3Com 100 TX manual Installing, Unpacking, Hub

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2	INSTALLING THE
	FMS 100-TX HUB

This chapter discusses the following topics:

■Unpacking the hub

■Positioning the hub

■Installing the hub

■Installing the transceiver interface modules

■Using the Redundant Power System

■Replacing the fuse

Unpacking the	When unpacking the hub, follow these steps:
Hub

1Open the shipping container and carefully remove its contents.

2Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.

If the hub must be returned, ship it in its original shipping container (or one providing equivalent protection), or the warranty will be voided.

3Verify that you have received all items that are shipped with the hub, as listed below.

4Inspect each item for damage. If you ﬁnd any omissions or damage, contact your network supplier and the carrier that delivered the package.

Each LinkBuilder FMS 100-TX hub is shipped with the following:

■Rack mounting kit containing two brackets and four screws

■Four rubber feet for desktop placement

■AC power cord

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Contents FMS 100-TX HUB 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Glossary Cispr a Compliance Page Figures Port LEDs Hub Operation LEDs TablesGuide How to Use ThisAbout this Guide IntroductionConventions Introduction GeneralDescription Front Panel of LinkBuilder FMS 100-TX Hub Only one Management Unit can be attached to each stack Harming the network Installing UnpackingHub Positioning Attaching a Bracket for Rack Mounting Installing a Hub Stack in a Rack Installing TransceiverInterface Modules 100BASE-TX Using Power SystemRedundant Connecting the Redundant Power System to Four Hubs Opening the Fuse-holder in the AC Receptacle Assembly Removing the Fuse Connections Aking FMS 100-TX H UBTwisted-pair Cable Server RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Down expansion port UP expansion port Connecting a Hub Stack to a Management Unit Connecting Hubs to the Network Backbone Networks ConsiderationsFor MultisegmentedLinkBuilder FMS Repeaters ClassiﬁcationClass II Hubs LED FAN Fail Enabled Power-Up Disabled Option SwitchPage Cabling Interface Module CablingRequirements Connecting the Hub in a Network Span of 260.8 Meters Using an Internetworking Device to Extend the Network Span Specifications Page On-line Technical ServicesAccess by Isdn Support from Your NetworkSupplier 3Com To ﬁnd your authorized service providerGlossary FMS Flexible Media Stack Com’s family of stackable hubs Glossary Glossary Numerics IndexInstalling hub Desktop placement 2-5 positioning Index Page Limited Warranty FCC Class a Verification Statement Page Page Page Page Reader Comment Form Business Reply Mail