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10/100BASE-TX 
Fast Ethernet 
Module Installation Guide

 

For the CoreBuilder

 

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3500 System

Module Description

 

This module contains six 10/100BASE-TX ports that use RJ-45 connectors, 
providing a 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection over 
UTP Category 5 copper wire. The module performs autosensing for 
10/100 Mbps, full duplex, and half duplex. This module complies with all 
IEEE 802.3u specifications. You can remove and replace the module with 
the system on.

For a description of how to configure this module into your network, see 
the 

 

CoreBuilder 3500 Getting Started Guide

 

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Status LEDs

 

This table describes the module and port LEDs:

 

.

   1X
L  E  T

   2X
L  E  T

   3X
L  E  T

   4X
L  E  T

   5X
L  E  T

   6X
L  E  T

100 BASE - TX
3C54321

PWR

INS

ERR

 

Status

LED

Name

Color

Description

 

Module 
Status

 

PWR

 

Power

Green

The module is receiving power.

 

INS

 

Board 
Inserted

Yellow

The module is partially inserted.

 

ERR

 

Board 
Error

Yellow

The module did not successfully complete the power-up 
diagnostics.

Blinking
Yellow

A hardware/software incompatibility has occurred.

Port Status

 

L

 

Link

Green

The associated port is active.

 

E

 

Error 

Yellow

An error condition has occurred with the associated port, or the 
port has been disabled from the Administration Console.

 

T

 

Traffic

Blinking
Green

The port is receiving or transmitting data.

Summary of Contents for 3C54321

Page 1: ...oreBuilder 3500 Getting Started Guide Status LEDs This table describes the module and port LEDs 1X L E T 2X L E T 3X L E T 4X L E T 5X L E T 6X L E T 100 BASE TX 3C54321 PWR INS ERR Status LED Name Color Description Module Status PWR Power Green The module is receiving power INS Board Inserted Yellow The module is partially inserted ERR Board Error Yellow The module did not successfully complete t...

Page 2: ...ace components in the system To avoid electric shocks burns or equipment damage read and follow these warnings WARNING When the system is on never insert a metal object such as a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry into open module slots WARNING When the system is on do not touch any connections inside the chassis with your hands or fingers ESD Safety Information Electrostatic discharge ESD can d...

Page 3: ...ctive faceplates covering the installation slots Before you install the module remove the protective faceplate that covers the selected installation slot To remove the faceplate 1 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the faceplate to the chassis 2 Move the injector ejector handles to the outward position 3 Pull the faceplate away from the system See Figure 1 Save the faceplate for future use ...

Page 4: ...antistatic bag 1 Read and follow the Safety Precautions and ESD Safety Information earlier in this guide 2 Put on the ESD wrist strap and ensure that you are properly grounded 3 Remove the module from its antistatic bag WARNING If the system is on when you are installing the module do not insert any metal objects into the open slot for example a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry Doing so can ca...

Page 5: ...e the configuration of the system after you have defined an IP interface the port designated for that interface may no longer be valid You may need to redefine the interface using the ip interface define command For details about this command see the Command Reference Guide For additional information about defining IP interfaces see your system s Implementation Guide These documents are on the Sof...

Page 6: ...gnostics tests the module s Error LED lights yellow When the diagnostics tests are successfully completed the Error LED turns off and the port status L Link Status LED lights green If a port status E Error LED remains yellow the port is not operational If the module s Error LED lights yellow the module has failed a diagnostic test To troubleshoot module failures see Chapter 7 in the Getting Starte...

Page 7: ...to Customer on and after January 1 1998 that are 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 products including hardware software and firmware accurately exchange date data with the 3Com products with the exception of those products identified ...

Page 8: ...D RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT 3COM S OPTION THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE DISCLAIMER Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties...

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