SuperStack User Guide ® 3C16987 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1698-7AAA01 Published May 2000 II Switch 3300 SM ®...
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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 Port Network Configuration Examples Switch 3300 SM as a Segmentation Switch Switch 3300 SM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch Switch 3300 SM as a Desktop Switch Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet Configuration Rules with Full Duplex Configuration Rules for Gigabit Ethernet...
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OUTS 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 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network Supplier...
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Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair LOSSARY NDEX ORPORATION IMITED ARRANTY EMC S TATEMENTS...
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 II Switch 3300 MM.
BOUT UIDE Conventions Table 1 Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the Syntax Commands The words “enter” and “type” Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Table 2 Text Conventions (continued) Convention Words in italics Related In addition to this guide, each Switch 3300 SM document set includes the Documentation following: Description Italics are used to: Emphasize a point. Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text.
3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Example: Product You can now register your SuperStack II Switch on the 3Com web site to Registration receive up-to-date information on your product: Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System.
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 II Switch 3300 SM Switch 3300 SM — Front View Detail Switch 3300 SM — Rear View Detail...
Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, when one of the units is a Switch 3300 MM unit SuperStack II architecture Connects to Redundant Power System/Advanced Redundant...
Packet Status Packet Status Port Status LEDs 1000BASE-SX Port page 30 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and “Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs” Unit Power/Self Test ® SuperStack II Switch 3300 SM Power / Self Test LED Unit LED for more information.
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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”...
Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family using a single Matrix Cable Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, when one of the units is a Switch 3300 MM unit For more information about the role of the Matrix Port, see Units”...
Network The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be Configuration used in your network. Examples The example in Switch 3300 SM as a Segmentation Switch a network of shared 10Mbps,100Mbps and 1000Mbps 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 SM WITCH Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 SM stack can act as a Dual Speed Hub 500 Dual Speed Hub 500 100Mbps Switch 3300 SM stack Endstations on switched 10Mbps...
10Mbps or Desktop Switch 100Mbps connections to the desktop. The 3300 SM Switches provide a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a SuperStack II Switch 9300 in the basement and to a local server. Figure 5 Using the Switch in a desktop environment...
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 SM 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.
1000BASE-T MM = Multimode Configuration Rules The Switch has a Gigabit Ethernet fiber optic 1000BASE-SX port that for the 3300 SM provides a 1000Mbps full duplex connection to another Gigabit Ethernet device. Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link.
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs Managing the Switch WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 SM 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 SM 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 the Switch units are free-standing, up to four units can be placed one Top of Each Other on top of the other. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top.
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 Port on the rear of the Switch allows you to connect two Switch units back-to-back. For this you need a Matrix Cable (part number 3C16965).
Figure 8 A stack of two units Stacking Up To Four You can stack up to four Switch units using a Switch 3300 MM and the Units appropriate number of Matrix Cables. You need only one SuperStack II Switch 3300 MM per stack.
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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 For more information about management software, see Switch” Figure 9 A stack of three units page “Managing the Switch 1100/3300 Switch 3300 SM 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 SM 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 6 Problems indicated by LEDs Problem A Power LED does not light On powering-up, the...
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 II 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 SM. 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 II Hub units, the Switch 3300 SM 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 SM 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 II Hub, l'unité Switch 3300 SM 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 SM Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack II Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 3300 SM Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden.
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Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen WARNHINWEIS: Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit. Niemals mit einem Vergrößerungsgerät einen Übertragungs-Laser betrachten, während dieser eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser Anschluß und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind.
B: P PPENDIX OUTS Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin Switch 3300 SM Cable connector: 9-pin female Screen Ground RJ45 Pin Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX RJ45 Assignments connectors Table 7 Pin assignments Pin Number Ports configured as MDI...
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Table 7 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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When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers: Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Australia 1 800 678 515 Hong Kong 800 933 486 India +61 2 9937 5085...
PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT 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.
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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 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 1000BASE-SX 13 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 3C number 15 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 47 3Com URL 47 3ComFacts 48 auto-negotiating ports 13 cable choosing the correct 30 Matrix 16 maximum length 13, 21, 22 pin-outs 41 console port 16...
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26 standards supported 46 unit information label 15 weight 45 system specifications 45 technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 47 3Com URL 47 fax service 48 network suppliers 48 product repair 50 topology rules for Fast Ethernet 20 topology rules with full duplex 21...
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Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to 3Com until the returned item is received by 3Com. The repaired or replaced item will be...
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3Com's response to a request for telephone technical support will be in the form of a return call from a 3Com representative by close of business the following business day, defined as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding local holidays. Please refer to the Technical Support appendix in the User Guide for telephone numbers.
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5400 Bayfront Plaza P.O. Box 58145 Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 (408) 326-5000 May, 2000 3Com reserves the right to modify or cancel this offering at any time, without advance notice. This offering is not available where prohibited or restricted by law.
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EMC S TATEMENTS FCC S TATEMENT CSA S TATEMENT NFORMATION 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.
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