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... Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L'information de Sécurité Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 39 PC-AT Serial Cable 39 Modem Cable 40 RJ45 Pin Assignments 40 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com FTP Site 46 3Com Bulletin Board Service 46 3Com...
... Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L'information de Sécurité Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 39 PC-AT Serial Cable 39 Modem Cable 40 RJ45 Pin Assignments 40 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com FTP Site 46 3Com Bulletin Board Service 46 3Com...
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... Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981 - 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all the information you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). The guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are shipped with default settings. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide...
... Switch 3300 models: s 3C16980 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s 3C16981 - 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all the information you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x). The guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are shipped with default settings. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide...
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... are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the following: s Management Guide (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x) This guide contains all the management information for the Switch. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the Switch. Click OK. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. s Release Notes (Part Number...
... are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the following: s Management Guide (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x) This guide contains all the management information for the Switch. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. s SuperStack II Switch README File This file provides information about the web interface software of the installation information for the Switch. Click OK. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. s Release Notes (Part Number...
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... form a stack: s Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module s Slot for connecting units in one switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your network grows. In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports -
... form a stack: s Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module s Slot for connecting units in one switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 connects your network grows. In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports -
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... high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. Matrix Port The matrix port allows you to install an Expansion Module; contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. For more information about Matrix Modules, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. The console port uses standard null modem cable and is secured...
... high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for availability. Matrix Port The matrix port allows you to install an Expansion Module; contact your supplier for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. For more information about Matrix Modules, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. The console port uses standard null modem cable and is secured...
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...installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence s Choosing the Correct Cables s Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs s Managing the Switch WARNING: Safety Information. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 entfernen oder dem Switch...Units s The Power-up the Switch. It covers the following topics: s Choosing a Suitable Site s Rack-mounting s Placing Units On Top of this guide. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 ou d'...
...installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence s Choosing the Correct Cables s Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs s Managing the Switch WARNING: Safety Information. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 entfernen oder dem Switch...Units s The Power-up the Switch. It covers the following topics: s Choosing a Suitable Site s Rack-mounting s Placing Units On Top of this guide. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 ou d'...
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... Switch units using Matrix Cables. Stacking Two Units You can be rack-mounted or free-standing; if you choose to have them free-standing, remember to position the rubber feet as detailed in Figure 8, connect one end of the Matrix Cable to the matrix port of the Switch allows you need a Matrix Cable (part number 3C16965). 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Stacking Units Units in the Switch...
... Switch units using Matrix Cables. Stacking Two Units You can be rack-mounted or free-standing; if you choose to have them free-standing, remember to position the rubber feet as detailed in Figure 8, connect one end of the Matrix Cable to the matrix port of the Switch allows you need a Matrix Cable (part number 3C16965). 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Stacking Units Units in the Switch...
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... configuration, the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; c Repeat steps a and b for doing this in "Placing Units On Top of the Switch that accompanies the Matrix Module. b Connect a second Matrix Cable to four Switch units: 1 Power-off all the units. 2 Arrange the units as required. Connect the other end of this cable to the matrix port of your stack. 4 Connect the Matrix Cables...
... configuration, the Matrix Module should be rack-mounted or free-standing; c Repeat steps a and b for doing this in "Placing Units On Top of the Switch that accompanies the Matrix Module. b Connect a second Matrix Cable to four Switch units: 1 Power-off all the units. 2 Arrange the units as required. Connect the other end of this cable to the matrix port of your stack. 4 Connect the Matrix Cables...
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... Switch unit and to a version that the power cable is MDIX-only. An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed into your supplier for an Expansion Module is flashing even though there is no power, you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to the supply outlet. Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on this link...
... Switch unit and to a version that the power cable is MDIX-only. An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed into your supplier for an Expansion Module is flashing even though there is no power, you may need to remove the Module, or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to the supply outlet. Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on this link...
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..., 3Com recommends that range from technical education to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. This appendix describes these services. For the most 3Com products. D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following online systems: s World Wide Web site s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services s 3Com FTP site s 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3Com...
..., 3Com recommends that range from technical education to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. This appendix describes these services. For the most 3Com products. D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following online systems: s World Wide Web site s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services s 3Com FTP site s 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3Com...
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... available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access by Analog Modem To reach the service by modem, set your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com products. Call the telephone number nearest you: Country Australia Brazil France...
... available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access by Analog Modem To reach the service by modem, set your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com products. Call the telephone number nearest you: Country Australia Brazil France...
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... the 3Com BBS using your Touch-Tone telephone: 1 408 727 7021 Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you. Call 3Com Facts using a digital modem for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number s A list of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance...
... the 3Com BBS using your Touch-Tone telephone: 1 408 727 7021 Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you. Call 3Com Facts using a digital modem for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number s A list of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance...
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... Ethernet over fiber-optic cable. 100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for speed, duplex and flow control. auto-negotiation A feature on a network. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 100Mbps. bridge A device that interconnects two LANs of a different type to form a single logical network that comprises of Fast Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of two network segments. backbone The part of transitions (voltage or frequency changes) made per second, that also supports auto-negotiation, the link...
... Ethernet over fiber-optic cable. 100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for speed, duplex and flow control. auto-negotiation A feature on a network. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 100Mbps. bridge A device that interconnects two LANs of a different type to form a single logical network that comprises of Fast Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of two network segments. backbone The part of transitions (voltage or frequency changes) made per second, that also supports auto-negotiation, the link...
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... operate at 100Mbps. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a Switch. flow control A congestion control mechanism. collision A term used to determine whether traffic is to faulty network devices. endstation A computer, printer or server that allows packets to be due to be forwarded, and can be transmitted and received at the same time and, in an Ethernet network. Ethernet address See MAC address. full duplex A system...
... operate at 100Mbps. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a Switch. flow control A congestion control mechanism. collision A term used to determine whether traffic is to faulty network devices. endstation A computer, printer or server that allows packets to be due to be forwarded, and can be transmitted and received at the same time and, in an Ethernet network. Ethernet address See MAC address. full duplex A system...
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... SNMP protocol. IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for a device attached to repeatedly cycle around the network and not reach their destination. IPX is part of the TCP/IP set of protocols that use Novell® Netware®. LANs are similar to repeaters, in 1963 and sets standards for sending data through a network. line speed See baud. MAC Media Access Control...
... SNMP protocol. IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for a device attached to repeatedly cycle around the network and not reach their destination. IPX is part of the TCP/IP set of protocols that use Novell® Netware®. LANs are similar to repeaters, in 1963 and sets standards for sending data through a network. line speed See baud. MAC Media Access Control...
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An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is powered-up. NIC Network Interface Card. POST Power On Self Test. An internal test that allows it is connected to a Switch. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. 54 GLOSSARY MAC address Media Access Control address; A circuit board installed in an endstation that a Switch carries out when it to be extended. router A device that is shared by multiple endstations. An Ethernet port connection where the internal...
An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is powered-up. NIC Network Interface Card. POST Power On Self Test. An internal test that allows it is connected to a Switch. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. 54 GLOSSARY MAC address Media Access Control address; A circuit board installed in an endstation that a Switch carries out when it to be extended. router A device that is shared by multiple endstations. An Ethernet port connection where the internal...
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... if the user were connected directly to transfer files (such as software upgrades) from a remote device using the local management capabilities of the destination network. ensuring that provides a virtual terminal service, letting a user log into another computer system and access a device as the address of the Switch. unicast A packet sent to the content of the Internet. This is the protocol of the data travelling through a network - GLOSSARY 55 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A WAN can cover...
... if the user were connected directly to transfer files (such as software upgrades) from a remote device using the local management capabilities of the destination network. ensuring that provides a virtual terminal service, letting a user log into another computer system and access a device as the address of the Switch. unicast A packet sent to the content of the Internet. This is the protocol of the data travelling through a network - GLOSSARY 55 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A WAN can cover...
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... console port 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 13, 30 E Ethernet address of the Switch 15 management software 32 managing the Switch 32 Matrix Cable 16 Matrix Module 16 Matrix Module slot 16 matrix port 16 MDI configuration 30 MDIX configuration 13, 30 MIBs 46 N network configuration examples 17 network supplier support 47 O online technical services 45 P pin assignments modem cable 40 null modem cable 39 RJ45 40 serial cable 39 pin-outs 39 ports...
... console port 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 13, 30 E Ethernet address of the Switch 15 management software 32 managing the Switch 32 Matrix Cable 16 Matrix Module 16 Matrix Module slot 16 matrix port 16 MDI configuration 30 MDIX configuration 13, 30 MIBs 46 N network configuration examples 17 network supplier support 47 O online technical services 45 P pin assignments modem cable 40 null modem cable 39 RJ45 40 serial cable 39 pin-outs 39 ports...
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...-TX 13 auto-negotiating 13 console 16 matrix 16 power socket 15 powering-up 29 product name 15 rack mounting 24 rear view 15 RPS socket 15 serial number 15 size 43 stacking 26 standards supported 44 unit information label 15 weight 43 system specifications 43 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 bulletin board service 46 fax service 47 network suppliers 47 product repair 49 topology...
...-TX 13 auto-negotiating 13 console 16 matrix 16 power socket 15 powering-up 29 product name 15 rack mounting 24 rear view 15 RPS socket 15 serial number 15 size 43 stacking 26 standards supported 44 unit information label 15 weight 43 system specifications 43 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 bulletin board service 46 fax service 47 network suppliers 47 product repair 49 topology...
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... meet Customer's requirements or work in combination with any product that provides for such product. Customer assumes responsibility for any defective software product, or to replace any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as not meeting this standard. For any defective media with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. Any software update or replaced or repaired product will continue performing...
... meet Customer's requirements or work in combination with any product that provides for such product. Customer assumes responsibility for any defective software product, or to replace any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as not meeting this standard. For any defective media with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. Any software update or replaced or repaired product will continue performing...