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3Com 3CB9RG4 Quick Start Manual

3Com 3CB9RG4 Quick Start Manual

4-port gigabit ethernet layer 3 switching module (gbic) for the corebuilder 9000 enterprise switch
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Module Description
Key Features
4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3
Switching Module (GBIC)
Quick Start Guide
For the CoreBuilder
The 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) (Model
Number 3CB9RG4) for the CoreBuilder
high-port-density, line speed, Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing on
backbone networks running at Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
Layer 3.
The module offers the following connectivity:
Four Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports on the front panel can
be either 1000BASE-LX (single-mode fiber) or 1000BASE-SX
(multimode fiber).
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports connect the module to the chassis
backplane.
The 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) supports
the following key features:
High-density Gigabit Ethernet switching through the following
maximum number of GBIC front panel ports:
24 ports in the 7-slot chassis and 8-slot chassis
56 ports in the 16-slot chassis
Ability to use multimode and single-mode 1000BASE-LX GBICs and
multimode 1000BASE-SX GBICs simultaneously on the front panel
Ability to replace the module and GBIC ports while the chassis is
operating (which is known as hot swap)
®
9000 Enterprise Switch
®
9000 Enterprise Switch provides

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  • Page 1 9000 Enterprise Switch Module Description The 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) (Model ® Number 3CB9RG4) for the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch provides high-port-density, line speed, Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing on backbone networks running at Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layer 3.
  • Page 2 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Stand-alone operations if a switch fabric module fails or is not installed Full-duplex port operation (through front panel ports and backplane ports) Management using the CoreBuilder 9000 Administration Console command line interface, Web Management suite of applications, or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) For information about the software features that this module supports,...
  • Page 3 This guide is intended for trained technical personnel only. Do not attempt to install, remove, or replace CoreBuilder 9000 switching modules if you have not had the proper training from 3Com. For training information in the United States and Canada, call 1-800-NET-3Com. For training information in other countries, visit the 3Com Web site: http://www.3com.com...
  • Page 4 1 Verify that the module is the correct model by matching the 3C number that is listed on the shipping box to the 3C number that appears on your order documentation (3CB9RG4). 2 Remove the module, in its antistatic bag, from the shipping box.
  • Page 5 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Before you install your 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module Installation Prerequisites (GBIC), comply with the following prerequisites: Verify that the chassis is properly installed in a rack, on a table, or on a shelf, according to the instructions in either of these guides: 7-Slot Chassis Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch...
  • Page 6 The switching module can use all four of its backplane ports in slots 1 – 6, when used in conjunction with a 24-port GEN Switch Fabric Module (3CB9FG24 or 3CB9FG24T). 3Com recommends that you install this Layer 3 switching module in any of those slots.
  • Page 7 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Table 1 24-port GEN SFM and 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) in the 7-slot Chassis SFM Backplane Port LED Numbers That Chassis Slot Number of SFM Backplane Ports Numbers That Connect to Correspond to the SFM Allocated to This Slot...
  • Page 8 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Table 2 9-port GEN SFM* and 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) in the 7-slot Chassis SFM Backplane Port LED Numbers That Chassis Slot Number of SFM Backplane Ports Numbers That Connect to Correspond to the SFM Allocated to This Slot...
  • Page 9 The switching module can use all four of its backplane ports in slots 1 – 6, when used in conjunction with a 24-port GEN Switch Fabric Module (3CB9FG24 or 3CB9FG24T). 3Com recommends that you install this Layer 3 switching module in any of those slots.
  • Page 10 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Table 3 24-port GEN SFM and 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) in the 8-slot Chassis SFM Backplane Port LED Numbers That Chassis Slot Number of SFM Backplane Ports Numbers That Connect to Correspond to the SFM Allocated to This Slot...
  • Page 11 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Table 4 9-port GEN SFM and 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) in the 8-slot Chassis Number of Switch Fabric Module SFM Backplane Port LED Numbers That Chassis Slot Backplane Ports Allocated to This Numbers That Connect to...
  • Page 12 The switching module can use two of its backplane ports in slots 1 – 7 and slots 10 – 12, when used in conjunction with a 24-port GEN Switch Fabric Module (3CB9FG24 or 3CB9FG24T). 3Com recommends that you install this Layer 3 switching module in any of those slots.
  • Page 13 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Table 5 24-port GEN SFM and 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) in the 16-slot Chassis Number of Switch Fabric Module SFM Backplane Port LED Numbers That Chassis Slot Backplane Ports Allocated to This Numbers That Connect to...
  • Page 14 Empty slots must always be covered to ensure proper airflow and cooling in the chassis. 3Com strongly recommends that you install only one module at a time and remove only the faceplate for the slot where you intend to install the module.
  • Page 15 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide 8 To engage the module with the backplane, use both hands to perform the following steps: a Push firmly at the two ends of the front panel near the ejector handles until you feel the module connectors make firm contact with the backplane connectors.
  • Page 16 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Figure 2 illustrates installation in a 7-slot chassis. Figure 2 Installing a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) into a 7-slot Chassis 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module ®...
  • Page 17 Figure 3 illustrates installation in a 8-slot chassis. Figure 3 Installing a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) into an 8-slot Chassis Spring-loaded screw ® CoreBuilder 9000 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9RG4 Spring-loaded screw...
  • Page 18 Figure 4 Installing a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) into a 16-slot Chassis Spring-loaded screw CoreBuilder 9000 ® ® CoreBuilder 9000 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9RG4 3CB9LF20MM 3CB9LF20R Spring-loaded screw...
  • Page 19 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide After you install the 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module Verifying Module Operation (GBIC), you must wait for the module to complete a successful initialization process before you can proceed to configure it according to the needs of your network.
  • Page 20 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Module Initialization Process After the EME enables power to the slot, the module initialization process begins and lasts up to 4 minutes. The following activities occur: The Module Status LED flashes on (using colors yellow and green) and off throughout the entire initialization process, although periods in the off state may last up to 25 seconds.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Troubleshooting LEDs can help you verify the state of the 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) or its ports. See Table 6. Table 6 Module and Port Status LED Indicators State and Color Description Module Status...
  • Page 22 You can remove and replace the transceiver while the system is on. Figure 5 Example of a GBIC Fiber-optic Transceiver To ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and regulatory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers that 3Com supports. For a list of currently supported GBICs, see this 3Com Web site: http://www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics...
  • Page 23 Connection to multimode fiber through a conditioned launch cable To ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and regulatory compliance, use only conditioned launch cables that 3Com supports. For a list of currently supported conditioned launch cables, see this 3Com Web site: http://www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics Table 8 lists the transmission ranges for each GBIC LX connection.

  • Page 24: Class 1 Laser Product

    GBIC systems, read and comply with the precautions in this section. WARNING: The fiber-optic lasers that are used in 3Com GBIC ports meet the regulatory requirements for casual exposure to the eye. As with any source of bright light, however, 3Com recommends that you do not look into the laser light source.
  • Page 25 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Before you connect the system to the Gigabit Ethernet network, first Inserting the Transceiver insert the transceiver into the GBIC port on the module: 1 Orient the transceiver so that the SC connector is toward you (Figure 6). Figure 6 Inserting the GBIC Transceiver GBIC port GEN Interface...

  • Page 26: Removing The Transceiver

    Unqualified GBIC ), and captures the error in the event log: Uqual.GBIC WARNING: The GBIC in Port XX is NOT approved by 3Com & may violate electromagnetic emission or safety requirements for your country. Refer to 3Com’s web page (www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics) for our current approval list.
  • Page 27 3Com GBIC systems. Pretesting at 3Com ensures proper functionality and compatibility with the system. If the system detects a transceiver that 3Com does not support, it sets the port type to displays a short description at the EME...
  • Page 28 Although this report does not necessarily indicate that the GBIC transceiver will not function properly with the system, it does indicate that 3Com has not qualified the transceiver and does not support it. Contact 3Com Technical Support. For contact information, see the...
  • Page 29 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide Administration Console Management The Administration Console is a menu-driven, VT100 command line interface. To access the module’s Administration Console, you must first log in to the primary EME. Follow these steps: 1 Log in to the EME via Telnet or a local connection.

  • Page 30: Environmental Requirements

    4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide The following tables list the specifications for the 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Module Specifications Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC): Environmental Requirements 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Operating temperature Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing –40 to 66 °C (–40 to 151 °F)
  • Page 31 Switch 8-slot Chassis and 16-slot Chassis You can view and print these and other CoreBuilder 9000 documents from the: 3Com Web site — Enter the following URL: http://support.3com.com/nav/switches.htm CoreBuilder 9000 Documentation CD-ROM The Documentation CD-ROM is included in each chassis shipping box.

  • Page 33: Imited Warranty

    3Com warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller.
  • Page 34 Advance Replacement is provided for ninety (90) days, after which time it may be available for a specified fee. 3Com will make commercially reasonable efforts to ship the replacement product not later than five (5) business days after receiving the request for advance replacement, but may be delayed due to product availability or export or import procedures.
  • Page 35 MISSIONS OMPLIANCE TATEMENTS FOR LASS RODUCTS Federal Communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 Commission Notice of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 36 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, CoreBuilder, and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation.