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TP Dock I/II - ECA001 3COM Etherlink III failure - Expire

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
ThinkPad systems used with the Dock I and II in conjunction with a 3Com Etherlink III 3C509/3C509B adapter may fail to log-on or lose network connection.

Configuration:
The following conditions must apply:
1) Dock 1 serial number falls within the range of 97-00001 to 97-C99999; or
Dock 2 serial number falls within the range of 97-00001 to 97-269999
2) 3Com 3C509/3C509B Ethernet Adapter is installed
3) Ethernet function failure

Solution:
To resolve reference problem Development have released 2 new Docking Station Main Card Assemblies. Details are as follows:-
DOCK I (3545) - FRU 84G1311 ( REPLACES 84G1281 )
DOCK II(3546) - FRU 84G1312 ( REPLACES 84G3614 )
All FRU stock has been purged of old level boards

Search Keywords

3Com, ThinkPad Docking Stations

Hint Category

ECA, Networking

Date Created

03-10-95

Last Updated

12-04-99

Revision Date

12-04-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad Docking Stations

Machine Type

3545, 3546

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H042198, H16204, H024731

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