C
ONTENTS
A
BOUT
T
HIS
G
UIDE
Introduction 1
How to Use This Guide 1
Conventions 2
Related Documentation 2
1
G
ETTING
S
TARTED
About the Switch 3000 TX 1-1
Summary of Features 1-1
Port Connections 1-2
100BASE-TX Ports 1-2
Plug-in Module 1-2
Switch Operation and Features 1-2
Intelligent Flow Management 1-2
Full Duplex 1-2
Resilient Links 1-2
Virtual LANs (VLANs) 1-3
Spanning Tree Protocol 1-3
PACE 1-3
Network Configuration Examples 1-4
Unit Overview — Front 1-6
100BASE-TX Ports 1-7
LEDs 1-7
Unit Overview — Rear 1-8
Power Socket 1-9
Unit Serial Number 1-9
Redundant Power System Socket 1-9
Reset Button 1-9
Console Port 1-9
Plug-in Module Slot 1-9
Ethernet Address 1-9
Unit Defaults 1-10
Managing the Switch 3000 TX 1-10
Quick Start For SNMP Users 1-11
Entering an IP Address for the Switch 1-11
2
I
NSTALLATION
AND
S
ETUP
Following Safety Information 2-1
Positioning the Switch 3000 TX 2-1
Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 2-2
Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 2-2
Installing the Switch 3000 TX 2-4
Rack Mounting 2-4
Stacking the Switch and Other Units 2-4
Wall Mounting 2-5
Powering-Up the Switch 2-6
Connecting a Redundant Power System (RPS) 2-6
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port 2-7
Connecting a VT100 Terminal 2-7
Connecting a VT100 Terminal Emulator 2-7
Connecting a Workstation Running SLIP 2-8