3Com 3C16950 - SuperStack II Switch 1100 User manual

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SuperStack®II Switch 1100
User Guide
3C16950, 3C16951
Part No. DUA1695-0AAA04
Published April 1999
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions 8
Related Documentation 9
Year 2000 Compliance 10
Documentation Comments 10
1INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100
About the SuperStack II 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 I 17
Network Segmentation II 18
Desktop Switching 19
Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20
Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21
2INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Choosing a Suitable Site 24
Rack-mounting 24
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Placing Units On Top of Each Other 25
Stacking Units 26
Stacking Two Units 26
Stacking Up To Four Units 27
The Power-up Sequence 29
Connecting a Redundant Power System 29
Powering-up the Switch 1100 29
Checking for Correct Operation 29
Choosing the Correct Cables 30
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31
Managing the Switch 32
ASAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information 34
L’information de Sécurité Importante 36
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38
BPIN-OUTS
Null Modem Cable 39
PC-AT Serial Cable 39
Modem Cable 40
RJ45 Pin Assignments 40
CT
ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DT
ECHNICAL SUPPORT
Online Technical Services 43
World Wide Web Site 43
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 43
3Com FTP Site 44
3Com Bulletin Board Service 44
3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 45
Support from Your Network Supplier 45
Support from 3Com 45
Returning Products for Repair 47
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v
GLOSSARY
INDEX
3COM CORPORATION LIMITED W
ARRANTY
EMC STATEMENTS
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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 II Switch Management Guide” (part number
DUA1695-0BAA0x).
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).
This guide is intended for use with both Switch 1100 models:
■3C16950 — 24 10BASE-T ports
■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 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/
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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 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
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 1100 document set includes the
following:
■Management Guide (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x)
This guide contains all the management information for the Switch.
■Quick Reference Guide (Part Number DQA1695-0AAA0x)
This guide contains a quick summary of the hardware and software
information for the Switch
■Quick Installation Guide (Part Number DIA1695-0AAA0x)
This guide contains a summary of the package contents, and a quick
summary of the installation information for the Switch.
■Release Notes (Part Number DNA1695-0AAA0x)
These notes provide information about the current software release,
including new features, modifications, and known problems.
■SuperStack II Switch Help
This help provides information about the web interface software of
the Switch. It is supplied on the SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM.
■SuperStack II Switch README File
This file provides information about the current software release,
including new features, modifications, and known problems.
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 Expansion Modules.
■Documentation accompanying the Transceiver Modules.
■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
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