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...warranty, term, or condition of any legend provided on a continual basis. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for a particular purpose. 3Com may be provided to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of this User Guide. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as...inks are vegetable-based with which they are provided in all end-of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any form or by all waste conforms to you are a United States government agency, then this ...
...warranty, term, or condition of any legend provided on a continual basis. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for a particular purpose. 3Com may be provided to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of this User Guide. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as...inks are vegetable-based with which they are provided in all end-of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any form or by all waste conforms to you are a United States government agency, then this ...
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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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Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN Configurations 35 Removing a VLAN 37 Configuring Link Aggregation 37 Guidelines for Creating Aggregated Links 38 Defining the Members of an Aggregated Link 38 Modifying Settings and Deleting an Aggregated Link 39 Viewing the Trunk Summary 39 Viewing Statistics 40 Mirroring Port Traffic 41 Running Cable Diagnostic 42 Using the System ...
Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN Configurations 35 Removing a VLAN 37 Configuring Link Aggregation 37 Guidelines for Creating Aggregated Links 38 Defining the Members of an Aggregated Link 38 Modifying Settings and Deleting an Aggregated Link 39 Viewing the Trunk Summary 39 Viewing Statistics 40 Mirroring Port Traffic 41 Running Cable Diagnostic 42 Using the System ...
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...more keys simultaneously, the key names are available in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that alerts you to potential loss of local area networks (LANs). Table 1 Notice ...this guide, follow the information in 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 intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment...
...more keys simultaneously, the key names are available in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are linked with this 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus and contains information that alerts you to potential loss of local area networks (LANs). Table 1 Notice ...this guide, follow the information in 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 intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment...
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... and software button names. Accessible from the Web interface, provides information that helps you . Please e-mail comments about 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 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 e-mail address for the ...
... and software button names. Accessible from the Web interface, provides information that helps you . Please e-mail comments about 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 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 e-mail address for the ...
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...management capabilities. No configuration is shipped ready for use configurable Switch. Overview of MDI/MDIX Connections All ports on the other hand, only operate in full duplex mode. Autosensing of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is ideal for easy, flexible ...connection to each port using either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. 1000 Mbps connections, on the Switch can operate in Any port can therefore...
...management capabilities. No configuration is shipped ready for use configurable Switch. Overview of MDI/MDIX Connections All ports on the other hand, only operate in full duplex mode. Autosensing of the Baseline Switch The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus is ideal for easy, flexible ...connection to each port using either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. 1000 Mbps connections, on the Switch can operate in Any port can therefore...
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... RJ-45-Datenanscluße, Telefonnetzsysteme or Netztelefone an diese Steckdosen anschließen. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. 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...
... RJ-45-Datenanscluße, Telefonnetzsysteme or Netztelefone an diese Steckdosen anschließen. The Switch has 16 (2816-SFP) or 24 (2824-SFP) 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating ports. 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...
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... 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Status Meaning Green The link is operating at 1000 Mbps. CAUTION: The Switch supports full duplex auto-negotiation. If auto-negotiation is disabled. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. In such a ...configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you the flexibility of the connected device. If an...
... 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Status Meaning Green The link is operating at 1000 Mbps. CAUTION: The Switch supports full duplex auto-negotiation. If auto-negotiation is disabled. Ports 1 to 16 (2816-SFP) or ports 1 to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. In such a ...configuration, you may notice some degradation of network performance. 3Com recommends that you the flexibility of the connected device. If an...
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...to the port is faulty. Yellow The port is operating in full-duplex mode. (6) Power LED The Power LED shows the power status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is in the slot. (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of the... Green Fiber SFP is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that the power cord is inserted in progress. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. If these checks do not identify the cause of the problem, it may...
...to the port is faulty. Yellow The port is operating in full-duplex mode. (6) Power LED The Power LED shows the power status of the Switch: Table 4 Power LEDs Status Meaning Green The unit is in the slot. (5) Port Duplex LEDs The second and fourth (bottom) row of the... Green Fiber SFP is not faulty. ■ For fiber connections, ensure that the power cord is inserted in progress. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Table 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Flashing Port disabled or link loopback error. If these checks do not identify the cause of the problem, it may...
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Rear Panel (8) Power Supply The Switch automatically adjusts to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your 3Com network supplier immediately. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that you back up your configuration settings ...recesses of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your Switch package is supplied with : ■ One power cord ■ Four standard height, self-adhesive rubber pads ■ One mounting kit ■ 3Com Installation CD ■ This User Guide ■ Warranty flyer...
Rear Panel (8) Power Supply The Switch automatically adjusts to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your 3Com network supplier immediately. Package Contents 11 Package Contents Before installing and using the Switch, verify that you back up your configuration settings ...recesses of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your Switch package is supplied with : ■ One power cord ■ Four standard height, self-adhesive rubber pads ■ One mounting kit ■ 3Com Installation CD ■ This User Guide ■ Warranty flyer...
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...Appendice B (Appendix C) della presente guida per l'utente. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. WARNHINWEIS: Sicherheitsinformationen. 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. It...seguridad facilitada en el Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains information that you need to the Switch ■ Connecting a Network Device ■ Using SFP Transceivers ■ Performing Spot Checks Before You Begin WARNING...
...Appendice B (Appendix C) della presente guida per l'utente. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de Sécurité. WARNHINWEIS: Sicherheitsinformationen. 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. It...seguridad facilitada en el Apéndice B (Appendix C) de esta guía del usuario. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains information that you need to the Switch ■ Connecting a Network Device ■ Using SFP Transceivers ■ Performing Spot Checks Before You Begin WARNING...
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... case is supplied with two mounting brackets and four screws. A mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and four screws, is not restricted (3Com recommends that you . 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on top of the guidelines given in contact with a grounded rack ...and avoid touching the unit's ports and connectors, if possible. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be connected easily. ■ Cabling is not available, try to...
... case is supplied with two mounting brackets and four screws. A mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and four screws, is not restricted (3Com recommends that you . 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on top of the guidelines given in contact with a grounded rack ...and avoid touching the unit's ports and connectors, if possible. CAUTION: If installing the Switch in a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Superstack® 3 units, the smaller units must be connected easily. ■ Cabling is not available, try to...
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...If the Power LED does not light up with the recesses of the lower unit. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. Place the Switch units on top of each corner. Ensure it automatically performs a power-on page 11 for the Power LED after POST, it means that the ...power conditioning, especially in your system is connected to black outs, power dips and electrical storms. The unit is powered on the Switch, verify that POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode. Table 5 Possible Power LED Colors After POST Color State Green The unit is complete, the Power...
...If the Power LED does not light up with the recesses of the lower unit. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST. Place the Switch units on top of each corner. Ensure it automatically performs a power-on page 11 for the Power LED after POST, it means that the ...power conditioning, especially in your system is connected to black outs, power dips and electrical storms. The unit is powered on the Switch, verify that POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode. Table 5 Possible Power LED Colors After POST Color State Green The unit is complete, the Power...
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.... If these do not resolve the issue: ■ Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for 10 Mbps connections). The Switch is not longer than 100 m (328 ft). 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 Mbps copper or...
.... If these do not resolve the issue: ■ Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for 10 Mbps connections). The Switch is not longer than 100 m (328 ft). 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 Mbps copper or...
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...swappable. Ensure the wire release lever is not supported, the Switch will not operate within the Switch. To insert an SFP transceiver: 1 Hold the transceiver so that is closed (in Figure 4. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using a conditioned launch cable. You can remove them... into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. 18 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH 2 Connect the other end to a multimedia ...
...swappable. Ensure the wire release lever is not supported, the Switch will not operate within the Switch. To insert an SFP transceiver: 1 Hold the transceiver so that is closed (in Figure 4. For 1000BASE-T operation, 3Com recommends using a conditioned launch cable. You can remove them... into your Internet browser: www.3com.com 3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into any SFP port without having to power off the Switch. 18 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH 2 Connect the other end to a multimedia ...
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...5 The transceiver connects to the network using a duplex LC connector. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can be least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. If the transceiver does not click when you insert it, remove it, turn it over, ... on the front of a possible failure; Figure 4 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product label Wire release lever Module Present Suitable slot on host Switch LiFnlka/sAhc=tivAitcyt : 2 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it is operating correctly. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an ...
...5 The transceiver connects to the network using a duplex LC connector. CAUTION: SFP transceivers are keyed and can be least effect on users. 3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in Table 6. If the transceiver does not click when you insert it, remove it, turn it over, ... on the front of a possible failure; Figure 4 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product label Wire release lever Module Present Suitable slot on host Switch LiFnlka/sAhc=tivAitcyt : 2 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it is operating correctly. Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing an ...
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The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit. 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.
The fan is operating by listening to "Troubleshooting" on the right side of the unit (when viewed from the front). If you experience any problems operating the Switch, refer to the unit. 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.
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...; Accessing the Interface Without Using Discovery Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface To connect to the Web interface, you need 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 others, the Discovery application. 3 CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The...
...; Accessing the Interface Without Using Discovery Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface To connect to the Web interface, you need 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 others, the Discovery application. 3 CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE The...
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...Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Web interface. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. The Web interface loads in your Web browser. On this page, you need to ...network 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. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears.
...Web interface loads in your Web browser, the first page that connects the computer to the Web interface. Discovery searches the network for 3Com devices. The Completing the 3Com Discovery Application screen appears. 4 Click Finish. The Web interface loads in your Web browser. On this page, you need to ...network 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. Figure 5 Welcome Screen of Discovery appears.