3Com 3C16670 - LinkBuilder FMS II Hub Configuration Manual

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Summary of 3C16670 - LinkBuilder FMS II Hub

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    F i r s t f l o o r s e c o n d f l o o r t h i r d f l o o r 3c16671 status unit linkbuilder fms ii linkbuilder fms ii telco 3c1667-2 linkbuilder fms ii 3c16670 status unit linkbuilder fms ii 3c16665 status unit 3c16671 status unit linkbuilder fms ii ® ® linkbuilder hub configuration guide.

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    21 linkbuilder hub configuration guide table of contents decision tree for 3com linkbuilder hubs 2 3com connectivity solutions solution 1: managed ethernet connectivity 4 solution 2: managed token ring connectivity 6 solution 3: building a resilient network 8 solution 4: bridging and lan segmentatio...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 1 about this guide whatever your networking environment, 3com has a hub solution to meet your needs. Our versatile multi-services hubs let you mix lan technologies, wiring types, and configurations in a single chassis, allocating bandwidth to fit the needs of indi...

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    2 linkbuilder hub configuration guide small lan or workgroup where future expansion is not required (up to 50 users) medium- to large-sized lan where expansion is likely (more than 50 users) remote office connected via a netbuilder ® bridge/router high-performance/high-traffic switched lan or workgr...

  • Page 5: The Superstack

    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 3 the superstack advantage 3com’s superstack system gives you a simple, cost-effective connectivity solution for local, wide area, and sna networks. With superstack, you can combine diverse technologies and net- work services in one stacked system, strengthen it w...

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    Large remote office central site netbuilder ii in computer room netbuilder remote office 222 linkbuilder fms ii (12-port) linkbuilder fms ii (24-port) redundant power system linkbuilder msh fiber ® linkbuilder rps 3c565047 redundant power supply system linkbuilder remote office linkbuilder fms ii li...

  • Page 7: Security: Defending

    Small satellite office linkbuilder tp/8i netbuilder remote office 201 local workgroup linkbuilder tp/8i status 1 2 3 4 red = partition tcvr green = link ok red = partition off = link fail status 1 2 3 4 green = link ok red = partition off = link fail mdi mdix packet collision power mgmt 3c16181 secu...

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    6 linkbuilder hub configuration guide solution 2: managed t oken ring connectivity solution 2: managed token ring connectivity highlights for flexible, cost-effective network expansion in token ring environ- ments, the linkbuilder fms tr fea- tures industry-leading physical layer support, including ...

  • Page 9: Configuring The

    Solution 2: managed t oken ring connectivity highlights the linkbuilder msh token ring modules provide an array of token ring physical layer resilience fea- tures unmatched in the industry. Phase-locked loop (pll) per-port retiming, zero delay lockout (zdl), and jitter reduction ensure a clean signa...

  • Page 10: Building A Resilient Network

    8 linkbuilder hub configuration guide solution 3: building a resilient network solution 3: building a resilient network to switch (primary) to switch (secondary) ® management module 13-port 10base-t module pc pc 24-port 10base-t module pc highlights this solution uses linkbuilder msh hubs and linkbu...

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    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 9 solution 3: building a resilient network rx tx rx loss highlights for smaller workgroups, or where space is a concern, linkbuilder fms ii stackable hubs with the bridge management module using spanning tree algorithm (sta) can provide redundant paths to the lanp...

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    10 linkbuilder hub configuration guide solution 4: bridging and lan segmentation solution 4: bridging and lan segmentation ® 3 ethernet backplanes fiber backbone 4-port bridge module utp modules management module highlights 3com’s chassis-based linkbuilder msh solution provides the high degree of se...

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    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 11 highlights 3com’s stackable ethernet hubs can provide a cost-effective network addi- tion with full segmentation capabili- ties and the benefits of 3com’s lan security architecture. This solution is also an option for a smaller network where cost is a concern. ...

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    12 linkbuilder hub configuration guide solution 5: lan switching and high-speed connectivity highlights with powerful connectivity and switching modules, the linkbuilder msh hub can provide high-speed fddi floor concentration, as well as floor-based switching between ethernet and fddi lans. High- pe...

  • Page 15: Linkswitch: A

    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 13 highlights for switching in the superstack environment, there’s the linkswitch ™ family of switching hubs. Choose from stackable ethernet, fddi, and atm switching units to segment floor wiring and improve performance in workgroups, or to extend more band- width...

  • Page 16: Linkbuilder Msh

    14 linkbuilder hub configuration guide linkbuilder msh linkbuilder msh is a multi-services hub that can support up to 10 man- aged ethernet, 5 managed token ring, or 3 managed fddi workgroups over diverse media types. The linkbuilder msh offers out- standing reliability and fault tolerance. Each eth...

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    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 15 fiber-optic repeater module (3c18135a) smart, secure module providing connections for six fiber users via st connectors. Module conforms to the 10base-fl standard. 6-port coax repeater module (3c18140a) smart, secure module providing connections for six coax us...

  • Page 18: Linkbuilder Fms II

    16 linkbuilder hub configuration guide linkbuilder fms ii linkbuilder fms ii stackable hubs provide media flexibility, manage- ability, and economy, with an unbeat- able list of features that includes bridging, built-in resilient links, and optional redundant power supplies. With linkbuilder fms ii,...

  • Page 19: Linkbuilder Fms II Hub

    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 17 linkbuilder fms ii hub stacking rules linkbuilder fms ii hubs can be linked together to form a stack, or users can mix linkbuilder fms ii or linkbuilder fms hubs in a stack. Here are some stacking rules for common configurations. 1. Up to eight linkbuilder fms ...

  • Page 20: Linkbuilder Fms Tr

    18 linkbuilder hub configuration guide linkbuilder fms tr linkbuilder fms tr hubs combine rmon-based management with the most advanced physical layer support in an affordable, expandable platform for mission-critical token ring networks. The hubs provide an array of token ring features unmatched in ...

  • Page 21: Fixed-Port Hubs,

    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 19 fixed-port hubs, repeaters, and accessories fixed-port hubs linkbuilder tp/8i hub (3c16181) standalone 10base-t hub designed for small remote offices with a require- ment for snmp management. Supports up to eight twisted-pair ports via rj-45 connections, with a...

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    Ethernet cabling token ring cabling c ables pvc transceiver cables: 2 meters (3c110-002) 5 meters (16 feet) (3c110-005) 10 meters (32 feet) (3c110-010) 15 meters (49 feet) (3c110-015) teflon transceiver cables: 4.6 meters (15 feet)—ieee 802.3 (3c6156) 9.1 meters (30 feet)—ieee 802.3 (3c6157) 15.2 me...

  • Page 23: 3Com’S Token Ring

    3com’s token ring switching strategy high-speed, multimedia applications demand ever-increasing levels of lan performance and traffic segmentation. 3com’s switching strategy focuses on delivering high-speed switching where it is needed on the network, from the data center to the periphery. The strat...

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    Technologies maximum superstack special module part no. Environment supported switched ports support options linkswitch 500 3c30500 workgroup ethernet (10base-t) 10 ethernet yes linkswitch 1000 3c16900 workgroup ethernet (10base-t) 24 ethernet yes 100base-fx fast ethernet 1-2 fast ethernet downlink ...

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    Technologies maximum superstack special module part no. Environment supported switched ports support options lanplex 2500 3c250100 department ethernet (10base-t, 16 ethernet no fddi multimode (1 power 10base-fl, 10base-2, 2 fddi/cddi optical bypass supply) 10base-5) switch fddi (utp, fiber) 3c250200...

  • Page 26: Snmp-Based Network

    24 linkbuilder hub configuration guide snmp-based network management that cuts complexity transcend network management solutions 3com’s transcend family of network management applications solves the challenges of configuring, trouble- shooting, expanding, and securing network resources for every dev...

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    Linkbuilder hub configuration guide 25 notes.

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