3Com SuperStack 3 3C16475 manual

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  • Page 1

    The SuperStack ® 3 Baseline 10/100 Switch 24-Port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX plus 2-Po rt 1000BASE-T is a versatile, easy-to-use unmanaged switch. It is ideal for users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100 switch ing with the added functionality of 1000BASE-T links but d o not need sophisticated management capabilities. The Baseline 10/100 Switc[...]

  • Page 2

    The numbers in this diagram refe r to numbered sections in the text. Front Panel 1 24 RJ-45 10/100 P orts and 2 RJ-45 1000 P orts WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. The se are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be us ed as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to conn ect the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 d[...]

  • Page 3

    1000BASE-T P orts Ports 25 and 26 are 1000BASE-T ports capable of auto-negotiating with the c onnected port to operate at 1000BASE-T full duplex as well as 10/100Mbp s in half or full duplex mode. These two 1000BASE-T ports auto-sense MDI/MDI-X connections and can be u sed to connect to either other 10/100/1000 Mbps switch ports or to a 10/100/1000[...]

  • Page 4

    Positioning the Switch When deciding where to position the Baseline 10/100 Switch ensure that:  It is accessible and cables can be c onnected easily .  Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise. These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units. Electromagnetic fields can inte rfer e with the signals on copper cabl[...]

  • Page 5

    Refer to the information about LEDs given earlier in this guide to see if the problem can be identifi ed and r ectified. Here ar e some common problems that can occur: The Status LED not lit for a port that has a connection. There is a pr oblem with this connection. Check that:  The device being connected to is po wered on and operating correctl[...]

  • Page 6

    Please read the following sa fety information carefully before installing the Baseline 10/100 Switch. WARN IN G: Installat ion and rem oval of the unit must be carrie d out by qualifi ed personne l only .  If install ing the Swi tch unit in a stack with SuperS tack 3 Hu b units, the Baseline 10/100 Swit ch unit mus t be insta lled below the narr[...]

  • Page 7

    Related Standards The SuperStack 3 Baseline 10/100 Switch has been designed to the following standards: Envir onmental Physical Electrical FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC ru les. These limits ar e designed to provide re asonable protection[...]

  • Page 8

    . The following options are ava ilable for technical support:  In the first instance contact your Network Supplier .  Check the 3Com knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.3com.com  Browse the 3Com web site on http://www.3com.com Please have your product model name, part number , hardware revision number and seri al number along with all re[...]