3Com 1100 manual About, SuperStack, Switch

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12CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100

About the

The SuperStack® II system solves the problem of growth in dynamic

SuperStack II

network environments and provides everything you need for successful

Switch 1100

workgroup networking. Much more than a collection of stackable

 

components, the system comprises a complete, integrated architecture of

 

modular parts that are easy to install and use.

 

As part of this SuperStack II system, the Switch 1100 meets the challenge

 

of modern LANs and allows you to add features and capacity as your

 

network expands.

Summary of Features The Switch has the following hardware features:

12 or 24 Ethernet 10BASE-T ports

Two Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports

Matrix port for interconnecting Switch 1100 / Switch 3300 units in a single stack:

Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable

Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module

Slot for an Expansion Module or Matrix Module

Slot for a Transceiver Module (10Mbps Ethernet)

SuperStack II architecture:

Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptable Power System

19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting

For information about the software features of the Switch, refer to the “SuperStack II Switch Management Guide” (DUA1695-0BAA01).

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Contents SuperStack II Switch 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents PIN -OUTS Page Page About this Guide Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Related DocumentationYear ComplianceComments Pddtechpubscomments@3com.comIntroducing the Switch Switch AboutSuperStack Switch Front View Detail Port Connections 10BASE-T Ports10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports LED Color IndicatesSwitch 1100 Rear View Detail LabelIntroducing the Switch Configuration NetworkExamples NetworkUsing 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 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch Wall-mountingFitting a bracket for wall-mounting Stacking Units You only need one Matrix Module for each stack Stacking Units Power-up Powered-up and ready for operationSwitch SequenceChoosing Problem Suggested Solution Managing Installing the Switch Safety Information Important Safety InformationPersonnel only Important Safety Information ’information de Sécurité Importante’information de Sécurité Importante Wichtige Sicherheitsinformat ionen PIN-OUTS PC-AT Serial CablePin Number Signal Function Modem CableRJ45 Pin AssignmentsTechnical Specifications Protocols Used for Administration Terminal EmulationYear 2000 Compliance Services Technical SupportOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem408 654 Country Data Rate Telephone Number408 727 Asia Pacific Rim EuropeLatin America North AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Appendix D Technical Support Glossary Collision EndstationEthernet Fast EthernetHub IP addressLine speed LoopMulticast ProtocolRepeater RouterGlossary Glossary Index 10BASE-T Superstack II Switch Warranties Exclusive EMC Statements