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Switch 3300
User Guide
3C16980A, 3C16981A
http://www.3com.com/
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CONTENTS
A SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information 34
L’information de Sécurité Importante 36
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38
B PIN-OUTS
Null Modem Cable 39
PC-AT Serial Cable 39
Modem Cable 40
RJ45 Pin Assignments 40
C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
D TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Online Technical Services 45
World Wide Web Site 45
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45
3Com FTP Site 45
Support from Your Network Supplier 46
Support from 3Com 46
Returning Products for Repair 48
iv
GLOSSARY
INDEX
EMC STATEMENTS
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a
SuperStack ® 3 Switch 3300 unit with default settings. If you want to
change the way the Switch works using management software, refer to
the “SuperStack Switch Management Guide” (part number
DUA1695-0BAA0x).
This guide is intended for use with both Switch 3300 models:
■ 3C16980A — 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
■ 3C16981A — 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all
procedures apply to the 24-port model and the 12-port model.
If the information in the release notes that are shipped with your product
differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
release notes.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat
Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com
World Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com/
8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Convention Description
Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the
screen.
Syntax The word “syntax” means that you must evaluate the syntax
provided and then supply the appropriate values for the
placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Example:
To change your password, use the following syntax:
system password <port>
In this example, you must supply a password for
<password>.
Commands The word “command” means that you must enter the
command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter.
Commands appear in bold. Example:
To display port information, enter the following
command:
bridge port detail
The words “enter” When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type
and “type” something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press
Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”
Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Related Documentation 9
Convention Description
Words in italics Italics are used to:
■ Emphasize a point.
■ Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the
text.
■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software
button names. Examples:
From the Help menu, select Contents.
Click OK.
Related In addition to this guide, each Switch 3300 document set includes the
Documentation following:
■ Management Guide (Part Number DUA1695-0BAA0x)
This guide contains all the management information for the Switch.
■ Quick Reference Guide (Part Number DQA1698-0AAA0x)
This guide contains a quick summary of the hardware and software
information for the Switch
■ Quick Installation Guide (Part Number DIA1698-0AAA0x)
This guide contains a summary of the package contents, and a quick
summary of the installation information for the Switch.
■ Release Notes (Part Number DNA1695-0AAA0x)
These notes provide information about the current software release,
including new features, modifications, and known problems.
■ SuperStack 3 Switch Help
This help provides information about the web interface software of
the Switch. It is supplied on the SuperStack 3 Switch CD-ROM.
■ SuperStack 3 Switch README File
This file provides information about the current software release,
including new features, modifications, and known problems.
10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Year 2000 For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the
Compliance 3Com Year 2000 Web page:
http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html
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1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
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 3 Switch 3300
■ Switch 3300 — Front View Detail
■ Switch 3300 — Rear View Detail
■ Network Configuration Examples
■ Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet
■ Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
About the The SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 connects your existing 10Mbps devices,
SuperStack 3 connects high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or
Switch 3300 server connection, and connects power users to dedicated 100Mbps
ports — all in one switch. In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack 3
range of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack 3 system as
your network grows.
For information about the software features of the Switch, refer to the
“SuperStack Switch Management Guide” (DUA1695-0BAA0x).
Switch 3300 — Front View Detail 13
Switch 3300 —
Front View Detail
Figure 1 Switch 3300 — front view
LEDs Table 3 (overleaf) lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and
their states according to color. For information on using the LEDs for
problem solving, see “Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs” on page 31.
14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage
in the range 90–240V A.C.
Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this socket
System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to
the Switch. See “Connecting a Redundant Power System” on page 29.
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or
local out-of-band management. The console port uses standard null
modem cable and is set to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop
bit.
Expansion Module You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module; for example, a
Slot 100BASE-FX Module that provides an additional high-speed link, or a
Matrix Module that provides four matrix ports for stacking Switch units
together. 3Com provides a range of Expansion Modules; contact your
supplier for availability. For more information about Matrix Modules, see
“Stacking Units” on page 26.
For more information about the role of the matrix port, see “Stacking
Units” on page 26.
Network Configuration Examples 17
Network The following illustrations show some examples of how the Switch can be
Configuration used in your network.
Examples
Switch 3300 as a The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can segment a
Segmentation Switch network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. There is a 10/100
shared segment on each floor, and these segments are connected to the
Switch which is positioned in the basement.
Switch 3300 as a The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 stack can act as a
Collapsed Backbone backbone for both shared and switched network segments.
Switch
Figure 4 Using the Switch as a collapsed backbone
Network Configuration Examples 19
Switch 3300 as a The example in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 can be used for a
Desktop Switch group of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections
to the desktop. The Switch 3300 stack has a SuperStack 3 Switch
1000BASE-SX Module that allows it to provide a Gigabit Ethernet link to
a SuperStack 3 Switch 9000 SX in the basement.
Configuration Rules The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to
for Fast Ethernet those for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and
provides examples of how they allow for large-scale Fast Ethernet
networks.
Configuration Rules The Switch provides full duplex support for all its ports, including
with Full Duplex Expansion Module ports. Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and
received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput
of a link.
With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same, but the Fast
Ethernet rules are:
■ Maximum UTP cable length is 100m (328ft) over Category 5 cable.
■ A 2km (6562ft) fiber link is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch,
or endstation-to-switch.
22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300
2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH
This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the
Switch. It covers the following topics:
■ Choosing a Suitable Site
■ Rack-mounting
■ Placing Units On Top of Each Other
■ Stacking Units
■ The Power-up Sequence
■ Choosing the Correct Cables
■ Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs
■ Managing the Switch
Choosing a Suitable The Switch is suited for use in an office environment where it can be
Site mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free standing.
Alternatively, the Switch can be rack-mounted in a wiring closet or
equipment room. A rack-mounting kit, containing two mounting
brackets and six screws, is supplied with the Switch.
Rack-mounting The Switch is 1.5U high and fits in most standard 19-inch racks.
You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage
caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch.
5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws
(not provided). Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed.
6 Connect network cabling.
Placing Units On If the Switch units are free-standing, up to four units can be placed one
Top of Each Other on top of the other. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack 3 Switch and
Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top.
If you are placing Switch units one on top of the other, you must use the
self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. Apply the pads to the underside of
each Switch, sticking one in the marked area at each corner. Place the
Switch units on top of each other, ensuring that the pads of the upper
unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit.
26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Stacking Units Units in the Switch 1100/3300 family can be stacked together and then
treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address.
Stacking Two Units You can stack two Switch units with a single Matrix Cable. To do this:
1 Power-off both units.
2 Arrange the units as required. They can be rack-mounted or
free-standing; if you choose to have them free-standing, remember to
position the rubber feet as detailed in “Placing Units On Top of Each
Other” on page 25. When positioning the units, note that Matrix Cables
are 1m (3.28ft) long.
3 As shown in Figure 8, connect one end of the Matrix Cable to the matrix
port of the top Switch, and the other end to the matrix port of the lower
Switch
4 If you use the management software of the units:
■ Ensure that both units have the same version of management
software
■ Ensure that you re-configure the stack-wide features on both units
For more information about management software, see “Managing the
Switch” on page 32.
Stacking Units 27
Stacking Up To Four You can stack up to four Switch units with a single SuperStack 3 Switch
Units Matrix Module and the appropriate number of Matrix Cables.
The Power-up The following sections describe how to get your Switch 3300
Sequence powered-up and ready for operation.
For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power Module
(part number 3C16074A).
For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2A Power Modules
combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078).
Powering-up the Use the following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch.
Switch 3300
CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch; the only method of
connecting or disconnecting main power is by connecting or
disconnecting the power cord.
1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch.
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet
The Switch powers-up and runs through its Power On Self Test (POST),
which takes approximately 12 seconds.
Checking for Correct During the Power On Self Test, all ports on the Switch are disabled and
Operation the LEDs light in the following sequence:
■ All unit LEDs light
■ Module LEDs light
■ Port Status LEDs light in a rapid cycle
When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to check
that your Switch is operating correctly. Table 4 shows possible colors for
the LED.
30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Color State
Green The Switch is powered-up and
operating normally
Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self
Test. This occurs if any of the ports fail
during power-up.
Off The Switch is not receiving power.
Choosing the All of the ports on the front of the Switch 3300 are configured as MDIX
Correct Cables (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another MDIX port, you
need a cross-over cable. Most of the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports on
3Com devices are MDIX-only. Many ports on workstations and servers are
configured as MDI (straight-through). If you want to make a connection
to an MDI port, you need to use a standard straight-through cable. This is
illustrated in Figure 10.
Solving Problems If the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem, refer to Table 5 which
Indicated by LEDs contains a list of problems and suggested solutions.
For information about solving problems when managing the Switch, refer
to the Problem Solving chapter in the “SuperStack Switch Management
Guide” (DUA1695-0BAA0x).
32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Managing the The Switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the
Switch way it works. This management software is not required to get the
Switch working, but if you do use it, you may improve the efficiency of
the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your
network. For information on managing the Switch using the
management software, refer to the “SuperStack Switch Management
Guide” (part number DUA1695-0BAA0x).
A SAFETY INFORMATION
You must read the following safety information before carrying out any
installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures
on the Switch 3300.
WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your
personal safety. Follow all directions carefully.
You must read the following safety information carefully before you
install or remove the unit.
Important Safety ■ Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified
Information personnel only.
■ If installing the Switch unit in a stack with SuperStack 3 Hub units, the
Switch 3300 unit must be installed below the narrower Hub units.
■ The unit should never be connected to an A.C. outlet (power supply)
without an earth (ground) connection.
■ The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to
comply with European safety standards.
■ Power Cord Set:
This must be approved for the country where it is used:
U.S.A. and ■ The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.
Canada
■ The minimum specification for the flexible cord is:
No. 18 AWG
Type SV or SJ
3-conductor
■ The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least
10A.
■ The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type
with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A,
250V) configuration.
Denmark ■ The supply plug must comply with section 107-2-D1,
standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a.
Switzerland ■ The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
■ The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall
plug) must have a configuration for mating with an EN60320/IEC320
appliance inlet.
■ The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You
can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power
cord from the outlet.
■ This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions
according to IEC 950. The conditions are only maintained if the
equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV
conditions.
■ Switzerland only:
The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
Important Safety Information 35
WARNING: RJ45 Ports. These are shielded RJ45 data sockets. They
cannot be used as telephone sockets. Only connect RJ45 data connectors
to these sockets.
Les câbles de données blindés ou non blindés, avec les jacks blindés ou
non blindés, l'un ou l'autre, peuvent être branchés à ces prises de courant
de données.
38 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION
Wichtige ■ Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch
Sicherheitsinformat Fachpersonal erfolgen.
ionen ■ Wenn die Switch 3300 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack
3 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 3300 Einheit
unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden.
■ Das Gerät ist unter keinen umständen an einen Wechselstrom (A.C.)
Netzstecker anzuschließen ohne erdungsleitung.
■ Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden,
die die europäischen Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.
■ Der Anschlußkabelsatz muß mit den Bestimmungen des Landes
übereinstimmen, in dem er verwendet werden soll.
■ Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der
Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß eine passende Konfiguration für einen
Geräteeingang gemäß EN60320/IEC320 haben.
■ Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich
sein. Die Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen
des Gerätenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.
■ Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen
(Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß IEC 950. Diese Bedingungen sind
nur gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte
unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.
■ Nur ein Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071B) mit Type 2A
Power Modules und Type 2 kabel an den Redundant Power System
Anschluß anschließen.
RJ45 Pin Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX RJ45
Assignments connectors
Physical Dimensions Height: 76mm (3.0 in.) x Width: 483mm (19.0 in.) x Depth 300mm (12.0 in.)
Weight: 4kg (8.8lbs)
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Storage Temperature –10° to +70°C (14° to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10–95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Standards EN60068 (IEC68)
Safety
Agency Certifications UL 1950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 950, IEC 950
EMC
Emissions EN55022 Class B*, FCC Part 15 subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class
B*, AS/NZS 3548 Class B*, CNS 13438 Class A
* Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure compliance with the class
B requirements of this standard. The use of unscreened cables (category 3 or 5
for 10BASE-T ports or category 5 for 100BASE-TX ports) complies with the class
A requirements.
Immunity EN50082-1
Heat Dissipation 171 watts maximum (583 BTU/hour maximum)
Power Supply
AC Line Frequency 50/60Hz
Input Voltage Options 90–240 VAC
Current Rating 3amps (maximum)
(continued)
44 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Online Technical 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
Services through the following online systems:
■ World Wide Web site
■ 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services
■ 3Com FTP site
World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation
World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser:
http://www.3com.com/
3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the
3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
46 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into
your FTP client:
■ Hostname: ftp.3com.com
■ Username: anonymous
■ Password: <your Internet e-mail address>
You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software
such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.
Support from Your If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many
Network Supplier suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to
provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation,
hardware maintenance, application training, and support services.
When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the
following information ready:
■ Product model name, part number, and serial number
■ A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
■ Diagnostic error messages
■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following
section on how to contact 3Com.
Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical
resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone
support services. To find out more about your support options, call the
3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest
you.
Support from 3Com 47
When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information
ready:
■ Product model name, part number, and serial number
■ A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
■ Diagnostic error messages
■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
Returning Products Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first
for Repair obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without
authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the
sender’s expense.
100BASE-FX The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over fiber-optic cable.
100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5
twisted-pair cable.
auto-negotiation A feature on twisted pair ports that allows them to advertise their
capabilities for speed, duplex and flow control. When connected to a
port that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can automatically
configure itself to the optimum setup.
backbone The part of a network used as a primary path for transporting traffic
between network segments.
bandwidth The information capacity, measured in bits per second, that a channel
can transmit. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of
Fast Ethernet is 100Mbps.
baud The signalling rate of a line, that is, the number of transitions (voltage
or frequency changes) made per second. Also known as line speed.
broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb all the available
network bandwidth and can cause a network to fail. Broadcast storms
can be due to faulty network devices.
full duplex A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received at the
same time and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link.
half duplex A system that allows packets to transmitted and received, but not at
the same time. Contrast with full duplex.
GLOSSARY 51
hub A device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission distance
of that signal can be extended. Hubs are similar to repeaters, in that
they connect LANs of the same type; however they connect more LANs
than a repeater and are generally more sophisticated.
IEEE 802.1D A standard that defines the behavior of bridges in an Ethernet network.
loop An event that occurs when two network devices are connected by
more than one path, thereby causing packets to repeatedly cycle
around the network and not reach their destination.
MAC Media Access Control. A protocol specified by the IEEE for determining
which devices have access to a network at any one time.
52 GLOSSARY
MAC address Media Access Control address; also called hardware or physical address.
A layer 2 address associated with a particular network device. Most
devices that connect to a LAN have a MAC address assigned to them
as they are used to identify other devices in a network. MAC addresses
are 6 bytes long.
POST Power On Self Test. An internal test that a Switch carries out when it is
powered-up.
repeater A simple device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission
distance of that signal can be extended. Repeaters are used to connect
two LANs of the same network type.
segment A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a
switch or bridge.
SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. A protocol that allows IP to run over a
serial line (console port) connection.
GLOSSARY 53
stack A group of network devices that are integrated to form a single logical
device.
switch A device that interconnects several LANs to form a single logical LAN
that comprises of several LAN segments. Switches are similar to
bridges, in that they connect LANs of a different type; however they
connect more LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated.
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Allows you to transfer files (such as
software upgrades) from a remote device using the local management
capabilities of the Switch.
Numbers I
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13 installing the Switch 23
3C number 15 prerequisites 24
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45
3Com URL 45
L
LEDs 13
A Light Emitting Diodes. See LEDs
auto-negotiating ports 13
M
MAC address of the Switch 15
C management software 32
cable managing the Switch 32
choosing the correct 30 Matrix Cable 16
Matrix 16 Matrix Module 16
maximum length 13, 21 Matrix Module slot 16
pin-outs 39 matrix port 16
console port 16 MDI configuration 30
conventions MDIX configuration 13, 30
notice icons, About This Guide 8 MIBs 46
text, About This Guide 8
cross-over configuration 13, 30
N
network configuration examples 17
E network supplier support 46
Ethernet address of the Switch 15
Expansion Module slot 16
O
online technical services 45
F
Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20
full duplex configuration rules 21 P
pin assignments
modem cable 40
G null modem cable 39
glossary 49 RJ45 40
serial cable 39
pin-outs 39
H ports
hardware features 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 13
auto-negotiating 13
console 16
56 INDEX
matrix 16
power socket 15 T
powering-up a Switch 3300 29 technical support
product name 15 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45
3Com URL 45
3Com FTP Site 45
R network suppliers 46
rack mounting a Switch 3300 24 product repair 48
Redundant Power System. See RPS topology rules for Fast Ethernet 20
returning products for repair 48 topology rules with full duplex 21
RPS 15
connecting 29
socket 15 U
unit information label 15
URL 45
S
safety information
English 34 W
French 36 World Wide Web (WWW) 45
German 38
segment, maximum length 13, 21
serial number of the Switch 15 Y
serial port. See console port Year 2000 compliance 44
socket
power 15
RPS 15
specifications, system 43
stacking a Switch 3300 26
standards supported 44
straight-through configuration 30
Switch 3300
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 13
3C number 15
console port 16
dimensions 43
Ethernet address 15
features 12
installation 23, 24
MAC address 15
power socket 15
powering-up 29
product name 15
rack mounting 24
rear view 15
RPS socket 15
serial number 15
size 43
stacking 26
standards supported 44
unit information label 15
weight 43
system specifications 43
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Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated
reference materials. 3Com makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet
Customer’s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products
provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or
that all defects in the software products will be corrected. For any third party products listed in the 3Com
software product documentation or specifications as being compatible, 3Com will make reasonable efforts to
provide compatibility, except where the non-compatibility is caused by a "bug" or defect in the third party's
product or from use of the software product not in accordance with 3Com’s published specifications or user
manual.
THIS 3COM PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH (1) THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, OR (2) 3COM
SOFTWARE THAT IS LICENSED “AS IS”, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS 3COM WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR
3COM SOFTWARE LICENSED “AS IS”. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE OR THE ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO SUCH SOFTWARE.
YEAR 2000 WARRANTY In addition to the Hardware Warranty and Software Warranty stated above, 3Com warrants that each
product sold or licensed to Customer on and after January 1, 1998 that is date sensitive will continue
performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, provided that all other
products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware,
software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with the exception of those
products identified at 3Com’s Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html, as not meeting this
standard. If it appears that any product that is stated to meet this standard does not perform properly with
regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com within ninety (90) days
of purchase of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at its option and expense,
provide a software update which would effect the proper performance of such product, repair such product,
deliver to Customer an equivalent product to replace such product, or if none of the foregoing is feasible,
refund to Customer the purchase price paid for such product.
Any software update or replaced or repaired product will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for ninety (90) days
after purchase.
O BTAINING WARRANTY Customer must contact a 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the
SERVICE applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Dated proof of purchase from 3Com or
its authorized reseller may be required. Products returned to 3Com's Corporate Service Center must be
pre-authorized by 3Com with a User Service Order (USO) number (or a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number or Service Repair Order (SRO) number, whichever was issued) marked on the outside of the package,
and sent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that they be insured
or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. Responsibility for loss or damage does not
transfer to 3Com until the returned item is received by 3Com. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped
to Customer, at 3Com's expense, not later than thirty (30) days after 3Com receives the defective product,
and 3Com will retain risk of loss or damage until the item is delivered to Customer.
3Com shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer
contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to 3Com for repair, whether under
warranty or not.
Dead-or-Defective-on-Arrival. In the event a product completely fails to function or exhibits a defect in
materials or workmanship within the first forty-eight (48) hours of installation but no later than thirty (30)
days after the date of purchase, and this is verified by 3Com, it will be considered dead- or
defective-on-arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be provided prior to 3Com receiving the defective
product, but only if Customer provides a purchase order number, credit card number, or other method of
payment acceptable to 3Com, to be used if 3Com needs to charge Customer for the replacement, as
explained below. The replacement product will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days
after 3Com’s verification of the DOA product, but may be delayed due to export or import procedures. The
shipment of a replacement product prior to 3Com receiving the defective product is subject to local legal
requirments and may not be available in all locations. When such a replacement is provided and Customer
fails to return the original product to 3Com within fifteen (15) days of shipment of the replacement, 3Com
will charge Customer for the replacement product, at list price.
Shipment of a Replacement Prior to 3Com Receiving the Defective Product is provided for five (5) years, after
which time it may be available for a specified fee, but in either case only if Customer provides a purchase
order number, credit card number, or other method of payment acceptable to 3Com, to be used if 3Com
needs to charge Customer for the replacement, as explained below. 3Com will make commercially
reasonable efforts to to ship the product not later than five (5) business days after receiving the request for a
replacement, but may be delayed due to product availability or export or import procedures. The shipment of
a replacement product prior to 3Com receiving the defective product is subject to local legal requirments and
may not be available in all locations. When such a replacement is provided and Customer fails to return the
original product to 3Com within fifteen (15) days of shipment of the replacement, 3Com will charge
Customer for the replacement product, at list price. This replacement prior to 3Com receiving the defective
product is different from the fee-based Advance Hardware Replacement Service, which is available as a
contracted service offering.
INCLUDED S ERVICES 3Com’s Electronic Support Services, available at no charge, include 3Com Knowledgebase, information on
known bugs, documentation, release notes, and publicly available software and firmware upgrades. 3Com
reserves the right to modify or cancel this offering at any time, without advance notice.
Telephone Technical Support, with coverage for basic troubleshooting only, will be provided at no additional
charge for 12 months form the date of purchase, on a commercially reasonable efforts basis. Telephone
support is provided by 3Com only if Customer purchased this product directly from 3Com, or if Customer’s
reseller is unable to provide telephone support. To qualify for this telephone technical support, Customer
must register on the 3Com Web site at http://support.3Com.com/index.htm and state the date of purchase,
product number, and serial number. 3Com’s response to a request for telephone technical support will be in
the form of a return call froma 3Com representative by close of business the following business day, defined
as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, local time, Monday through Friday, excluding local holidays. Please refer to the Technical
Support appendix in the User Guide for telephone numbers.
Software Updates. All software and Firmware upgrades and the latest code for this product downloaded
through the 3Com Software Library.
WARRANTIES E XCLUSIVE IF A 3COM PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR
BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND
REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF
WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR
USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT
THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING,
UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND
THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF
GOD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, 3COM ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY
LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR
INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF 3COM OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE
AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
D ISCLAIMER Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the
limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the
limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their
application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be
limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which
may vary depending on local law.
G OVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. and by the laws of the
United States, excluding its conflicts of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety form application to this Limited Warranty.
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3Com reserves the right to modify or cancel this offering at any time, without advance notice. This offering is
not available where prohibited or restricted by law.
REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference to radio communications, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.
INFORMATION TO T HE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
■ Reorient the receiving antenna.
■ Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
■ Move the equipment away from the receiver.
■ Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.
In order to meet FCC emissions limits, this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE
802.3.
CSA STATEMENT This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
CE STATEMENT (E UROPE) This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as
amended by European Directive 93/68/EEC.
VCCI S TATEMENT
BSMI STATEMENT