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  • Page 1

    The 3Com Switch 2824/3Com Switch 2816 is a versatile, easy-to-use switch. It is ideal fo r users who want the high-speed performance of 10/100/100 0 switching but do not need sophisticated man agement functi ons. The Switch is shipped ready for use. No conf iguration is necessary . The Switch can be rack-mounted or free standing. Y our Switch inclu[...]

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    The numbers in this diagram refe r to numbered sections in the text. A 24-port unit is shown. Front Panel 1 24 RJ-45 10/100/ 1000 Ports WAR NIN G : RJ-45 ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be us ed as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect [...]

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    The traffic prioritization feat ure supported by the Switch is compatible with the relevant sections of the IEEE 802.1D standard (inc orporating IEEE 802.1p). 2 Activity/Link/Spee d Status LEDs The top and third r ow of Status LEDs, labelled “Link/Activity ,” show the link and acti vity status of the related ports: 3 Duplex Status LEDs The seco[...]

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    Connecting to a Network Device Follow these gui delines to connect a devi ce to the Switch:  Use Category 5 unshielded or shielded (screened) 100 Ohm TP cable (or Category 3 cable for a 10 Mbps connection). 3Com recommends using Category 5E cable for 1000BASE-T operation.  The maximum length of cable fo r each connection is 100 m (328 ft). ?[...]

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    Please read the following sa fety information carefully before installi ng the Sw itch. WARN IN G: Installation and removal o f the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only .  If installing Switch 2824 /Switch 2816 in a stack with other 3Com Hub or Switch units, larger units must be installed below the narrower Hub or Switch unit s. [...]

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    Related St andards The 3Com Switch 2824/3Com Switch 2816 h as been designed to meet the following standards: Environmental Physical Electrical 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 pr ovide reasonable protectio[...]

  • Page 7

    Where T o Go For Help Contact your authorized 3C om reseller or 3Com for additional product and support information . Y ou will find support tools posted on the 3Com web site at www .3com.c om Register Y our Pro duct to Gain Service Benefits T o take ad vantage of warranty and other service benefits, yo u must first regist er your product at http:/[...]

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    © 3Com T echnologies, 2003. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, tr ansformation, or adaptation) without permission from 3Com T echnologies. 3Com T e chnologies reserves the righ t to revise this documentation and to make changes i[...]