3Com 5000 Power Supply User Manual
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1. The two virtual bridges that are described in this example cannot send traffic to one another at this point without an external connection See Section 8 4 However you can manage all ports on both virtual bridges using the DMM or other supported network management software such as 3Com Transcend Network Control Services 8 4 Enabling Communication Between Virtual Bridges You can enable communication between virtual bridges by connecting ports on different virtual bridges through a front panel through other physical connections such as a router crossover cables or if an Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule is installed in the hub between virtual bridges over the CoreBuilder 5000 shared Ethernet backplane For more information see the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide The following figure shows two virtual bridges that connect through a router SwitchModules in Router slots 2 3 and 4 i OO pro CO LAN e AS e gt Virtual bridge 1 and virtual bridge 2 can forward traffic to each other through the physical router connection between ports 2 2 and 3 2 COREBUILDER 5000 SWITCHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 9 0 Finding More Information This section describes locations of further configuration information in the CoreBuilder 502. 9 10 0 Common Front Panel Features This section describes front panel features that all SwitchModules have in common regardless of technology type and configuration The figure to the right shows the common SwitchModule front panel features 10 1 LEDs SwitchModule front panels are equipped with LEDs that provide information about module status and traffic activity on the backplane LED State Indicates Module Status Green SwitchModule powered on OK MOD STAT On Off SwitchModule has failed Yellow SwitchModule is running self test On diagnostics Yellow SwitchModule has failed Blinking self diagnostics PacketChannel Green SwitchModule is correctly Status On inserted in chassis and connected to the PacketChannel backplane Off SwitchModule is not connected to the PacketChannel backplane or was inserted in slots 9 12 17 slot hub or 9 and 10 10 slot hub which are reserved for the ATM Switch Control Point module Yellow SwitchModule is transmitting On heavy traffic levels to the PacketChannel backplane Yellow SwitchModule is transmitting Blinking normal traffic levels to the PacketChannel backplane 10 2 Reset Button Press the Reset button only if you suspect a problem with the SwitchModule Resetting disrupts network traffic and affects the Spanning Tree topology To press the Reset button use a pen tip or other nonmetallic tool 10 3 Ports SwitchModule p
3. FF A 40 W 0 5 W 3C96604M F A 31W 0 5 W 3C96612M FC A 57 W 0 5 W 3C96604M TX A 34 W 0 5 W 3C96604M FX A 35 W 0 5 W CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 5 c The total watts that are available in the hub from step a must be greater than the total watts that are required by the SwitchModules from step b Use the following worksheet to calculate power consumption tase avalible _ Required by ggg in Hub SwitchModule 5 25 12 2 To expose slots for SwitchModule installation remove as many blank faceplates from the chassis as required WARNING Hazardous energy levels exist inside of the hub Do not place hands or objects into the hub or touch components on an inserted module 3 Insert each SwitchModule into the module guides at the top and bottom of the selected slot and slide it into the chassis by pressing firmly at the top and bottom of the front panel see the figure at right 4 Lock the SwitchModules into place by applying pressure to the front panel with one hand while you close each ejector handle Ensure that the SwitchModule remains fully seated in the backplane connector while you close the ejector handles 5 To secure the SwitchModule front panel to the front of the chassis use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten the top and bottom screws to torque specification 3 to 5 inch pounds Do not overtighten WARNING For safety reasons and to ensure a
4. gt In addition to reading this document be sure to read the Release Note for CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModules 3 1 Tools Required You need a flat blade screwdriver to install the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule in the hub 3 2 Hardware Prerequisites 1 Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 hub has at least one of the following management modules installed m 6000M MGT Distributed Management Module Version v6 00 or later a 6000M CMGT Advanced DMM Controller Module Version v6 00 or later 2 Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 hub has the following controller module installed 6000M RCTL Controller Module Version v1 15 or later Part Number 10013592 2 CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 3 Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 hub contains either a PacketChannel or a SwitchChannel backplane To verify that the hub has one of these backplanes enter the command SHOW HUB The model number displayed in the Hub Type field should end in C SwitchChannel or P PacketChannel and one of these backplanes should be listed under Backplane Type For example gt show hub Hub Information Hub Type 6017C AC Backplane Information Backplane Type Revision Load Sharing Power Distribution module 0 Enhanced TriChannel Backplane 1 RingChannel Backplane 0 SwitchChannel Backplane 2 If your hub does not have an installed PacketChannel or SwitchChannel backplane and you require communication among SwitchModules contact
5. link is OK Activity Green Link failure One per Port 1 Blink Green Remote link failure 4 Blinks Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow On Heavy traffic activity on the port Yellow Normal traffic activity on the Blinking port Full Duplex Green On Port is in full duplex mode Not foundon Green the 6618M TX Blinking Autonegotiation is determining the correct duplex setting Off Port is in half duplex mode 16 2 Ports The 100BASE TX SwitchModule uses crossover ports with RJ 45 connectors The X that follows the port number on the SwitchModule indicates a crossover port CoreBuilder 5000 7100BASE T modules use crossover ports This means that if you connect a 100BASE T SwitchModule port to another CoreBuilder 5000 100BASE T module port you must use a crossover cable Copyright 3Com Corporation 2000 All rights reserved The 100BASE FX SwitchModule uses SC connectors See the following figures RJ 45 Port Status Activity and SC connectors Full Duplex Status LEDs connectors AYS E S L rg 7 seo fess ea Ze e s 00 VY 70 OO Sez OOs OOs bo o y OOs QO 7 g A AE uD N a op ti y i a we ef S eC CS rc oy 2 A y ee lt 2 dy ep a EE aa a S S a SED a 2 2 4 x gt 100BASE TX 100BASE TX 100BASE FX SwitchModule SwitchModule SwitchModule Model N
6. 00 SwitchModule User Guide which is located on the 3Com DocsOnCD documentation CD ROM that comes with this product p gt You can also use a network management application such as 3Com Transcend Network Control Services to further configure SwitchModules See the appropriate network management documentation Management Task User G ide Reference Configure virtual bridges Chapter 2 Configure SwitchModule memory resources Configure the address aging interval Hot swap a SwitchModule Configure IP settings for SNMP management Chapter 3 Enable and disable ports Chapter 4 Configure media specific port parameters including PACE Create filters according to packet destination Chapter 5 address Configure source checking Create protocol filters and broadcast thresholds Change default translation settings for networks that run Raw 802 3 IPX protocol over a Novell platform Monitor network traffic using RMON and roving Chapter 6 analysis port Monitor network traffic using DMM commands and supported statistics Manage SwitchModules using SNMP requests Manage the Spanning Tree configuration on Chapter 7 your network Enable Frame Tagging Chapter 8 Enable IGMP Snooping Chapter 9 Troubleshoot SwitchModules Chapter 10 Specifications Appendix A Designate the Network Appendix B Technical Support Appendix C CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE
7. 12 0 Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule 10BASE T Port Status Activity LEDs Front Panel Features Ethernet Backplane Port This section describes the front panel features that are Status Activity LEDs unique to the Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule See Section 10 0 Common Front Panel Features for a description of the PacketChannel LED Module Status LED and Reset button 12 1 LEDs The following table explains the Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule port status or activity LED blink sequences RJ 45 connectors Port Status or Activity i LED State Indicates Green On Port is enabled and link is OK Blinking Link failure or waiting for network connection Off Port or port functions are disabled oF Yellow On Heavy traffic activity on the port gg Blinking Normal traffic activity on the port Gi 12 2 Ports i The Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule front panel ports use crossover ports with RJ 45 connectors see the figure he at right The X that follows the port number indicates a crossover port CoreBuilder 5000 10BASE T modules use crossover ports This means that if you connect a 10BASE T SwitchModule port to another CoreBuilder 5000 10BASE T module port you must use a crossover cable 16 Port Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule Model Number 3C96616M BTP A 12 CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 13 0 10BASE FB FL SwitchModule Front Panel Features This section des
8. 1O0BASE FB FL SwitchModule Front Panel Features describe the 10BASE T and 10BASE FB FL ports respectively Section 10 0 Common Front Panel Features describes the PacketChannel and Module Status LEDs and Reset button 14 1 LEDs FDDI LEDs are green only not yellow The following table explains the FDDI port status LED blink sequences and the 10BASE T and 10BASE FB FL port status or activity LED blink sequences LED State Indicates FDDI Port Green On Port is enabled and ring is operational Green Port is connecting Blinking Off Port or port functions are disabled 10BASE T Port Green On Port is enabled and link is OK Green Link failure or waiting for Blinking network connection Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow Heavy port traffic activity On Yellow Normal port traffic activity Blinking 10BASE FB FL Port Green On Port is enabled and link is OK Green No light on receive fiber 1 Blink Green Port received jabber 2 Blinks Green Port is partitioned 3 Blinks Green Remote fault 4 Blinks Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow Heavy port traffic activity On Yellow Normal port traffic activity Blinking MIC FDDI Port Status connectors LEDs y A y 8 40 OF 40 OF gg 22222 6 g EAEE OPTICAL OPTICAL BYPASS BYPASS 90000f 08 08 08 88 Oe OO OO OO OO 60000 V
9. 3Com or your 3Com representative to order a backplane upgrade kit 4 Use the following table to determine the slot restrictions that apply to your hub configuration Backplane Type Hub Type Installation Guideline PacketChannel 17 Slot Install SwitchModules in any slot 10 Slot 7 Slot SwitchChannel 17 Slot Slots 9 10 11 and 12 are PacketChannel reserved for the plus ATM CoreBuilder 5000 ATM Cell Switching Switch Control Point Module Model Number 3C96416SW 10 Slot Slots 9 and 10 are reserved for the CoreBuilder 5000 ATM Switch Control Point Module Model Number 3C96416SW If you are installing only one SwitchModule you can install it in any slot including a reserved ATM slot The single SwitchModule acts as a stand alone switch If your hub does not have an installed PacketChannel or SwitchChannel backplane you can install only one SwitchModule per hub 3 3 Software Prerequisites Before you install a new SwitchModule 1 Determine the DMM module s software version status Enter the SHOW MODULE ALL command gt show module all The following display appears Slot Module Version Network General Info 10 01 6100D MGT v1 00 11 01 6000M RCTL v1 15 N A Active Ctrl Module ETHERNET_1 12 01 6000M ARCTL v1 15 N A Stndby Ctrl Module 12 02 6000M AMGT v6 00 N A Master Mgmt Module 2 Look in the Version column to get the DMM software version The new SwitchModule functions incorr
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11. MM interface through the SwitchModule assign the virtual bridge an IP address that is on a unique subnetwork m Disable the existing in band DMM interface For more information about IP configuration see the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide on the DocsOnCD documentation CD ROM that comes with this product 8 3 Creating an Additional Virtual Bridge A virtual bridge is a user defined group of SwitchModule ports This group of ports operates as a single logical bridge You can segment your network into more than one virtual bridge by creating new virtual bridges You can assign any port on any SwitchModule to the new virtual bridge The following figure shows a SwitchModule network that is configured with two virtual bridges SwitchModules in slots 2 3 and 4 DMM in __ slot 1 LAN 0000000800808 0000080080880 OOOO0O0000000 NMS Virtual bridge 1 Virtual bridge 2 To create the configuration in this figure 1 Enter the commands in the following example values shown are sample values gt set bridge_port 3 1 vbridge 2 gt set bridge_port 3 2 vbridge 2 gt set bridge_port 4 all vbridge 2 2 Save the settings as follows gt save all The new network configuration consists of two separate virtual bridges Each virtual bridge maintains a separate Spanning Tree configuration All ports on virtual bridge 2 are enabled by default
12. Sond 1 0 Introduction The 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule is a LAN switching module for the CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub The SwitchModule is available in several media configurations and in single slot and dual slot models Before you unpack the SwitchModule read Section 3 0 Installation Prerequisites and Section 5 0 Installation Precautions WARNING CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModules must be installed only by trained service personnel 2 0 Learning About SwitchModules This document provides the basic information that you need to install and configure a 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule at software Version v3 0 For more detailed information about using the SwitchModule see the following documents m CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide m CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module User Guide for software Version v6 00 or later m CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module Commands Guide for software Version v6 00 or later You can view these documents online with the 3Com DocsOnCD documentation CD ROM that comes with this product To order hard copy documents contact your network supplier or call 3Com Corporation at 1 800 724 2447 and choose the Customer Operations option CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Quick Start and Reference 3 0 Installation Prerequisites Before you begin the SwitchModule installation process read the hardware and software requirements in this section E
13. The following figure shows the default configuration with three SwitchModules installed in the hub SwitchModules in slots 2 3 and 4 S Z DMM in slot 1 Zz 0000000080000 p 0000808008000 00 bs Virtual bridge 1 7 8 2 Enabling SNMP Management Through the SwitchModule Configure IP settings for a virtual bridge only if the DMM has no other means of IP connectivity For example you do not need to configure IP settings if the hub contains an Ethernet media module with a network monitor card NMC attached to it The NMC provides connectivity between SwitchModules and the DMM If you do not already have an in band connection to the DMM and you want to manage the hub from a network management station NMS that is connected to a SwitchModule port use the instructions in this section A CAUTION Although the DMM supports multiple IP addresses enable the interface for only one address per subnet on the network that is attached to your default gateway Enabling multiple IP interfaces on the same subnet may cause connectivity problems gt When a model A SwitchModule the model number ends in A is installed in the hub include at least one of its ports in the virtual bridge that is acting as the IP relay interface For example if there are five virtual bridges and if you are managing the hub through virtual bridge 1 ensure that virtual bridge 1 includes at least one of t
14. V A 6612M FF A 10BASE T and FDDI 10BASE FB FL and FDDI SwitchModule SwitchModule Model Number Model Number 3C96614M FTP A 3C096612M FF A 14 2 Ports FDDI ports on mixed technology SwitchModules are Dual Attach Station DAS A B ports that use MIC connectors 14 3 Optical Bypass Connector FDDI SwitchModules support one optical bypass connector per DAS port Use the optical bypass connector to preserve a dual FDDI ring in the event of a station failure The optical bypass connector accepts an optical bypass switch of type AMP FOTP 34 Method B using a mini DIN connector 14 CorEBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 15 0 FDDI SwitchModules Front Panel Features This section describes the FDDI ports and LEDs on the following SwitchModules m 2 Port FDDI SwitchModule m 12 Port FDDI Concentrator SwitchModule See Section 10 0 for a description of the PacketChannel LED Module Status LED and Reset button 15 1 LEDs FDDI LEDs are green only not yellow The following table explains the FDDI port status LED blink sequences Port Status LED State Indicates Green On Port is enabled and ring is operational Green Blinking Port is connecting Off Port or port functions are disabled 15 2 Ports FDDI SwitchModules support the following port configurations m 2 Port FDDI SwitchModule Supports 2 DAS A B ports with MIC connectors m 12 Port FDDI Concentrator Swit
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16. chModule Supports 2 DAS A B ports and 8 Master M ports with MIC connectors Each side of the FDDI Concentrator SwitchModule is a Dual Attachment Concentrator DAC which is composed of 4 M ports and an A and B port pair that is connected to a single MAC 15 3 Optical Bypass Connector FDDI SwitchModules support one optical bypass connector per port Use the optical bypass connector to preserve a dual FDDI ring in the event of a station failure The optical bypass connector accepts an optical bypass switch of type AMP FOTP 34 Method B using a mini DIN connector MIC connectors O 57 4O O 4O O OPTICAL BYPASS 1 em go OPTICAL BYPASS 2 6604M F A 2 Port FDDI SwitchModule Model Number 3C96604M F A FDDI Port Status LEDs 4 4O O 0O O mO Om uO Om mO Ow wO Ow lt 4 eS o e wm M amp Sy 29 MeO OOOH Be 6612M FC A 12 Port FDDI Concentrator SwitchModule Model Number 3C96612M FC A 16 0 Fast Ethernet SwitchModule Front Panel Features This section describes the front panel features that are unique to the Fast Ethernet SwitchModules See Section 10 0 for a description of the PacketChannel LED Module Status LED and the Reset button 16 1 LEDs The following table explains the Fast Ethernet port status or activity LED blink sequences LED State Indicates Port Status or Green On Port is enabled and
17. cribes the front panel features that are unique to the 10BASE FB FL SwitchModule See Section 10 0 Common Front Panel Features for a description of the PacketChannel LED Module Status LED and Reset button 13 1 LEDs The following table explains the 10BASE FB FL port status or activity LED blink sequences Port Status or Activity indicates LED State Green On Port is enabled and link is OK 1 Blink No light on receive fiber 2 Blinks Port received jabber 3 Blinks Port is partitioned 4 Blinks Remote fault Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow On Heavy traffic activity on the port Blinking Normal traffic activity on the port 13 2 Ports 10BASE FB FL SwitchModules use ST connectors see the figures at right ST connectors 6610M F A 10 Port 10BASE FB FL SwitchModule Model Number 3C96610M F A Port Status Activity LEDs 20 Port 10BASE FB FL SwitchModule Model Number 3C96620M F A CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 13 14 0 Mixed Technology SwitchModule Front Panel Features This section describes the Fiber Distributed Date Interface FDDI ports and LEDs on the front panel of the following SwitchModules m 10BASE T and FDDI Mixed Technology SwitchModule m 10BASE FB FL and FDDI Mixed Technology SwitchModule Section 11 0 10BASE T SwitchModule Front Panel Features and Section 13 0
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19. dequate cooling airflow install blank faceplates over all empty slots PEJ oE OF lege LE no ooo 280 CoG ooo o oof Slide the SwitchModule into the selected slot as shown here 6 To ensure that the DMM recognizes the installed SwitchModule enter the SHOW MODULE ALL command Verify that the model number of the SwitchModule appears in the correct slot There may be a delay no more than 30 seconds before the DMM recognizes the SwitchModule 7 Ensure that the hub is operating with enough power by entering the SHOW POWER BUDGET command 6 CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 8 0 Basic Configuration Steps This section uses network configuration examples to introduce important concepts about implementing CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModules in your network Your network configuration may be more or less complex than the network configuration examples that are shown here 8 1 Default Configuration After Installation After you install one or more SwitchModule into the CoreBuilder 5000 hub the default configuration is as follows m All SwitchModule ports are assigned to virtual bridge 1 This assignment means that all SwitchModule ports can communicate with all other SwitchModule ports regardless of the slot in which they reside and subject to the slot restrictions that are described in Section 3 2
20. ding CAUTION Do not upgrade to any later version until CAUTION Do not install the new SwitchModules yet 1 Upgrade all DMMs in the hub to software Version v5 00 2 Download SwitchModule boot software Version v1 05 to all SwitchModules in your hub 3 Download SwitchModule software Version v3 00 to all SwitchModules in your hub even if they are already running Version v3 00 4 Download ATM Backbone SwitchModule software Version v2 05 boot code and then Version v3 00 operational code to all ATM Backbone SwitchModules in your hub The Model Number is 3C96602M MOD 5 Upgrade all DMMs in your hub to software Version v6 00 6 Install the new SwitchModule into your hub See Section 7 0 Installing the SwitchModule 7 Download the Version v3 00 software code to the new SwitchModule To use the Frame Tagging feature you must upgrade gt all SwitchModules in the hub to software Version v3 00 or later 4 2 Download Procedure for SwitchModules at Version v2 02 or Later and DMMs at Version v5 00 or Later If your hub contains any SwitchModules that are at Version v2 02 or later and DMMs at Version 5 00 or later complete the following download procedure CAUTION Do not install the new SwitchModules yet 1 Download SwitchModule boot software Version v1 05 to all SwitchModules in the hub 2 Download SwitchModule software Version v3 00 operational code to all SwitchModules in the hub 3 Download ATM SwitchModu
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22. ectly if the DMM software version is wrong As shown in the previous display example the Advanced DMM Controller Model Number 6000M CMGT appears as two modules in the same slot Model Numbers 6000M ARCTL and 6000M AMGT The DMM operational code version is displayed in the Version field of the AMGT module 4 0 Crucial Download Procedure Review the following procedures before you attempt to download software to any SwitchModule in your hub You must use the following procedures if you have gt 66xx family SwitchModules installed in your hub 4 1 Download Procedure for SwitchModules Earlier than Version v2 02 and DMMs Earlier than Version v5 00 Use the following procedure for all SwitchModules in your hub that are earlier than Version v2 02 and DMMs that are earlier than Version v5 00 A CAUTION All bridge port communication ceases if you use an incorrect download procedure to upgrade your SwitchModule and Distributed Management Module DMM and Advanced DMM A DMM software If you use an IP relay for connectivity to download code to the DMM that connection also stops CorEBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 3 For ease of reading and because the DMM and A DMM are basically the same the term DMM is used in this release note to refer to both modules instructed to do so in Step 5 See the CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module User Guide Chapter 11 for information about DMM downloa
23. ejectors if any are open A WARNING To ensure optical safety when you install 10BASE FB FL FDDI and 100BASE FX SwitchModules comply with the following precaution Although the data communication LEDs and Lasers used in this product meet the regulatory requirements for casual exposure to the eye as with any source of bright light it is advised that you do not look into the light source IEC 825 Class 1 LED Device For connection only to Class 1 LED Devices CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT 6 0 Unpacking Procedure Follow this procedure to unpack a SwitchModule 1 Verify that the SwitchModule is the model that you ordered by examining the model number on the side of the shipping carton 2 Remove the SwitchModule in its antistatic bag from the shipping carton 3 Following the instructions in Section 5 0 Installation Precautions remove the SwitchModule from the antistatic bag and inspect it for damage If the SwitchModule appears to be damaged return it to the antistatic bag repack it in the shipping carton and contact your local supplier Keep the shipping carton and antistatic bag in which your SwitchModule was shipped for future storage or shipment 4 Record the serial number of your SwitchModule Use the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Planning Chart that comes with this product 5 Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Kit contains these items CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule a Release Note for CoreBui
24. he model A SwitchModule s ports CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 7 The following figure shows the hub configured with a network management station on the LAN that is attached to SwitchModule port 2 6 SwitchModules in slots 2 3 and 4 DMM in _ slot 1 LAN 4 NMS To manage the hub from the network management station in the previous figure 1 Configure IP settings for virtual bridge 1 using the commands in the following example values shown are sample values gt set ip subnet_mask ff ff ff 00 vbridge 1 gt set ip ip_address 141 102 3 131 vbridge 1 gt set ip default_gateway 141 102 3 2 vbridge 1 Assigning an IP address to a virtual bridge automatically enables the virtual bridge interface to the DMM 2 Save the settings as follows gt save ip You can now access the DMM from the network management station You can also send SNMP and RMON requests to the DMM From the DMM you can manage any network virtual bridge or module in the CoreBuilder 5000 hub If you have multiple subnetworks in your network and you want to manage the hub in band from each subnetwork you must configure IP settings for each subnetwork If you already have an in band connection to the DMM and if you still want to add in band connectivity through a SwitchModule port do one of the following m Before you establish an in band D
25. lder 5000 SwitchModules 3Com DocsOnCD documentation CD ROM contains CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide a CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Quick Start and Reference this guide a CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Command Reference CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Planning Chart 4 CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 7 0 Installing the SwitchModule You do not need to turn off the CoreBuilder 5000 hub to install or remove the SwitchModule You can install the SwitchModule while the hub is operating which is called a hot swap Before you start the installation process read Section 3 3 Software Prerequisites and Section 5 0 Installation Precautions To install a SwitchModule 1 Determine hub power To ensure that the hub has enough power to support the new SwitchModule a Enter the SHOW POWER BUDGET command to see if sufficient wattage is available from the 5 volt 5 volt and 12 volt supplies b Using the values in the following table add up the total power requirements for the SwitchModules that you plan to install Power Requirement at Model Number 5 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 3C96618M TX A 52 W 0 5 W 0 25 Watts for all 3c96620M TP A 25 W 0 5 W modules 3C96612M TP A 23 W 0 5 W 3C96624M TP A 30 W 0 5 W 3C96624M TPL A 25 W 0 5 W 3C96616M BTP A 35 W 1 0 W 3C96610M F A 33 W 0 5 W 3C96620M F A 50 W 0 5 W 3C96614M FTP A 30 W 0 5 W 3C96612M
26. le software Version v3 00 operational code to all ATM Backbone SwitchModules in the hub The ATM SwitchModule model number is 3C96602M MOD 4 Upgrade all DMMs in the hub to software Version v6 00 5 Install the new SwitchModule into your hub See Section 7 0 Installing the SwitchModule 6 Download the Version v3 00 software code to the new SwitchModule To use the Frame Tagging feature you must upgrade p gt all SwitchModules in the hub to software Version v3 00 or later 5 0 Installation Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage static sensitive devices on circuit modules Follow these precautions m Do not remove the SwitchModule from its antistatic bag until you are ready to inspect or to install it m Handle the SwitchModule by the front panel only do not hold it by the component board m Use proper grounding techniques when you install the SwitchModule These techniques include using a foot strap and a grounded mat wearing a grounded static discharge wrist strap or touching the metal rack or frame just before you handle the SwitchModule When you handle CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModules follow these precautions to avoid component damage m Do not twist or force the SwitchModule into the hub when you insert it into the module guides m Match the upper and lower module guides while you slide the SwitchModule into place m Do not push the SwitchModule all the way into the hub until the SwitchModule
27. ng illustrations show these SwitchModules The X that follows the port numbers indicates a crossover port Port Status Activity Standard female Port Status or Activity Indicates LED State Green On Port is enabled and link is OK Blinking Link failure or waiting for network connection Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow On Heavy traffic activity on the port Blinking Normal traffic activity on the port RJ 45 connectors LEDs 7 R P 700o 72 Qe Z200 20 Or 200 EF Zooo 20 r 20 di O7 N ral EJ EJ El ET H i EJ g aS lt fal 77 EJ 2 ET Simit 2E EJ ga a Ae lt ER K ER Bi 6612M TP A il Become S S 12 Port 10OBASE T 20 Port SwitchModule 10BASE T Model Number SwitchModule 3C96612M TP A Model Number 3C96620M TP A cal Sovga O00000 O00000 nO LE Port Status Activity Telco connectors LEDs S 13 9 7O Oe Me o7 sO Og 2O O7 SQ Oe 2O O O Qe 7O O 22 Q7 O O ene ae 3O O 73 20 O 720 O em 7O O VO O n 7k pUaaaaOaaaaS OR REE Bai o a eye 7o yp Chen 77 kon 72 ay 6624M TP A 6624M TPL A S S S 24 Port 10OBASE T 24 Port Ethernet SwitchModule Telco SwitchModule Model Number Model Number 3C96624M TP A 3C96624M TPL A CoREBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 11
28. ort types vary depending on media type and configuration The following sections describe the port types along with descriptions of the other front panel components of each SwitchModule Ports differ in type and number This example shows RJ 45 ports fe A Model Number location XXXX ESE 11 0 10BASE T SwitchModule Front Panel Features This section describes the front panel features that are unique to these 10BASE T SwitchModules m 12 Port 1OBASE T SwitchModule m 20 Port 1OBASE T SwitchModule m 24 Port 1OBASE T SwitchModule m 24 Port Ethernet Telco SwitchModule See Section 10 0 Common Front Panel Features for a description of the PacketChannel LED Module Status LED and Reset button 10 CorEBUILDER 5000 SwitcHMODULE QUICK START AND REFERENCE 11 1 LEDs The following table explains the 10BASE T port status or activity LED blink sequences 11 2 Ports 10BASE T SwitchModules use the following port types m The 12 Port 20 Port and 24 Port 10BASE T SwitchModules use crossover ports with RJ 45 connectors CoreBuilder 5000 10BASE T modules use crossover ports This means that if you connect a 10BASE T SwitchModule port to another CoreBuilder 5000 10BASE T module port you must use a crossover cable m The Ethernet Telco SwitchModule uses two standard female Telco connectors with 12 ports per connector for a total of 24 ports The followi
29. rmation or memory data of Customer contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to 3Com for repair whether under warranty or not Dead or Defective on Arrival In the event a product completely fails to function or exhibits a defect in materials or workmanship within the first forty eight 48 hours of installation but no later than thirty 30 days after the date of purchase and this is verified by 3Com it will be considered dead or defective on arrival DOA and a replacement shall be provided by advance replacement The replacement product will normally be shipped not later than three 3 business days after 3Com s verification of the DOA product but may be delayed due to export or import procedures The shipment of advance replacement products is subject to local legal requirements and may not be available in all locations When an advance replacement is provided and Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com within fifteen 15 days after shipment of the replacement 3Com will charge Customer for the replacement product at list price INCLUDED SERVICES Telephone Support with coverage for basic troubleshooting only will be provided for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase on a commercially reasonable efforts basis Please refer to the Technical Support appendix in the Getting Started Guide for telephone numbers 3Com s Web and Bulletin Board Services provide 3Knowledgebase bug tracking
30. rranty period whichever is longer SOFTWARE 3Com warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller 3Com warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period No updates are provided 3Com s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at 3Com s option and expense to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable 3Com published specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials 3Com makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being compatible 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s product or from use of the software produ
31. step 4 m All SwitchModule ports are automatically connected to the switching backplane in the hub either PacketChannel or PacketChannel with Cell Switching You do not need to enter a command to assign ports to the backplane as other CoreBuilder 5000 media modules may require m Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule backplane ports ports 17 through 24 are permanently connected to shared Ethernet backplanes 1 through 8 m All SwitchModule ports except Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule backplane ports 17 through 24 are enabled and capable of switching traffic if you attach devices to the ports You must enable Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule ports 17 through 24 using the DMM command SET BPORT_MAU MODE ENABLE or SET PORT MODE ENABLE For information about the special port numbering system that applies to these ports see Chapter 4 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide m The Spanning Tree Protocol is enabled on virtual bridge 1 and on all SwitchModule ports Spanning Tree parameters are set to their default settings which are described in Chapter 7 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide m Frame Tagging is disabled For more information about frame tagging see Chapter 8 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide m The maximum vbridge value is set to 32 which means that you can assign ports to virtual bridges 1 through 32 To change this value see Chapter 2 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide
32. umber Model Number Model Number 3C96618M TX 3C96604M TX A 3C96604M FX A 3Com the 3Com logo CoreBuilder PACE and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation ONline and TriChannel are trademarks of 3Com Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X Open Company Ltd All other company and product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule HARDWARE 3Com warrants to the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for one 1 year from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller 3Com s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at 3Com s option and expense to repair the defective product or part deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available 3Com may in its sole discretion refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product All products that are replaced will become the property of 3Com Replacement products may be new or reconditioned 3Com warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety 90 days from shipment or the remainder of the initial wa
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