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 Part Number 10013592

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CoreBuilder

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5000 SwitchModule

Quick Start and Reference

1.0

Introduction

The 3Com CoreBuilder

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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.

2.0

Learning 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.

3.0

Installation 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.

3.1

Tools Required

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

3.2

Hardware Prerequisites

1

Ensure 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

2

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

Summary of Contents for CoreBuilder 5000

Page 1: ...r 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 wit...

Page 2: ...416SW 10 Slot Slots 9 and 10 are reserved for the CoreBuilder 5000 ATM Switch Control Point Module Model Number 3C96416SW 3 3 Software Prerequisites Before you install a new SwitchModule 1 Determine t...

Page 3: ...0 operational code to all SwitchModules in the hub 3 Download ATM SwitchModule software Version v3 00 operational code to all ATM Backbone SwitchModules in the hub The ATM SwitchModule model number is...

Page 4: ...tchModule User Guide CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Quick Start and Reference this guide CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Command Reference CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule Planning Chart CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT...

Page 5: ...t panel with one hand while you close each ejector handle Ensure that the SwitchModule remains fully seated in the backplane connector while you close the ejector handles 5 To secure the SwitchModule...

Page 6: ...col is enabled on virtual bridge 1 and on all SwitchModule ports Spanning Tree parameters are set to their default settings which are described in Chapter 7 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User G...

Page 7: ...able the existing in band DMM interface SwitchModules in slots 2 3 and 4 NMS LAN DMM in slot 1 For more information about IP configuration see the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide on the DocsO...

Page 8: ...th this product You can also use a network management application such as 3Com Transcend Network Control Services to further configure SwitchModules See the appropriate network management documentatio...

Page 9: ...in chassis and connected to the PacketChannel backplane Off SwitchModule is not connected to the PacketChannel backplane or was inserted in slots 9 12 17 slot hub or 9 and 10 10 slot hub which are res...

Page 10: ...o connectors with 12 ports per connector for a total of 24 ports The following illustrations show these SwitchModules The X that follows the port numbers indicates a crossover port Port Status Activit...

Page 11: ...lows the port number indicates a crossover port CoreBuilder 5000 10BASE T modules use crossover ports This means that if you connect a 10BASE T SwitchModule port to another CoreBuilder 5000 10BASE T m...

Page 12: ...enabled and link is OK 1 Blink No light on receive fiber 2 Blinks Port received jabber 3 Blinks Port is partitioned 4 Blinks Remote fault Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow On Heavy traff...

Page 13: ...On Port is enabled and link is OK Green Blinking Link failure or waiting for network connection Off Port or port functions are disabled Yellow On Heavy port traffic activity Yellow Blinking Normal po...

Page 14: ...dule is a Dual Attachment Concentrator DAC which is composed of 4 M ports and an A and B port pair that is connected to a single MAC 15 3 Optical Bypass Connector FDDI SwitchModules support one optica...

Page 15: ...Port is in full duplex mode Green Blinking Autonegotiation is determining the correct duplex setting Off Port is in half duplex mode Copyright 3Com Corporation 2000 All rights reserved 3Com the 3Com l...

Page 16: ...xhibits 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 c...

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