Table Of Contents - 3Com CoreBuilder 3500 Getting Started Manual

C
ONTENTS
A T G
BOUT HIS UIDE
Introduction 9
Audience 9
Finding Specific Information in This Guide
Conventions 10
CoreBuilder 3500 Documentation
Paper Documents
Software and Documents on CD-ROM
Documentation Comments
Year 2000 Compliance
1
S S
YSTEM AND ETUP
Layer 3 High-Function Switch
CoreBuilder 3500 System Solutions
Features of the System
Network Configuration Examples
System Overview - Front Panel
System Overview - Back Panel
CoreBuilder 3500 Modules
System Processor Module
Fast Ethernet Modules
FDDI Modules 24
Gigabit Ethernet Modules
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11
12
13
13
13
O
VERVIEW
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16
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2
I S
NSTALLING THE YSTEM
Before You Begin 27
Installing the System on a Table Top
Installing the System in a Distribution Rack
Preparing the System and Rack
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I M
NSTALLING EDIA
Avoiding ESD Damage
Installing a Module
4
C
ABLING
Cabling the System Processor Ports
Cabling the Serial Ports
Cabling the Out-of-band Port
Processor Port Pin Assignments
Fast Ethernet Modules
Cabling the 10/100BASE-TX Module
10/100BASE-TX Port Pin Assignments
Fiber and Laser Safety Precautions
Cabling the 100BASE-FX Module
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M
ODULES
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