Switch 7700 V2.00 Release Notes

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1. Scope

These release notes summarize operational requirements and issues for the following Switch 7700

modules and software releases:

Table 1 Software Release Numbers Addressed in These Release Notes

Model Description Pre-loaded Software Release

3C16850 (7-slot)

3C16857 (7-slot)

3Com Switch 7700 7-Slot

Starter Kit

3Com Switch 7700 Fabric

Module

Runtime code SW7700200.app

Includes Boot code 306 (7-slot)

3C16852 (8-slot)

3C16857R (8-slot)

3Com Switch 7700 8-Slot

Starter Kit

3Com Switch 7700R Fabric

Module

Runtime code SW7700200R.app

Includes Boot code 306 (8-slot)

1.2. Online Resources

To obtain a copy of the Switch 7700 Installation Guide, visit the 3Com Web site:

http://support.3com.com/infodeli/tools/switches/7700/sw7700_install.pdf

To obtain a copy of the Switch 7700 Command Reference Guide, visit the 3Com Web site:

http://support.3com.com/infodeli/tools/switches/7700/sw7700commandref.pdf

To obtain a copy of the Switch 7700 Configuration Guide, visit the 3Com Web site:

http://support.3com.com/infodeli/tools/switches/7700/7700configgd.pdf

To obtain current software updates (maintenance releases) and associated release notes for the

Switch 7700 and other 3Com products, visit the 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com/

1.3. System Requirements

Each Switch 7700 system has these minimum system requirements:

 Two power supplies. To provide power backup, you can optionally install a third power

supply.

 One fan tray.

 One Switch 7700 64-Gigabit Fabric module (3C16857 or 3C16857R). You can add up

to 6 optional I/O modules.