3COM SuperStack II 1100 User Manual

SuperStack® II Switch 1100

User Guide

3C16950, 3C16951

http://www.3com.com/

Part No. DUA1695-0AAA02 Published August 1998

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ONTENTS

BOUT THIS GUIDE

Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10

NTRODUCING THE SWITCH

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 Detail 15

Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 15 Expansion Module Slot 16 Transceiver Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16

Network Configuration Examples 17

Network Segmentation I 17 Network Segmentation II 18

Desktop Switching 19 Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 20 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 21

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NSTALLING THE SWITCH

Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-mounting 24

Wall-mounting 25 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 27 Stacking Units 27

Stacking Two Units 27 Stacking Multiple Units 28

The Power-up Sequence 30

Connecting a Redundant Power System 30 Powering-up the Switch 1100 30

Checking for Correct Operation 30 Choosing the Correct Cables 31 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 32 Managing the Switch 33

AFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information 36 L’information de Sécurité Importante 38 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 40

OUTS

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Null Modem Cable 41 PC-AT Serial Cable 41 Modem Cable 42 RJ45 Pin Assignments 42

ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ECHNICAL SUPPORT

Online Technical Services 45

World Wide Web Site 45

3Com FTP Site 45

3Com Bulletin Board Service 46

3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 47 Support from Your Network Supplier 47 Support from 3Com 47 Returning Products for Repair 49

LOSSARY

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This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a SuperStack change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the “SuperStack II Switch Management Guide” (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x).

The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).

This guide is intended for use with both Switch 1100 models:

■ 3C16950 — 24 10BASE-T ports

■ 3C16951 — 12 10BASE-T ports

All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all procedures apply to the 24-port model and the 12-port model.

If the information in the 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 /

II Switch 1100 unit with default settings. If you want to

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Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.

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Icon Notice Type Description

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Convention Description

Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the

Syntax The word “syntax” means that you must evaluate the syntax

Commands The word “command” means that you must enter the

The words “enter” and “type”

Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Notice Icons

Information note Information that describes important features or

instructions

Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or

potential damage to an application, system, or device

Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury

Text Conventions

screen.

provided and then supply the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear 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>.

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

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”

names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del

Year 2000 Compliance

Documentation Comments

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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 Examples

■ Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet

■ Configuration Rules with Full Duplex

WITCH

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About the SuperStack II Switch 1100

Summary of Features

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 system comprises a complete, integrated architecture of modular parts that are easy to install and use.

As part of this SuperStack II system, the Switch 1100 meets the challenge of modern LANs and allows you to add features and capacity as your network expands.

The Switch has the following hardware features:

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12 or 24 Ethernet 10BASE-T ports

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Two Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports

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Matrix port for interconnecting Switch 1100 / Switch 3300 units in a

single stack:

Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable

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Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix

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Module

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Slot for an Expansion Module or Matrix Module

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Slot for a Transceiver Module (10Mbps Ethernet)

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SuperStack II architecture:

Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptable Power

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System 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting

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For information about the software features of the Switch, refer to the “SuperStack II Switch Management Guide” (DUA1695-0BAA01).

Switch 1100 — Front View Detail

Figure 1

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.

Switch 1100 — Front View Detail 13

Switch 1100 — Front view

As these ports are configured as MDIX (cross-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 31 for more information.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports

The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured 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.

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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 30.

Ta b le 3

LED Color Indicates

TCVR Yellow Port 1 is a Transceiver Module fitted to the rear of the

Port Status LEDs

Packet Yellow Packets are being transmitted/received on the port.

Status Green A link is present, and the port is enabled.

Expansion Module Port Status LEDs

Packet Yellow Packets are being transmitted/received on the

Status Yellow A valid Expansion Module or Matrix Module is

LED behavior

Switch.

Off Port 1 is operating as a 10BASE-T port.

Off No packets are being transmitted/received on the port.

Green flashing A link is present, but the port is disabled. Off No link is present.

Expansion Module or Matrix Module port(s).

Off No packets are being transmitted/received on the

Expansion Module or Matrix Module port(s).

installed.

Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module or Matrix Module

is installed.

Off No Expansion Module or Matrix Module is installed.

Unit LEDs

1–8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch 1100 /

Switch 3300 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 is

initializing (which includes running a Power On Self

Test). Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Off The Switch is not receiving power.

Switch 1100 — Rear View Detail

Figure 2

Switch 1100 — Rear View Detail 15

Switch 1100 — Rear view

Unit Information

Label

This label shows the following:

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The 3Com product name of the Switch

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The 3Com 3C number of the Switch

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The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch

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The serial number of the Switch

You may need this information for fault reporting 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 (RPS) to the Switch. See “Connecting a Redundant Power System” on page 30.

Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or

local out-of-band management. The console port uses standard null modem cable and is set to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.

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Expansion Module

Slot

Transceiver Module

Slot

Matrix Port

You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module that provides a high-speed link to the rest of your network, or a Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for stacking Switch units together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; contact your supplier for availability. For more information about Matrix Modules, see “Stacking Units” on page 27.

When an Expansion Module or Matrix Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is secured in place.

You can use this slot to install a Transceiver Module. When a Transceiver Module is installed, the Transceiver Module port becomes port 1 and the port labelled 1 on the front panel becomes inactive. The Transceiver Module can provide a 10Mbps Ethernet half duplex link to the rest of your network using various media such as fiber and coaxial cabling.

When a Transceiver Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is secured in place.

The matrix port allows you to:

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Stack the Switch with another Switch 1100 or Switch 3300 unit using a single Matrix Cable

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Stack the Switch with up to three other Switch 1100 or Switch 3300 units, if one of the units has a Matrix Module installed.

For more information about the role of matrix port, see “Stacking Units” on page 27.

Network Configuration Examples 17

Network Configuration Examples

Network

Segmentation I

The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be placed on your network.

Figure 3 shows how the Switch 1100 fits into a large corporate network with a Fast Ethernet infrastructure. A Switch is positioned on each floor and servers are centralized in the basement.

Figure 3

Using the Switch 1100 to segment your network

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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.

Figure 4

Using the Switch 1100 to segment your network

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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 Switch 1100 in a desktop environment

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