3Com 3C16980 User Guide - Page 16

Console Port, Expansion Module Slot, Matrix Port, Stacking Units, Stacking, Units

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16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 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. Expansion Module Slot You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module; for example, a 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 page 26. When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is secured in place. Matrix Port The matrix port allows you to: s Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family using a single Matrix Cable s Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300 family, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed For more information about the role of the matrix port, see "Stacking Units" on page 26.

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C
HAPTER
1: I
NTRODUCING
THE
S
WITCH
3300
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.
Expansion Module
Slot
You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module; for example, a
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
page 26
.
When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is
secured in place.
Matrix Port
The matrix port allows you to:
Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100/3300 family
using a single Matrix Cable
Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100/3300
family, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed
For more information about the role of the matrix port, see
Stacking
Units
on
page 26
.