Related Manuals for 3Com 16985ua.bk
Summary of Contents for 3Com 16985ua.bk
-
Page 1: User Guide
SuperStack Switch 3300 MM User Guide 3C16988A http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1698-8AAA02 Published August 2000 ®... - Page 2 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.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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... - Page 4 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...
- Page 5 LOSSARY NDEX ORPORATION IMITED ARRANTY EGULATORY OTICES...
-
Page 7: About This Guide
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. -
Page 8: Conventions
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... -
Page 9: Related Documentation
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. -
Page 10: Year 2000 Compliance
3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Example: Product You can now register your SuperStack Switch on the 3Com web site to Registration receive up-to-date information on your product: http://support.3com.com/warrantyregistration/register.pl Document title Document part number (on the title page) -
Page 11: Introducing The Switch 3300 Mm
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... -
Page 12: About The Superstack 3 Switch 3300 Mm
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... -
Page 13: Switch 3300 Mm - Front View Detail
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... - Page 14 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.
-
Page 15: Switch 3300 Mm - Rear View Detail
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”... -
Page 16: Console Port
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. -
Page 17: Network Configuration Examples
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. -
Page 18: Switch 3300 Mm As A Collapsed Backbone Switch
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... -
Page 19: Switch 3300 Mm As A Desktop Switch
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. -
Page 20: Configuration Rules For Fast Ethernet
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... -
Page 21: Configuration Rules With Full Duplex
(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. - Page 22 1: I 3300 MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH...
-
Page 23: Installing The Switch
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... -
Page 24: Choosing A Suitable Site
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... -
Page 25: Placing Units On Top Of Each Other
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. -
Page 26: Stacking Units
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. -
Page 27: Stacking Up To Four Units
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. - Page 28 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...
-
Page 29: The Power-Up Sequence
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. -
Page 30: Choosing The Correct Cables
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. -
Page 31: Solving Problems Indicated By Leds
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... -
Page 32: Managing The Switch
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... -
Page 33: Safety Information
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. -
Page 34: Important Safety Information
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. - Page 35 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.
-
Page 36: L'information De Sécurité Importante
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. - Page 37 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...
-
Page 38: Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen
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. -
Page 39: Pin - Outs
Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin Switch 3300 MM Cable connector: 9-pin female PC-AT Serial Cable 9-pin to 9-pin Switch 3300 MM Cable connector: 9-pin female OUTS Screen Shell Ground Screen Shell Ground PC/Terminal Cable connector: 25-pin male/female Screen... -
Page 40: Modem Cable
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... - Page 41 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...
- Page 42 B: P PPENDIX OUTS...
- Page 43 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°...
-
Page 44: Technical Specifications
Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) Repeater MIB (RFC 1516) VLAN MIB (RFC 1573) RMON MIB (RFC 1271) BOOTP (RFC 951) For information on Year 2000 Compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3Com.com/products/yr2000.html Terminal Emulation Telnet (RFC 854) -
Page 45: Technical Support
3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Services through the following online systems: World Wide Web Site... -
Page 46: 3Com Ftp Site
3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into... - Page 47 Argentina 5411 4510 3200 Brazil 0800 13 3266 Colombia 571 629 4827 North America 1 800 NET 3Com (1 800 638 3266) Enterprise Customers: 1 800 876-3266 Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Country P.R. of China Singapore S.
-
Page 48: Returning Products For Repair
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. - Page 49 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.
- Page 50 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.
- Page 51 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.
- Page 52 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.
- Page 53 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.
- Page 54 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.
- Page 55 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...
- Page 56 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...
- Page 57 For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being compatible, 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the non-compatibility is caused by a "bug"...
- Page 58 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: does not transfer to 3Com until the returned item is received by 3Com. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at 3Com's expense, not later than thirty (30) days after 3Com receives the defective product, and 3Com will retain risk of loss or damage until the item is delivered to Customer.
- Page 59 OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF 3COM OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION.
- Page 60 EGULATORY OTICES FCC S TATEMENT CSA S TATEMENT CE STATEMENT (EUROPE) VCCI S TATEMENT BSMI S TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.