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NTRODUCING

THE

WITCH

3300 FX

This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how
it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics:

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About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 FX

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Switch 3300 FX — Front View Detail

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Switch 3300 FX — Rear View Detail

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Network Configuration Examples

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Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet

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Configuration Rules with Full Duplex

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Summary of Contents for SuperStack II 3300 FX

Page 1: ... http www 3com com SuperStack II Switch 3300 FX User Guide 3C16982 Part No DUA1698 2AAA03 Published April 1999 16982ug1 bk Page 1 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 2: ...ivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com s standard commercial license for the Software Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252 227 7015 Nov 1995 or FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 whichever is applicable You ag...

Page 3: ...View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 15 Expansion Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Switch 3300 FX as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 FX as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 FX as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INSTALL...

Page 4: ...ortant Safety Information 34 L information de Sécurité Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 41 PC AT Serial Cable 41 Modem Cable 42 RJ45 Pin Assignments 42 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 47 World Wide Web Site 47 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 47 3Com FTP Site 48 3Com Bulletin Board Service 48 3Com Facts Automated...

Page 5: ...GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMC STATEMENTS 16982ug1 bk Page 5 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

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Page 7: ...ponsible for installing and setting up network equipment consequently it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs Local Area Networks If the information in the Release Notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide follow the Release Notes Throughout this guide the SuperStack II Switch 3300 FX is referred to as the Switch Most user guides and release notes are availabl...

Page 8: ...r 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 ...

Page 9: ...eatures 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 In addition there are other publications you may f...

Page 10: ...ortant 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 commenting Document title Document part number on the title page Page number if appropriate Example SuperStack II Switch 3300 FX User Guide Part Number DUA1698 2AAA02 Page 25 16982ug1 bk Page 10 Thurs...

Page 11: ...e used in your network It covers the following topics About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 FX Switch 3300 FX Front View Detail Switch 3300 FX Rear View Detail Network Configuration Examples Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 16982ug1 bk Page 11 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 12: ...as the following hardware features Eight Fast Ethernet 100BASE FX ports Two Fast Ethernet auto negotiating 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports Matrix port for connecting units in the Switch 1100 3300 family to form a stack Connect two units back to back using a single Matrix Cable Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module Slot for an Expansion Module SuperStack II architecture C...

Page 13: ...gured as MDIX cross over These ports can be set to 10BASE T half duplex 10BASE T full duplex 100BASE TX half duplex 100BASE TX full duplex or they can automatically detect the speed and duplex mode of a link and provide the appropriate connection The maximum segment length is 100m 328ft over Category 5 twisted pair cable LEDs Table 3 lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch and their stat...

Page 14: ...ule port s Status Yellow A valid Expansion Module is installed Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed Off No Expansion Module is installed 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 pre...

Page 15: ...h 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 failure you can use this socket to connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System RPS to the Switch See Connecting a Redundant Power System on page 29 Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remot...

Page 16: ...ty For more information about Matrix Modules see Stacking Units on page 26 When an Expansion Module is not installed ensure the blanking plate is secured in place 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 Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100 3300 family if one of the units has ...

Page 17: ...FX as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 FX can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections There is a 10 100 shared segment on each floor and these segments are connected to the Switch which is positioned in the basement Figure 3 Using the Switch to segment your network 16982ug1 bk Page 17 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 18: ...0 FX as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 FX can act as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments Figure 4 Using the Switch as a collapsed backbone 16982ug1 bk Page 18 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 19: ...roup of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to the desktop The Switch has a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE SX Module that allows it to provide a Gigabit Ethernet link to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in the basement Figure 5 Using the Switch in a desktop environment 16982ug1 bk Page 19 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 20: ...les 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 scale Fast Ethernet networks Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules 16982ug1 bk Page 20 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 21: ... repeater to a router or switch plus 100m 328ft UTP run from a repeater out to the endstations Configuration Rules with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for all its ports including Expansion Module ports Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and in effect doubles the potential throughput of a link With full duplex the Ethernet topology rules ar...

Page 22: ...22 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 FX 16982ug1 bk Page 22 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 23: ...procedures you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide AVERTISSEMENT Consignes de sécurité Avant d installer ou d enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 FX ou d entamer une procédure de maintenance lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l Appendice A de ce guide WARNHINWEIS Sicherheitsinformationen Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 3300 ...

Page 24: ...ransmitters and broadband amplifiers 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 We recommend that you provide a minimum of 25mm 1in clearance No more than four Switch units are placed on top of one another if the units are free standing Rack mounting ...

Page 25: ... 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 are mixing a variety of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units the smaller units must be positioned at the top If you are placing Switch units one on top of the other you must use the self adhesive rubber pads supplied Apply th...

Page 26: ...s 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 free standing remember to position the rubber feet as detailed in Placing Units On Top of Each Other on page 25 When positioning the units note that Matrix Cables are 1m 3 28ft long 3 As shown in Figure 8 ...

Page 27: ...ables are 1m 3 28ft long 3 Install the Matrix Module into one of the units You can find instructions for doing this in the documentation that accompanies the Matrix Module We recommend that for ease of configuration the Matrix Module should be installed in the bottom Switch of your stack 4 Connect the Matrix Cables as shown in Figure 9 a Connect a Matrix Cable to the port marked Unit 1 on the Matr...

Page 28: ...he 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 Switch on page 32 Figure 9 A stack of units with a Matrix Module 16982ug1 bk Page 28 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 29: ...ial socket on the Switch Powering up the Switch 3300 FX 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 disconnecting main power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet The Sw...

Page 30: ...100BASE TX ports on 3Com devices are MDIX only Many ports on workstations and servers are configured as MDI straight through If you want to make a connection to an MDI port you need to use a standard straight through cable This is illustrated in Figure 10 Figure 10 Connecting other devices to the Switch 3300 FX Table 4 LED colors Color State Green The Switch is powered up and operating normally Ye...

Page 31: ... supplier for advice An Expansion Module Status LED flashes yellow An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed into the relevant Switch unit You may need to remove the Module or upgrade the management software used by the Switch to a version that recognizes the Module Contact your supplier for further advice A link is connected and yet the Status LED for the port does not light Check that All co...

Page 32: ...s 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 network For information on managing the Switch using the management software refer to the SuperStack II Switch Management Guide part number DUA1695 0BAA0x 16982ug1 bk Page 32 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 33: ...NT Les avertissements présentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre sécurité personnelle Vous devez respecter attentivement toutes les consignes Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d installer ou de retirer l appareil WARNHINWEIS Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen müssen Alle Anweis...

Page 34: ...st 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 Voltage conditions according to IEC 950 The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV conditions Switzerland only The supply plug must comply with SEV ASE 1011 U S ...

Page 35: ...it and an approved modem Sockets for Redundant Power System RPS Only connect an Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071 with Type 2 Power Modules and Type 2 cables to the Redundant Power System socket WARNING RJ45 Ports These are shielded RJ45 data sockets They cannot be used as telephone sockets Only connect RJ45 data connectors to these sockets Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shie...

Page 36: ...ation qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d appareil EN60320 CEI 320 La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l appareil et son accès doit être facile Vous ne pouvez mettre l appareil hors circuit qu en débranchant son cordon électrique au niveau de cette prise Etats Unis et Canada Le cordon doit avoir reçu l homologation des UL et un certificat de la CSA Le cordon souple doit respecte...

Page 37: ...d Redundant Power System 3C16071 avec Type 2 Power Modules et Type 2 câbles sur la prise femelle du Redundant Power System AVERTISSEMENT Les ports RJ45 Il s agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ45 Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser comme prise de téléphone Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ45 sur ces prises femelles Les câbles de données blindés ou non blindés avec les jacks b...

Page 38: ...ß EN60320 IEC320 haben Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein Die Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Gerätenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV Bedingungen Sicherheitskleinstspannung gemäß IEC 950 Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Ger...

Page 39: ...e Sicherheit Niemals mit einem Vergrößerungsgerät ein Übertragungs LED betrachten während dieses eingeschaltet ist Niemals direkt auf den Faser TX Anschluß und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen während diese eingeschaltet sind 16982ug1 bk Page 39 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 40: ...40 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION 16982ug1 bk Page 40 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 41: ...B PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 9 pin to RS 232 25 pin PC AT Serial Cable 9 pin to 9 pin 16982ug1 bk Page 41 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 42: ...10BASE T and 100BASE TX RJ45 connectors Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Function Ports configured as MDI 1 TxData Transmit data 2 TxData Transmit data 3 RxData Receive Data 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 RxData Receive data 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned 16982ug1 bk Page 42 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 43: ...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 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Function 16982ug1 bk Page 43 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 44: ...44 APPENDIX B PIN OUTS 16982ug1 bk Page 44 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 45: ...1 EMC Emissions EN55022 Class B FCC Part 15 subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A VCCI Class B AS NZS 3548 Class B CNS 13438 Class A Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure compliance with the class B requirements of this standard The use of unscreened cables category 3 or 5 for 10BASE T ports or category 5 for 100BASE TX ports complies with the class A requirements Immunity EN50082 1 Heat ...

Page 46: ...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 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 16982ug1 bk Page 46 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 47: ...x 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 provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services 3Com Knowledge...

Page 48: ...ailable through analog modem or digital modem ISDN 24 hours a day 7 days a week Access by Analog Modem To reach the service by modem set your modem to 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit Call the telephone number nearest you Country Data Rate Telephone Number Australia Up to 14 400 bps 61 2 9955 2073 Brazil Up to 28 800 bps 55 11 5181 9666 France Up to 14 400 bps 33 1 6986 6954 Germany Up to 28 8...

Page 49: ...ariety of services including network planning installation hardware maintenance application training and support services When you contact your network supplier for assistance have the following information ready Product model name part number and serial number A list of system hardware and software including revision levels Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration changes if a...

Page 50: ...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 East From the following countries you may use the toll free numbers Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy 0800 297468 0800 71429 800 17309 0800 113153 0800 917959 0800 1821502 00800...

Page 51: ...merica 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 Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland U K 0800 297468 0800 71429 800 17309 0800 113153 0800 917959 0800 1821502 00800 12813 1800553117 1800 9453794 1678 7...

Page 52: ...52 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 16982ug1 bk Page 52 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 53: ...g traffic between network segments bandwidth The information capacity measured in bits per second that a channel can transmit The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet is 100Mbps baud The signalling rate of a line that is the number of transitions voltage or frequency changes made per second Also known as line speed bridge A device that interconnects two LANs of a differen...

Page 54: ...y Xerox Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation Ethernet networks use CSMA CD to transmit packets at a rate of 10Mbps over a variety of cables Ethernet address See MAC address Fast Ethernet An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100Mbps forwarding The process of sending a packet toward its destination using a networking device filtering The process of screening a packet for certain char...

Page 55: ...ibe the routing of packets to addressed devices IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange IPX is a layer 3 and 4 network protocol designed for networks that use Novell Netware IP address Internet Protocol address A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP IP The address is written as four octets separated with periods full stops and is made up of a network section an optional subnet s...

Page 56: ...n internal test that a Switch carries out when it is powered up protocol A set of rules for communication between devices on a network The rules dictate format timing sequencing and error control repeater A simple device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission distance of that signal can be extended Repeaters are used to connect two LANs of the same network type router A device that ...

Page 57: ...s Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network ensuring that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its destination IP relates to the address of the endstation to which data is being sent as well as the address of the destination network Telnet A ...

Page 58: ...58 GLOSSARY 16982ug1 bk Page 58 Thursday April 29 1999 4 51 PM ...

Page 59: ...nsion Module slot 16 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 fax service 3ComFacts 49 fiber cables 30 fiber ports 13 front view 13 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 53 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Emitting Diodes See LEDs M MAC address of the Switch 15 Matrix Cable 16 Matrix Module 16 Matrix Module slot 16 matrix port 16 MDI configur...

Page 60: ...hrough configuraton 30 Switch 3300 FX 100BASE FX 13 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 15 dimensions 45 Ethernet address 15 fiber ports 13 front view 13 hardware features 12 installation 23 24 MAC address 15 power socket 15 powering up 29 product name 15 rack mounting 24 rear view 15 RPS socket 15 serial number 15 specifications 45 stacking 26 standards supported 46 unit inform...

Page 61: ...umentation or specifications as being compatible 3Com will make reasonable 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 published specifications or user manual YEAR 2000 WARRANTY In addition to the Hardware Warranty and Software Warranty stated above 3C...

Page 62: ... STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGEMENT ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS 3COM ...

Page 63: ...t sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada VCCI STATEMENT BCIQ STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the...

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