ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 XM (3C16985B) unit with default settings. If you want to change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to the “SuperStack Switch Management Guide”.
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).
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:
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This guide makes reference to the SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 MM. This Switch has three fixed Matrix Ports on its rear panel and can be used to stack any 1100/3300 family Switch. Note that any 1100/3300 family Switch fitted with a Matrix Module can also be used to stack Switches.
All the Switches mentioned in this guide are compatible with the Switches found within the SuperStack 1100/3300 family range.