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4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide

Installation

Prerequisites

Before you install your 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module
(GBIC), comply with the following prerequisites:

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Verify that the chassis is properly installed in a rack, on a table, or on a
shelf, according to the instructions in either of these guides:

■

7-Slot Chassis Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000
Enterprise Switch

■

Chassis Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000
Enterprise Switch 8-slot Chassis and 16-slot Chassis

■

Have a flat-blade torque screwdriver available to secure the module to
the chassis after you install it.

■

Read the

CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Layer 3 Switching

Modules

that is included in your module shipping box for important

upgrade procedures for other modules in an existing chassis or in a
new chassis.

CAUTION:

All modules in a CoreBuilder 9000 chassis must operate at

compatible software levels. You must verify the software release on all
new and existing modules in your chassis and upgrade as necessary. See
the

CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Layer 3 Switching Modules

for a

module software compatibility requirements table, mandatory upgrade
procedures, and other important information.

Summary of Contents for 3CB9RG4

Page 1: ...ports on the front panel can be either 1000BASE LX single mode fiber or 1000BASE SX multimode fiber Four Gigabit Ethernet ports connect the module to the chassis backplane Key Features The 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC supports the following key features High density Gigabit Ethernet switching through the following maximum number of GBIC front panel ports 24 ports in the 7 ...

Page 2: ...ementation Guide Command Reference Guide CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Layer 3 Switching Modules Figure 1 identifies the components on the module front panel Figure 1 Front Panel of the 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC Port Numbering The four front panel ports 1 4 correspond to the four Port Status LEDs Port numbers 5 8 on the rear of the module do not have corresponding ...

Page 3: ...re that you follow all safety precautions To avoid electric shocks burns or equipment damage read and follow these warnings WARNING This switching module must be installed removed or replaced only by trained service personnel WARNING Hazardous energy exists within the system Use extreme caution when you install remove or replace any module When the system is on Never insert metal objects such as a...

Page 4: ...ocedure when you unpack the module 1 Verify that the module is the correct model by matching the 3C number that is listed on the shipping box to the 3C number that appears on your order documentation 3CB9RG4 2 Remove the module in its antistatic bag from the shipping box 3 Remove the module from its antistatic bag and inspect it for physical damage CAUTION Handle the module by the front panel only...

Page 5: ...assis and 16 slot Chassis Have a flat blade torque screwdriver available to secure the module to the chassis after you install it Read the CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Layer 3 Switching Modules that is included in your module shipping box for important upgrade procedures for other modules in an existing chassis or in a new chassis CAUTION All modules in a CoreBuilder 9000 chassis must operat...

Page 6: ... the Gigabit Ethernet GEN Switch Fabric Modules 24 port or 9 port and the 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC when both are installed in a 7 slot chassis To summarize the table The switching module can use all four of its backplane ports in slots 1 6 when used in conjunction with a 24 port GEN Switch Fabric Module 3CB9FG24 or 3CB9FG24T 3Com recommends that you install this Layer ...

Page 7: ...ssis Slot No Number of SFM Backplane Ports Allocated to This Slot SFM Backplane Port Numbers That Connect to This Slot LED Numbers That Correspond to the SFM Backplane Ports 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 13 14 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 15 16 3 4 9 10 11 12 5 6 17 18 4 4 13 14 15 16 7 8 19 20 5 4 17 18 19 20 9 10 21 3CB9FG24T 22 3CB9FG24 22 3CB9FG24T 21 3CB9FG24 6 4 21 22 23 24 11 12 23 3CB9FG24T 24 3CB9FG24 24 3CB9FG24T ...

Page 8: ...front panel LEDs 7 8 and 9 correspond to these ports Table 2 9 port GEN SFM and 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC in the 7 slot Chassis Chassis Slot No Number of SFM Backplane Ports Allocated to This Slot SFM Backplane Port Numbers That Connect to This Slot LED Numbers That Correspond to the SFM Backplane Ports 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 3 4 1 4 4 5 1 5 5 6 1 6 6 7 Reserved for an S...

Page 9: ...Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC when both are installed in an 8 slot chassis To summarize the table The switching module can use all four of its backplane ports in slots 1 6 when used in conjunction with a 24 port GEN Switch Fabric Module 3CB9FG24 or 3CB9FG24T 3Com recommends that you install this Layer 3 switching module in any of those slots The switching module can use only its f...

Page 10: ...M Backplane Ports Allocated to This Slot SFM Backplane Port Numbers That Connect to This Slot LED Numbers That Correspond to the SFM Backplane Ports 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 13 14 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 15 16 3 4 9 10 11 12 5 6 17 18 4 4 13 14 15 16 7 8 19 20 5 4 17 18 19 20 9 10 21 3CB9FG24T 22 3CB9FG24 22 3CB9FG24T 21 3CB9FG24 6 4 21 22 23 24 11 12 23 3CB9FG24T 24 3CB9FG24 24 3CB9FG24T 23 3CB9FG24 7 Reserved fo...

Page 11: ...ond to these ports Table 4 9 port GEN SFM and 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC in the 8 slot Chassis Chassis Slot No Number of Switch Fabric Module Backplane Ports Allocated to This Slot SFM Backplane Port Numbers That Connect to This Slot LED Numbers That Correspond to the SFM Backplane Ports 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 3 4 1 4 4 5 1 5 5 6 1 6 6 7 Reserved for an SFM Not applicable...

Page 12: ...alled in a 16 slot chassis To summarize the table The switching module can use two of its backplane ports in slots 1 7 and slots 10 12 when used in conjunction with a 24 port GEN Switch Fabric Module 3CB9FG24 or 3CB9FG24T 3Com recommends that you install this Layer 3 switching module in any of those slots The switching module can use only its first backplane port module port number 5 in slots 13 1...

Page 13: ...tching Module GBIC in the 16 slot Chassis Chassis Slot No Number of Switch Fabric Module Backplane Ports Allocated to This Slot SFM Backplane Port Numbers That Connect to This Slot LED Numbers That Correspond to the SFM Backplane Ports 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 4 3 4 3 2 5 6 5 6 4 2 7 8 7 8 5 2 9 10 9 10 6 2 11 12 11 12 7 2 13 14 13 14 8 Reserved for an SFM Not applicable Not applicable 9 Reserved for an ...

Page 14: ...he slot where you intend to install the module Having either a module or a blank faceplate in the slots adjacent to your selected slot helps ensure that the module s spring loaded screws align properly with the corresponding holes in the chassis 5 Remove the module from its antistatic bag and open the two module ejector handles so that they are nearly perpendicular to the front panel 6 Grasp the m...

Page 15: ...cessary remove and reinsert the module ensuring that the connectors are properly aligned Do not tighten the spring loaded screws to seat the module 9 To secure the module front panel to the front of the chassis tighten its spring loaded screws to a torque specification of 3 5 inch pounds CAUTION Ensure that the module screws are properly aligned with the threaded holes in the chassis otherwise you...

Page 16: ...s R 3CB9FG24 PR I M O D ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3CB9FG24 PR I M O D ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3CB9FG24 PR I M O D ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CoreBuilder 9000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3CB9RG4 M O D ST AT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 4 Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching M...

Page 17: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3CB9FG24 PR I MO D ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3CB9FG24 PR I M OD ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3CB9FG24 PR I MO D ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3CB9RG4 MO D ST AT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 4 Po...

Page 18: ...15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 R CoreBuilder 9000 3CB9LF20R 1 MO D ST AT 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10 X 11 X 12 X 13 X 14 X 15 X 16 X 17 X 18 X 19 X 20 X 3CB9LF20MM 1 M OD ST AT 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 16 9 10 11 14 15 3CB9FG24 PR I M OD ST AT SE C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3CB9FG24 ...

Page 19: ... 8 on the rear of the module do not have Port Status LEDs on the front panel After the module initialization process is complete and the module is ready to manage you can use the portState field in the ethernet detail display to determine the status of these ports Initial Activity Whether you power on the chassis after you install the 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC or whethe...

Page 20: ...f until you connect cabling and establish links Toward the end of the module initialization process the corresponding LED on the GEN Switch Fabric Module which is listed in Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 and Table 5 earlier in this guide lights green The module initialization process completes a few seconds later Successful Initialization If no problems exist at the completion of the module initi...

Page 21: ...the module is inoperative in some way During initialization the LED may be off for several seconds at a time This is normal and does not indicate a lack of power Flashing Green Diagnostic test software boot or software download is in progress If this LED flashes beyond approximately 7 minutes during the initialization period the diagnostic tests may be running in error Yellow Diagnostic test failu...

Page 22: ...peration in the previous section The GBIC ports on your system connect to Gigabit Ethernet networks through a GBIC transceiver Figure 5 which provides a high speed connection over fiber optic cable The transceiver connects to the network using a duplex subscriber connector SC fiber optic connector You can remove and replace the transceiver while the system is on Figure 5 Example of a GBIC Fiber op...

Page 23: ...nditioned launch cables that 3Com supports For a list of currently supported conditioned launch cables see this 3Com Web site http www 3com com gigabit_ethernet gbics Table 8 lists the transmission ranges for each GBIC LX connection Table 7 GBIC SX Transmission Ranges Fiber Type Diameter microns Modal Bandwidth MHz km Transmission Range in meters feet Multimode 62 5 160 2 220 6 6 721 8 Multimode 6...

Page 24: ...nto open GBIC slots Fiber Safety Precautions The GBIC ports on your system use lasers To ensure your safety when you install or work with these GBIC systems read and comply with the precautions in this section WARNING The fiber optic lasers that are used in 3Com GBIC ports meet the regulatory requirements for casual exposure to the eye As with any source of bright light however 3Com recommends tha...

Page 25: ... transceiver is keyed so that you can only install it one way If you insert the transceiver and it does not slide in all the way do not try to force it into place Remove the transceiver turn it over and then reinsert it into the module R M O D S T A T 1 2 2 3 4 1 R X T X R X T X R P R I M O D S T A T S E C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 P R I M O D S ...

Page 26: ...e Uqual GBIC and captures the error in the event log WARNING The GBIC in Port XX is NOT approved by 3Com may violate electromagnetic emission or safety requirements for your country Refer to 3Com s web page www 3com com gigabit_ethernet gbics for our current approval list The following informational messages are shown in the event log Unqualified GBIC I2C read error A transceiver that is not prope...

Page 27: ... shown in the event log Due to excessive TxFault conditions GBIC Port xx has been disabled Excessive Tx Fault conditions indicate a faulty GBIC Corrective Action Replace the transceiver with another one If the problem persists contact 3Com Technical Support For contact information see the Technical Support appendix in the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Getting Started Guide Unapproved GBIC Err...

Page 28: ...rrective Action Contact 3Com Technical Support For contact information see the Technical Support appendix in the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Getting Started Guide Managing the Module You can manage the 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC using several methods Administration Console Web Management suite of applications External SNMP based network management applications suc...

Page 29: ...nnected as well as an abbreviated description of the module For example if you install your 4 port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module GBIC in slot 4 then the prompt is CB9000 slot4 1 4 GEN GBIC L3 3 Enter commands to manage the module For example to display a summary configuration of bridge ports enter bridge port summary For more information about Administration Console commands see the Co...

Page 30: ...liance Operating temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Operating humidity 10 to 90 relative humidity noncondensing Storage temperature 40 to 66 C 40 to 151 F Storage humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity noncondensing Dimensions Weight 25 4 mm x 340 36 mm x 388 112 mm 1 in x 13 4 in x 15 28 in 1 27 kg 2 8 lb Voltage Wattage 5 2 V 10 W 3 5 V 80 W 12 V 3 W Safety CSA 22 2 No 950 EN60950 IEC950 UL1950 Emiss...

Page 31: ...information about installing and powering on the system see the following documents CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Getting Started Guide CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Layer 3 Switching Modules 7 slot Chassis Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch 8 slot Chassis and 16 slot Chassis 7 slot Chass...

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Page 33: ...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 product with the exception of those products identified at 3Com s Web site http www 3com com products yr...

Page 34: ...ION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS 3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER S OR ANY THIRD PERSON S MISUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN REPAIR OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYO...

Page 35: ...ay arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions EMC DIRECTIVE STATEMENT EMC Directive Compliance This equipment was tested and found to conform to the Council Directive 89 336 EEC for electromagnetic compatibility Conformity with this Directive is based upon compliance with the following harmonized standards Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic envi...

Page 36: ...rporation 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 a particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time 3Com registered tr...

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