3Com NETBuilder II Before You Begin, How to Use This Guide, Conventions, Assign a name to port

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Before You Begin

This guide describes how to install, cable, maintain, and troubleshoot the High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) module for the NETBuilder II® base system. The information in this guide applies to the NETBuilder II 4-slot chassis and the NETBuilder II 8-slot chassis.

For more information about the NETBuilder II base system installation, refer to the

NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide.

This guide is intended for the system administrator, network equipment installer, or network manager who is responsible for installing and managing the network hardware. It assumes a working knowledge of network operations, but it does not assume prior knowledge of 3Com internetworking equipment.

NOTE: If the information in the release note shipped with your software differs from the information in this guide, follow the release note.

How to Use This Guide

The following list shows where to ﬁnd speciﬁc information. Refer to the documentation roadmap in the front of this manual for information on related manuals.

If you are looking for:	Turn to:

Installation procedure	Chapter 1
Troubleshooting and maintenance information	Chapter 2
Description of the HSSI module components	Appendix A
Technical support information	Appendix B

Conventions

“Enter” vs. “Type”	When the word “enter” is used in this manual, it means type
	something, then press the Return key. Do not press the
	Return key when an instruction simply says “type.”
Text represented as	This typeface is used to represent displays that
screen display	appear on your terminal screen and commands that you
	enter, for example:
	setd !3 -path cl = e
Bold vs. plain text in	Bold text summarizes the task you must perform. Plain text
procedures	provides additional information, for example:
	3.	Assign a name to port 1.
		Use a name that is easy to remember.

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Contents Member of the NETBuilder family NETBuilder II Hssi Module Installation Guide3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara California If you are looking for Turn to How to Use This GuideBefore You Begin ConventionsSpecial Messages Inspect the Hssi module for shipping damage Chapter InstallationBefore Installing the Hssi Module Observe appropriate ESD precautionsVerify that you have received all the contents Select an I/O slot in which to install the Hssi module Installing the Hssi ModuleHand tighten the captive screws. Do not use a screwdriver Lock the board in the slotCabling the Hssi Module for Network Connection Hotswap Internal Loopback testMaintaining the Hssi Module Chapter Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Startup Problems Preventive MaintenanceReplacing the Hssi Module Appendix a Hssi Module Components LEDsLED Normal Color Indicates Behavior Attribute Description ConnectorsLocation Connector Number of pins Purpose SpeciﬁcationsType 3 to access the MAC address of the Hssi module Appendix B Displaying the MAC AddressType Y Displaying the MAC Address Appendix C Technical Support Automated Fax ServiceOn-line Technical Services 3Com Product Information ServiceAdapter-Speciﬁc Bulletin Board System BBS Warranty InformationAdditional Technical Support Services 3Com Documentation on CD-ROMReturning Products for Repair Before Contacting Your Network SupplierAdditional 3Com Support Services Equipment Warranties and Repair Services Europe and AfricaPreparing Your Equipment for Shipment Technical Support