3com TR User Manual

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I/O Module Configuration
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Setting Port Personality 
Ports 1 through 4 can each be configured as either 
“Hub Port” or “Adapter Port.” The Adapter mode is 
the default for these ports. Ports 5 through 12 can 
only be set as “Adapter Port.” Refer to “SuperStack II 
Switch 2000 TR Front Panel RJ-45 Ports in Chapter 1 
for more information.
From the Switch 2000 TR>Unit Id # LCD banner, pro-
ceed as follows:
1
Press [Enter]. 
Switch 2000 TR >Unit appears.
2
Press [Down Arrow] until Switch 2000 TR >Port 
appears. 
3
Press [Enter].
4
Press [Down Arrow] until Port # >Personality appears.
5
Press [Enter].
6
Press [Down Arrow] to select the state. Choices on 
ports 1 through 4 only:
Adapter—Ports on the Switch 2000 TR are 
designed to act as adapters and therefore, attempt 
to join a ring according to Token Ring specifica-
tions. In this mode the Switch 2000 TR must be 
connected to a Token Ring hub or MAU.
Hub—The Switch 2000 TR can also act like a 
Token Ring hub port and provides a direct station 
attachment on ports 1 through 4. This feature is 
especially useful for direct attachment of servers. 
NOTE:
 
Ports 5 through 12 are permanent Adapter 
ports and cannot be changed. If you try to change the 
personality of ports 5 through 12, you will be warned 
that your selection is invalid.
7
Press [Enter] to confirm the personality on the port.
I/O Module Configuration
The console provides a quick method for viewing 
information regarding the FDDI, ATM, and TR-in-FE 
optional modules. Refer to Chapter 3 for more infor-
mation on navigating the LCD console.
You can display the following using the LCD console:
Module Type
Module State
Hardware Version #
Software Version # 
Boot Software Version # 
To view I/O module status, proceed as follows from 
the top LCD menu, which displays the Switch 2000 
TR banner. See Figure 5-2.