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SuperStack

II Switch 3300 XM

User Guide

3C16985A

Part No. DUA1698-5AAA02
Published May 2000

Summary of Contents for SuperStack II 3300 XM

Page 1: ... http www 3com com SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM User Guide 3C16985A Part No DUA1698 5AAA02 Published May 2000 ...

Page 2: ...he 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 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...

Page 3: ... LEDs 13 Switch 3300 XM Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration Examples 17 Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch 17 Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21 2 INS...

Page 4: ...AFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L information de Sécurité Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 39 PC AT Serial Cable 39 Modem Cable 40 RJ45 Pin Assignments 40 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 45 World Wide Web Site 45 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 3Com FTP Site 46 3Com Facts Automated Fax Servi...

Page 5: ...GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMC STATEMENTS ...

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Page 7: ...he 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 Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format PDF or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site http www 3com com This guide makes reference to the SuperStack II Switch 3300 MM This Switch has three fixed Matrix Po...

Page 8: ...te 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 this example you must supply a password for password 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 di...

Page 9: ...current 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 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 It is supp...

Page 10: ...mportant 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 XM User Guide Part Number DUA1698 5AAA02 Page 21 Product Registration Yo...

Page 11: ...he Switch and how it can be used in your network It covers the following topics About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM Switch 3300 XM Front View Detail Switch 3300 XM Rear View Detail Network Configuration Examples Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet Configuration Rules with Full Duplex ...

Page 12: ...e Switch has the following hardware features 24 Fast Ethernet autonegotiating 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports One Matrix Port for connecting units from the Switch 1100 3300 family to form a stack This enables you to Connect two units back to back using a single Matrix Cable Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100 3300 family when one of the units is a Switch 3300 MM unit SuperSt...

Page 13: ...ss over you need to use a cross over cable to connect to devices whose ports are MDIX only See Choosing the Correct Cables on page 30 for more information LEDs Table 3 overleaf lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch and their states according to color For information on using the LEDs for problem solving see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 31 green flashing green enabled link...

Page 14: ...ink 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 i...

Page 15: ...rting 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 failure you can use this socket to connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System ARPS to the Switch See Connecting a Redundant Power System on page 29 Matrix Port Console max 19200 8 1 N Switch...

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 Stack the Switch with up to three other units in the Switch 1100 3300 family when one of the units is a Switch 3300 MM unit For more information about the role of the Matrix Port see Stacking Units on p...

Page 17: ...r network Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack 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 ...

Page 18: ...ITCH 3300 XM Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can act as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments Figure 4 Using the Switch as a collapsed backbone ...

Page 19: ...connections to the desktop The Switch 3300 SM provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a SuperStack II Switch 9300 in the basement whilst the Switch 3300 TM provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection to a local server Figure 5 Using the Switch in a desktop environment Switch 9300 Endstations on switched 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections Local server on a switched 1000Mbps connection Switch 3300 1000Mbps ...

Page 20: ...t 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 scale Fast Ethernet networks Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules ...

Page 21: ...r 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 duplex support for all its 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 topolog...

Page 22: ...22 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM ...

Page 23: ...XM or carrying out any maintenance 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 XM 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 S...

Page 24: ...mplifiers 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 If used in an office environment the swit...

Page 25: ...at 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 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 rubbe...

Page 26: ...nits 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 Connect one end of...

Page 27: ...Units 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 Unit 2 on the Switch 3300 MM Connect the other end of this cable to the Matrix Port on the Switch placed immediately above the Switch 3300 MM b Connect a second Matrix Cable to the port marked Unit 3...

Page 28: ...that 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 Switch on page 32 Figure 9 A stack of three units Switch 3300 XM Switch 1100 3300 Switch 3300 MM ...

Page 29: ...ced Redundant Power System output Powering up the Switch 3300 XM 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 outl...

Page 30: ...ight through cable This is illustrated in Figure 10 Figure 10 Connecting other devices to the Switch 3300 XM Table 4 LED colors Color State Green The Switch is powered up and operating normally Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test This occurs if any of the ports fail during power up Off The Switch is not receiving power green flashing green enabled link OK disabled link OK 10BASE T ...

Page 31: ...ble 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 LED lights yellow and a Unit LED lights green The relevant Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test POST because of an internal problem Contact your supplier for advice A link is connected and y...

Page 32: ...way 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 network For information on managing the Switch using the management software refer to the SuperStack II Switch Management Guide ...

Page 33: ...emove the unit AVERTISSEMENT 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 b...

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 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 w...

Page 35: ... 100003 for indirect connection to a public telecommunications system This can only be achieved using the 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 Redundant Power System socket WARNING RJ 45 Ports These are shielded RJ 45 data sockets They cannot ...

Page 36: ...it respecter une configuration 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 co...

Page 37: ...s d un transformateur d isolement à rapport 1 1 avec un point secondaire de connexion portant l appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct à la terre masse Branchez uniquement un Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071A avec Type 2 Power Modules et Type 2 câbles sur la prise femelle du Redundant Power System AVERTISSEMENT Les ports RJ 45 Il s agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ 45 V...

Page 38: ...inen Geräteeingang gemäß 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 Ge...

Page 39: ...B PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 9 pin to RS 232 25 pin PC AT Serial Cable 9 pin to 9 pin ...

Page 40: ...nments are identical for 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 ...

Page 41: ...Ports 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 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Function ...

Page 42: ...42 APPENDIX B PIN OUTS ...

Page 43: ...y 10 95 relative humidity non condensing Standards EN60068 IEC68 various parts Safety Agency Certifications UL 1950 EN60950 CSA 22 2 No 950 IEC 60950 EMC Emissions EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15 subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A VCCI Class A AS NZS 3548 Class A CNS 13438 Class A Immunity EN50082 1 Heat Dissipation 75 watts maximum Power Supply AC Line Frequency 50 60Hz Input Voltage Options 90 240 V...

Page 44: ...6 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 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 ...

Page 45: ...ated 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 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 Kn...

Page 46: ... 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 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 ser...

Page 47: ...37 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 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 91795...

Page 48: ...900 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 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 18005...

Page 49: ...auto negotiation A feature on twisted pair ports that allows them to advertise their capabilities for speed duplex and flow control 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 traffic between network segments bandwidth The information capacity mea...

Page 50: ...l increase in traffic CSMA CD Carrier sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection The protocol defined in Ethernet and IEEE 802 3 standards in which devices transmit only after finding a data channel clear for a period of time When two devices transmit simultaneously a collision occurs and the colliding devices delay their retransmissions for a random length of time endstation A computer printe...

Page 51: ...tandard that defines the behavior of bridges in an Ethernet network IETF Internet Engineering Task Force An organization responsible for 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 protocol that is the standard for sending data through a network IP ...

Page 52: ... Medium Dependent 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 Interface Card A circuit board installed in an endstation that allows it to be connected to a network POST Power On Self Test An internal test that a Switch carries out when it is powered up ...

Page 53: ...termine 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 well known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the conte...

Page 54: ...54 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 55: ...x service 3ComFacts 46 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 49 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 management software 32 managing the Switch 32 Matrix Cable 16 Matrix Module 16 matrix port 16 MDI configuration 30 MDIX configuration 13 30 MIBs 46 N network configuration examples 17 netwo...

Page 56: ...gh configuration 30 Switch 3300 XM 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 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 size 43 stacking 26 standards supported 44 unit information label 15 weight 43 system specifications 43 T technical sup...

Page 57: ...onable 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 THIS 3COM PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH 1 THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR 2 3COM SOFTWARE THAT IS LICENSED AS IS THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END ...

Page 58: ... 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 SERVICES 3Com s Electronic Support Services available at no charge include 3Com Knowledgebase information on known bugs documentation release notes and publicly available software and firmware upgrades 3Com...

Page 59: ...on 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 and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written w...

Page 60: ...les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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 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 rece...

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