System Overview - Back Panel - 3Com CoreBuilder 2500 Getting Started Manual

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System Overview — Back Panel
Power Switch Assembly
Contains the power switch,
power outlet, and system fuse
CoreBuilder
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Green = Active
Yellow = Error
Slot 1
Slot 2
FDDI Module
The CoreBuilder ™ 2500 system supports up
to 2 FDDI ports. FDDI modules allow you to
connect up to two FDDI stations or connect
to an FDDI trunk using the two FDDI ports.
FDDI modules, which are installed in slot 1
or 2, are available with either fiber or copper
connectors.
S O
ETUP VERVIEW
System Processor LEDs
Provide system status information
ERROR
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Power Run Process Power Config
Fan Temp
Active
Board
Error
Error
1 2
100BASE FX
Board
Error
Fast Ethernet Module
The CoreBuilder 2500 system supports up
to 2 Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) ports. Fast
Ethernet modules are installed in slot 1 or
2 and are available with either fiber or
copper connectors.
ATM Module (not shown)
The CoreBuilder 2500 system supports one
OC-3 155 Mbps interface into a high-speed slot.
The ATM module is installed in slot 1 or 2.
PCMCIA
Inserted
Green = Active
Port Status
Port Status
Yellow = Error
Board Active
Active
Error
Error
Error
Error Active Error Active Error Active
Port Status
Active
Error
Board
Error 1 2 3
TX RX TX RX TX RX
System Processor Serial Ports
Allow you to connect a modem or terminal
to the system for management access
Modem Terminal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Error Active Error Active Error Active Error Active Error Active
4 5 6 7
TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX
Ethernet Modules
The CoreBuilder 2500 system
supports up to 16 Ethernet ports.
Ethernet modules are installed
in slot 3 or 4 and are available
in six different media options.
Port Status Slot 3
8
RX
Slot 4