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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Conventions 8
Related Documentation	9
Year 2000 Compliance	10

Documentation Comments 10

Product Registration 10

1INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM

About the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 XM				12
Summary of Features		12
Switch 3300 XM — Front View Detail			13
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX Ports 13
LEDs 13
Switch 3300 XM — Rear View Detail			15
Unit Information Label		15
Power Socket	15
Redundant Power System Socket			15
Console Port	16
Matrix Port	16
Network Configuration Examples 17
Switch 3300 XM as a Segmentation Switch 17
Switch 3300 XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch 18
Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch				19
Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet			20
Configuration Rules with Full Duplex			21

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Contents SuperStack 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents PIN-OUTS Page Page About this Guide Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Documentation RelatedProduct YearCompliance CommentsIntroducing the Switch 3300 XM Summary of Features About SuperStack Switch 3300 XMSwitch 3300 XM front view Switch 3300 XM Front View DetailPower/Self Test LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDsUnit LEDs Power Socket Switch 3300 XM Rear View DetailUnits on Examples ConfigurationSegmentation Switch NetworkUsing the Switch as a collapsed backbone SwitchSwitch Fast Ethernet configuration rules Configuration Rules with Full Duplex Introducing the Switch 3300 XM Installing the Switch Rack-mounting Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch 3C16965. Contact your supplier for details Stacking UnitsYou need only one SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 MM per stack Stack of three units Sequence Power-upPowered-up and ready for operation Switch 3300 XMChoosing Correct CablesColor State Problem Managing SwitchSafety Information Important Safety InformationPersonnel only Important Safety Information Sécurité Importante ’information de’information de Sécurité Importante Wichtige Sicherheitsinformat ionen PC-AT Serial Cable PIN-OUTSAssignments Pin Number Signal FunctionModem Cable RJ45 PinPin Number Signal Function Appendix B PIN-OUTS Environmental Requirements Physical DimensionsSafety Power SupplyVlan MIB RFC Online Technical ServicesUsername anonymous Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Europe, South Africa, and Middle EastCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Glossary Endstation BridgeBroadcast CollisionPage Protocol Line speedLoop MulticastTelnet ServerStack SuperStackGlossary Index Index 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Page Disclaimer Regulatory Notices