3com NETBuilder II Owner's Manual

NETBuilder II ® HSSI Module Installation Guide A member of the NETBuilder ® familyFor 3Com User Group Information1-800-NET-3Comor your local 3Com o

1-6 Installation Installing the HSSI Module CAUTION: Connections between 3Com equipment and other equipment and peripherals must be made using shiel

Chapter 2Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter describes how to troubleshoot and maintain the HSSI module. If you are unable to resolve a prob

2-2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintaining the HSSI Module Replacing the HSSI Module If any component in the HSSI module fails, you will need to

Appendix AHSSI Module ComponentsThis appendix describes the HSSI module components and gives the specifications of the board. The following figures sho

A-2 HSSI Module ComponentsConnectorsConnectorsThere are 4 connectors on the HSSI module.SpecificationsThe following table lists the physical dimensions

Appendix BDisplaying the MAC AddressAfter you have installed the HSSI module, use this procedure to display the MAC address. This method of accessing

B-2 Displaying the MAC Address5. When you are finished with the display of I/O module information, type G. This will exit the monitor mode and return y

Appendix CTechnical Support3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these ser

C-2 Technical Support3Com Documentation on CD-ROMAdapter-Specific Bulletin Board System (BBS)This private BBS, called CardBoardSM, contains patches and

Technical Support C-3Additional Technical Support Servicescontact your nearest 3Com sales office. To find the 3Com sales office nearest you, call 1-800-N

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C-4 Technical SupportAdditional Technical Support Services Failure symptoms with diagnostic error messages, if applicable Proof of purchase for warr

Technical Support C-5Additional Technical Support Services Factory repair service Spare parts Software update serviceYou can receive information ab

C-6 Technical SupportAdditional Technical Support Services Make sure that the packing list you include with your equipment has the following informat

v Before You Begin This guide describes how to install, cable, maintain, and troubleshoot the High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) module for the NETBu

vi Special Messages A special format indicates notes, cautions, and warnings. These messages are defined as follows. NOTE: Notes call attention to i

Chapter 1Installation This chapter describes how to install the HSSI module into the NETBuilder II ® base system. The HSSI module provides a single

1-2 Installation Before Installing the HSSI Module 3. Verify that you have received all the contents. When you purchase the HSSI module, you receive

Installation 1-3 Installing the HSSI Module Installing the HSSI Module Use this procedure to install the HSSI module into the NETBuilder II base syst

1-4 Installation Installing the HSSI Module 3. Insert the HSSI module into an uncovered I/O slot. Make sure the flipper ejector(s) are in an open posi

Installation 1-5 Installing the HSSI Module Cabling the HSSI Module for Network Connection A SCSI-type cable connects the HSSI Module DTE connector t