3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Series User Manual

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The GBIC Module (3C17714) provides yourSuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Series with four GigabitInterface Convertor (GBIC) expansion ports. The Modulesupports fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX),long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers inany combination. This offers you the flexibility of usingGBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between theSwitch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to createa high capacity aggregated link backbone connection.The Module conforms to the full duplex implementationof the Gigabit Ethernet standard, IEEE 802.3x.The Module requires management software version 1.3or later to be installed on the Switch. This is supplied onthe CD-ROM that accompanies the Module. Forinstructions on upgrading management software, referto the documentation supplied with your Switch.LEDs You can gather information about the status of theModule and its packet activity using the ExpansionModule LEDs on the front of the Switch and the PortLEDs on the front of the Module.I NTRODUCTIONExpansion Module Activity LED (Switch)Status Color MeaningOn Amber Packets are being transmitted or received on theModule.Off No color There are no packets being transmitted or receivedon the Module.Expansion Module Status LED (Switch)Status Color MeaningOn Amber The Module is installed.Off No color The Module is not installed.Flashing Amber The Module is installed but is not recognised (faultyor unsupported).Port Activity LED (Module)Status Color MeaningOn Amber Packets are being transmitted or received on thisport.Off No color There are no packets being transmitted or receivedon this port.Port Status LED (Module)Status Color MeaningOn Green A link is present and the port is enabled.Off No color There is no link present.Flashing Green A link is present and the port is disabled.1SuperStack ® 3 Switch 4900 Series GBIC Module (3C17714)User GuideDUA1771-4AAA01