3Com SUPERSTACK 3 3870 Series User Manual

CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions 8
Related Documentation 9
Accessing Online Documentation 9
Documentation Comments 10
1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3870
About the Switch 3870 12
Summary of Hardware Features 12
Switch 3870 — Front View Detail 13
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX/
1000BASE-T Ports 14
Dual Personality SFP Ports 14
Console Port 14
LEDs 15
Switch 3870 — Rear View Detail 17
Expansion Module Slot 17
Power Socket 17
Redundant Power System Socket 17
Stacking Cable Ports 17
Default Settings 18
2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Package Contents 22
Choosing a Suitable Site 22
Rack-mounting 23
Placing Units On Top of Each Other 24
The Power-up Sequence 25
Powering-up the Switch 3870 25
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3Com SUPERSTACK 3 3870 Series Specifications

General

Brand	3Com
Model	SUPERSTACK 3 3870 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English