3Com Baseline Switch 2824 3CBLUG24 - User Manual

The 3Com Baseline Switch 2824 and the 3Com Baseline Switch
2816 are versatile, easy-to-use switches. It is ideal for users who
want the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching but
do not need sophisticated management functions. The Switch is
shipped ready for use. No configuration is necessary. Your 3Com
Baseline Switch incorporates the latest in Green technology to
yield more than 25% power savings over the previous
technology.
The Switch can be rack-mounted or free standing.
Your Switch includes:
 One power cord
 Rack mounting kit
 Four standard height, self-adhesive rubber pads
 This User Guide and warranty card
The Switch is powered from the AC mains supply.
The Switch provides high performance switched connections to
10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs, switches, servers
and workstations that need a dedicated switched link. The
following figure illustrates one possible configuration. Each port
has a shielded RJ-45 connector on the front panel. Each port is
capable of operating at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps. The
ports can automatically determine the speed and the duplex
mode of the connected equipment and provides a suitable
switched connection. At 10 Mbps and at 100 Mbps, the ports
can operate in half or full duplex mode. At 1000 Mbps, the
ports operate in full duplex mode only.
INTRODUCTION
Servers with
1000Mbps
connections
Dual Speed Switch
with 10/100 Mbps
connection
1000Mbps
connections
10/100Mbps Switch with
Gigabit Connection
Switch 2824
1
Link/Activity :Green
=
1
000M, Yellow
=
1
0/100M,
F
lash
=
Activity
Baseline Switch2824
3CBLUG24
10/100 /1000 Status
3Com
®
Baseline Switch 2824 (3CBLUG16)
3Com
®
Baseline Switch 2816 (3CBLUG24)
User Guide
Installationsanleitung
10017053 Rev AA Oct 2008

3Com Baseline Switch 2824 3CBLUG24 Specifications

General

Product Name	3Com Baseline Switch 2824
Category	Switch
Layer	Layer 2
Switching Capacity	8.8 Gbps
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Ports	24 x 10/100 Mbps
MAC Address Table	8K
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 90 %
Management	Web-based, SNMP
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
Features	VLAN, QoS
Flash Memory	8 MB
Uplink Ports	2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
Dimensions (W x D x H)	440 x 260 x 44 mm

Summary

Introduction to the 3 Com Baseline Switch

Port Capabilities and Auto-Negotiation

Details port speeds (10/100/1000 Mbps), auto-negotiation of speed and duplex modes.

Switch Features and Functionality

Front Panel RJ-45 Ports

Details the 24 RJ-45 ports, their auto-negotiation, MDI/MDIX capabilities, and warnings against misuse.

Traffic Prioritization

Explains priority queuing, 802.1p support, traffic classes, and priority levels (0-7).

Installing the 3 Com Baseline Switch

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Advice

Provides tips for checking connections, LEDs, and addressing common issues like LED status problems.

Safety Information and Precautions

General Installation Safety

Covers essential safety warnings for installation, grounding, power connections, and SELV conditions.

Power Cord and Plug Requirements

Details specific safety requirements and certifications for power cords and plugs by country.

Technical Specifications and Regulatory Notices

Standards Compliance and Regulatory Statements