3Com 10-Port 100BASE-FX Quick Start Manual

Summary of 10-Port 100BASE-FX

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide for the corebuilder ® 9000 enterprise switch module descriptions this guide describes key installation information for two corebuilder ® 9000 fast ethernet (fen) switching modules: ■ the 10-port 10...

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    2 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide for information about the software features that these modules support, see the: ■ corebuilder 9000 implementation guide ■ command reference guide ■ corebuilder 9000 release notes for the fast et...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 3 audience description this guide is intended fortrained technical personnel only. Do not attempt to install, remove, or replace the 10/100base-tx or 100base-fx fen switching modules if you have no...

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    4 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide esd safety information electrostatic discharge (esd) can damage components of the module. Esd, which occurs when a module is improperly handled, can cause complete or intermittent failures. Cauti...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 5 unpacking instructions use the following procedure when you unpack a fen switching module: 1 verify that the module is the correct product by matching the 3c number that is listed on the shipping...

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    6 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide installation prerequisites before you install a module, make the following preparations: ■ verify that the chassis is properly installed in a rack, on a table, or on a shelf, according to the ins...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 7 ■ in the 16-slot chassis: ■ do not install the module in slot 8 or slot 9. These slots are reserved for gen switch fabric modules. ■ install the module in slot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, or 12....

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    8 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide table 1 mapping the 24-port gen sfm and the 10-port fen switching module to the 7-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 10-port switching module backpla...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 9 table 2 mapping the 24-port gen sfm and the 10-port fen switching module to the 8-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 10-port switching module backpla...

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    10 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide table 3 mapping the 24-port gen sfm and the 10-port fen switching module to the 16-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 10-port switching module backp...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 11 table 4 mapping the 24-port gen sfm and the 20-port fen switching module to the 7-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 20-port switching module backpl...

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    12 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide table 5 mapping the 24-port gen sfm and the 20-port fen switching module to the 8-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 20-port switching module backpl...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 13 table 6 mapping the 24-port gen sfm and the 20-port fen switching module to the 16-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 20-port switching module backp...

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    14 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide table 7 mapping the 9-port gen sfm and the 10-port fen switching module to the 7-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 10-port switching module backpla...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 15 table 9 mapping the 9-port gen sfm and the 20-port fen switching module to in the 7-slot chassis chassis slot number number of sfm backplane ports allocated to slot 20-port switching module back...

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    16 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide installing the module to install a fen switching module: 1 before you start the installation process, read and follow the instructions in “safety precautions,” “handling precautions,” and “insta...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 17 figure 2 installing a fen switching module into a 7-slot chassis r 3cb9fg24 pr i m o d s ta t 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 s ta t se c ...

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    18 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide figure 3 installing a fen switching module into a 16-slot chassis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 16 9 10 11 14 15 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 2...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 19 7 to engage the module with the backplane, use both hands to perform the following steps: a push firmly at the two ends of the front panel near the ejector handles until you feel the module conn...

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    20 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide verifying module operation the 10-port 100base-fx fen switching module has 10 port status leds and the 20-port 10/100base-tx fen switching module has 20 port status leds. Each module has one mod...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 21 managing the module you configure and manage a fen switching module using several interfaces. The following sections describe two of the interfaces. Administration console the administration con...

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    22 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide module specifications the following tables list specifications for the 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules: cabling requirements environmental re...

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    10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide 23 regulatory compliance related corebuilder 9000 documents for detailed information about using and managing the fen switching modules, see the following documents: ■ corebuilder 9000 implementati...

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    24 10-port 100base-fx and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching modules quick start guide you can view and print these and other current corebuilder 9000 documents from the following sources: ■ 3com web site http://support.3com.Com/nav/switches.Htm ■ corebuilder 9000 documentation cd...

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    3com corporation l imited w arranty 10-port 100base-fx fast ethernet layer 2 switching module (model number 3cb9lf10mc) and 20-port 10/100base-tx fast ethernet layer 2 switching module (model number 3cb9lf20r) for the corebuilder ® 9000 enterprise switch h ardware 3com warrants to the end user (“cus...

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    Advance replacement is provided for ninety (90) days, after which time it may be available for a specified fee. 3com will make commercially reasonable efforts to ship the replacement product not later than five (5) business days after receiving the request for advance replacement, but may be delayed...

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    E missions c ompliance s tatements for c lass a p roducts federal communications commission notice this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against...

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