3Com 5124M-TPCL manual VDE Class B Compliance

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Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you must correct the interference at your own expense.

Canadian Emissions Requirements

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur la matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le Ministère des Communications.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

VDE Class B Compliance

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass der 5124M-TPCL in Üebereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg 243/1991 funkentstöert ist.

Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Geraetes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Üeberprüefung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräeumt.

Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmugen kommt darauf an, dass geschirmte Ausfuehrungen gebraucht werden. Fuer die Beschaffung richtiger Ausfuehrungen ist der Betreiber verantwortlich.

This is to certify that the 5124M-TPCL is shielded against radio interference in accordance with the provisions of Vfg 243/1991.

The German Postal Services have been advised that this equipment is being placed on the market and that they have been given the right to inspect the series for compliance with regulations.

Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of shielded cables. The user is responsible for procuring the appropriate cables.

EN55022/CISPR22 Compliance

This equipment conforms to the Class A emissions limits for a digital device as defined by EN55022 (CISPR22).

VCCI Class 1 Compliance

This equipment is in the 1st Class category (information equipment to be used in commercial or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial or industrial areas.

Consequently, when the equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area, radio interference may be caused to radio and TV receivers, and so on.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

UK General Approval Statement

The ONcore Switching Hub, ONline System Concentrator, and ONsemble StackSystem Hub are manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN 60950 and are approved in the UK under the General Approval Number NS/G/12345/J/100003 for indirect connection to the public telecommunication network.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

Copyright Statement

© 1996, by 3Com Corporation. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. ONcore is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. The information contained herein is the exclusive and confidential property of 3Com Corporation. No part of this manual may be disclosed or reproduced in whole or in part without permission from 3Com Corporation.

Trademarks

Because of the nature of this material, numerous hardware and software products are mentioned by name. In most, if not all cases, these product names are claimed as trademarks by the companies that manufacture the products. It is not our intent to claim these names or trademarks as our own.

Artel, Chipcom, Ethermodem, Galactica, ONcore, ORnet, StarBridge, and TriChannel are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation.

Chipcom OpenHub, G-Man, LANsentry, MultiProbe, ONdemand, ONline, ONsemble, PowerRing, SL2000, SL3000, SL4000, StackJack, StackSystem, and SwitchCentral are trademarks of 3Com Corporation.

ii ONline Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Installation and Operation Guide

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Contents ONline Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Installation Guide VDE Class B Compliance Restricted Rights Page Contents Installing and Operating the Module Troubleshooting Page Figures ONline Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Installation Guide Tables Page How to Use This Guide AudienceStructure of This Guide Usr/snm/agents Document ConventionsConvention Indicates Example Related Documents 3Com Documents Reference DocumentsPage Introduction Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module DescriptionModule Features Model Number 5124M-TPCL Features Bank Switching CapabilityModel Number 5124M-TP Features Theory of OperationTypical 24-Port Module Configuration Page Designing and Expanding the Network Rules for Configuring a Network Understanding the General RulesSeven Basic Network Rules Rule Definition Recommendations/NotesCertain LAN devices Seven Basic Network Rules LAN Product Equivalent Distance meters LAN EquivalenceLAN Product Equivalent Distances Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure LAN Product EquivalentBuilding a Network Star Configuration Star-Wiring ConfigurationBuilding a Network Serial Configuration Serial ConfigurationPort Module Configurations Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-T To-The-DeskExample Sample Configuration Distance Calculation 10BASE-T Backbone, 10BASE-T To-The-Desk Unshielded Twisted Pair Network Using 24-Port Modules Using Patch Panels Establishing Fault-Tolerant ConfigurationsSetting Port Redundancy Setting Backbone RedundancyRedundant Twisted Pair Backbone Designing and Expanding the Network 2 Page Installing and Operating the Module Procedures for Completing Installation Precautionary ProceduresQuick Installation Step Procedure Section TitleEstablish connections from the 24-Port Unpacking Procedures Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP Switch Overview Model 5124M-TPCL and Model 5124M-TP DIP Switch Location DIP Switch Description Default DIP Switch SettingsLabel Function Factory DIP Switch Setting Network Selection Channel Network Select DIP Switch SettingsDIP Switch Setting Conn Installing the Module Installing a 24-Port Module Model Number 5124M-TPCL Port Module Cable Connection Model Number 5124M-TPCL Using 90 Cable Connectors Installing the Cable Tie-Wrap KitAttaching the Tie-Wrap Bracket to the Module Securing 90 Cables to the Module Attaching Cables With 90 Connectors Configuration in a Managed Environment If Management is Not Available Enabling Port Redundancy Before Configuring the ModuleEnabling Ports Enabling Link Integrity Selecting a NetworkEnabling Remote Diagnostics Mode Setting the Autopartition Threshold Value Saving Module Configurations Showing Module ConfigurationsShow Module Show Port Telco Gathering Network Statistics Selecting the Per-Port Counters Connector Monitoring the Front Panel Shows the location of the LEDs on Model Number 5124M-TPCLShows the location of the LEDs on Model Number 5124M-TP Port Module LED Interpretations LED Name Color State IndicatesUsing the LED Check Button Verifying LED and Network AssignmentsLED State Network Configuration Network Check CodesPage Troubleshooting LED State Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDsTroubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Technical Assistance Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDsTroubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDs LED State Possible Cause Corrective ActionSpecifications Specification Value General SpecificationsTable A-1 -Port Module General Specifications Model Number 5124M-TPPower Specifications Values Power SpecificationsTable A-2 -Port Module Power Specifications Fuse Specifications for 24-Port Module Environmental SpecificationsTable A-3 -Port Module Fuse Specifications Table A-4 -Port Module Environmental SpecificationsTable A-5 -Port Module Mechanical Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsTwisted Pair Cable and Connector Specifications Mechanical 5124M-TPCL Values 5124M-TP Values SpecificationsIBM Type No. Twisted Pair Cable SpecificationsTable A-6. IBM Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Shielding Nominal Pairs ImpedanceTwisted Pair Connector Specifications RJ-45 Connector PinoutsPin Connector Pinouts Figure A-1 -Port Module RJ-45 Connector PinoutsFigure A-2 -Pin Male and Female Connectors Table A-7 -Pin Cable Pinouts and Port Assignments Port TX, + RX, + Not Used Connecting Twisted Pair Cables Technical Support On-line Technical SupportWorld Wide Web Site Support from Your Network SupplierEmail Technical Support Support from 3Com Accessing the 3Com MIB Returning Products for Repair3Com Technical Publications Page Index Activity LEDs, 3-29,3-31 VDE compliance