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3Com 100BASE-FX Quick Start Manual

Fast ethernet switching modules for the corebuilder 9000 enterprise switch
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Switching Modules
Description
Key Features
100BASE-FX and
10/100BASE-TX
Fast Ethernet
Switching Modules
Quick Start Guide
For the CoreBuilder™ 9000 Enterprise Switch
Two Fast Ethernet (FEN) Switching Interface Modules are designed for
the CoreBuilder™ 9000 Enterprise Switch:
The 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet Switching Module (Model
Number 3CB9LF10MC) has ten 100–Mbps Ethernet fiber–optic front
panel ports. These ports interface to a maximum of two 1–Gigabit
non-blocking ports on the backplane.
The 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Module (Model
Number 3CB9LF20R) has twenty 10/100–Mbps RJ-45 front panel
ports. These ports interface to a maximum of two 1–Gigabit
non-blocking ports on the backplane.
The 100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX are intelligent interface modules
with their own embedded management agents that support standard
SNMP MIBs. The modules connect to the backplane ports of the switch
fabric module in the CoreBuilder 9000 chassis.
The Fast Ethernet Switching Modules support the following key
features:
Autonegotiation of flow control
Embedded management agent
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support
Management using the CoreBuilder 9000 Administration Console
command line interface or SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol)
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) bridging for Ethernet

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  • Page 1 These ports interface to a maximum of two 1–Gigabit non-blocking ports on the backplane. The 100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX are intelligent interface modules with their own embedded management agents that support standard SNMP MIBs. The modules connect to the backplane ports of the switch fabric module in the CoreBuilder 9000 chassis.

  • Page 2: Audience Description

    This guide is intended for trained technical personnel only. Do not Audience Description attempt to install, remove, or replace CoreBuilder 9000 Fast Ethernet Switching Modules if you have not had the proper training from 3Com. For training information, call 1-800-NET-3COM.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide Safety Precautions When you handle components in a CoreBuilder 9000 system, be sure that you follow all safety precautions. To avoid electric shocks, burns, or equipment damage, read and follow these...

  • Page 4: Handling Precautions

    3 Ensure that the box also contains: Release Notes for the CoreBuilder 9000 Fast Ethernet Switching Modules 100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch (this guide) All shipping boxes are reusable. After you remove the contents, replace the packing materials and store the shipping box for future use.

  • Page 5: Installation Prerequisites

    100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide CAUTION: Handle the module by the front panel only. Do not touch any components, pins, leads, or solder connections. If the module appears to be damaged, replace it in the antistatic bag, place it back in the shipping box, and contact your local supplier.
  • Page 6 100BASE-FX 10/100BASE-TX F THERNET WITCHING ODULES UICK TART UIDE Module Slot Either one or two switch fabric module backplane ports are allocated to Considerations each interface module slot, as shown in Table 1. Table 1 Backplane Port Allocation Number of Switch Fabric...

  • Page 7: Installing The Module

    100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide Consider the following slot restrictions when you choose a chassis slot for Switching Modules: Slots 8 and 9 are reserved only for switch fabric modules, which are 1.5 inches in width. You cannot install FEN Interface Modules in these slots.
  • Page 8 100BASE-FX 10/100BASE-TX F THERNET WITCHING ODULES UICK TART UIDE Figure 2 Installing a Fast Ethernet Switching Module into the Chassis Spring-loaded screw Fast Ethernet Switching Module 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9FG24 3CB9LF20R 3CB9LF20R Spring-loaded screw 6 To engage the module and chassis backplane connectors, apply pressure to the module front panel with one hand, while you push the ejector handles inward toward the front panel with your other hand.

  • Page 9: Operation

    100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide 7 Ensure that the module remains fully seated in the backplane connector while you close the ejector handles. Push the end of each ejector handle until the ejector handle locks into place.

  • Page 10: Finding More Information

    100BASE-FX 10/100BASE-TX F THERNET WITCHING ODULES UICK TART UIDE Managing the You manage modules using the Administration Console management Module software. The Administration Console uses a command line interface that you access from a terminal through the EME (Enterprise Management Engine).

  • Page 11: Cabling Requirements

    100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the 100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules. Cabling Requirements Module Required Cable Type Maximum Segment Length 100BASE-FX Multimode Half-duplex mode: 400 m 3CB9LF10MC 62.5/125 micron...

  • Page 12: Power Specifications

    100BASE-FX 10/100BASE-TX F THERNET WITCHING ODULES UICK TART UIDE Power Specifications The CoreBuilder 9000 100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules have the following power requirements: Current Current Voltage Minimum Maximum 100BASE-FX 10/100BASE-TX +5 V 4.8 V 5.35 V 5.38 A 4.32 A...

  • Page 13: Imited Warranty

    Robotics Corporation products. If it appears that any such product does not perform properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after purchase of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall,...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at 3Com’s expense, not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the defective product by 3Com.

  • Page 15: Emc Directive Statement

    100BASE-FX and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switching Modules Quick Start Guide 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 Commission Notice part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 16 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time 95052-8145 to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties, terms, or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose.

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