3Com 5124M-TPCL manual Index

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Index

Numerics

10BASE-FB Links

Determine Maximum Distance, 2-710BASE-FB Module

Fiber Backbone, UTP-to-the-Desk,2-10Port Redundancy, 2-15

Serial Configuration, 2-9

Star Configuration, 2-824-Port Module

Activity LEDs, 4-4 Features, 1-2

Hot Swap Capability, 1-2 Installing, 3-10

Port Status LEDs, 4-2Procedures for Handling, 3-2Theory of Operation, 1-4Unpacking Procedures, 3-4

24-Port Module LEDs Interpreting, 3-31

3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS), B-350-Pin Cable

Pinouts and Port Assignments, A-1050-Pin Connector, A-8

B

Backbone Cabling, 2-7Serial Wiring, 2-9Star Wiring, 2-8

bulletin board service, B-3

C

Cabling

Connectors, A-7

Redundant Links, 2-16,2-17

Twisted Pair Backbone, 2-12

Configuration Rules

General, 2-3, 2-5

Twisted Pair Backbone, 2-12

Crossover Mode, 1-3

D

DIP Switches

Location, 3-5

Dip Switches, 3-5

Setting, 3-4

A

E

 

Activity LEDs

Electro-Static Discharge

 

Troubleshooting With, 4-4

Precautionary Procedures,

3-2

Attenuation, 2-7

Ethernet

 

Audience of Manual, xiii

Four-Repeater Rule, 2-12

 

 

Ethernet Distance Limitations,

2-2

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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 Audience How to Use This GuideStructure of This Guide Document Conventions Convention Indicates ExampleUsr/snm/agents Related Documents Reference Documents 3Com DocumentsPage Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Description IntroductionModule Features Bank Switching Capability Model Number 5124M-TPCL FeaturesTheory of Operation Model Number 5124M-TP FeaturesTypical 24-Port Module Configuration Page Designing and Expanding the Network Understanding the General Rules Rules for Configuring a NetworkRule Definition Recommendations/Notes Seven Basic Network RulesCertain LAN devices Seven Basic Network Rules LAN Equivalence LAN Product Equivalent DistancesLAN Product Equivalent Distance meters LAN Product Equivalent Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling StructureStar-Wiring Configuration Building a Network Star ConfigurationSerial Configuration Building a Network Serial ConfigurationFiber Backbone, 10BASE-T To-The-Desk Port Module ConfigurationsExample Sample Configuration Distance Calculation 10BASE-T Backbone, 10BASE-T To-The-Desk Unshielded Twisted Pair Network Using 24-Port Modules Establishing Fault-Tolerant Configurations Using Patch PanelsSetting Backbone Redundancy Setting Port RedundancyRedundant Twisted Pair Backbone Designing and Expanding the Network 2 Page Installing and Operating the Module Step Procedure Section Title Precautionary ProceduresQuick Installation Procedures for Completing InstallationEstablish connections from the 24-Port Setting the DIP Switches Unpacking ProceduresDIP Switch Overview Model 5124M-TPCL and Model 5124M-TP DIP Switch Location DIP Switch Description DIP Switch Settings Label Function Factory DIP Switch SettingDefault Channel Network Select DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch Setting ConnNetwork Selection Installing the Module Installing a 24-Port Module Model Number 5124M-TPCL Port Module Cable Connection Model Number 5124M-TPCL Installing the Cable Tie-Wrap Kit Using 90 Cable ConnectorsAttaching 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 Before Configuring the Module Enabling PortsEnabling Port Redundancy Selecting a Network Enabling Link IntegrityEnabling Remote Diagnostics Mode Setting the Autopartition Threshold Value Showing Module Configurations Saving Module ConfigurationsShow Module Show Port Telco Gathering Network Statistics Selecting the Per-Port Counters Connector Shows the location of the LEDs on Model Number 5124M-TPCL Monitoring the Front PanelShows the location of the LEDs on Model Number 5124M-TP LED Name Color State Indicates Port Module LED InterpretationsVerifying LED and Network Assignments Using the LED Check ButtonNetwork Check Codes LED State Network ConfigurationPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDsLED State Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs LED State Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDsTroubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDs Technical AssistanceSpecifications Model Number 5124M-TP General SpecificationsTable A-1 -Port Module General Specifications Specification ValuePower Specifications Table A-2 -Port Module Power SpecificationsPower Specifications Values Table A-4 -Port Module Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsTable A-3 -Port Module Fuse Specifications Fuse Specifications for 24-Port ModuleMechanical 5124M-TPCL Values 5124M-TP Values Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsTwisted Pair Cable and Connector Specifications Table A-5 -Port Module Mechanical SpecificationsShielding Nominal Pairs Impedance Twisted Pair Cable SpecificationsTable A-6. IBM Twisted Pair Cable Specifications IBM Type No.RJ-45 Connector Pinouts Twisted Pair Connector SpecificationsFigure A-1 -Port Module RJ-45 Connector Pinouts Pin 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 On-line Technical Support Technical SupportSupport from Your Network Supplier Email Technical SupportWorld Wide Web Site Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair Accessing the 3Com MIB3Com Technical Publications Page Index Activity LEDs, 3-29,3-31 VDE compliance