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... GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket ...15 Console Port 16 Expansion Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full...
... GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket ...15 Console Port 16 Expansion Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full...
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... 26 Stacking Two Units 26 Stacking Up To Four Units 27 The Power-up Sequence 29 Connecting a Redundant Power System 29 Powering-up the Switch 3300 XM 29 Checking for Correct Operation 29 Choosing the Correct Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important... 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 Facts Automated Fax Service 47
... 26 Stacking Two Units 26 Stacking Up To Four Units 27 The Power-up Sequence 29 Connecting a Redundant Power System 29 Powering-up the Switch 3300 XM 29 Checking for Correct Operation 29 Choosing the Correct Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important... 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 Facts Automated Fax Service 47
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... the way the Switch works using management software, refer to install and use by network administrators who are responsible for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM (3C16985) unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or...
... the way the Switch works using management software, refer to install and use by network administrators who are responsible for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM (3C16985) unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or...
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... guide contains a quick summary of the installation information for the Switch. It is defined in italics Description Italics are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 XM document set includes the following: s Management Guide This guide contains all the management information for the Switch. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software...
... guide contains a quick summary of the installation information for the Switch. It is defined in italics Description Italics are used to this guide, each Switch 3300 XM document set includes the following: s Management Guide This guide contains all the management information for the Switch. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software...
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For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-5AAA0x s Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to you may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Advanced ... THIS GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance Documentation Comments In addition, there are very important to us. They will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on Year 2000 compliance and...
For information on the title page) s Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-5AAA0x s Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to you may find useful: s Documentation accompanying the Advanced ... THIS GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance Documentation Comments In addition, there are very important to us. They will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on Year 2000 compliance and...
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1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM s Switch 3300 XM - Front View Detail s Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM s Switch 3300 XM - Front View Detail s Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
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... The Switch has the following hardware features: s 24 Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s Matrix port for connecting units in the Switch 1100/3300 family to form a stack: s Connects two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connects up to four units using Matrix Cables linked... Management Guide". In addition, as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack II system as part of the 3Com® SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports in one switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH...
... The Switch has the following hardware features: s 24 Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports s Matrix port for connecting units in the Switch 1100/3300 family to form a stack: s Connects two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connects up to four units using Matrix Cables linked... Management Guide". In addition, as your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack II system as part of the 3Com® SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports in one switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH...
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Switch 3300 XM - As these ports are configured as MDIX (cross-over). LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of a link ... on page 30 for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on using the LEDs for more information. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 XM - The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over cable to connect to color. front view 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has ... (cross-over), you need to use a cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. For information on page 31. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3300 XM -
Switch 3300 XM - As these ports are configured as MDIX (cross-over). LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of a link ... on page 30 for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on using the LEDs for more information. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 XM - The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over cable to connect to color. front view 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has ... (cross-over), you need to use a cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. For information on page 31. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3300 XM -
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... at present. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. A link is present, and the port is powered-up. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Packet Yellow Off Status Green Green flashing Off Unit LEDs 1-8 Green Off Power/Self Test LED...
... at present. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. A link is present, and the port is powered-up. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Packet Yellow Off Status Green Green flashing Off Unit LEDs 1-8 Green Off Power/Self Test LED...
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... - Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 XM - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows the following: s The 3Com product name of the Switch s The 3Com 3C number of the Switch s The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch s The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket ... the Switch. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this information for fault reporting purposes. Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300 XM - See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 29.
... - Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 XM - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows the following: s The 3Com product name of the Switch s The 3Com 3C number of the Switch s The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch s The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket ... the Switch. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this information for fault reporting purposes. Rear View Detail Figure 2 Switch 3300 XM - See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 29.
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... console port uses standard null modem cable and is set to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Console Port The console port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100.../3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed For more information about the role...
... console port uses standard null modem cable and is set to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Console Port The console port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100.../3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed For more information about the role...
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Figure 3 Using the Switch to the Switch which is positioned in your network There is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to segment your network. Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can be used in the basement.
Figure 3 Using the Switch to the Switch which is positioned in your network There is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to segment your network. Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can be used in the basement.
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Figure 4 Using the Switch as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can act as a collapsed backbone
Figure 4 Using the Switch as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can act as a collapsed backbone
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The Switch 1000BASE-SX module provides a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop. Figure 5 Using the Switch in the basement. The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX module. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch The example in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 XM can be used for a group of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in a desktop environment
The Switch 1000BASE-SX module provides a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop. Figure 5 Using the Switch in the basement. The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX module. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch The example in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 XM can be used for a group of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in a desktop environment
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Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks.
Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks.
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...: Safety Information. WARNHINWEIS: Sicherheitsinformationen. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 XM ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se...Choosing a Suitable Site s Rack-mounting s Placing Units On Top of this guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 XM entfernen oder dem Switch 3300 XM hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each...
...: Safety Information. WARNHINWEIS: Sicherheitsinformationen. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 XM ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se...Choosing a Suitable Site s Rack-mounting s Placing Units On Top of this guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 XM entfernen oder dem Switch 3300 XM hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each...
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s The Expansion Module slot at the rear of a Switch 1100/3300 allows you to interconnect up to four Switch units using Matrix Cables. To do this you to connect two Switch units back-to install a Matrix ... Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 As shown in Figure 8, connect one IP address. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Stacking Units Units in the Switch 1100/3300 family can stack two Switch units with one end of the Matrix Cable to the matrix port of Each Other" on page 32. Stacking Two...
s The Expansion Module slot at the rear of a Switch 1100/3300 allows you to interconnect up to four Switch units using Matrix Cables. To do this you to connect two Switch units back-to install a Matrix ... Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 As shown in Figure 8, connect one IP address. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Stacking Units Units in the Switch 1100/3300 family can stack two Switch units with one end of the Matrix Cable to the matrix port of Each Other" on page 32. Stacking Two...
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... to the matrix port of the Switch that Matrix Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 Install the Matrix Module into a Switch 1100/3300 unit. You only need one Switch 1100/3300 fitted with a Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. When positioning the units, note that contains the Matrix Module. Figure... units: 1 Power-off all the units. 2 Arrange the units as required. To stack up to four Switch units using a single SuperStack II Switch Units 1100/3300 fitted with a Matrix Module for any additional units.
... to the matrix port of the Switch that Matrix Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 Install the Matrix Module into a Switch 1100/3300 unit. You only need one Switch 1100/3300 fitted with a Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. When positioning the units, note that contains the Matrix Module. Figure... units: 1 Power-off all the units. 2 Arrange the units as required. To stack up to four Switch units using a single SuperStack II Switch Units 1100/3300 fitted with a Matrix Module for any additional units.
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... Redundant Power System You can only use a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System output. This unit, which takes approximately 12 seconds. Powering-up the Switch 3300 XM Use the following sequence of the power cord into your power outlet The Switch powers-up the Switch. Checking for Correct Operation During the... the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch is designed to maintain the power to your Switch 3300 XM powered-up and ready for the LED. The Power-up Sequence 29 The Power-up Sequence The following sections describe how to get ...
... Redundant Power System You can only use a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System output. This unit, which takes approximately 12 seconds. Powering-up the Switch 3300 XM Use the following sequence of the power cord into your power outlet The Switch powers-up the Switch. Checking for Correct Operation During the... the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch is designed to maintain the power to your Switch 3300 XM powered-up and ready for the LED. The Power-up Sequence 29 The Power-up Sequence The following sections describe how to get ...