About This Guide; Introduction; Finding Specific Information In This Guide - 3Com SuperStack II 3900 Getting Started Manual

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BOUT HIS

Introduction

This guide provides all the information that you need
to set up your SuperStack
get it operating in your network. This guide provides
an overview of your system and step-by-step
procedures for planning your configuration, installing
your system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and
troubleshooting. When you are ready to configure
your system, see the Command Reference Guide and
the Implementation Guide on the Documentation CD.
If the information in the Software Installation and
Release Notes that are shipped with your Switch 3900
system differs from the information in this guide,
follow the instructions in the Release Notes.
This guide is intended for the system or network
administrator who is responsible for installing and
managing network hardware. It assumes that you
have a working knowledge of local area network
(LAN) operations, but it does not assume prior
knowledge of the Switch 3900 system.
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Finding Specific Information in This Guide

This table shows where to find specific information.
For information on
Best ways to use the Switch
3900 system
The front and back panels
Site requirements and other
issues to consider before you
install your Switch 3900 system
Installing the system on a table
or in a distribution rack
Cabling rules and pin
assignments:
Fast Ethernet ports
Gigabit Ethernet ports
Console port
Checking system power-up
diagnostics and LEDs
Deciding how to manage your
system
Setting the Console port baud
Turn to
"System Features and Benefits"
on page 17
"System Overview — 24-Port
Front Panel" starting on page 14
"General Safety Requirements" on
page 49
"Installing the System on a Table
Top or in a Free-Standing Stack"
starting on page 22 and
"Installing the System in a
Distribution Rack" on page 23
"Fast Ethernet Ports" on page 28
"Gigabit Ethernet Ports" on
page 30
"Cabling the Console Port" on
page 31 and "Console Port Pin
Assignments" on page 32
"Power Up" on page 34
"How Do You Want to Manage
the System?" on page 39
"Setting the Console Port Baud"
on page 41