3Com 1100 manual Introducing the Switch

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INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100

This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics:

About the SuperStack II Switch 1100

Switch 1100 — Front View Detail

Switch 1100 — Rear View Detail

Network Configuration Examples

Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet

Configuration Rules with Full Duplex

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Contents SuperStack II Switch 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents PIN -OUTS Page Page About this Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Documentation RelatedPddtechpubscomments@3com.com YearCompliance CommentsIntroducing the Switch SuperStack SwitchAbout 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Switch Front View DetailPort Connections 10BASE-T Ports Color Indicates LEDLabel Switch 1100 Rear View DetailIntroducing the Switch Network ConfigurationNetwork ExamplesUsing the Switch 1100 to segment your network Using the Switch 1100 in a desktop environment Fast Ethernet configuration rules Configuration Rules with Full Duplex Introducing the Switch Installing the Switch Rack-mounting Wall-mounting Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the SwitchFitting a bracket for wall-mounting Stacking Units You only need one Matrix Module for each stack Stacking Units Sequence Power-upPowered-up and ready for operation SwitchChoosing Problem Suggested Solution Managing Installing the Switch Safety Information Personnel only Important SafetyInformation 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 PinTechnical Specifications Year 2000 Compliance Protocols Used for AdministrationTerminal Emulation World Wide Web Site ServicesTechnical Support Online TechnicalCountry Data Rate Telephone Number Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 408 654408 727 North America Asia Pacific RimEurope Latin AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Appendix D Technical Support Glossary Fast Ethernet CollisionEndstation EthernetLoop HubIP address Line speedRouter MulticastProtocol RepeaterGlossary Glossary Index 10BASE-T Superstack II Switch Warranties Exclusive EMC Statements