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    Superstack® 3 Switch 3300 User Guide 3C16980A, 3C16981A http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1698-0AAA06 Published September 2000
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    you in conjunction with, this User Guide. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The 3Com logo and CoreBuilder are
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    CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 13 LEDs 13 Switch 3300 - Rear
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    Serial Cable 39 Modem Cable 40 RJ45 Pin Assignments 40 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com FTP Site 45 Support from Your Network Supplier 46 Support from 3Com 46 Returning Products for Repair 48 iv
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    GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMC STATEMENTS v
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    vi
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    the release notes that are shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. 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
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    Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Information note Description Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential
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    release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. I SuperStack 3 Switch Help This help provides information about the web interface software of the Switch. It is supplied on the SuperStack 3 Switch CD-ROM. I SuperStack 3 Switch README File This file provides information about the
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    mail comments about this document to 3Com at: [email protected] Please include the following information when commenting: I Document title I Document part number (on the title page) I Page number (if appropriate) Example: I SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 User Guide I Part Number DUA1698-2AAA04
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    3300 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: I About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 I Switch 3300 - Front View Detail I Switch 3300 - Rear View Detail I Network Configuration Examples I Configuration
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    workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or server connection, and connects power users to dedicated 100Mbps ports - all in one switch. In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3 range of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack 3 system as your network grows. Summary of Features The
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    MDIX-only. See "Choosing the Correct Cables" on page 30 for more information. LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and their states according to color. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on page 31.
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    An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed. Off No Expansion Module is installed. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; the LED indicates the position of the Switch in the stack and that a link is present. Note that although there are eight LEDs, only
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    3Com product name of the Switch I The 3Com 3C number of the Switch I The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch I The serial number of the Switch System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to the Switch. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page
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    100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; contact your supplier for availability. For more information about Matrix Modules, see "Stacking Units" on
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    17 Network Configuration Examples The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be used in your network. Switch 3300 as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. There is
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    18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Switch 3300 as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can act as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments. Figure 4 Using the Switch as a collapsed backbone
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    Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 as a Desktop Switch The example in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 can be used for a group of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to the desktop. The Switch 3300 stack has a SuperStack 3 Switch 1000BASE-SX Module that allows it
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    20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 illustrates the key
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    , plus a 100m (328ft) UTP link from a repeater out to the endstations. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for all its ports, including Expansion Module ports. Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles
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    22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
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    I Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs I Managing the Switch WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 3300 or in Appendix A of this guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 ou d'entamer une
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    amplifiers I Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures I Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. I Air-flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. We recommend that you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. I No more than four
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    incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch are mixing a variety of SuperStack 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top. If you are placing Switch units one on top of the
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    -to-back. For this you need a Matrix Cable (part number 3C16965). Contact your supplier for details. I The Expansion Module slot at the rear of the Switch allows you to install a Matrix Module (part number 3C16960). The Matrix Module provides four ports and allows you to interconnect up to four
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    Switch units with a single SuperStack 3 Switch Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables. You only need one Matrix Module for each stack. To stack up to four Switch Module into one of the units. You can find instructions for doing this in the documentation that accompanies the
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    of management software I Ensure that you re-configure the stack-wide features on all the units For more information about management software, see "Managing the Switch" on page 32. Figure 9 A stack of units with a Matrix Module
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    2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can only use a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System output. Powering-up the Switch 3300 Use the following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch; the only method of connecting or disconnecting
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    of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on page 31. All of the ports on the front of the Switch 3300 are configured as MDIX (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another MDIX port, you need a cross-over cable. Most of the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports on 3Com devices
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    your Switch, this is normal operation. Management software in the stack passes packets between units even if there is no other traffic activity. For information about solving problems when managing the Switch, refer to the Problem Solving chapter in the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (DUA1695
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    to get the Switch working, but if you do use it, you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to the "SuperStack Switch Management Guide" (part number DUA1695
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    You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 3300. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the
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    Information I Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. I If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the Switch 3300 unit must be installed below the narrower Hub units. I The unit should never be connected to an A.C. outlet
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    ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground). †Impédance à la terre. I U.K. only: The Switch 3300 is covered by Oftel General Approval, NS/G/12345/J/100003, for indirect connection to a public telecommunications system. This can only be
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    é Importante I L'installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un personnel qualifié. I Si vous entassez l'unité Switch avec les unités SuperStack 3 Hub, l'unité Switch 3300 doit être installée en dessous des unités Hub plus étroites. I L'unité ne devrait pas etre branchee a une
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    L'information de Sécurité Importante 37 I 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. I France et Pérou uniquement: Ce groupe
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    Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen. I Wenn die Switch 3300 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack 3 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 3300 Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden. I Das Gerät ist unter keinen
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    B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin PC-AT Serial Cable 9-pin to 9-pin
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    40 APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin RJ45 Pin Assignments Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX RJ45 connectors Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Ports configured as MDI 1 TxData + 2 TxData - 3 RxData + 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned
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    Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Ports configured as MDIX 1 RxData + 2 RxData - 3 TxData + 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 TxData - 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned RJ45 Pin Assignments 41 Function Receive Data Receive Data Transmit data Transmit data
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    42 APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS
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    C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Standards Safety Agency Certifications EMC Emissions Immunity Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating Height: 76mm
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    44 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards Supported Year 2000 Compliance SNMP Terminal Emulation SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) Telnet (RFC 854) RFC 951) ARP (RFC 826) TFTP (RFC 783) For information on Year 2000 Compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www
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    is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the following online systems: I World Wide Web site
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    > You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to
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    Support from 3Com 47 When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: I Product model name, part number, and serial number I A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels I Diagnostic error messages I Details about recent configuration changes, if
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    48 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender's expense. To obtain an
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    on twisted pair ports that allows them to advertise their capabilities for speed, duplex and flow control. When connected to a port that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can automatically configure itself to the optimum setup. backbone The part of a network used as a primary path for
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    but a sudden prolonged increase in the number of collisions can indicate a problem with a device, particularly if it is not accompanied by a general caused by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a Switch. Flow control prevents packet loss and inhibits devices from generating more
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    section and a host section. LAN Local Area Network. A network of endstations (such as PCs, printers, servers) and network devices (hubs and switches) that cover a relatively small geographic area (usually not larger than a floor or building). LANs are characterized by high transmission speeds over
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    of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch or bridge. 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
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    are generally more sophisticated. Switch Database A database that is stored by a switch to determine if a Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is the protocol service, letting a user log into another computer system and access a device as if the user
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    54 GLOSSARY
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    Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 A auto-negotiating ports 13 C cable choosing the correct 30 Matrix 16 maximum length 13, 21 pin-outs 39 console port 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 13, 30 E Ethernet address of the Switch 15
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    specifications, system 43 stacking a Switch 3300 26 standards supported 44 straight-through configuration 30 Switch 3300 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 supported 44 unit information label 15 weight 43 system specifications 43 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com URL 45 3Com
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    SUPERSTACK® 3 SWITCH 3300 HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants to the end user , 3Com may, in its sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being compatible, 3Com
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    for the replacement product, at list price. This replacement prior to 3Com receiving the defective product is different from the fee-based Advance Hardware Replacement Service, which is available as a contracted service offering. 3Com's Electronic Support Services, available at no charge, include
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    ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE form application to this Limited Warranty. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 326-5000 3Com reserves the right to modify
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems
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Part No. DUA1698-0AAA06
Published September 2000
Superstack
®
3
Switch 3300
User Guide
3C16980A, 3C16981A