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1. 42 APPENDIX PIN OUTS Modem Cable 9 pin to RS 232 25 pin Switch 1100 RS 232 Modem Port Cable connector 9 pin female Cable connector 25 pin male Screen Shell TxD 3 e TxD RxD 2 e 3 RxD RTS 7 A RTS CTS 8 e 5 CTS DSR 6 DSR Ground 5 7 Ground DCD 1 8 DCD DTR 4 20 RJ45 Pin Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE T and 100BASE TX RJ45 Assignments connectors Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Function Ports configured as MDI 1 TxData Transmit data 2 TxData Transmit data 3 RxData Receive Data 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 RxData Receive data 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned Ports configured as MDIX 1 RxData Receive Data 2 RxData Receive Data 3 TxData Transmit data 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 TxData Transmit data 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned Physical Dimensions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Height 76mm 3 0 in x Width 483mm 19 0 in x Depth 300mm 12 0 in Weight 4 4kg 9 7165 Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity 0 to 50 32 to 122 F 10 to 70 14 to 158 F 10 to 9596 relative humidity non condensing Standards EN60068 IEC68 Safety Agency Certifications UL 1950 EN60950
2. Management software in the stack passes packets between units even if there is no other traffic activity Managing the Switch 33 For information about solving problems when managing the Switch refer to the Problem Solving chapter in the SuperStack Il Switch Management Guide DUA1695 0BAAO1 Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the way it works This management software is not required 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 Il Switch Management Guide part number DUA1695 0BAAOX 34 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH 0000 SAFETY INFORMATION You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components or maintenance procedures on the Switch 1100 WARNING Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety Follow all directions carefully You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit AVERTISSEMENT Les avertissements pr sentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre s curit personnelle Vous devez respecter attentivement toutes les consignes Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les
3. 1100 units connected using a Matrix Module 100Mbps hub 100Mbps High speed link to corporate LAN LL Servers on shared 100Mbps connections OMbps hub 100Mbps Endstations on 10Mbps OMbps connections 10Mbps hub Endstations on dedicated 10Mbps connections Endstations on shared 10Mbps connections Network Configuration Examples 19 Desktop Switching Figure 5 shows the Switch 1100 used for a group of users in a large corporate network Here switching is brought to the desktop with a single endstation per port Local servers are connected via 100Mbps Fast Ethernet links Figure 5 Using the Switch 1100 in a desktop environment Stack of two Switch 1100 units connected using the matrix port 100Mbps 100Mbps 100Mbps Eu 6 7 High performance workstation on a dedicated 100Mbps connection High speed fiber link to corporate LAN Endstations on dedicated 10Mbps connections Endstations on dedicated 10Mbps connections 20 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 412m 13528 fiber The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for 10Mbps Ethernet F
4. 13 Switch 1100 Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 1100 Front view SUPER STACK NE 10BASE T 100BASE TX Unit eT Ug 216950 EE peo ei 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ports Transceiver Module LED Power Self Test LED Port Status LEDs Unit LEDs Expansion Module Port Status LEDs 10BASE T 100BASE TX Port Status LEDs 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ports Port Connections 10BASE T Ports The Switch has 12 or 24 10BASE T ports configured as MDIX cross over The maximum segment length is 100m 328ft over Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair cable As these ports are configured as MDIX cross over you need to use a cross over cable to connect to devices whose ports are MDIX only See Choosing the Correct Cables on page 31 for more information 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ports The Switch has two auto negotiating 10BASE T 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 The maximum segment length is 100m 328ft over Category 5 twisted pair cable As these ports are configured as MDIX cross
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6. A Anhang A in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind 24 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for use in an office environment where it can be wall mounted mounted in a standard 19 inch equipment rack or free standing Alternatively the Switch can rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room A wall mounting rack mounting kit containing two mounting brackets and six screws is supplied with the Switch When deciding where to position the Switch ensure that m You are able to meet the configuration rules detailed in Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet on page 20 m The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily m Cabling is away from Sources of electrical noise such as radios transmitters and broadband amplifiers Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures m Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch m 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 m No more than four Switch units are placed on top of one another if the units are free standing Rack mounting The Switch is 1 5U high 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 Place the Switch the right w
7. appliance coupler the connector to the unit and not the wall plug must have a configuration for mating with an EN60320 IEC320 appliance inlet The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet This unit operates under SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage conditions according to IEC 950 The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV conditions Switzerland only The supply plug must comply with SEV ASE 1011 Important Safety Information 37 France and Peru only This unit cannot be powered from supplies your supplies are of IT type this unit must be powered by 230V 2 via an isolation transformer ratio 1 1 with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral connected directly to earth ground timp dance la terre UK only The Switch 1100 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 Sockets for Redundant Power System RPS Only connect an Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071 to the Redundant Power System socket WARNING RJ45 Ports These are shielded RJ45 data sockets They cannot be used as telephone sockets Only connect RJ45 data connectors to these sockets Either shielded or u
8. consignes suivantes de s curit avant d installer ou de retirer l appareil WARNHINWEIS Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen m ssen Alle Anweisungen sind sorgf ltig zu befolgen Sie m ssen die folgenden Sicherheitsinformationen sorgf ltig durchlesen bevor Sie das Ger t installieren oder ausbauen 36 APPENDIX SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack Il Hub units the Switch 1100 unit must be installed below the narrower Hub units The unit should never be connected to an A C outlet power supply without an earth ground connection The unit must be connected to an earthed grounded outlet to comply with European safety standards Power Cord Set This must be approved for the country where it is used USA and a cord set must be UL approved and CSA certified Canada a The minimum specification for the flexible cord is No 18 AWG Type SV or SJ 3 conductor a The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10A a The attachment plug must be an earth grounding type with a NEMA 5 15P 15A 125V or NEMA 6 15P 15A 250V configuration Denmark The supply plug must comply with section 107 2 D1 standard DK2 1a or DK2 5a Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV ASE 1011 The
9. 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 warranty period whichever is longer Advance Replacement is provided for five 5 years after which time it may be available for a specified fee 3Com will ship the replacement product not later than five 5b business days after receiving the request for advance replacement BUT MAY BE DELAYED DUE TO EXPORT OR IMPORT PROCEDURES 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 at list price SOFTWARE 3Com warrants 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 pr
10. or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer at 3Com s expense not later than thirty 30 days after 3Com receives the defective product 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 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 3Com shall not be responsible for any software firmware information or memory data of Customer contained in stored on or warranty or not Telephone Support with only if Customer purchased this product direct integrated with any products returned to 3Com for repair whether under coverage for basic troubleshooting only will be provided for the lifetime of the product on a commercially reasonable efforts basis Telep
11. over you need to use cross over cable to connect to devices whose ports are MDIX only See Choosing the Correct Cables on page 31 for more information CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 LEDs Table 3 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 Checking for Correct Operation page 30 Table 3 LED behavior LED Color Indicates TCVR Yellow Off Port Status LEDs Packet Yellow Off Status Green Green flashing Off Port 1 is a Transceiver Module fitted to the rear of the Switch Port 1 is operating as 10BASE T port Packets are being transmitted received on the port No packets are being transmitted received on the port link is present and the port is enabled link is present but the port is disabled No link is present Expansion Module Port Status LEDs Packet Yellow Off Status Yellow Yellow flashing Off Unit LEDs 1 8 Green Off Power Self Test LED Green Green flashing Yellow Off Packets are being transmitted received on the Expansion Module or Matrix Module port s No packets are being transmitted received on the Expansion Module or Matrix Module port s valid Expansion Module or Matrix Module is installed An unrecognized Expansion Module or Matrix Module is installed No Expansion Module or Matrix Module is installed The Switch forms a st
12. will be provided to you UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com s standard commercial license for the Software Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252 227 7015 Nov 1995 or FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 whichever is applicable You agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend provided on any licensed program or documentation contained in or delivered to 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 the 3Com logo Net Age SmartAgent SuperStack and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation CoreBuilder and PACE are trademarks of 3Com Corporation 3ComFacts is a service mark of 3Com Corporation All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Environmental Statement It is a 3Com policy to be environment
13. 0 10BASE T ports 13 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 15 desktop configuration 19 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23 24 MAC address 15 power socket 15 powering up 30 product name 15 rack mounting 24 rear view 15 RPS socket 15 serial number 15 size 43 standards supported 44 unit information label 15 wall mounting 25 weight 43 workgroup configuration 17 18 system specifications 43 T technical support 3Com URL 45 bulletin board service 46 fax service 47 FTP site 45 network suppliers 47 product repair 49 topology rules for Fast Ethernet 20 topology rules with full duplex 21 Transceiver Module slot 16 U unit information label 15 URL 45 W wall mounting a Switch 1100 25 World Wide Web WWW 45 Year 2000 compliance 44 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK II SWITCH 1100 HARDWARE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the following length of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller Lifetime except that the Fan and Power Supply hardware if any are warranted for five 5 years 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
14. 6 L information de S curit Importante 38 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 40 PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 41 PC AT Serial Cable 41 Modem Cable 42 RJA5 Pin Assignments 42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com FTP Site 45 3Com Bulletin Board Service 46 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 47 Support from Your Network Supplier 47 Support from 3Com 47 Returning Products for Repair 49 GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMC STATEMENTS vi ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a SuperStack II Switch 1100 unit with default settings If you want to change the way the Switch works using management software refer to the SuperStack Il Switch Management Guide part number DUA1695 0BAAOXx The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment consequently it assumes basic working knowledge of LANs Local Area Networks This guide is intended for use with both Switch 1100 models m 3C16950 24 10BASE T ports m 3C16951 12 10BASE T ports All pictures and example screens show the 24 port model however all procedures apply to the 24 port model and the 12 port model If the information in the release notes that are shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide follow the instruc
15. CSA 22 2 No 950 IEC 950 EMC Emissions EN55022 Class B FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A VCCI Class B AS NZS 3548 Class B CNS 13438 Class A Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure compliance with the class B requirements of this standard The use of unscreened cables category 3 or 5 for 10BASE T ports or category 5 for 100BASE TX ports complies with the class A requirements Immunity EN50082 1 Heat Dissipation 117 watts maximum 400 BTU hour maximum Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating 50 60 Hz 90 240 VAC 3 amps maximum continued 44 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards Supported SNMP SNMP protocol RFC 1157 MIB I RFC 1213 Bridge RFC 1493 Repeater RFC 1516 a VLAN RFC 1573 a RMON MIB RFC 1271 a BOOTP RFC 951 Terminal Emulation Telnet 854 Protocols Used for Administration UDP RFC 768 IP RFC 791 ICMP RFC 792 TCP RFC 793 ARP RFC 826 TFTP RFC 783 Year 2000 Compliance For information on Year 2000 Compliance and 3Com products visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page http www 3com com products yr2000 html TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services This appendix describes these services Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication For t
16. E SuperStack II Switch 1100 User Guide 3C16950 3C16951 http www 3com com Part No DUA1695 0AAA02 Published August 1998 Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara California 95052 8145 Copyright 1998 3Com Technologies All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from 3Com Technologies 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Technologies to provide notification of such revision or change 3Com Technologies provides this documentation without warranty term or condition of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties terms or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality and fitness for particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation it is furnished under a license agreement included with the product as a separate document in the hard copy documentation or on the removable media in a directory file named LICENSE TXT or LICENSE TXT If you are unable to locate copy please contact 3Com and a copy
17. ENT CORB FRUEZEFERHEB ENGE VCCI ORE HOS YFZ BARRET CORB CHATS TE ZEMLLTUEIMN LEV 41 116 30 ZEMRESHEEITIEMBSOUKT IC gt TELUBROMRUELTFEL BCIQ STATEMENT SSS EE JE m E Hebe BRE SIG EX ARTE o dex T L 5 MCE RIRE EE BN gt INFORMATION TO THE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient the receiving antenna m Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver m Move the equipment away from the receiver m Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 In order to meet FCC emissions limits this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE 802 3
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19. ack with other Switch 1100 Switch 3300 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 four Switch units can be stacked at present The Switch is stand alone The Switch is powered up The Switch is either downloading software or is initializing which includes running a Power On Self Test The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test The Switch is not receiving power Switch 1100 Rear View Detail 15 Switch 1100 Rear View Detail Unit Information Label Figure 2 Switch 1100 Rear view Transceiver Module Slot KA le 8 0 0 L zl mI SE Power Socket Console Port Redundant Power System Socket Expansion Module Slot Matrix Port Unit Information Label Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port This label shows the following m The 3Com product name of the Switch m The 3Com 3C number of the Switch m The unique MAC address Ethernet address of the Switch m The serial number of the Switch You may need this information for fault reporting purposes The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range 90 240V A C To protect against internal power supply failure you can use this socket to connect a SuperStack Il Advanced Red
20. ally 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 The paper is fully biodegradable and recyclable CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 About the SuperStack Il Switch 1100 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 1100 Front View Detail 13 Port Connections 13 LEDs 14 Switch 1100 Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 15 Expansion Module Slot 16 Transceiver Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Network Segmentation 17 Network Segmentation Il 18 Desktop Switching 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack mounting 24 Wall mounting 25 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 27 Stacking Units 27 Stacking Two Units 27 Stacking Multiple Units 28 The Power up Sequence 30 Connecting a Redundant Power System 30 Powering up the Switch 1100 30 Checking for Correct Operation 30 Choosing the Correct Cables 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 32 Managing the Switch 33 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 3
21. andwidth of Fast Ethernet is 100Mbps The signalling rate of a line that is the number of transitions voltage or frequency changes made per second Also known as line speed A device that interconnects two LANs of a different type to form a single logical network that comprises of two network segments Bridges learn which endstations are on which network segment by examining the source addresses of packets They then use this information to forward packets based on their destination address This process is known as filtering A packet sent to all devices on a network 52 GLOSSARY broadcast storm collision CSMA CD endstation Ethernet Ethernet address Fast Ethernet forwarding filtering flow control full duplex half duplex 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 term used to describe two colliding packets in an Ethernet network Collisions are a part of normal Ethernet operation 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 increase in traffic Carrier sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection The protocol defined in Ethernet and IEEE 802 3 standards in which devices transmit only after finding a data channel clear for a period of time When two devices t
22. aneously and in effect doubles the potential throughput of a link With full duplex the Ethernet topology rules are the same but the Fast Ethernet rules are m Maximum UTP cable length is 100m 328ft over Category 5 cable m 2km 6562ft fiber link is allowed for connecting switch to switch or endstation to switch 22 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 oe they D D Seeegf gt INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the Switch It covers the following topics m Choosing a Suitable Site m Rack mounting a Wall mounting m Placing Units On Top of Each Other m Stacking Units m The Power up Sequence m Choosing the Correct Cables m Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs Managing the Switch WARNING Safety Information Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 1100 or carrying out any maintenance procedures you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide AVERTISSEMENT Consignes de s curit Avant d installer ou d enlever tout composant du Switch 1100 ou d entamer une proc dure de maintenance lisez les informations relatives la s curit qui se trouvent dans l Appendice A de ce guide WARNHINWEIS Sicherheitsinformationen Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 1100 entfernen oder dem Switch 3300 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen die in Appendix
23. as detailed in Placing Units On Top of Each Other on page 27 When positioning Switch units note that Matrix Cables are 1m 3 28ft long Install the Matrix Module into one of the Switch units You can find instructions for doing this in the documentation that accompanies the Matrix Module We recommend that for ease of configuration the Matrix Module should be installed in the bottom Switch of your stack Stacking Units 29 3 Connect the Matrix Cables as shown in Figure 10 a Connect a Matrix Cable to the port marked Unit 1 on the Matrix Module Connect the other end of this cable to the matrix port of the Switch that contains the Matrix Module b Connect a second Matrix Cable to the port marked Unit 2 on the Matrix Module Connect the other end of this cable to the matrix port of the second Switch c Repeat steps a and b for any additional Switch units Figure 10 A stack of multiple units 30 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH The Power up Sequence Connecting a Redundant Power System Powering up the Switch 1100 Checking for Correct Operation The following sections describe how to get your Switch 1100 powered up and ready for operation You can connect a SuperStack Il Advanced Redundant Power System part number 3C16071 to the Switch This unit which is also known as an RPS is designed to maintain the power to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs If your S
24. ay up on a hard flat surface with the front facing towards you Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the Switch as shown in Figure 7 Wall mounting 25 Figure 7 Fitting a bracket for rack mounting CU E 3 aUa UU THAT La Aust EN rh La 2 gt 0 CU 2 f o 7 en 12 QC ug S Insert the three screws and tighten with a suitable screwdriver You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch Insert the Switch into the 19 inch rack and secure with suitable screws not provided Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed Connect network cabling Wall mounting A single Switch can be wall mounted CAUTION Disconnect any cables from the Switch before continuing Remove self adhesive pads from the underside of the Switch if they have been fitted Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface with the front facing towards you Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the Switch as shown in Figure 8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 8 Fitting a bracket for wall mounting e ne T m d toc 9 Q 9 3 Insert the two screws and tighten with a suitable screwdriver 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the ot
25. cterized by high transmission speeds over short distances up to 1000m See baud 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 54 GLOSSARY MAC address MDI MDI X multicast NIC POST protocol repeater router RPS segment server SLIP Media Access Control address also called hardware or physical address layer 2 address associated with particular network device Most devices that connect to LAN have MAC address assigned to them as they are used to identify other devices in network MAC addresses are 6 bytes long Medium Dependent Interface An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is connected to the receiver of another device Medium Dependent Interface Cross over An Ethernet port connection where the internal transmit and receive lines are crossed packet sent to a specific group of endstations on a network Network Interface Card circuit board installed in an endstation that allows it to be connected to a network Power On Self Test An internal test that a Switch carries out when it is powered up set of rules for communication between devices on network The rules dictate format tim
26. e donn es blind s ou non blind s avec les jacks blind s ou non blind s l un ou l autre peuvent tre branch s ces prises de courant de donn es 40 APPENDIX SAFETY INFORMATION Wichtige Sicherheitsinformat ionen m Die Installation und der Ausbau des Ger ts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen m Wenn die Switch 1100 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack Il Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll mu die Switch 1100 Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden m Das Ger t ist unter keinen umst nden an einen Wechselstrom A C Netzstecker anzuschlieBen ohne erdungsleitung m Das Ger t mu an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden die die europ ischen Sicherheitsnormen erf llt m Der AnschluBkabelsatz muB mit den Bestimmungen des Landes bereinstimmen in dem er verwendet werden soll m Der Ger testecker der Anschlu an das Ger t nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker muB eine passende Konfiguration f r einen Ger teeingang gem EN60320 IEC 320 haben m Die Netzsteckdose muB in der N he des Ger ts und leicht zug nglich sein Die Stromversorgung des Ger ts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Ger tenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden m Der Betrieb dieses Ger ts erfolgt unter den SELV Bedingungen Sicherheitskleinstspannung gem B IEC 950 Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben wenn auch die an das Ger t angeschlossenen Ger te unter SELV Bedingungen betrieb
27. en werden m Nur ein Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071 an den Redundant Power System Anschlu anschlie en WARNHINWEIS RJ45 Ports RJ45 Anschl sse Dies sind abgeschirmte RJ45 Datenbuchsen Sie k nnen nicht als Telefonanschlu buchsen verwendet werden An diesen Buchsen d rfen nur RJA5 Datenstecker angeschlossen werden Diese Datenstecker k nnen entweder mit abgeschirmten oder unabgeschirmten Datenkabeln mit abgeschirmten oder unabgeschirmten Klinkensteckern verbunden werden Bi PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 9 pin to RS 232 25 pin PC AT Serial Cable Switch 1100 PC Terminal Cable connector 9 pin female Cable connector 25 pin male female Screen Shell e e Screen oly tequired if screen TxD 3 e RxD RxD 2 e e TxD always required Ground 5 e 7 Ground RTS 7 La re 4 RTS CTS 8 eq 20 DTR DSR 6 e 5 CTS required for handshake DCD 1 L re DSR DTR 4 e L 3 DCD 9 pin to 9 pin Switch 1100 PC AT Serial Port Cable connector 9 pin female Cable connector 9 pin female Screen Shell Shell Screen 9nyreauirediisereen DTR 4 e 1 DCD TxD 3 e el RxD RxD 2 e TxD CTS 8 Tei e 4 DIR Ground 5 e e 5 Ground DSR 6 e 6 DSR are RTS 7 eq re 7 RTS DCD 1 e 8 CTS
28. es Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 12 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 About the SuperStack Switch 1100 Summary of Features gt The SuperStack system solves the problem of growth in dynamic network environments and provides everything you need for successful workgroup networking Much more than a collection of stackable components the system comprises a complete integrated architecture of modular parts that are easy to install and use As part of this SuperStack Il system the Switch 1100 meets the challenge of modern LANs and allows you to add features and capacity as your network expands The Switch has the following hardware features m 12 or 24 Ethernet 10BASE T ports m Two Fast Ethernet auto negotiating 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports m Matrix port for interconnecting Switch 1100 Switch 3300 units in a single stack Connect two units back to back using a single Matrix Cable Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module m Slot for an Expansion Module or Matrix Module m Slot for a Transceiver Module 10Mbps Ethernet m SuperStack Il architecture Connects to Redundant Power System Uninterruptable Power System a 19 inch rack or stand alone mounting For information about the software features of the Switch refer to the SuperStack Il Switch Management Guide 00 1695 0 Switch 1100 Front View Detail
29. ether in two ways m The matrix port on the rear of the Switch allows you to connect two Switch units back to back For this you need a Matrix Cable part number 3C16965 Contact your supplier for details m 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 Switch units using Matrix Cables To stack two Switch units you only need one Matrix Cable The Switch units can be rack mounted or free standing if you choose to have them free standing remember to position the rubber feet as detailed in Placing Units On Top of Each Other above When positioning Switch units note that Matrix Cables are 1m 3 28ft long 28 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Stacking Multiple Units 14 As shown Figure 9 connect one end of the Matrix Cable to the matrix port of the top Switch and the other end to the matrix port of the lower Switch Figure 9 A stack of two units You can connect up to four Switch units to form a stack If you connect more than two units you need a SuperStack Switch Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables You only need one Matrix Module for each stack To stack multiple Switch units Arrange your Switch units as required They can be rack mounted or free standing if you choose to have them free standing remember to position the rubber feet
30. g European countries you may call the toll free numbers select option 2 and then option 2 U S A and Canada Belgium 0800 71429 Denmark 800 17309 Finland 0800 113153 France 0800 917959 Germany 0130 821502 Hungary 00800 12813 reland 1800553117 srael 177 3103794 taly 1678 79489 Netherlands 0800 0227788 Norway 800 11376 Spain 900 983125 Sweden 020 795482 UK 0800 966197 Austria 06 607468 Poland 00800 3111206 Portugal 05 05313416 South Africa 0800 995014 Switzerland 0800 55 3072 Latin America 1 408 326 2927 1 408 326 6883 1 800 876 3266 option 2 1 408 326 7120 50 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SUPPORT 10BASE T 100BASE FX 100BASE TX auto negotiation backbone bandwidth baud bridge broadcast GLOSSARY The IEEE specification for 10Mbps Ethernet over Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair cable The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over fiber optic cable The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair cable A feature 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 The part of a network used as a primary path for transporting traffic between network segments The information capacity measured in bits per second that a channel can transmit The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps the b
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32. her side of the Switch 5 Ensure that the wall you are using is smooth flat dry and sturdy Attach a piece of plywood approximately 305mm x 510mm x 12mm 12in x 20in x 0 5in securely to the wall if necessary 6 Mount the Switch as follows a Position the base of the Switch against the wall or plywood ensuring that the ventilation holes face sidewards and that the front of the unit faces downwards Mark the position of the screw holes in both wall brackets on the wall Drill the four holes b Using suitable fixings and screws not provided attach the Switch securely to the wall or plywood c Connect network cabling Placing Units On Top of Each Other 27 Placing Units On Top of Each Other the Switch units are free standing up to four units can be placed one on top of the other If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack Il Switch and Hub units the smaller units must be positioned at the top If you are placing Switch units one on top of the other you must use the self adhesive rubber pads supplied Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch sticking one in the marked area at each corner Place the Switch units on top of each other ensuring that the pads of the upper unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit Stacking Units Stacking Two Units Switch 1100 and 3300 units can be stacked together and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address You can stack Switch units tog
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34. igure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for large scale Fast Ethernet networks Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules nna cor etg Fast Ethernet Switch 100m 328ft UTP 1 Repeater 225m 738ft fiber 2 Repeaters 100m 328ft UTP E rsssssess s E b d Fast Ethernet Repeater 100m 3288 UTP 5m 168 UTP Ethernet Repeater ty ca VC CERNI D dd Zoo Fast Ethernet Repeater 100m 328ft UTP A BEN MAC MAC Full Duplex v 7 2km 65628 fiber Bridge Router or Switch Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 The key topology rules are m Maximum UTP cable length is 100m 328ft over Category 5 cable m A 412m 1352ft fiber run is allowed for connecting switch to switch or endstation to switch using half duplex 100BASE FX m Atotal network span of 325m 1066ft is allowed in single repeater topologies one hub stack per wiring closet with a fiber run to the collapsed backbone for example a 225m 738ft fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch plus a 100m 328ft UTP link from a repeater out to the endstations Configuration Rules The Switch provides full duplex support for all its fixed ports including with Full Duplex Expansion Module ports Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simult
35. ing sequencing and error control simple device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission distance of that signal can be extended Repeaters are used to connect two LANs of the same network type A device that provides WAN links between geographically separate networks Redundant Power System A device that provides a backup source of power when connected to a Switch A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch or bridge 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 Serial Line Internet Protocol A protocol that allows IP to run over a serial line console port connection SNMP stack switch Switch Database TCP IP Telnet TFTP unicast WAN GLOSSARY 55 Simple Network Management Protocol The current IETF standard protocol for managing devices on an TCP IP network A group of network devices that are integrated to form a single logical device A device that interconnects several LANs to form a single logical LAN that comprises of several LAN segments Switches are similar to bridges in that they connect LANs of a different type however they connect more LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated A database that is stored by a switch to determine if a packet should be forwarded and which port should forward the pac
36. it but the Status LED for that port does not light The Packet LED for an Expansion Module is flashing even though there is no external traffic on this link Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the supply outlet If the connection is secure and there is still no power you may have a faulty power cord The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test POST because of an internal problem Contact your supplier for advice An unrecognized Expansion Module or Matrix Module is installed into the relevant Switch unit You may need to remove the Module or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to a version that recognizes the Module Contact your supplier for further advice Check that wm All connections are secure wm The devices at both ends of the link are powered up wm The connection uses cross over cable if you are linking a 10BASE T or 100BASE TX port with a device that is MDIX only The 10BASE T port is connected to a 10BASE T 100BASE TX port or a 100BASE TX port Do one of the following f the 10BASE T port is connected to a 10BASE T 100BASE TX port enable auto negotiation on the 10BASE T 100BASE TX port or set the 10BASE T 100BASE TX port to 10Mbps f the 10BASE T port is connected to a 100BASE TX port move the 10BASE T connection to a 100BASE TX connection If you have a Matrix Module installed into your Switch this is normal operation
37. itch CD ROM SuperStack Il Switch README File This file provides information about the current software release including new features modifications and known problems 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE In addition there are other publications you may find useful m Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules m Documentation accompanying the Transceiver Modules m Documentation accompanying the Matrix Module and Matrix Cable m Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System Year 2000 Compliance For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page http www 3com com products yr2000 html Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to us They will help make our documentation more useful to you Please e mail comments about this document to 3Com at pddtechpubs_comments 3com com Please include the following information when commenting m Document title m Document part number on the title page m Page number if appropriate Example m SuperStack Il Switch 1100 User Guide m Part Number DUA1695 0AAA02 m Page 21 oe ete e D INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network It covers the following topics About the SuperStack II Switch 1100 Switch 1100 Front View Detail Switch 1100 Rear View Detail Network Configuration Exampl
38. ket if it is to be forwarded Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the name for two of the most well known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network ensuring that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its destination IP relates to the address of the endstation to which data is being sent as well as the address of the destination network A TCP IP application protocol that provides a virtual terminal service letting a user log into another computer system and access a device as if the user were connected directly to the device Trivial File Transfer Protocol Allows you to transfer files such as software upgrades from a remote device using the local management capabilities of the Switch 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 56 GLOSSARY INDEX Numbers 10BASE T ports 13 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 13 3C number 15 3Com bulletin board service 3Com BBS 46 3Com URL 45 3ComFacts 47 A auto negotiating ports 13 bulletin board service 46 C cable choosing the correct 31 Matrix 16 maximum length 13 21 pin o
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40. ng and then press Return or Enter Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says type Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Press Ctrl Alt Del Table 2 Text Conventions continued Convention Description Words in italics Italics are used to a Emphasize a point a Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text wm Identify menu names menu commands and software button names Examples From the Help menu select Contents Click OK Related Documentation In addition to this guide each Switch 1100 document set includes the following Management Guide Part Number 1695 0BAAOx This guide contains all the management information for the Switch Quick Reference Guide Part Number 1695 0AAAO0x This guide contains a quick summary of the hardware and software information for the Switch Quick Installation Guide Part Number DIA1695 0AAAO0x This guide contains a summary of the package contents and a quick summary of the installation information for the Switch Release Notes Part Number DNA 1695 0AAA0x These notes provide information about the current software release including new features modifications and known problems SuperStack Il Switch Help This help provides information about the web interface software of the Switch It is supplied on the SuperStack Il Sw
41. nshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be connected to these data sockets 38 APPENDIX SAFETY INFORMATION L information de S curit Importante L installation et la d pose de ce groupe doivent tre confi s un personnel qualifi Si vous entassez l unit Switch avec les unit s SuperStack Il Hub l unit Switch 1100 doit tre install e en dessous des unit s Hub plus troites L unit ne devrait pas etre branchee a une prise de courant C A source de courant sous aucun pr texte sans un branchement mise la terre mise la masse Vous devez raccorder ce groupe une sortie mise la terre mise la masse afin de respecter les normes europ ennes de s curit Cordon lectrique doit tre agr dans le pays d utilisation Etats Unis Le cordon doit avoir recu l homologation des UL et un Canada certificat de la CSA Le cordon souple doit respecter titre minimum les sp cifications suivantes calibre 18 AWG a type SV ou 5J 3 conducteurs Le cordon doit tre en mesure d acheminer un courant nominal d au moins 10 La prise femelle de branchement doit tre du type mise la terre mise la masse et respecter la configuration NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V ou 6 15P 15 A 250 V Danemark La prise m le d alimentation doit respecter la section 107 2 D1 de la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a Suisse La prise m le d alimentation doit
42. oduct 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 product not in accordance with 3Com s published specifications or user manual YEAR 2000 WARRANTY In addition to the Hardware Warranty and Software Warranty stated above 3Com warrants that each product sold or licensed to Customer on and after January 1 1998 that is date sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1 2000 provided that all other products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product including hardware software and firmware accurately exchange date data with the 3Com prod
43. of a problem see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 32 Choosing the All of the ports on the front of the Switch 1100 are configured as MDIX Correct Cables 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 are MDIX only Many ports on workstations and servers are configured as MDI straight through If you want to make a connection to an MDI port you need to use a standard straight through cable This is illustrated in Figure 11 Figure 11 Connecting other devices to the Switch 1100 IE LLL lel 1 MDI Straight through Cable Workstation SSSR Es CEE ES 5 Sn Switch 32 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem refer to Table 5 which contains a list of possible problems and suggested solutions Table 5 Problems indicated by LEDs Problem Suggested Solution A Power LED does not light On powering up the Power Self Test LED lights yellow and a Unit LED lights green An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow A link is connected and yet the Status LED for the port does not light The Packet LED for a 10BASE T port is l
44. ransmit simultaneously a collision occurs and the colliding devices delay their retransmittions for a random length of time computer printer or server that is connected to a network LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation Ethernet networks use CSMA CD to transmit packets at a rate of 10Mbps over a variety of cables See MAC address An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100Mbps The process of sending a packet toward its destination using a networking device The process of screening a packet for certain characteristics such as source address destination address or protocol Filtering is used to determine whether traffic is to be forwarded and can also prevent unauthorized access to a network or network devices congestion control mechanism Congestion is caused by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a Switch Flow control prevents packet loss and and inhibits devices from generating more traffic until the period of congestion ends system that allows packets to be transmitted and received at the same time and in effect doubles the potential throughput of a link system that allows packets to transmitted and received but not at the same time Contrast with full duplex IEEE IEEE 802 10 IETF IPX IP address LAN line speed loop MAC GLOSSARY 53 A device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the tran
45. respecter la norme SEV ASE 1011 Le coupleur d appareil le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale doit respecter une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entr e d appareil EN60320 CEI 320 La prise secteur doit se trouver proximit de l appareil et son acc s doit tre facile Vous ne pouvez mettre l appareil hors circuit qu en d branchant son cordon lectrique au niveau de cette prise L appareil fonctionne une tension extr mement basse de s curit qui est conforme la norme CEI 950 Ces conditions ne sont maintenues L information de S curit Importante 39 que si l quipement auquel il est raccord fonctionne dans les m mes conditions m France et P rou uniquement Ce groupe ne peut pas tre aliment par un dispositif imp dance la terre Si vos alimentations sont du type imp dance la terre ce groupe doit tre aliment par une tension de 230 V 2 P T par le biais d un transformateur d isolement rapport 1 1 avec un point secondaire de connexion portant l appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct la terre masse m Branchez uniquement un Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071 sur la prise femelle du Redundant Power System AVERTISSEMENT Les ports RJ45 Il s agit de prises femelles blind es de donn es RJ45 Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser comme prise de t l phone Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de donn es RJ45 sur ces prises femelles Les c bles d
46. smission distance of that signal can be extended Hubs are similar to repeaters in that they connect LANs of the same type however they connect more LANs than a repeater and are generally more sophisticated Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers This American organization was founded in 1963 and sets standards for computers and communications A standard that defines the behavior of bridges in an Ethernet network Internet Engineering Task Force An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for TCP IP networks In the network management area this group is responsible for the development of the SNMP protocol Internet Protocol IP is a layer 3 network protocol that is the standard for sending data through a network IP is part of the TCP IP set of protocols that describe the routing of packets to addressed devices Internetwork Packet Exchange IPX is a layer 3 and 4 network protocol designed for networks that use Novell Netware Internet Protocol address A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP IP The address is written as four octets separated with periods full stops and is made up of a network section an optional subnet section and a host section 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 chara
47. tions 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 3com com Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description instructions gt Information note Information that describes important features or 1 Caution Warning Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application system or device Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen Syntax The word syntax means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets Example To enable RIPIP use the following syntax SETDefault port RIPIP CONTrol Listen In this example you must supply a port number for port Commands The word command means that you must enter the command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter Commands appear in bold Example To remove the IP address enter the following command SETDefault 0 IP NETaddr 0 0 0 0 The words enter and type When you see the word enter in this guide you must type somethi
48. trix Cable m Stack the Switch with up to three other Switch 1100 or Switch 3300 units if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed For more information about the role of matrix port see Stacking Units on page 27 Network Configuration Examples 17 Network The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be Configuration placed on your network Examples Network Figure 3 shows how the Switch 1100 fits into a large corporate network Segmentation with a Fast Ethernet infrastructure A Switch is positioned on each floor and servers are centralized in the basement Figure 3 Using the Switch 1100 to segment your network Switch 1100 10Mbps 10Mbps hub 100Mbps Endstations on dedicated 10Mbps connections Endstations on shared 10Mbps connections Stack of two Switch 1100 units connected using the matrix port 10Mbps 10Mbps hub 100Mbps 100Mbps Endstations on 100Mbps shared 10Mbps connections CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 Network Segmentation ll Figure 4 shows the Switch 1100 in a second workgroup situation This setup could be that of a small office within a large corporation or part of a larger corporate network Most of the switch ports have multiple endstations Figure 4 Using the Switch 1100 to segment your network Stack of three Switch
49. uct with the exception of those products identified at 3Com s Web site http Awww 3com com as not meeting this standard If it appears that any product that is stated to meet this standard does not perform properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1 2000 and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1 2000 or ninety 90 days after purchase of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller 3Com shall at its option and expense provide a software update which would effect the proper performance of such product repair such product deliver to Customer an equivalent product to replace such product or if none of the foregoing is feasible refund to Customer the purchase price paid for such product Any software update or replaced or repaired product will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for ninety 90 days after purchase or until April 1 2000 whichever is later OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Customer must contact the 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization Dated proof of purchase form 3Com or its authorized reseller may be required Products returned to 3Com s Corporate Service Center must be pre authorized by 3Com with a Return Material Authorization RMA number marked on the outside of the package and sent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment and it is recommended that they be insured
50. undant Power System RPS to the Switch See Connecting a Redundant Power System on page 30 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 16 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100 Expansion Module Slot gt Transceiver Module Slot 14 Matrix Port You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module that provides a high speed link to the rest of your network 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 27 When an Expansion Module or Matrix Module is not installed ensure the blanking plate is secured in place You can use this slot to install a Transceiver Module When a Transceiver Module is installed the Transceiver Module port becomes port 1 and the port labelled 1 on the front panel becomes inactive The Transceiver Module can provide a 10Mbps Ethernet half duplex link to the rest of your network using various media such as fiber and coaxial cabling When a Transceiver Module is not installed ensure the blanking plate is secured in place The matrix port allows you to m Stack the Switch with another Switch 1100 or Switch 3300 unit using a single Ma
51. uts 41 console port 15 conventions notice icons About This Guide 8 text About This Guide 8 cross over configuration 13 31 E Ethernet address of the Switch 15 Expansion Module slot 16 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 fax service 3ComFacts 47 FTP site 45 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 51 H hardware features 12 installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 14 Light Emitting Diodes See LEDs M MAC address of the Switch 15 management software 33 managing the Switch 33 Matrix Cable 16 Matrix Module 16 Matrix Module slot 16 matrix port 16 MDI configuration 31 MDIX configuration 13 31 N network configuration examples 17 network supplier support 47 online technical services 45 pin assignments modem cable 42 null modem cable 41 RJ45 42 serial cable 41 pin outs 41 ports 10BASE T 13 1OBASE T 100BASE TX 13 auto negotiating 13 console 15 matrix 16 power socket 15 powering up a Switch 1100 30 product name 15 R rack mounting a Switch 1100 24 Redundant Power System See RPS returning products for repair 49 RPS 15 connecting 30 socket 15 5 safety information English 36 French 38 German 40 segment maximum length 13 21 serial number of the Switch 15 serial port See console port socket power 15 RPS 15 specifications system 43 standards supported 44 straight through configuration 31 Switch 110
52. ware maintenance application training and support services When you contact your network supplier for assistance have the following information ready m Product model name part number and serial number m A list of system hardware and software including revision levels m Diagnostic error messages m Details about recent configuration changes if applicable If you are unable to contact your network supplier see the following section on how to contact 3Com Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier 3Com offers technical telephone support services To find out more about your support options please call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you When you contact 3Com for assistance have the following information ready m Product model name part number and serial number m A list of system hardware and software including revision levels m Diagnostic error messages m Details about recent configuration changes if applicable 48 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SUPPORT Below is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific Rim Australia 1 800 678 515 New Zealand 0800 446 398 China Singapore 800 6161 463 From anywhere in China 86 21 6350 1590 S Korea From Shanghai 10 800 3656 From anywhere in S Korea 82 2 3455 6455 Hong Kong
53. witch has no Expansion Module a Matrix Module or a 100BASE FX Module installed the RPS unit requires one 60W Power Module part number 3C 16072 If your Switch has another Expansion Module the RPS unit requires one 100W Power Module part number 3C 16073 CAUTION The Switch can only use a SuperStack Il Advanced Redundant Power System output 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 main power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet The Switch powers up and runs through its Power On Self Test POST which takes approximately 12 seconds During the Power On Self Test all ports on the Switch are disabled and the LEDs light in the following sequence m All unit LEDs light mw Module LEDs light m Port Status LEDs light in a rapid cycle When the POST has completed check the Power Self Test LED to check that your Switch is operating correctly Table 4 shows possible colors for the LED Choosing the Correct Cables 31 Table 4 LED colors Color State Green The Switch is powered up and operating normally Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test This occurs if any of the ports fail during power up Off The Switch is not receiving power If there is evidence
54. y 7 days a week Access by Analog Modem To reach the service by modem set your modem to 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit Call the telephone number nearest you Country Data Rate Telephone Number Australia Up to 14 400 bps 61 2 9955 2073 Brazil Up 14 400 bps 55115181 9666 France Up to 14 400 bps 33 1 6986 6954 Germany Up to 28 800 bps 498962732 188 Hong Kong Up to 14 400 bps 852 2537 5601 Italy Up to 14 400 bps 39227300680 Japan Up to 14 400 bps 813 3345 7266 Mexico Up to 28 800 bps 5255207835 P R of China Up to 14 400 bps 86 10 684 92351 Taiwan Up to 14 400 bps 8862 377 5840 Up 28 800 bps 44 1442 438278 U S A Up to 28 800 bps 1408 980 8204 Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps To access the BBS using ISDN use the following number 1 408 654 2703 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network Supplier 47 The 3ComFacts automated fax service provides technical articles diagrams and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 3ComFacts using your Touch Tone telephone 1 408 727 7021 Support from Your Network Supplier If additional assistance is required contact your network supplier Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services including network planning installation hard

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