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3Com 3C16670 - LinkBuilder FMS II Hub User Manual

3Com 3C16670 - LinkBuilder FMS II Hub
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3Com 3C16670 - LinkBuilder FMS II Hub Specifications

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Brand3Com
Model3C16670 - LinkBuilder FMS II Hub
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LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

Document Overview

Introduces 3Com's LinkBuilder hubs and network solutions, including switching products.

Decision Tree for 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs

The SuperStack Advantage

SuperStack System Capabilities

Highlights SuperStack's ability to combine diverse technologies and manage them with Transcend software.

Solution 1: Managed Ethernet Connectivity

Corporate Headquarters

Describes the ideal application for the LinkBuilder MSH hub at a central site.

Large Remote Office

Details how LinkBuilder FMS II hubs are used in a SuperStack system for remote offices.

Small Satellite Office

Explains the use of the LinkBuilder TP/8i fixed-port hub for smaller satellite offices.

Security: Defending Data and Resources

Details the LinkBuilder FMS II and MSH Ethernet modules' LAN Security Architecture (LSA) features.

Solution 2: Managed Token Ring Connectivity

Network Expansion with LinkBuilder FMS TR

Flexible and cost-effective expansion in Token Ring environments using LinkBuilder FMS TR hubs.

Bridged Token Ring with LinkBuilder MSH

Exploits LinkBuilder MSH hub's ability to handle multiple Token Ring paths at 4 or 16 Mbps.

Configuring the LinkBuilder MSH in a Token Ring Environment

Rules for configuring the LinkBuilder MSH for Token Ring connectivity, including cable lengths.

Solution 3: Building a Resilient Network

LinkBuilder MSH Configuration

Uses LinkBuilder MSH and FMS II hubs linked to central switches for resilient network solutions.

SuperStack Configuration

Uses LinkBuilder FMS II stackable hubs with Bridge Management Module for redundant paths.

Solution 4: Bridging and LAN Segmentation

Large Ethernet Network

Uses LinkBuilder MSH for segmentation, tripling bandwidth and providing LAN security.

LAN Extension

Uses stackable Ethernet hubs for cost-effective network addition with segmentation and security.

Solution 5: LAN Switching and High-Speed Connectivity

Chassis-Based High-Performance Workgroups

Uses LinkBuilder MSH for FDDI floor concentration and high-speed switching between Ethernet and FDDI.

SuperStack Workgroups with LAN Switching

Uses LinkSwitch family for workgroup switching, segmenting floor wiring and improving performance.

Which LinkSwitch Workgroup Switch?

Compares LinkSwitch models based on Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, and ATM technologies.

LinkBuilder MSH

Chassis, Power, and Management Modules

Covers LinkBuilder MSH chassis, power supplies, and management modules for system setup.

Ethernet Modules

Lists and describes various Ethernet connectivity modules for the LinkBuilder MSH.

LinkBuilder MSH Modules

Token Ring and FDDI Modules

Details Token Ring, FDDI, CDDI modules, and bridging modules for the LinkBuilder MSH.

Bridging and Expansion Modules

Describes bridge modules for segmentation and expansion modules for increased port density.

Switching Modules

Covers LinkSwitch modules for high-speed switching on the MSH.

LinkBuilder FMS II Hubs

Hub Types

Details the 12-Port TP, Fiber, Telco, and 24-Port TP hub models in the LinkBuilder FMS II series.

Modules and Power Options

Lists management modules, bridge modules, and redundant power system options for FMS II hubs.

Hub Stacking Rules

Provides guidelines for stacking LinkBuilder FMS II hubs and mixing them with LinkBuilder FMS hubs.

LinkBuilder FMS TR

Hubs and Modules

Details 12-Port and 24-Port hubs and RMON management agent modules for Token Ring connectivity.

Expansion Options and Power

Covers Ring In/Ring Out expansion modules, accessories, and redundant power for FMS TR hubs.

Fixed-Port Hubs, Repeaters, and Accessories

Fixed-Port Hubs

Describes standalone 10BASE-T hubs like LinkBuilder TP/8i and TP/12 for small offices.

Repeaters and Transceiver Interface Modules

Details 3Com's repeaters and transceiver interface modules for various media connections.

ISOLAN Transceivers and Cabling

Introduces ISOLAN transceivers and various transceiver cables for network connectivity.

Intelligent Switches

Switch Families Overview

Introduces LinkSwitch, LANplex, and CELLplex families for high-speed switching needs.

Token Ring Switching Strategy

Details 3Com's strategy for scalable Token Ring switching products and migration paths.

Quick Reference Guide to 3Com Switching Products

SNMP-Based Network Management

Transcend Network Management Solutions

Overview of 3Com's Transcend applications for configuring, troubleshooting, and managing network resources.

Transcend Management Features

Highlights Transcend's support for open platforms, common interface, and SmartAgent software.

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