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Summary of 3C16950 - SuperStack II Switch 1100
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® http://www.3com.Com/ superstack ® ii switch 1100 user guide 3c16950, 3c16951 part no. Dua1695-0aaa04 published april 1999 16950ua.Bk page 1 thursday, april 29, 1999 1:28 pm.
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3com corporation 5400 bayfront plaza santa clara, california 95052-8145 copyright © 1999, 3com technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) witho...
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C ontents a bout t his g uide conventions 8 related documentation 9 year 2000 compliance 10 documentation comments 10 1 i ntroducing the s witch 1100 about the superstack ii switch 1100 12 summary of features 12 switch 1100 — front view detail 13 port connections 13 leds 14 switch 1100 — rear view d...
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Iv placing units on top of each other 25 stacking units 26 stacking two units 26 stacking up to four units 27 the power-up sequence 29 connecting a redundant power system 29 powering-up the switch 1100 29 checking for correct operation 29 choosing the correct cables 30 solving problems indicated by ...
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A bout t his g uide this guide provides all the information you need to install and use a superstack ® ii switch 1100 unit with default settings. If you want to change the way the switch works using management software, refer to the “superstack ii switch management guide” (part number dua1695-0baa0x...
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8 a bout t his g uide conventions table 1 and table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 notice icons icon notice type description information note information that describes important features or instructions caution information that alerts you to potential loss of data o...
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Related documentation 9 related documentation in addition to this guide, each switch 1100 document set includes the following: ■ management guide (part number dua1695-0baa0x) this guide contains all the management information for the switch. ■ quick reference guide (part number dqa1695-0aaa0x) this ...
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10 a bout t his g uide in addition, there are other publications you may find useful: ■ documentation accompanying the expansion modules. ■ documentation accompanying the transceiver modules. ■ documentation accompanying the advanced redundant power system. Year 2000 compliance for information on ye...
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1 i ntroducing the s witch 1100 this chapter contains introductory information about the switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics: ■ about the superstack ii switch 1100 ■ switch 1100 — front view detail ■ switch 1100 — rear view detail ■ network configuration exa...
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12 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 1100 about the superstack ii switch 1100 the superstack ® ii system solves the problem of growth in dynamic network environments and provides everything you need for successful workgroup networking. Much more than a collection of stackable components, the syst...
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Switch 1100 — front view detail 13 switch 1100 — front view detail figure 1 switch 1100 — front view port connections 10base-t ports the switch has 12 or 24 10base-t ports configured as mdix (cross-over). The maximum segment length is 100m (328ft) over category 3, 4, or 5 twisted pair cable. As thes...
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14 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 1100 leds table 3 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 “checking for correct operation” on page 29. Table 3 led behavior led color indicates tcvr yell...
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Switch 1100 — rear view detail 15 switch 1100 — rear view detail figure 2 switch 1100 — rear view unit information label this label shows the following: ■ the 3com product name of the switch ■ the 3com 3c number of the switch ■ the unique mac address (ethernet address) of the switch ■ the serial num...
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16 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 1100 expansion module slot you can use this slot to install an expansion module; for example, a 100base-fx module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a matrix module that provides four matrix ports for stacking switch units together. 3com provides ...
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Network configuration examples 17 network configuration examples the following illustrations show some examples of how the switch can be placed on your network. Network segmentation i figure 3 shows how the switch 1100 fits into a large corporate network with a fast ethernet infrastructure. A switch...
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18 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 1100 network segmentation ii figure 4 shows the switch 1100 in a second workgroup situation. This setup could be that of a small office within a large corporation, or part of a larger corporate network. Most of the switch ports have multiple endstations. Figur...
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Network configuration examples 19 desktop switching figure 5 shows the switch 1100 used for a group of users in a large corporate network. Here switching is brought to the desktop with a single endstation per port. Local servers are connected via 100mbps fast ethernet links. Figure 5 using the switc...
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20 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 1100 configuration rules for fast 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 netwo...
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Configuration rules with full duplex 21 the key topology rules are: ■ maximum utp cable length is 100m (328ft) over category 5 cable. ■ a 412m (1352ft) fiber run is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to-switch, using half-duplex 100base-fx. ■ a total network span of 325m (1066ft)...
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22 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 1100 16950ua.Bk page 22 thursday, april 29, 1999 1:28 pm.
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2 i nstalling the s witch this chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the switch. It covers the following topics: ■ choosing a suitable site ■ rack-mounting ■ placing units on top of each other ■ stacking units ■ the power-up sequence ■ choosing the correct cables ■ solving ...
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24 c hapter 2: i nstalling the s witch choosing a suitable site the switch is suited for use in an office environment where it can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free standing. Alternatively, the switch can be rack-mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. A rack-mounting ki...
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Placing units on top of each other 25 figure 7 fitting a bracket for rack mounting 3 insert the three screws and tighten with a suitable screwdriver. You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 repeat s...
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26 c hapter 2: i nstalling the s witch stacking units units in the switch 1100/3300 family can be stacked together and then treated as a single manageable unit with one ip address. You can stack switch units together in two ways: ■ the matrix port on the rear of the switch allows you to connect two ...
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Stacking units 27 figure 8 a stack of two units stacking up to four units you can stack up to four switch units with a single superstack ii switch matrix module and the appropriate number of matrix cables. You only need one matrix module for each stack. To stack up to four switch units: 1 power-off ...
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28 c hapter 2: i nstalling the s witch 5 if you use the management software of the units: ■ ensure 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...
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The power-up sequence 29 the power-up sequence the following sections describe how to get your switch 1100 powered-up and ready for operation. Connecting a redundant power system you can connect a superstack ii advanced redundant power system (part number 3c16071) to the switch. This unit, which is ...
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30 c hapter 2: i nstalling the s witch if there is evidence of a problem, see “solving problems indicated by leds” on page 31 . Choosing the correct cables all of the ports on the front of the switch 1100 are configured as mdix (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another mdix port, you...
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Solving problems indicated by leds 31 solving problems indicated by leds if the leds on the switch indicate a problem, refer to table 5 which contains a list of possible problems and suggested solutions. Table 5 problems indicated by leds problem suggested solution a power led does not light check t...
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32 c hapter 2: i nstalling the s witch for information about solving problems when managing the switch, refer to the problem solving chapter in the “superstack ii switch management guide” (dua1695-0baa0x). Managing the switch the switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the way...
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A s afety i nformation you must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the switch 1100. Warning: warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. ...
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34 a ppendix a: s afety i nformation important safety information ■ installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. ■ if installing the switch unit in a stack with superstack ii hub units, the switch 1100 unit must be installed below the narrower hub units. ■ th...
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Important safety information 35 ■ france and peru only: this unit cannot be powered from it† supplies. If your supplies are of it type, this unit must be powered by 230v (2p+t) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point labelled neutral, connected directly to earth (...
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36 a ppendix a: s afety i nformation l’information de sécurité importante ■ l'installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un personnel qualifié. ■ si vous entassez l'unité switch avec les unités superstack ii hub, l'unité switch 1100 doit être installée en dessous des unités hub pl...
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L’information de sécurité importante 37 ■ l’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à la norme cei 950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l'équipement auquel il est raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions. ■ france et pérou uniquement: ce groupe ...
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38 a ppendix a: s afety i nformation wichtige sicherheitsinformat ionen ■ die installation und der ausbau des geräts darf nur durch fachpersonal erfolgen. ■ wenn die switch 1100 einheit in einer stapel mit anderen superstack ii hub einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die switch 1100 einheit unter d...
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B p in - outs null modem cable 9-pin to rs-232 25-pin pc-at serial cable 9-pin to 9-pin 16950ua.Bk page 39 thursday, april 29, 1999 1:28 pm.
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40 a ppendix b: p in - outs modem cable 9-pin to rs-232 25-pin rj45 pin assignments pin assignments 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 + receiv...
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C t echnical s pecifications physical dimensions height: 76mm (3.0 in.) x width: 483mm (19.0 in.) x depth 300mm (12.0 in.) weight: 4.4kg (9.7lbs) environmental requirements operating temperature 0° to 50°c (32° to 122°f) storage temperature –10° to +70°c (14° to 158°f) operating humidity 10 to 95% r...
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42 a ppendix c: t echnical s pecifications standards supported snmp snmp protocol (rfc 1157) mib-ii (rfc 1213) bridge mib (rfc 1493) repeater mib (rfc 1516) vlan mib (rfc 1573) rmon mib (rfc 1271) bootp (rfc 951) terminal emulation ■ telnet (rfc 854) protocols used for administration ■ udp (rfc 768)...
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D t echnical s upport 3com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3com recommends that you access the 3com ...
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44 a ppendix d: t echnical s upport 3com ftp site download drivers, patches, software, and mibs across the internet from the 3com public ftp site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3com ftp site, enter the following information into your ftp client: ■ hostnam...
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Support from your network supplier 45 access by digital modem isdn users can dial in to the 3com bbs using a digital modem for fast access up to 64 kbps. To access the 3com bbs using isdn, call the following number: 1 847 262 6000 3com facts automated fax service the 3com facts automated fax service...
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46 a ppendix d: t echnical s upport when you contact 3com 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 ch...
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Returning products for repair 47 returning products for repair before you send a product directly to 3com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an auth...
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G lossary 10base-t the ieee specification for 10mbps ethernet over category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable. 100base-fx the ieee specification for 100mbps fast ethernet over fiber-optic cable. 100base-tx the ieee specification for 100mbps fast ethernet over category 5 twisted-pair cable. Auto-negotiati...
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50 g lossary broadcast storm multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb all the available network bandwidth and can cause a network to fail. Broadcast storms can be due to faulty network devices. Collision a term used to describe two colliding packets in an ethernet network. Collisions a...
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G lossary 51 hub a device that regenerates lan traffic so that the transmission distance of that signal can be extended. Hubs are similar to repeaters, in that they connect lans of the same type; however they connect more lans than a repeater and are generally more sophisticated. Ieee institute of e...
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52 g lossary mac address media access control address; also called hardware or physical address. A layer 2 address associated with a particular network device. Most devices that connect to a lan have a mac address assigned to them as they are used to identify other devices in a network. Mac addresse...
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G lossary 53 snmp simple network management protocol. The current ietf standard protocol for managing devices on an tcp/ip network. Stack a group of network devices that are integrated to form a single logical device. Switch a device that interconnects several lans to form a single logical lan that ...
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I ndex numbers 10base-t ports 13 10base-t/100base-tx ports 13 3c number 15 3com bulletin board service (3com bbs) 44 3com knowledgebase web services 43 3com url 43 3comfacts 45 a auto-negotiating ports 13 b bulletin board service 44 c cable choosing the correct 30 matrix 16 maximum length 13, 21 pin...
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56 i ndex rj45 40 serial cable 39 pin-outs 39 ports 10base-t 13 10base-t/100base-tx 13 auto-negotiating 13 console 15 matrix 16 power socket 15 powering-up a switch 1100 29 product name 15 r rack mounting a switch 1100 24 redundant power system. See rps returning products for repair 47 rps 15 connec...
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3com corporation l imited w arranty s uper s tack ® ii s witch 1100 h ardware 3com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of time from the date of purchase from 3com or its authorized reseller: 3com’...
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Days after the date of purchase, and this is verified by 3com, it will be considered dead- or defective-on-arrival (doa) and a replacement shall be provided by advance replacement. The replacement product will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days after 3com’s verification of th...
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Emc s tatements fcc s tatement 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 harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial...
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