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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

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This guide provides all the information that you need to set up your CoreBuilder® 9400 system and get it operating in your network. This guide provides an overview of your system and step-by-step procedures for planning your configuration, installing your system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and troubleshooting. When you are ready to configure your CoreBuilder 9400 system, see the Command Reference Guide and the Corebuilder 9400 Implementation Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.

Best ways to use the CoreBuilder® 9400 system

The front and back panels

Site requirements and other issues to consider before you install your CoreBuilder 9400 system

Installing the system on a table or in a distribution rack

“System Features and Benefits” on page 11

“System Overview — Front Panel” starting on page 13

“General Safety Requirements” starting on page 47

“Installing the System on a Table Top” on page 17 and “Installing the System in a Distribution Rack” on page 18

If the information in the Software Installation and Release Notes that are shipped with your system differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the Release Notes.

This guide is intended for the system or network administrator who is responsible for installing and managing network hardware. It assumes that you have a working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, but it does not assume prior knowledge of the CoreBuilder 9400 system.

Finding Specific Information in This Guide

This table shows where to find specific information.

Cabling the CoreBuilder 9400

Chapter 3

system

 

Checking system power-up

“Power Up” on page 29

diagnostics and LEDs

 

Deciding how to manage your

“How Do You Want to Manage

system

the System?” on page 33

Setting the Console port baud

“Changing the Console Port

 

Baud Setting” on page 35

Configuring the IP management

“IP Management Interface” on

interface

page 34

Troubleshooting hardware and

“Diagnosing Problems” on

software problems

page 37

Removing and replacing the

“Removing and Replacing the

power supply

Power Supply” on page 43

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Contents CoreBuilder Japan Vcci Class a Compliance United States Government LegendsAustralian EMC Frameworks Compliance Page Contents System Specifications Finding Specific Information in This Guide IntroductionFor information on Convention Description ConventionsFor information on Turn to Icon Type DescriptionPaper Documents CoreBuilder 9400 DocumentationYear 2000 Compliance Documentation CommentsSoftware and Documents on CD-ROM System Features and Benefits CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent SwitchSpeeding Up Server Access Network Configuration ExampleSystem Management 10BASE-TX System Overview Front PanelBack Panel of the CoreBuilder 9400 System System Overview Back PanelSystem Overview Sample Application SuperStackII SwitchSystem and Setup Overview Before You Begin Installing the System on a Table TopQty To use Installing System Mounting Brackets Installing the System in a Distribution RackOverview of Cabling Fiber Safety PrecautionsGuidelines for Gigabit Ethernet Cabling Cabling Gigabit Ethernet PortsCabling Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling 1000BASE-SX PortsCabling 1000BASE Gbic Ports System is powered on and runningSC connector cover Connecting the LX Transceiver to MMF When you cable Gbic transceivers, note that the SC Cabling the Console Port Cabling the Out-of-Band Management Port Pin No Signal DescriptionConsole Port Pin Assignments Male RJ-45 connector 10BASE-T cable Power Up System Power UPSystem Diagnostics Power-up DiagnosticsGigabit Ethernet Port Diagnostics System Next Step Software ConfigurationSystem Checks Check DescriptionSystem Power UP About CoreBuilder 9400 System Management Access Allows you to Using MechanismModem Connection Terminal ConnectionIP Management Interface Changing the Console Port Baud Setting Initial Management AccessIn-band Management Configuring the IP InterfaceOut-of-band Management Abnormal LED Activity Diagnosing ProblemsPower Failures Getting Additional HelpSymptom Possible Sources of the Problem Steps to Take LED Status Possible Sources of the Problem Steps to Take Diagnosing ProblemsCleaning Dirty Fiber Optic Ports and Connectors Environmental Requirements Specifications Physical DimensionsSafety Agency Certifications Power SupplyMIB II RFC Software Tftp RFC InstallationStandard Type RFC/IEEE Supported Snmp protocol RFCAudience Safety PrecautionsPower Supply Assembly Removal and Replacement Removing and Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving and Replacing the Power Supplies Fan Tray Assembly Removal and Replacement Fan Tray Assembly Removal and ReplacementAppendix B FIELD-REPLACEABLE Units Wiring Closet Recommendations General Safety RequirementsProtective Grounding for the Rack Distribution Rack RequirementsSpace Requirements for the Rack Mechanical Requirements for the Rack Recommended Service AccessBuilding Codes Building and Electrical CodesElectrical Codes NfpaAppendix C Site Requirements and Safety Codes 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site Country Data Rate Telephone Number 3Com Bulletin Board Service3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 3Com FTP SiteSupport from 3Com Support from Your Network SupplierLatin America Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific RimCountry EuropeCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairAppendix D Technical Support Numbers IndexIndex Recommendations World Wide Web WWW 50, 51 Index CoreBuilder 9400 High-Availability Switch 3Com Corporation Limited WarrantyWarranties Exclusive