI Backplane (3C18041) LinkBuilder MSH 525W Power Supply Unit (3C18012) LinkBuilder MSH 24-Port 10BASE-T Repeater Module (3C18122A) LinkBuilder... MGMT LinkBuilder TP/8i Security: Defending Data and Resources The LinkBuilder FMS II hubs and the Ethernet modules in SmartAgent intelligence and optional local bridging, the 8-port LinkBuilder TP/8i fixed-port hub is not...
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...run mission-critical applications. To protect the mission-critical applications, each LinkBuilder MSH hub has a connection to two central LANplex® 6004 switches. The LinkBuilder MSH has other functions as well. The fiber optic backbone also provides...(Up to the management station. Distributed Repeater Architecture provides each of compact, stackable hubs. LinkBuilder MSH Configuration Highlights This solution uses LinkBuilder MSH hubs and LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs in a data center. And redundant power supplies provide additional protection. One connection ...
...run mission-critical applications. To protect the mission-critical applications, each LinkBuilder MSH hub has a connection to two central LANplex® 6004 switches. The LinkBuilder MSH has other functions as well. The fiber optic backbone also provides...(Up to the management station. Distributed Repeater Architecture provides each of compact, stackable hubs. LinkBuilder MSH Configuration Highlights This solution uses LinkBuilder MSH hubs and LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs in a data center. And redundant power supplies provide additional protection. One connection ...
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...The system also has redundant fans and LED temperature indicators to the LANplex switching hubs in one of the supplies, an alarm is a concern, LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs with the Bridge Management Module using Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) can be ... to the management console. In the event of a failure in the data center. Products LinkBuilder FMS II 24-Port TP Hub (3C16671) LinkBuilder FMS II Telco Hub (3C16672) LinkBuilder FMS II Fiber Hub (3C16665) LinkBuilder FMS II Bridge Management Module (3C16040) Redundant Power System (3C565047) Rx loss Rx Tx Solution 3: Building ...
...The system also has redundant fans and LED temperature indicators to the LANplex switching hubs in one of the supplies, an alarm is a concern, LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs with the Bridge Management Module using Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) can be ... to the management console. In the event of a failure in the data center. Products LinkBuilder FMS II 24-Port TP Hub (3C16671) LinkBuilder FMS II Telco Hub (3C16672) LinkBuilder FMS II Fiber Hub (3C16665) LinkBuilder FMS II Bridge Management Module (3C16040) Redundant Power System (3C565047) Rx loss Rx Tx Solution 3: Building ...
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... IEEE 802.1d transparent bridge complete with full segmentation capabilities and the benefits of a LinkBuilder FMS II hub. Just slide this unmanaged local bridge into the transceiver interface module slot of 3Com's LAN Security Architecture. LinkBuilder FMS II Bridge Management Module If all you get dramatic improvements in LinkBuilder FMS II Bridge Management Module lets you segment the network, manage both...
... IEEE 802.1d transparent bridge complete with full segmentation capabilities and the benefits of a LinkBuilder FMS II hub. Just slide this unmanaged local bridge into the transceiver interface module slot of 3Com's LAN Security Architecture. LinkBuilder FMS II Bridge Management Module If all you get dramatic improvements in LinkBuilder FMS II Bridge Management Module lets you segment the network, manage both...
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...; 8,192 MAC addresses • Forwarding mode- SuperStack-Every LinkSwitch workgroup switch is part of 3Com's SuperStack system, allowing you at-a-glance monitoring and comprehensive control of the entire workgroup-switches, hubs, and adapters. Products LinkBuilder FMS II 24-Port Hub (3C16671) LinkBuilder FMS II Fiber Hub (3C16665) LinkSwitch 500 (3C30500) or LinkSwitch 1000 (3C16900) or LinkSwitch 1200 (3C16640) or LinkSwitch...
...; 8,192 MAC addresses • Forwarding mode- SuperStack-Every LinkSwitch workgroup switch is part of 3Com's SuperStack system, allowing you at-a-glance monitoring and comprehensive control of the entire workgroup-switches, hubs, and adapters. Products LinkBuilder FMS II 24-Port Hub (3C16671) LinkBuilder FMS II Fiber Hub (3C16665) LinkSwitch 500 (3C30500) or LinkSwitch 1000 (3C16900) or LinkSwitch 1200 (3C16640) or LinkSwitch...
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...-port Telco twisted pair, and 6-port ST fiber hubs. LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs provide media flexibility, manageability, and economy, with a LinkBuilder FMS II mixed media stack. Fiber Hub (3C16665) Provides six ST fiber connectors, along with a standard AUI port and a slot for a slide-in transceiver interface module. Hubs 12-Port TP Hub (3C16670) Provides 12 shielded RJ-45 twisted-pair connectors...
...-port Telco twisted pair, and 6-port ST fiber hubs. LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs provide media flexibility, manageability, and economy, with a LinkBuilder FMS II mixed media stack. Fiber Hub (3C16665) Provides six ST fiber connectors, along with a standard AUI port and a slot for a slide-in transceiver interface module. Hubs 12-Port TP Hub (3C16670) Provides 12 shielded RJ-45 twisted-pair connectors...
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... 4 in LinkBuilder FMS II hub LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module (3C16630) 1. LinkBuilder FMS II 8. Managed LinkBuilder FMS hubs can mix LinkBuilder FMS II or LinkBuilder FMS hubs in a managed or unmanaged configuration to manage a stack of LinkBuilder FMS II twisted-pair, telco, and fiber hubs can be used to form a single logical repeater. 2. LinkBuilder FMS II 6. LinkBuilder FMS II 2. Unmanaged LinkBuilder FMS or LinkBuilder FMS II hubs can be placed in any position in a SuperStack system. LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder Bridge MicroModule (3C16060) LinkBuilder Hub...
... 4 in LinkBuilder FMS II hub LinkBuilder FMS II Management Module (3C16630) 1. LinkBuilder FMS II 8. Managed LinkBuilder FMS hubs can mix LinkBuilder FMS II or LinkBuilder FMS hubs in a managed or unmanaged configuration to manage a stack of LinkBuilder FMS II twisted-pair, telco, and fiber hubs can be used to form a single logical repeater. 2. LinkBuilder FMS II 6. LinkBuilder FMS II 2. Unmanaged LinkBuilder FMS or LinkBuilder FMS II hubs can be placed in any position in a SuperStack system. LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder Bridge MicroModule (3C16060) LinkBuilder Hub...
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...-45 twisted-pair ports, along with two DB-15 cascade connectors and a cascade cable. 3C510501 3C565047 LinkBuilder FMS II TR Stack 18 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide Hub has slots for mission-critical Token Ring networks. Either of Token Ring features unmatched in an affordable,...in module providing Ring In/Ring Out expansion to easily integrate hubs, bridges, routers, switches, SDLC conversion devices, and redundant power into the LinkBuilder FMS TR 12-port hub only. Module has two pairs of 3Com's innovative SuperStack system, allowing you to multiple wiring closets. ...
...-45 twisted-pair ports, along with two DB-15 cascade connectors and a cascade cable. 3C510501 3C565047 LinkBuilder FMS II TR Stack 18 LinkBuilder Hub Configuration Guide Hub has slots for mission-critical Token Ring networks. Either of Token Ring features unmatched in an affordable,...in module providing Ring In/Ring Out expansion to easily integrate hubs, bridges, routers, switches, SDLC conversion devices, and redundant power into the LinkBuilder FMS TR 12-port hub only. Module has two pairs of 3Com's innovative SuperStack system, allowing you to multiple wiring closets. ...
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...9000, SunOS 4.1.x, or Solaris 2.3 NetView for AIX running on IBM AIX/6000 3.2 or IBM AIX Windows Environment/6000 LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder TP/8i LinkSwitch Switches Transcend Enterprise Manager Version 3.0 for Windows Transcend Workgroup Manager Version 3.0 for Windows Transcend Enterprise Manager ... the look and feel of your network-including adapters, hubs, switches, bridge/routers, and remote access servers. SNMP-Based Network Management That Cuts Complexity Transcend Network Management Solutions 3Com's Transcend family of network management applications solves the challenges...
...9000, SunOS 4.1.x, or Solaris 2.3 NetView for AIX running on IBM AIX/6000 3.2 or IBM AIX Windows Environment/6000 LinkBuilder FMS II LinkBuilder TP/8i LinkSwitch Switches Transcend Enterprise Manager Version 3.0 for Windows Transcend Workgroup Manager Version 3.0 for Windows Transcend Enterprise Manager ... the look and feel of your network-including adapters, hubs, switches, bridge/routers, and remote access servers. SNMP-Based Network Management That Cuts Complexity Transcend Network Management Solutions 3Com's Transcend family of network management applications solves the challenges...
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...-Packard Company. Printed in Canada. 100209-001 8/95 All rights reserved. 3Com is a publicly owned corporation (NASDAQ:COMS). 3Com, Boundary Routing, LANplex, LinkBuilder, NETBuilder, NETBuilder II, SmartAgent, and Transcend are registered trademarks and CELLplex, FMS, LinkConverter, LinkSwitch, MSH, RingBuilder, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. SunNet is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Belgium...
...-Packard Company. Printed in Canada. 100209-001 8/95 All rights reserved. 3Com is a publicly owned corporation (NASDAQ:COMS). 3Com, Boundary Routing, LANplex, LinkBuilder, NETBuilder, NETBuilder II, SmartAgent, and Transcend are registered trademarks and CELLplex, FMS, LinkConverter, LinkSwitch, MSH, RingBuilder, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. SunNet is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Belgium...