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Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM
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3C16985B, 3C16987A, 3C16986A, 3C16988A
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. DUA1698-5AAA04
Published November 2001
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  • Page 1 SuperStack ® Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM User Guide 3C16985B, 3C16987A, 3C16986A, 3C16988A http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1698-5AAA04 Published November 2001...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BOUT UIDE Conventions Related Documentation Documentation Comments Product Registration NTRODUCING THE WITCH 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM About the Switch Summary of Features Switch — Front View Detail 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-SX Port (SM only) 1000BASE-T Port (TM only) LEDs Switch —...
  • Page 4 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen OUTS Null Modem Cable PC-AT Serial Cable Modem Cable RJ45 Pin Assignments ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Switch 3300 XM, SM and MM Switch 3300 TM ECHNICAL UPPORT Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 3Com FTP Site...
  • Page 5 Support from Your Network Supplier Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair LOSSARY NDEX EGULATORY OTICES...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    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/ All the Switches mentioned in this guide are compatible with the Switches found within the SuperStack 1100/3300 family range.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    BOUT UIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury...

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Related In addition to this guide, each Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM document Documentation set includes the following: Management Guide This guide contains all the management information for the Switch. It is supplied on the SuperStack Switch CD-ROM.

  • Page 10: Documentation Comments

    Page number (if appropriate) Example: SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM User Guide Part Number DUA1698-5AAA04 Page 21 Product You can now register your SuperStack Switch on the 3Com web site to Registration receive up-to-date information on your product: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Switch 3300 Xm, Sm, Tm, Mm

    NTRODUCING THE WITCH 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: About the Switch Switch — Front View Detail Switch — Rear View Detail...

  • Page 12: About The Switch

    NTRODUCING THE WITCH About the Switch ® The SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, or MM connects: your existing 10Mbps devices. high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps or 1000Mbps backbone or server connection. users to dedicated 100Mbps ports in one switch.

  • Page 13: Switch - Front View Detail

    Switch 3300 SM Power / Self Test LED 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Port Status LEDs 1000BASE-SX Port Unit LED Figure 2 Switch 3300 XM — front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Unit green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK...

  • Page 14: 10Base-T

    1: I 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH 10BASE-T/ The Switch has 24 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 100BASE-TX Ports configured as MDIX (cross-over). These ports can be set to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, or they can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of a link and provide the appropriate connection.
  • Page 15 Switch — Front View Detail Table 3 LED behavior Color Indicates Port Status LEDs Packet Yellow Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Status Green A link is present, and the port is enabled. Green flashing A link is present, but the port is disabled.

  • Page 16: Switch - Rear View Detail

    1: I 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH Switch — Rear View Detail Figure 5 Switch 3300 XM, SM and TM— rear view Unit Information Label Switch 3300 XM 24 Port 3C16985A MAC Addr: XXXXXXXXXX Console Serial...

  • Page 17: Console Port

    Switch — Rear View Detail Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. The console port uses standard null modem cable and is set to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.

  • Page 18: Network Configuration Examples

    1: I 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH Network The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be Configuration used in your network. Examples Switch as a The example in Figure 7 shows how a Switch 3300 SM/XM stack can...

  • Page 19: Switch As A Collapsed Backbone Switch

    Network Configuration Examples Switch as a Collapsed The example in Figure 8 shows how a Switch 3300 TM stack can act as a Backbone Switch backbone for both shared and switched network segments. Figure 8 Using the Switch as a collapsed backbone Endstations on switched 10Mbps Endstations on...

  • Page 20: Switch As A Desktop Switch

    1: I 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH Switch as a Desktop The example in Figure 9 shows how the Switch can be used for a group Switch of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to the desktop.

  • Page 21: Configuration Rules For Fast Ethernet

    Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet Configuration Rules The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to for Fast Ethernet those for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 10 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks.

  • Page 22: Configuration Rules With Full Duplex

    1: I 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH The key topology rules are: Maximum UTP cable length is 100m (328ft) over Category 5 cable. A 412m (1352ft) fiber run is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to-switch, using half-duplex 100BASE-FX.

  • Page 23: Configuration Rules For Gigabit Ethernet (Sm And Tm)

    Configuration Rules for Gigabit Ethernet (SM and TM) Configuration Rules Gigabit Ethernet is designed to run over four media: for Gigabit Single-mode fiber optic cable, with connections up to 5km. Ethernet (SM and Multimode fiber optic cable, with connections up to 550m. Balanced, shielded copper cabling, with connections up to 25m.
  • Page 24 1: I 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH...

  • Page 25: Installing The Switch

    Managing the Switch WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM or MM or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide.

  • Page 26: Choosing A Suitable Site

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE WITCH Choosing a Suitable The Switch is suited for use in an office environment where it can be Site mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free standing. Alternatively, the Switch can be rack-mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room.

  • Page 27: Rack-Mounting

    Rack-mounting Rack-mounting The Switch is 1U high and fits in most standard 19-inch racks. CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the Switch before continuing. 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.

  • Page 28: Placing Units On Top Of Each Other

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE WITCH Placing Units On 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 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top.

  • Page 29: Stacking Units

    Stacking Units Stacking Units 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 SM, TM and XM allows you to connect two Switch units back-to-back.

  • Page 30: Stacking Up To Four Units

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE WITCH Figure 12 A stack of two units Stacking Up To Four You can stack up to four Switch units using one Switch 3300 MM and Units the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. Only one SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 MM unit can be fitted per stack. To stack up to four Switch units: 1 Power-off all the units.
  • Page 31 Stacking Units 4 If you use the management software of the units: 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 “Managing the Switch”...

  • Page 32: The Power-Up Sequence

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE WITCH The Power-up The following sections describe how to get your Switch 3300 XM, SM, Sequence TM or MM powered-up and ready for operation. Connecting a You can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (part Redundant Power number 3C16071B) to the Switch.

  • Page 33: Choosing The Correct Cables

    If there is evidence of a problem, see “Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs” on page 34. Choosing the All of the ports on the front of the Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM and MM are Correct Cables configured as MDIX (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another MDIX port, you need a cross-over cable.

  • Page 34: Solving Problems Indicated By Leds

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE WITCH Solving Problems If the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem, refer to Table 6 which Indicated by LEDs contains a list of problems and suggested solutions. Table 6 Problems indicated by LEDs Problem Suggested Solution A Power LED does not Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the...

  • Page 35: Safety Information

    You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM or MM. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully.

  • Page 36: Important Safety Information

    If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack Hub units, the Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM or MM 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.
  • Page 37 Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground). †Impédance à la terre. U.K. only: The Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM or MM 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.

  • Page 38: L'information De Sécurité Importante

    Si vous entassez l'unité Switch avec les unités SuperStack Hub, l'unité Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM ou MM doit être installée en dessous des unités Hub plus étroites. L’unité ne devrait pas etre branchee a une prise de courant C.A.
  • Page 39 L’information de Sécurité Importante 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...

  • Page 40: Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen

    Sicherheitsinformat Fachpersonal erfolgen. ionen Wenn die Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM oder MM Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM oder MM Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 A: S PPENDIX AFETY NFORMATION...

  • Page 43: Pin - Outs

    OUTS Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM PC/Terminal Cable connector: 9-pin female Cable connector: 25-pin male/female only required if screen Screen Shell Screen always required Ground Ground required for handshake PC-AT Serial Cable...

  • Page 44: Modem Cable

    B: P PPENDIX OUTS Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM RS-232 Modem Port Cable connector: 9-pin female Cable connector: 25-pin male Screen Shell Screen Ground Ground RJ45 Pin Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX RJ45 Assignments connectors Table 7 Pin assignments...
  • Page 45 RJ45 Pin Assignments Table 7 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Function Ports configured as MDIX RxData + Receive Data RxData – Receive Data TxData + Transmit data Not assigned Not assigned TxData – Transmit data Not assigned Not assigned...
  • Page 46 B: P PPENDIX OUTS...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Switch 3300 XM, SM and MM Physical Dimensions Height: 43.6mm x Width: 440mm x Depth: 247.5mm Weight: 5kg (11lbs) Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage Temperature –10° to +70°C (14° to 158°F) Operating Humidity 10–95% relative humidity, non-condensing...

  • Page 48: Switch 3300 Tm

    C: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Standards Supported SNMP Terminal Emulation SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) Telnet (RFC 854) MIB-II (RFC 1213) Protocols Used for Administration Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) UDP (RFC 768) Repeater MIB (RFC 1516) IP (RFC 791) VLAN MIB (RFC 1573) ICMP (RFC 792) RMON MIB (RFC 1271) TCP (RFC 793)
  • Page 49 Switch 3300 TM Standards Supported SNMP Terminal Emulation SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) Telnet (RFC 854) MIB-II (RFC 1213) Protocols Used for Administration Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) UDP (RFC 768) Repeater MIB (RFC 1516) IP (RFC 791) VLAN MIB (RFC 1573) ICMP (RFC 792) RMON MIB (RFC 1271) TCP (RFC 793)
  • Page 50 C: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 51: Technical Support

    Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical information discovered by 3Com technical support engineers. This complimentary service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners, is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at:...

  • Page 52: 3Com Ftp Site

    3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into...
  • Page 53 Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers. These numbers are correct at the time of publication. Refer to the 3Com Web site for updated information. Country Telephone Number...

  • Page 54: Returning Products For Repair

    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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56 LOSSARY information to forward packets based on their destination address. This process is known as filtering. broadcast A packet sent to all devices on a network. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb all the available network bandwidth and can cause a network to fail. Broadcast storms can be due to faulty network devices.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 LOSSARY loop An event that occurs when two network devices are connected by more than one path, thereby causing packets to repeatedly cycle around the network and not reach their destination. Media Access Control. A protocol specified by the IEEE for determining which devices have access to a network at any one time.
  • Page 59 server A computer in a network that is shared by multiple endstations. Servers provide endstations with access to shared network services such as computer files and printer queues. SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. A protocol that allows IP to run over a serial line (console port) connection.
  • Page 60 LOSSARY unicast A packet sent to a single endstation on a network. 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.
  • Page 61 1000BASE-SX port 14 1000BASE-T port 14 installing the Switch 25 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 14 prerequisites 26 3C number 16 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 51 3Com URL 51 LEDs 14 solving problems indicated by 34 Light Emitting Diodes. See LEDs auto-negotiating ports 14...
  • Page 62 14, 22 Segmentation switch 18 Technical specifications 47 serial number of the Switch 16 technical support serial port. See console port 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 51 Site 3Com URL 51 Choosing a Suitable Site 26 network suppliers 52 socket...
  • Page 63 EGULATORY OTICES FCC 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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