Installation Guide OfficeConnect ® Managed Gigabit Switch (3CDSG8)
INTRODUCTION About This Guide: Thank you for purchasing the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Managed Gigabit Switch. This high quality, Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an easy, efficient way of creating or expanding an existing network and managing it centrally. The Switch’s Gigabit ports provide support for bandwidth intensive applications, and allow high speed connections to servers, and to the rest of the network. An example configuration is shown in Figure 1.
ABOUT YOUR SWITCH OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch - Rear OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch - Front 3CDSG8 Duplex Port Status Power 1 Status Module Active 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8/SFP Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/100M, Flash = Activity 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 On = Full Off = Half OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch 5 1 Power LED Green Indicates that the Switch is receiving power from the power adapter. If the LED is off there may be a problem with the adapter.
WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be connected to these data sockets. VORSICHT: RJ-45-Portes. Diese Portes sind geschützte Datensteckdosen.
2. SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Managed Gigabit Switch 150mm apart Wall mounting template Your Switch can operate in its default state, that is, you can install it and it will work straight away (plug-and-play). However, to make full use of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you have to access the management software that resides on the Switch. This is known as managing the Switch.
Using the 3Com Switch Detect Application 1. On the computer that is connected to your Switch (either directly or on a network that is on the same subnet), insert the CD-ROM into its CD drive. If you have autorun enabled, you will be presented with a menu showing the contents of the CD-ROM. 2. Select the 3Com Detect Application link to install the utility. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3.
4 PROBLEM SOLVING For reference, the part number for the power adapter supplied for your region is: The Switch has been designed to aid you when detecting and solving possible problems with your network. These problems are rarely serious; the cause is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. If this section does not solve your problem, contact your supplier for information on what to do next. Perform these actions first: • Ensure all network equipment is powered on.
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Important Safety Information Consignes de sécurité importantes WARNING: Warnings contain directions you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of the unit, or any maintenance procedures. Avertissement: Ces avertissements sont à respecter pour votre sécurité. Lisez-les attentivement. WARNING: Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit.
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen Importanti informazioni di sicurezza Warnung: Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen, die Ihrer persönlichen Sicherheit dienen. Befolgen Sie all diese Anweisungen mit größter Sorgfalt. Avvertenza: Queste avvertenze precisano le direttive da seguire per la propria sicurezza personale. Conformarsi con la massima attenzione a quanto precisato.
Información de seguridad importante Advertencia: Las advertencias contienen instrucciones que debe seguir para su seguridad personal. Siga todas las instrucciones atentamente. Debe leer la siguiente información de seguridad antes de llevar a cabo la instalación o extracción de la unidad, o cualquier procedimiento de mantenimiento. Advertencia: Se debe extremar el cuidado durante la instalación y extracción de la unidad.
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ICES Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CE Statements (Europe) EU Representative: 3Com Europe Limited Peoplebuilding 2, Peoplebuilding Estate Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4NW United Kingdom This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by European Directive 93/68/EEC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
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Country U.A.E. U.K. Telephone Number 04-3908997 0800 096 3266 You can also obtain support in this region using this URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html You can also obtain non-urgent support in this region at these email addresses: Technical support and general requests: customer_support@3com.com Return material authorization: warranty_repair@3com.com Contract requests: emea_contract@3com.
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