3Com 3C81600 User Guide

3Com 3C81600 - SuperStack II Enterprise Monitor Manual

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    SuperStack® 3 Advanced RPS User Guide 3C16071B http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1607-0AAA04 Rev. 01 Published November 2000
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    contained in, or delivered to you in conjunction with, this User Guide. Portions of this documentation are reproduced in whole or in part with permission are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The 3Com logo and LinkConverter are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are
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    CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE How to Use This Guide 8 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 8 Documentation Comments 9 Product Registration 9 INTRODUCING THE ADVANCED RPS About the Advanced RPS 11 Advanced RPS Chassis - Front View Detail 12 LEDs 12
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    Full Redundancy 19 INSTALLING THE ADVANCED RPS Unpacking the Advanced RPS 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack Mounting 23 Using the Rack Mounting Kit 23 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 24 Installing a Power Module 24 Power Supply and Fuses 25 Connecting the DC Cables 25 Standard DC Cables 26
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    not supported 47 Obsolete Products 48 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 53 World Wide Web Site 53 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 53 3Com FTP Site 54 Support from Your Network Supplier 54 Support from 3Com 54 Returning Products for Repair 56 INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED
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    SuperStack units. The guide is intended for use qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. This guide explains the power supply protection you need. This guide does not show you: s How to guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. Most user guides
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    RPS. Permitted configurations for the Power Modules. Troubleshooting. How you can contact 3Com for support. Turn to: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Appendix guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Information note Caution Warning Description Information that describes important features or instructions
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    (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack 3 Advanced RPS User Guide s Part Number DUA1607-0AAA03 s Page 21 Product Registration You can now register your SuperStack unit on the 3Com web site to receive up-to-date information on your product: http://support.3com.com/warrantyregistration/register.pl
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    10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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    RPS), its associated products, and how they can be used to support your SuperStack network devices. It covers the following topics: s revert to their internal power supply. Check the Getting Started Guide that accompanies your Switch for more information.' The Advanced RPS chassis, in combination
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    1 lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Advanced RPS chassis and their status according to color. For information on using the LEDs for troubleshooting, see Appendix D.
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    Chassis Power Sockets (Mains AC Power) The Advanced RPS chassis has two AC mains inputs, labelled Primary Pwr A and Backup Pwr B. It provides dual phase support, that is, it
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    AC sources that can be from separate phases. 3Com require that you confirm that your chassis supports the dual phase feature by checking that "3C16071A" inlet B. If the power to inlet A fails, the chassis will reset and switch to use inlet B. If the power to inlet A recovers, the chassis will reset
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    Appendix C and the manual that accompanies the power module. You may also find these details in the manual that accompanies your networking each module. CAUTION: The Advanced RPS chassis (3C16071A and 3C16071B) does not support the Type 2 Power Module (3C16074). You must use a Type 2A Power Module
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    : The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. If you cannot find your SuperStack unit listed in Appendix C, consult the User Guide that accompanied the unit for its DC power rating, or your supplier
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    available to connect two Type 3 Power Modules to a SuperStack unit for full redundancy. CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation
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    8 Advanced RPS Standard Usage Configuration Managed Redundancy Managed Redundancy can only be used with a SuperStack unit that has the auto-enable feature. For units that support this feature, see Appendix C.
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    Using the Advanced RPS 19 The SuperStack unit is supplied with power from an AC mains supply. A power module is connected using the standard DC cable to the RPS socket on the SuperStack unit (see Figure 9). If the internal power supply fails, the SuperStack unit enables the Advanced RPS. CAUTION: If
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    the system to full redundancy. This prevents the reset that occurs in the managed redundancy mode. Refer to the Advanced RPS Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide and Advanced RPS Type 3 'Y' Cable Installation Guide. Figure 10 Advanced RPS Full Redundancy Configuration
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    2 INSTALLING THE ADVANCED RPS CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the SuperStack® 3 Advanced RPS chassis. It
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    eight screws) s Four self-adhesive rubber pads (feet) s This manual s Registration information Choosing a Suitable Site CAUTION: Ensure there is free unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (3Com recommend that you provide a minimum of 75-mm (3-in.) clearance). To
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    high and can be mounted in a 19-in. equipment rack. The rack must be well ventilated - 3Com recommend using an open frame type. 3Com recommend that runners or a tray be fitted in the rack to support the weight of the Advanced RPS chassis when installed into the rack. Using the Rack Mounting Kit
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    C) in a free-standing stack or, if runners or a tray give extra support, on a rack-mounted Advanced RPS. The narrower units must be positioned at is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. CAUTION: Never plug a hot power
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    . Details of the permissible combinations of modules and 3Com products are given in Appendix C and the user guide which accompanies the modules. To install a power module: CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power
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    CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ADVANCED RPS CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. CAUTION: Only use the cables designed for the power module you are installing. CAUTION: When mating the
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    the DC Cables" on page 25. 3 Once all the cables are securely connected, the Advanced RPS is ready to operate. There is no ON/OFF switch on the Advanced RPS. To start the Advanced RPS, plug the AC power cord(s) into a mains outlet. Checking for Correct Operation When powered up, the
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    ) CAUTION: It is important that, if you use a UPS to supply the Advanced RPS, you use only one UPS output to supply the RPS. The 3Com UPS will supply 325 W input power. Hence the maximum output DC power of the Advanced RPS is reduced to about 200 W.
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    safety information before installing the Advanced RPS Chassis. CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by suitably qualified
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    30 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION determine loading limitations. It is important that the loading limitations are not exceeded. s Connect the unit to an earthed power supply to ensure compliance with safety standards. s It is essential that the socket outlet is installed near to the unit and is
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    to Earth (Ground). †Impédance à la terre s 3Com require that you confirm that your chassis supports the dual phase feature by checking that "3C16071A" or " shown, the 3C16071 does not provide dual phase support and must be powered from AC sources of the same phase. s Disconnect both AC power
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    32 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION L'information de Sécurité Importante Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant d'installer l'Advanced RPS. ATTENTION: le Power Module de Type 3 doit être installé uniquement par le personnel qualifié. Se réféfer au manuel d'installation du
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    rapport de transformation d'isolation de 1:1, avec un point de connexion secondaire étiqueté Neutre, branché directement à la Terre (à la Masse). s A la requête de 3Com, vous devez confirmer que votre châssis fournit la fonction double phase en vérifiant que le numéro 3C16071A ou 3C16071B est indiqu
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    des Stromversorgungsmoduls darf ausschließlich von hinreichend ausgebildetem Wartungspersonal durchgeführt werden. Lesen Sie dazu im Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide nach. Der Ein- und Ausbau der Anlage ist nur von ausgebildetem Wartungspersonal auszuführen. WARNUNG: Bitte überladen Sie nicht
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    Typ HO3VVF3GO.75 (Mindestanforderung) sein und die Aufschrift oder tragen. s Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen ("SCHUKO"). s 3Com verlangt von Ihnen die Bestätigung, daß Ihr Chassis die duale Phasenfunktion unterstützt, indem Sie nachprüfen, daß "3C16071A" oder "3C16071B
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    36 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION
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    Storage Temperature -10° to +70°C (14° to 158°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Standards EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13). Safety Agency Certifications IEC 60950, UL
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    38 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Modules Electrical Type 1 60 W Power Module Typical Input power: 100 W - Maximum power output 5 V 8.5 A 12.6 V 2.5 A -12.0 V 1.0 A Total output power: 60 W maximum. Type 1 100 W Power Module Typical Input Power: 167 W Maximum power output
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    39 Type 3 (325 W) Power Module CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. Typical Input Power: 365 W Maximum power output 27 V 12.0 A Total continuous output power: 325 W maximum
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    40 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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    of modules, connected by a 'Y' cable in full redundancy mode, these two count as one module. CAUTION: The Advanced RPS chassis (3C16071A and 3C16071B) does not support the Type 2 Power Module (3C16074). You must use a Type 2A Power Module (3C16074A).
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    none 1 1 1 1 none 1 none 2 none 4 * CAUTION: The Type 3 DC Power Module is for installation by suitably qualified service personnel only. Refer to the Type 3 Power Module Installation Guide. † Install the power modules in slots 7 and 8. ‡ Install the 100 W and Type 3 Module in slots 7 and
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    RPS chassis and power modules. Power Module Usage The following lists give, in 3C number order, the SuperStack products that the different power modules can support. If there is an asterisk (*) by the product number, that product has the auto-enable feature. The details are correct at the time of
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    3C8222C NETBuilder 222 3C8223C NETBuilder 223 3C8224C NETBuilder 224 3C8227C NETBuilder 227 3C8228C NETBuilder 228 3C8252A LinkConverter™ II 3C8427C NETBuilder 427 3C8523C NETBuilder 523 3C8527C NETBuilder 527 *3C16400 Port Switch Hub 10 12-port (also with a valid combination of
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    also with 3C16630A or 3C16632 Management Module and 3C1206X Transceiver Module fitted) Switch 610 Switch 1000 24-port (also with 3C1206x or 3C16920/2 modules fitted) Switch 1000 12-port (also with 3C1206x or 3C16920/2 modules fitted) Switch 1100 24-port (also with 3C1206x or 3C16920/2 modules fitted
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    Boundary Router 2 Open Partner Boundary Router 3 Open Partner Boundary Router 4 Open Partner Comms Server 16-port Open Partner Comms Server 32-port Open Partner Single Slot SS II Access Switch 2200 without modules SuperStack Products requiring a Type 1 100 W Power Module 3C16900A Switch 1000
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    *3C16464 *3C16465 Switch 3300 SM Switch 3300 MM Switch 3900 Switch 9300 Baseline 10/100 Switch 12-port Baseline 10/100 Switch 24-port SuperStack Products requiring a Type 3 Power Module *3C17700 Switch 4900 *3C17702 Switch 4900SX Units not supported SuperStack Products NOT supported by the
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    replaced by SuperStack units, but the Advanced RPS will support them. Superseded Products requiring a 60 W Type 1 3C510511B FMS TR 24-port NETBuilder Routers 3C8200C NETBuilder Remote Office 200 3C8201C NETBuilder 3C8224C NETBuilder Remote Office 224 3C8227C NETBuilder Remote Office 227
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    3000 (also with 3C1206x or 3C16920/2 modules fitted) LinkSwitch 3000 TP (also with 3C16920/2 modules fitted) Switch 2700 OC-3 Multimode ATM Switch 2700 DS-3 ATM Switch 2700 OC-3 Singlemode ATM AccessBuilder 3C7204 3C7208 AccessBuilder 2204 AccessBuilder 2208 LinkConverter 3C8252A 3C8254A 3C8352A
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    50 APPENDIX C: MODULE CONFIGURATIONS 3C32700A 3C32710A 3C32711A 3C220000A Switch 2700 OC-3 Multimode ATM Switch 2700 DS-3 ATM Switch 2700 OC-3 Singlemode ATM LinkSwitch 2200
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    D TROUBLESHOOTING If the LEDs on the SuperStack® 3 Advanced RPS chassis indicate a problem refer to Table 3 which contains a list of problems and possible faults. If you have a problem that is not listed here and you cannot solve it, please contact your local technical support representative.
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    52 APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING
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    appendix 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: s World Wide
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    E: TECHNICAL SUPPORT round-the-clock access to technical information on most 3Com products. 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
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    Support from 3Com 55 options, call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you. When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number s A list of system hardware and software, including
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    56 APPENDIX E: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Country Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy CARE (01 800 2273) 800 666 5065 1800 666 5065 1 800 NET 3Com (1 800 638 3266) Enterprise Customers: 1 800 876-3266 Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly
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    1678 79489 0800 0227788 800 11376 00800 3111206 0800 831416 0800 995014 900 983125 020 795482 0800 55 3072 0800 966197 U.S.A. and Canada 1 800 NET 3Com (1 800 638 3266) 1 408 326 7120 (not toll-free) Enterprise Customers: 1 800 876 3266
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    58 APPENDIX E: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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    INDEX Numerics 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 53 3Com URL 53 L LEDs 12 loading limitations, chassis 41 A Advanced 18 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 D Dual phase support 13 F FTP site 54 fuses 25 N network supplier support 54 O online technical services 53 P power cord 28, 30
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    products for repair 56 RPS connector 19 S Safety Information English 29 French 32 German 34 SNMP 14 stacking units 24 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 53 3Com URL 53 network suppliers 54 product repair 56 U UPS (Uninterruptible Power System) 14, 28 URL 53 W World Wide Web (WWW) 53
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    3Com Corporation LIMITED the Included Services section. 3Com's sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at 3Com's option and accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. THIS 3COM PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH (1) THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, OR (2) 3COM SOFTWARE
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    must contact a 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Dated proof of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller may be required. Products returned to 3Com's Corporate Service Center must be
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    CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. 3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza P.O. Box 58145 Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 (408
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington
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SuperStack
®
3
Advanced RPS
User Guide
3C16071B
Part No. DUA1607-0AAA04
Rev. 01
Published November 2000