C
ONTENTS
A
BOUT
T
HIS
G
UIDE
Introduction 1
Finding Specific Information in This Guide 1
Conventions 2
SuperStack II Switch 3900 Documentation 3
Paper Documents 3
Documents on CD-ROM 4
Related Publications 4
Documentation Comments 4
Year 2000 Compliance 5
1
S
WITCH
3900 S
YSTEM
AND
S
ETUP
O
VERVIEW
Switch 3900 Intelligent Switch 1-1
System Overview — 24-Port Front Panel 1-2
System Overview — 36-Port Front Panel 1-3
System Overview — Back Panel of Both Models 1-4
System Features and Benefits 1-5
System Management 1-5
Optional Gigabit Ethernet Modules 1-6
Network Configuration Example 1-6
Providing Dedicated Links for Fast Ethernet 1-6
Network Configuration Sample 1-7
2
I
NSTALLING
THE
S
YSTEM
Before You Begin 2-1
Installing the System on a Table Top or in a Free-Standing
Stack 2-2
Installing the System in a Distribution Rack 2-3
Preparing the System and Rack 2-3
Mounting the System into a Distribution Rack 2-5
3
C
ABLING
S
WITCH
3900 P
ORTS
Overview of Cabling 3-1
Fiber Safety Precautions 3-1
Fast Ethernet Ports 3-2
Cabling 10/100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ports 3-2
10/100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Connector Pin Assignments 3-3
Gigabit Ethernet Ports 3-4
Cabling Gigabit Ethernet Ports 3-4
Cabling the Console Port 3-5
Console Port Pin Assignments 3-7
4
S
YSTEM
P
OWER
U
P
Power Options 4-1
AC Power Cord 4-1
Optional Advanced Redundant Power System 4-1
Optional Uninterruptible Power System 4-1
