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3Com COREBUILDER 5000 Quick Start And Reference

3Com COREBUILDER 5000 Quick Start And Reference

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1.0
Introduction
®
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.
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.
CoreBuilder
Quick Start and Reference
®
5000 SwitchModule
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
Part Number 10013592

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  • Page 1 You need a flat-blade screwdriver to install the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule in the hub. 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...

  • Page 2: Software Prerequisites

    UILDER ® 5000 S WITCH 3 Ensure that the CoreBuilder 5000 hub contains either a PacketChannel or a SwitchChannel backplane. To verify that the hub has one of these backplanes, enter the command SHOW HUB. The model number displayed in the Hub Type field should end in C (SwitchChannel) or P (PacketChannel), and one of these backplanes should be listed under Backplane Type.

  • Page 3: Installation Precautions

    CAUTION: Do not upgrade to any later version until instructed to do so in Step 5. See the CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module User Guide, Chapter 11, for information about DMM downloading.

  • Page 4: Installing The Switchmodule

    ODULE UICK TART AND EFERENCE You do not need to turn off the CoreBuilder 5000 hub to install or remove the SwitchModule. You can install the SwitchModule while the hub is operating (which is called a hot swap). To install a SwitchModule: 1 Determine hub power.
  • Page 5 c The total watts that are available in the hub (from step a) must be greater than the total watts that are required by the SwitchModules (from step b). Use the following worksheet to calculate power consumption: Watts Watts Voltage Available Required by Category...

  • Page 6: Basic Configuration Steps

    Chapter 7 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide. Frame Tagging is disabled. For more information about frame tagging, see Chapter 8 in the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide. The maximum vbridge value is set to 32, which means that you can assign ports to virtual bridges 1 through 32.
  • Page 7 WITCH ODULE UICK For more information about IP configuration, see the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide on the DocsOnCD documentation CD-ROM that comes with this product. Creating an Additional Virtual Bridge A virtual bridge is a user-defined group of SwitchModule ports.

  • Page 8: Finding More Information

    (such as a router), crossover cables, or, if an Ethernet Backplane SwitchModule is installed in the hub, between virtual bridges over the CoreBuilder 5000 shared Ethernet backplane. For more information, see the CoreBuilder 5000 SwitchModule User Guide.

  • Page 9: Reset Button

    10.0 Common Front Panel Features This section describes front panel features that all SwitchModules have in common, regardless of technology type and configuration. The figure to the right shows the common SwitchModule front panel features. 10.1 LEDs SwitchModule front panels are equipped with LEDs that provide information about module status and traffic activity on the backplane.
  • Page 10 6624M-TP-A 24-Port 10BASE-T 20-Port SwitchModule Model Number 3C96624M-TP-A 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 module port, you must use a crossover cable. Standard female...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Features

    The X that follows 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 module port, you must use a crossover cable UILDER ® 5000 S...

  • Page 12: Panel Features

    UILDER ® 5000 S WITCH 13.0 10BASE-FB/FL SwitchModule Front Panel Features This section describes the front panel features that are unique to the 10BASE-FB/FL SwitchModule. See Section 10.0, "Common Front Panel Features" for a description of the PacketChannel LED, Module Status LED, and Reset button.
  • Page 13 14.0 Mixed Technology SwitchModule Front Panel Features This section describes the Fiber Distributed Date Interface (FDDI) ports and LEDs on the front panel of the following SwitchModules: 10BASE-T and FDDI Mixed Technology SwitchModule 10BASE-FB/FL and FDDI Mixed Technology SwitchModule Section 11.0, "10BASE-T SwitchModule Front Panel Features", and Section 13.0, "10BASE-FB/FL SwitchModule Front Panel Features"...
  • Page 14 UILDER ® 5000 S WITCH 15.0 FDDI SwitchModules Front Panel Features This section describes the FDDI ports and LEDs on the following SwitchModules: 2-Port FDDI SwitchModule 12-Port FDDI Concentrator SwitchModule See Section 10.0 for a description of the PacketChannel LED, Module Status LED, and Reset button. 15.1 LEDs FDDI LEDs are green only (not yellow).
  • Page 15 100BASE-T module port, you must use a crossover cable. Copyright © 3Com Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, CoreBuilder, PACE, and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. ONline and TriChannel are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 16: Imited Warranty

    3Com warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller.

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