Table Of Contents - 3Com SuperStack II 3900 Getting Started Manual

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ONTENTS
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BOUT HIS UIDE
Introduction 7
Finding Specific Information in This Guide
Conventions 8
SuperStack II Switch 3900 Documentation
Paper Documents
Documents and Help on CD-ROM
Related Publications
Documentation Comments
Year 2000 Compliance
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S S
YSTEM AND ETUP
Switch 3900 Intelligent Switch
System Overview - 24-Port Front Panel
System Overview - 36-Port Front Panel
System Overview - Back Panel of Both Models
System Features and Benefits
System Management
Optional Gigabit Ethernet Modules
Network Configuration Example
Providing Dedicated Links for Fast Ethernet
Network Configuration Sample
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NSTALLING THE YSTEM
Before You Begin 21
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VERVIEW
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Installing the System on a Table Top or in a Free-Standing
Stack 22
Installing the System in a Distribution Rack
Preparing the System and Rack
Mounting the System into a Distribution Rack
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C S 3900 P
ABLING WITCH
Overview of Cabling
Fiber Safety Precautions
Fast Ethernet Ports 28
Cabling 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports
10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Guidelines for Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
Recommended Distances for 1000BASE-SX Ports or
Transceivers
Recommended Distances for
1000BASE-LX Transceivers
Cabling the Console Port
Console Port Pin Assignments
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S P U
YSTEM OWER P
Power Options 33
AC Power Cord
Optional Advanced Redundant Power System
Optional Uninterruptible Power System
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ORTS
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