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LED behavior

LED

Color

Indicates

Port Status LEDs

Packet

Yellow

Packets are being transmitted/received on the port.

Off

No packets are being transmitted/received on the 
port.

Status

Green

A link is present, and the port is enabled.

Green flashing

A link is present, but the port is disabled.

Off

No link is present.

Unit LEDs

1–8

Green

The Switch forms a stack with other Switch 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.

Off

The Switch is stand-alone.

Power/Self Test LED

Green

The Switch is powered-up.

Green flashing

The Switch is either downloading software or is 
initializing (which includes running a Power On Self 
Test).

Yellow

The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test.

Off

The Switch is not receiving power.

Summary of Contents for 3C16987

Page 1: ...http www 3com com SuperStack II Switch 3300 SM User Guide 3C16987 Part No DUA1698 7AAA01 Published May 2000...

Page 2: ...e 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...

Page 3: ...3 1000BASE SX Port 13 LEDs 13 Switch 3300 SM Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Example...

Page 4: ...rrect Cables 30 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L information de S curit Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformation...

Page 5: ...Support from 3Com 48 Returning Products for Repair 50 GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMC STATEMENTS...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ...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 Acro...

Page 8: ...e 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 thi...

Page 9: ...urrent 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 o...

Page 10: ...portant 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...

Page 11: ...network It covers the following topics About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 SM Switch 3300 SM Front View Detail Switch 3300 SM Rear View Detail Network Configuration Examples Configuration Rules for F...

Page 12: ...s the following hardware features 24 Fast Ethernet auto negotiating 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 1000BASE SX Gigabit Ethernet port One Matrix Port for connecting units in the Switch 1100 3300 family to f...

Page 13: ...on page 30 for more information 1000BASE SX Port The Switch has a Gigabit Ethernet Port that provides a 1000Mbps connection to another Gigabit Ethernet device This port uses 62 5 m or 50 m multimode...

Page 14: ...nk is present Unit LEDs 1 8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units the LED indicates the position of the Switch in the stack and that a link is present Note that although there are eig...

Page 15: ...ting purposes Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range 90 240V A C Redundant Power System Socket To protect against internal power supply fail...

Page 16: ...and is set to auto baud 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit Matrix Port The Matrix Port allows you to Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100 3300 family using a single Matrix Cable Sta...

Page 17: ...floor and these segments are connected to the Switch which is positioned in the basement The Switch 3300 SM also provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a local server Figure 3 Using the Switch to...

Page 18: ...igure 4 Using the Switch as a collapsed backbone Switch 3300 SM stack Endstations on switched 10Mbps connections Endstations on switched 10Mbps connections Servers on dedicated 1000Mbps connections Sw...

Page 19: ...dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to the desktop The 3300 SM Switches provide a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a SuperStack II Switch 9300 in the basement and to a local server Figure 5 Using t...

Page 20: ...Ethernet The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for 10Mbps Ethernet Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for large...

Page 21: ...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 with Full Duplex The Switch provides full d...

Page 22: ...ps full duplex connection to another Gigabit Ethernet device Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and in effect doubles the potential throughput of a link For the S...

Page 23: ...SM 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 composan...

Page 24: ...plifiers Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch Air flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch...

Page 25: ...t ventilation holes are not obstructed 6 Connect network cabling Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are free standing up to four units can be placed one on top of the other If you...

Page 26: ...its You can stack two Switch units with a single Matrix Cable To do this 1 Power off both units 2 Arrange the units as required They can be rack mounted or free standing if you choose to have them fre...

Page 27: ...nits On Top of Each Other on page 25 When positioning the units note that Matrix Cables are 1m 3 28ft long 3 Connect the Matrix Cables as shown in Figure 9 a Connect a Matrix Cable to the port marked...

Page 28: ...hat all the units have the same version of management software Ensure that you re configure the stack wide features on all the units For more information about management software see Managing the Swi...

Page 29: ...ed Redundant Power System output Powering up the Switch 3300 SM 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 disc...

Page 30: ...rough cable This is illustrated in Figure 10 Figure 10 Connecting other devices to the Switch 3300 SM Table 5 LED colors Color State Green The Switch is powered up and operating normally Yellow The Sw...

Page 31: ...le 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 On powering up the Power Self Test...

Page 32: ...ay 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 n...

Page 33: ...emove 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 v...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...console port on the unit and an approved modem Sockets for Redundant Power System RPS Only connect an Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071A with Type 2 Power Modules and Type 2 cables to the Redund...

Page 36: ...specter 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...

Page 37: ...nchez uniquement un Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071A avec Type 2 Power Modules et Type 2 c bles sur la prise femelle du Redundant Power System AVERTISSEMENT Les ports RJ 45 Il s agit de prises...

Page 38: ...nen Ger teeingang gem EN60320 IEC320 haben Die Netzsteckdose mu 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 de...

Page 39: ...aseroptikanschl sse Optische Sicherheit Niemals mit einem Vergr erungsger t einen bertragungs Laser betrachten w hrend dieser eingeschaltet ist Niemals direkt auf den Faser Anschlu und auf die Faserka...

Page 40: ...40 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION...

Page 41: ...pin female PC Terminal Cable connector 25 pin male female only required if screen always required required for handshake Screen DTR TxD RxD CTS Ground DSR RTS DCD Screen DCD RxD TxD DTR Ground DSR RT...

Page 42: ...creen TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR Ground DCD DTR Shell 3 2 7 8 6 5 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 Switch 3300 SM Cable connector 9 pin female RS 232 Modem Port Cable connector 25 pin male Table 7 Pin assignments Pin...

Page 43: ...orts 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 Table 7 Pin assignments Pi...

Page 44: ...44 APPENDIX B PIN OUTS...

Page 45: ...5 relative humidity non condensing Standards EN60068 IEC68 various parts Safety Agency Certifications UL 1950 EN60950 CSA 22 2 No 950 IEC 60950 EN60825 1 EMC Emissions EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15 subp...

Page 46: ...VLAN MIB RFC 1573 RMON MIB RFC 1271 BOOTP RFC 951 Terminal Emulation Telnet RFC 854 Protocols Used for Administration UDP RFC 768 IP RFC 791 ICMP RFC 792 TCP RFC 793 ARP RFC 826 TFTP RFC 783 Year 200...

Page 47: ...ted Fax Service World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site enter this URL into your Internet browser http www 3com com This service pro...

Page 48: ...you require additional assistance contact your network supplier Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services including network planning instal...

Page 49: ...7 or 021 6350 1590 800 6161 463 00798 611 2230 0 2 3455 6455 0080 611 261 001 800 611 2000 Europe From anywhere in Europe call 31 0 30 6029900 phone 31 0 30 6029999 fax Europe South Africa and Middle...

Page 50: ...00 31 30 6029999 Latin America 1 408 326 2927 1 408 326 3355 From the following countries you may call the toll free numbers select option 2 and then option 2 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Ge...

Page 51: ...When connected to a port that also supports auto negotiation the link can automatically configure itself to the optimum setup backbone The part of a network used as a primary path for transporting tr...

Page 52: ...imultaneously a collision occurs and the colliding devices delay their retransmissions for a random length of time endstation A computer printer or server that is connected to a network Ethernet A LAN...

Page 53: ...providing engineering solutions for TCP IP networks In the network management area this group is responsible for the development of the SNMP protocol IP Internet Protocol IP is a layer 3 network prot...

Page 54: ...endent Interface Cross over An Ethernet port connection where the internal transmit and receive lines are crossed multicast A packet sent to a specific group of endstations on a network NIC Network In...

Page 55: ...ermine if a packet should be forwarded and which port should forward the packet if it is to be forwarded TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the name for two of the most wel...

Page 56: ...56 GLOSSARY WAN 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...

Page 57: ...ComFacts 48 full duplex configuration rules 21 G Gigabit Ethernet configuration rules 22 glossary 51 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Emitting Diodes...

Page 58: ...uration 30 Switch 3300 SM 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 45 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23 24 MAC address 15 power socket 15 powering up 29 produ...

Page 59: ...nable 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 pu...

Page 60: ...This replacement prior to 3Com receiving the defective product is different from the fee based Advance Hardware Replacement Service which is available as a contracted service offering INCLUDED SERVICE...

Page 61: ...n of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury so the above limitations...

Page 62: ...es exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada INFORMATION TO THE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the...

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