SuperStack Switch 3300 MM User Guide 3C16988A http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1698-8AAA02 Published August 2000 ®...
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Environmental Statement It is a 3Com policy to be environmentally friendly in all operations. This manual is printed on paper that comes from sustainable, managed European forests. The production process for making the pulp has a reduced AOX level (adsorbable organic halogen) resulting in elemental chlorine-free paper.
Console Port Matrix Ports Network Configuration Examples Switch 3300 MM as a Segmentation Switch Switch 3300 MM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch Switch 3300 MM as a Desktop Switch Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 3300 MM...
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Null Modem Cable PC-AT Serial Cable Modem Cable RJ45 Pin Assignments ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS ECHNICAL UPPORT Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 3Com FTP Site Support from Your Network Supplier Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair...
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ This guide makes reference to the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 MM.
BOUT UIDE Conventions Table 1 Table 1 Notice Icons Table 2 Text Conventions Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury...
Table 2 Text Conventions (continued) Related In addition to this guide, each Switch 3300 MM document set includes Documentation the following: In addition, there are other publications you may find useful: Convention Description Words in italics Italics are used to: Emphasize a point.
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NTRODUCING THE This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 MM Switch 3300 MM — Front View Detail Switch 3300 MM — Rear View Detail...
100Mbps ports in one switch. 24 Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Three Matrix Ports to stack the Switch with up to three other units from the Switch 1100/3300 family using three Matrix Cables. SuperStack architecture Connects to Redundant Power System/Advanced Redundant...
For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see Switch 3300 MM — Front View Detail page 30 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and “Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs” for more information. page...
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Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; the LED indicates the position of the Switch in the stack and that a link is present. Note that although there are eight LEDs, only four Switch units can be stacked at present.
Serial XXXXXXXXXXXX (max) 19200,8,1,N Console Port The 3Com product name of the Switch The 3Com 3C number of the Switch The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch The serial number of the Switch “Connecting a Redundant Power System”...
8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. The Matrix ports allow you to stack the Switch with up to three other Matrix Ports units from the Switch 1100/3300 family using three Matrix Cables.
Network The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be Configuration used in your network. Examples Switch 3300 MM as a The example in Segmentation Switch segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. There is a 10/100 shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to the Switch which is positioned in the basement.
100Mbps connections Endstations on switched 10Mbps connections 3300 MM WITCH Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 MM stack can act as a Dual Speed Hub 500 Dual Speed Hub 500 100Mbps Endstations on switched 10Mbps connections Switch 1100...
10Mbps or Desktop Switch 100Mbps connections to the desktop. The Switch 3300 SM provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a SuperStack II Switch 9300 in the basement whilst the Switch 3300 TM provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a local server.
1: I HAPTER NTRODUCING THE Configuration Rules The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to for Fast Ethernet those for 10Mbps Ethernet. provides examples of how they allow for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks. Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules 3300 MM WITCH Figure 6...
(one hub stack per wiring closet with a fiber run to the collapsed backbone). For example, a 225m (738ft) fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch, plus a 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to the endstations.
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1: I 3300 MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH...
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs Managing the Switch WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 MM or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety information provided in of this guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 MM ou d'entamer une procédure de...
Remove all self adhesive pads from the underside of the Switch if they have been fitted. 1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the...
If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top. If you are placing Switch units one on top of the other, you must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch, sticking one in the marked area at each corner.
Units in the Switch 1100/3300 family can be stacked together and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address. The Matrix Ports on the rear of the Switch allow you to connect a total of four units in the Switch 1100/3300 family together using Matrix Cables.
25. When positioning the units, note that Matrix Cables Switch 3300 MM. Connect the other end of this cable to the Matrix Port on the Switch placed immediately above the Switch 3300 MM. Switch 3300 MM. Connect the other end of this cable to the Matrix Port on the next Switch up.
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Switch” Figure 9 A stack of three units WITCH Ensure that all the units have the same version of management software Ensure that you re-configure the stack-wide features on all the units page “Managing the Switches 1100/3300 Switch 3300 MM...
1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet The Switch powers-up and runs through its Power On Self Test (POST), which takes approximately 12 seconds.
If there is evidence of a problem, see LEDs” Choosing the All of the ports on the front of the Switch 3300 MM are configured as Correct Cables MDIX (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another MDIX port, you need a cross-over cable.
Solving Problems If the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem, refer to Indicated by LEDs contains a list of problems and suggested solutions. Table 5 Problems indicated by LEDs For information about solving problems when managing the Switch, refer to the Problem Solving chapter in the “SuperStack Switch Management...
Switch way it works. This management software is not required to get the Switch working, but if you do use it, you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to the “SuperStack Switch Management...
You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 3300 MM. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully.
Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack Hub units, the Switch 3300 MM unit must be installed below the Hub units. The unit should never be connected to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground) connection.
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Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground). †Impédance à la terre. U.K. only: The Switch 3300 MM is covered by Oftel General Approval, NS/G/12345/J/100003, for indirect connection to a public telecommunications system. This can only be achieved using the console port on the unit and an approved modem.
L'installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un personnel qualifié. Si vous entassez l'unité Switch avec les unités SuperStack Hub, l'unité Switch 3300 MM doit être installée en dessous des unités Hub plus étroites. L’unité ne devrait pas etre branchee a une prise de courant C.A.
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L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à la norme CEI 950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l'équipement auquel il est raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions. France et Pérou uniquement: Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à...
Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen. Wenn die Switch 3300 MM Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 3300 MM Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden.
B: P PPENDIX OUTS Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin Switch 3300 MM Cable connector: 9-pin female RJ45 Pin Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX RJ45 Assignments connectors Table 6 Pin assignments Screen Shell Ground Pin Number Signal...
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Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Ports configured as MDIX RxData + RxData – TxData + Not assigned Not assigned TxData – Not assigned Not assigned RJ45 Pin Assignments Function Receive Data Receive Data Transmit data Transmit data...
Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Standards Safety Agency Certifications Emissions Immunity Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Height: 43.6mm x Width: 440mm x Depth: 247.5mm Weight: 5kg (11lbs) 0°...
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D: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL Returning Products Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first for Repair obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
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LOSSARY 10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable. 100BASE-FX The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over fiber-optic cable. 100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. 1000BASE-SX The IEEE specification for 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over fiber-optic cable.
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A congestion control mechanism. Congestion is caused by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a Switch. Flow control prevents packet loss and inhibits devices from generating more traffic until the period of congestion ends.
full duplex A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received at the same time and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link. half duplex A system that allows packets to transmitted and received, but not at the same time.
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Network Interface Card. A circuit board installed in an endstation that allows it to be connected to a network. POST Power On Self Test. An internal test that a Switch carries out when it is powered-up. protocol A set of rules for communication between devices on a network. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control.
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LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated. Switch Database A database that is stored by a switch to determine if a packet should be forwarded, and which port should forward the packet if it is to be forwarded.
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LOSSARY unicast A packet sent to a single endstation on a network. Wide Area Network. A communications network that covers a wide area. A WAN can cover a large geographic area, and may contain several LANs within it.
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NDEX Numbers 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 auto-negotiating ports 13 cable choosing the correct 30 Matrix 16 maximum length 13, 21 pin-outs 39 console port 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8...
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44 unit information label 15 weight 43 system specifications 43 technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 network suppliers 46 product repair 48 topology rules for Fast Ethernet 20 topology rules with full duplex 21...
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