3Com Unmanaged Gigabit Switch Installation Guide - This guide mainly provides the product overview,installation,problem solving for the 3Com Unmanaged Gigabit5/8 Switch.
Gigabit Switch 5 (3CGSU05A)
Gigabit Switch 8 (3CGSU08A)
ABOUT YOUR SWITCH
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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. Sie dürfen
weder wie normale traditionelle Telefonsteckdosen noch
für die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellenm
privatenm oder öffentlichenm Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht
werden. Nur RJ-45- Datenansclußhlüsse,
Telefonnetzsysteme oder Netztelefone an diese
Steckdosen anschließen.
Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen
an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden.
AVERTISSEMENT : Prises RJ-45 blindées.
Ces prises ne peuvent servir comme prises téléphone
standard et ne permettent pas la connexion de l'appareil
à un système PBX ni à un réseau téléphonique public. N'y
branchez que des prises RJ-45 mâles adaptées, ou des
systèmes de réseaux téléphoniques. Il est possible d'y
brancher des câbles blindés ou non comportant des prises
de type Jack (blindées ou non).
1 Illuminated power status Logo
White
Indicates that the Switch is powered on. If the LED is
off, there may be a problem. Refer to Problem Solving.
2 Five/Eight Port Status LEDs
Blue
If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next
piece of equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the
link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. If
the LED is off, nothing is connected or the connected
device is turned off, or there is a problem with the
connection (refer to the Problem Solving section).
3 Power Adapter Socket
Only use the power adapter that is supplied with the
Switch.
4 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ports
Use suitable TP cable (see Section 3) with RJ-45
connectors. You can connect your Switch to a
workstation, or any other piece of equipment that has
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T connectivity.
Each port is capable of autosensing for 10 Mbps,
100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps operation.
All ports have an automatic MDI/MDIX feature, which
means either straight-through or crossover cable can
be used to connect to any port.
Gigabit Switch - Front Gigabit Switch - Rear
Installation Guide
About This Guide:
Thank you for purchasing the 3Com Gigabit Switch. This high quality,
Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an easy, efficient way of creating a network or
expanding an existing network. The Switch’s Gigabit ports provide support
for bandwidth intensive applications, and allow highspeed connections to
servers, and to the rest of the network. An example configuration is
shown in Figure 1.
The Switch is compact and attractively designed for desktop use. 3Com
also offers broad portfolio of high quality, easy to use products that
include Cable/DSL gateways, wireless devices, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit
Ethernet switches. 3Com's small business product family is a fully
integrated system, enabling you to share computer resources, and take
advantage of new technologies as your network grows.
Your Package Contains:
• Switch
• Power adapter for use with the Switch
• Four rubber feet
• This Installation Guide
• Support and Safety Information sheet
• Warranty flyer
About This Guide
This guide will use the term Switch when referring to the Gigabit Switch.
INTRODUCTION
CONFIGURATION
Dimensions and Operating Conditions
* Refer to Regulatory Notices in the Support and Safety Information sheet.
Gigabit Switch 5
3.4W, 11.6 BTU/hr
power requirement
Gigabit Switch 8
4.7W, 16.1 BTU/hr
power requirement
0 to 40ºC
(32 to 104ºF)
operating
temperature
0 to 95%
(non-condensing)
humidity
Weight:
Gigabit Switch 8:
310g (10.93 ounces)
Weight:
Gigabit Switch 5:
275g (9.7 ounces)
Depth:
94 mm (3.70 in.)
Depth:
94 mm (3.70 in.)
Height:
27 mm (1.06 in.)
Width:
157mm (6.18 in.)
Width:
120mm (4.72 in.)
Height:
27 mm
(1.06 in.)
DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS
Standards
Functional: ISO 8802/3, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA 22.2 #60950-1, IEC60950-1
EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Class B*
ICES-003 Class B
Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure compliance with the
Class B requirements of the above standards. The use of unscreened cables
complies with the Class A requirements.
Desktop PC
Wireless User
Workstation requiring
high bandwidth connection
Internet
3Com Wireless 11n
ADSL Access Point
3Com Gigabit Switch 5
Figure 1 Network showing sample configuration with Gigabit Switch.
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