Introduction, Installation Prerequisites

CoreBuilder® 5000 SwitchModule

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1.0Introduction

The 3Com CoreBuilder® 5000 SwitchModule is a LAN switching module for the CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub. The SwitchModule is available in several media configurations and in single-slot and dual-slot models.

Before you unpack the SwitchModule, read Section 3.0, "Installation Prerequisites" and Section 5.0, "Installation Precautions".

WARNING: CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModules must be installed only by trained service personnel.

3.0Installation Prerequisites

Before you begin the SwitchModule installation process, read the hardware and software requirements in this section.

In addition to reading this document, be sure to read the Release Note for CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModules.

3.1Tools Required

You need a flat-blade screwdriver to install the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule in the hub.

2.0Learning About SwitchModules

This document provides the basic information that you need to install and configure a 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule at software Version v3.0.

For more detailed information about using the SwitchModule, see the following documents:

■CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide

■CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module User Guide for software Version v6.00 or later

■CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module Commands Guide for software Version v6.00 or later

You can view these documents online with the 3Com DocsOnCD documentation CD-ROM that comes with this product.

To order hard-copy documents, contact your network supplier, or call 3Com Corporation at 1-800-724-2447 and choose the Customer Operations option.

3.2Hardware Prerequisites

1Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 hub has at least one of the following management modules installed:

■6000M-MGT Distributed Management Module, Version v6.00 or later

■6000M-CMGT Advanced DMM/Controller Module, Version v6.00 or later

2Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 hub has the following controller module installed: 6000M-RCTL Controller Module, Version v1.15 or later

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