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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 Safety... 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 Safety... 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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... Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM (3C16985) unit with your product differs from the information in this...
... Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM (3C16985) unit with your product differs from the information in this...
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... CD-ROM. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. 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 button...
... CD-ROM. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. 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 button...
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... System. 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 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...
... System. 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 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...
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Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex Front View Detail s Switch 3300 XM - It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM s Switch 3300 XM - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network.
Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex Front View Detail s Switch 3300 XM - It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM s Switch 3300 XM - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network.
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM connects your network grows. In addition, as part of the 3Com® SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports in the Switch 1100/3300 family to form a stack: s Connects two units back-to-back...
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM The SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM connects your network grows. In addition, as part of the 3Com® SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports in the Switch 1100/3300 family to form a stack: s Connects two units back-to-back...
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The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). For information on using the LEDs for more information. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 XM - Switch 3300 XM - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3300 XM - As these ports are MDIX-only. front view 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured...
The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over ). For information on using the LEDs for more information. Front View Detail 13 Switch 3300 XM - Switch 3300 XM - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3300 XM - As these ports are MDIX-only. front view 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured...
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... is present. Note that a link is powered-up. The Switch is present. The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; 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 Green...
... is present. Note that a link is powered-up. The Switch is present. The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; 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 Green...
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Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail Figure 2 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 ...to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 29. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 XM - Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to the Switch. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can ...
Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail Figure 2 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 ...to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 29. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 XM - Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to the Switch. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can ...
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... out-of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. 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...
... out-of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26. 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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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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Figure 5 Using the Switch 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 the basement. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch The example in a desktop environment The Switch 1000BASE-SX module provides a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop. The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX module.
Figure 5 Using the Switch 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 the basement. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch The example in a desktop environment The Switch 1000BASE-SX module provides a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop. The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX module.
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Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules 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 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules 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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...must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 XM 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. 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 Other...
...must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 XM 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. 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 Other...
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...LEDs light s Port Status LEDs light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch 3300 XM powered-up and ready for the LED. For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2 Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number... 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to the Switch. Powering-up the Switch 3300 XM Use the following sequence of the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of steps to...
...LEDs light s Port Status LEDs light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check that your Switch 3300 XM powered-up and ready for the LED. For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2 Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number... 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to the Switch. Powering-up the Switch 3300 XM Use the following sequence of the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of steps to...
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... connection to another MDIX port, you need a cross-over ). If you want to make a connection to an MDI port, you need to the Switch 3300 XM If there is evidence of the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports on page 31. The Switch is illustrated in Figure 10. Figure 10 Connecting other...Table 4 LED colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is powered-up . Most of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on 3Com devices are configured as MDI (straight-through cable. Many ports on the front of the ports fail during power-up and operating normally The Switch...
... connection to another MDIX port, you need a cross-over ). If you want to make a connection to an MDI port, you need to the Switch 3300 XM If there is evidence of the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports on page 31. The Switch is illustrated in Figure 10. Figure 10 Connecting other...Table 4 LED colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is powered-up . Most of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on 3Com devices are configured as MDI (straight-through cable. Many ports on the front of the ports fail during power-up and operating normally The Switch...
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... INFORMATION You must read the following safety information carefully before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 3300 XM. Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d'installer ou de retirer l'appareil. Sie müssen die folgenden Sicherheitsinformationen...
... INFORMATION You must read the following safety information carefully before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 3300 XM. Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d'installer ou de retirer l'appareil. Sie müssen die folgenden Sicherheitsinformationen...