3Com 3300 XM User manual

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Part No. DUA1698-5AAA04
Published November 2001
SuperStack®3
Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM
User Guide
3C16985B, 3C16987A, 3C16986A, 3C16988A
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions 8
Related Documentation 9
Documentation Comments 10
Product Registration 10
1INTRODUCING THE SWITCH
3300 XM, SM, TM, MM
About the Switch 12
Summary of Features 12
Switch —Front View Detail 13
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX Ports 14
1000BASE-SX Port (SM only) 14
1000BASE-T Port (TM only) 14
LEDs 14
Switch —Rear View Detail 16
Unit Information Label 16
Power Socket 16
Redundant Power System Socket 16
Console Port 17
Matrix Port 17
Network Configuration Examples 18
Switch as a Segmentation Switch 18
Switch as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 19
Switch as a Desktop Switch 20
Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 21
Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 22
Configuration Rules for Gigabit Ethernet (SM and TM) 23
Configuration Rules for the 3300 SM and TM 23
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2INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Choosing a Suitable Site 26
Rack-mounting 27
PlacingUnitsOnTopofEachOther 28
Stacking Units 29
Stacking Two Units 29
Stacking Up To Four Units 30
The Power-up Sequence 32
Connecting a Redundant Power System 32
Powering-up the Switch 32
Checking for Correct Operation 32
Choosing the Correct Cables 33
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 34
Managing the Switch 34
ASAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information 36
L’information de SécuritéImportante 38
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 40
BPIN-OUTS
Null Modem Cable 43
PC-AT Serial Cable 43
Modem Cable 44
RJ45 Pin Assignments 44
CT
ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Switch 3300 XM, SM and MM 47
Switch 3300 TM 48
DT
ECHNICAL SUPPORT
Online Technical Services 51
World Wide Web Site 51
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 51
3Com FTP Site 52
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Support from Your Network Supplier 52
Supportfrom3Com 52
Returning Products for Repair 54
GLOSSARY
INDEX
REGULATORY NOTICES
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a
SuperStack®3 Switch 3300 XM (3C16985B), 3300 SM (3C16987A),
3300 TM (3C16986A) or 3300 MM (3C16988A) unit with default
settings. If you want to change the way the Switch works using
management software, refer to the “SuperStack Switch Management
Guide”.
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are
responsible for installing and setting up network equipment;
consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area
Networks).
If the information in the release notes that are shipped with your product
differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
release notes.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat
Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com
World Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com/
All the Switches mentioned in this guide are compatible with the
Switches found within the SuperStack 1100/3300 family range.
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8ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Ta b l e 1 Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Description
Information note Information that describes important features or
instructions
Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or
potential damage to an application, system, or device
Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury
Ta b l e 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 change your password, use the following syntax:
system password <password>
In this example, you must supply a password for
<password>.
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 display port information, enter the following
command:
bridge port detail
The words “enter”
and “type”
When you see the word “enter”in this guide, you must type
something, 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
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Related Documentation 9
Related
Documentation
In addition to this guide, each Switch 3300 XM, SM, TM, MM document
set includes the following:
■Management Guide
This guide contains all the management information for the Switch. It
is supplied on the SuperStack Switch CD-ROM.
■Quick Reference Guide
This guide contains a quick summary of the hardware and software
information for the Switch.
■Quick Installation Guide
This guide contains a summary of the package contents, and a quick
summary of the installation information for the Switch.
■Release Notes
These notes provide information about the current software release,
including new features, modifications, and known problems.
■SuperStack Switch Help
This help provides information about the web interface software of
the Switch. It is supplied on the SuperStack Switch CD-ROM.
■SuperStack Switch README File
This file provides information about the current software release,
including new features, modifications, and known problems. It is
supplied on the SuperStack Switch CD-ROM.
Words in italics Italics are used to:
■Emphasize a point.
■Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the
text.
■Identify menu names, menu commands, and software
button names. Examples:
From the Help menu, select Contents.
Click OK.
Ta b l e 2 Text Conventions (continued)
Convention Description
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10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
In addition, there are other publications you may find useful:
■Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power
System.
Documentation
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