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... Documentation 9 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Each Other 25 Stacking Units 25 The Power-up Sequence 26 Powering-up the Switch 4400 26 Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System ...Socket 18 Console Port 18 Expansion Module Slots 18 Default Settings 19 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-...
... Documentation 9 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Each Other 25 Stacking Units 25 The Power-up Sequence 26 Powering-up the Switch 4400 26 Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System ...Socket 18 Console Port 18 Expansion Module Slots 18 Default Settings 19 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-...
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... to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all models. This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are shipped with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24...
... to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all models. This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are shipped with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24...
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... Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Accessing Online The CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following : ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and...
... Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Accessing Online The CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following : ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and...
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...Docs/reference directory on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide Page 21 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration Documentation Comments If the online documentation is to be ...to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you . You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the 3Com Web site: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting...
...Docs/reference directory on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide Page 21 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration Documentation Comments If the online documentation is to be ...to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you . You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the 3Com Web site: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting...
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1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 - It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 - It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device and provides high-performance work groups with a backbone to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported...and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to server connection. You can also add the Switch 4400 to any SuperStack® system as your network grows.
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device and provides high-performance work groups with a backbone to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported...and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to server connection. You can also add the Switch 4400 to any SuperStack® system as your network grows.
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For information about managing the software features of the Switch, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to 60 VLANs using the IEEE 802.1Q standard ■... interface, and SNMP supported Disconnect Unauthorized Device (DUD) supported *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 4 Software features Feature Automatic IP Configuration Resilient Links Aggregated Links Broadcast Storm Control Virtual LANs (VLANs) Multicast Filtering Spanning Tree...
For information about managing the software features of the Switch, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to 60 VLANs using the IEEE 802.1Q standard ■... interface, and SNMP supported Disconnect Unauthorized Device (DUD) supported *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 4 Software features Feature Automatic IP Configuration Resilient Links Aggregated Links Broadcast Storm Control Virtual LANs (VLANs) Multicast Filtering Spanning Tree...
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front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
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...link is present, but the port is present. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of a stack, LED 1 is on the port. When the Switch is stand-alone and not part of the unit in the stack and that ...been determined, and the port is no Link for a single port Module. Off The Module is not supported. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Yellow ...
...link is present, but the port is present. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of a stack, LED 1 is on the port. When the Switch is stand-alone and not part of the unit in the stack and that ...been determined, and the port is no Link for a single port Module. Off The Module is not supported. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Yellow ...
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... range 90-260 VAC. WARNING: When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is identical for more information. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - rear view 2 The appearance of connection and add extra functionality to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. See "Connecting a Redundant...
... range 90-260 VAC. WARNING: When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is identical for more information. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - rear view 2 The appearance of connection and add extra functionality to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. See "Connecting a Redundant...
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All ports set . If you to connect to the 4400 enhanced feature set to "best effort" for the Switch 4400: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100 Mbps ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All fixed ... Filtering Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Fast Start: ■ Enabled on front panel ports ■ Disabled on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router
All ports set . If you to connect to the 4400 enhanced feature set to "best effort" for the Switch 4400: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100 Mbps ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All fixed ... Filtering Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Fast Start: ■ Enabled on front panel ports ■ Disabled on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router
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... of two Cascade Modules and a Cascade Cable. Stacking Units Switch 4400 units can be stacked with one IP address. This kit allows you are running the 4400 enhanced feature set. CAUTION: The SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE cannot be stacked together and then treated as the total...lower unit. Apply the pads to connect two Switch 4400 units together. ■ The SuperStack 3 Cascade Extender Kit (3C17228) consists of each Switch, sticking one Cascade Extender Unit. The following combinations are placing Switch units one additional Switch to the user documentation that the pads of ...
... of two Cascade Modules and a Cascade Cable. Stacking Units Switch 4400 units can be stacked with one IP address. This kit allows you are running the 4400 enhanced feature set. CAUTION: The SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE cannot be stacked together and then treated as the total...lower unit. Apply the pads to connect two Switch 4400 units together. ■ The SuperStack 3 Cascade Extender Kit (3C17228) consists of each Switch, sticking one Cascade Extender Unit. The following combinations are placing Switch units one additional Switch to the user documentation that the pads of ...
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... MDIX port, you want to make a connection to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071B) to operate in MDI... is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Many ports on the front of the Switch 4400 are configured as MDIX (cross-over capability. For normal redundancy, the unit requires one...feature only operates when auto-negotiation is they have a cross-over ). See Table 8. 3Com recommends that is enabled. Choosing the Correct Cables All of the ports on workstations and ...
... MDIX port, you want to make a connection to your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071B) to operate in MDI... is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Many ports on the front of the Switch 4400 are configured as MDIX (cross-over capability. For normal redundancy, the unit requires one...feature only operates when auto-negotiation is they have a cross-over ). See Table 8. 3Com recommends that is enabled. Choosing the Correct Cables All of the ports on workstations and ...
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...100. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 41. You have two choices of how to view the allocated IP information, as ...the automatically allocated IP information. Your Switch must first determine your chosen Management management method as described in "Methods of how to configure the IP information, as shown in Table 9. Using 3Com Network Supervisor Use 3Com Network Supervisor to view the automatically ...
...100. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 41. You have two choices of how to view the allocated IP information, as ...the automatically allocated IP information. Your Switch must first determine your chosen Management management method as described in "Methods of how to configure the IP information, as shown in Table 9. Using 3Com Network Supervisor Use 3Com Network Supervisor to view the automatically ...
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...-requisites ■ Documentation supplied with the SNMP network management application software. refer to the command line interface section of the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for example, in the following format: http:// xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 4 At the login and ...network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your Switch. To manage your Switch using the command line interface system management snmp community command - By ...
...-requisites ■ Documentation supplied with the SNMP network management application software. refer to the command line interface section of the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for example, in the following format: http:// xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 4 At the login and ...network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your Switch. To manage your Switch using the command line interface system management snmp community command - By ...
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...user can access and change the operational parameters but cannot change the default passwords, you do not intend to actively manage your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all manageable parameters, except special/security features, but not special/security features (no password... Table 10. the user can change the default passwords using the web interface or the command line interface, or to the "Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the web interface. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to change any manageable...
...user can access and change the operational parameters but cannot change the default passwords, you do not intend to actively manage your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all manageable parameters, except special/security features, but not special/security features (no password... Table 10. the user can change the default passwords using the web interface or the command line interface, or to the "Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the web interface. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to change any manageable...
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4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you experience a problem that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information, see Appendix D. There is not listed here, it may have with the operation of IP addressing. The topics covered are: ■ ... LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of your...
4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you experience a problem that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information, see Appendix D. There is not listed here, it may have with the operation of IP addressing. The topics covered are: ■ ... LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of your...
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... unit must have a configuration for the flexible cord is used: U.S.A. WARNING: The appliance coupler (the connector to ensure compliance with SuperStack II or SuperStack 3 units that are narrower than the 4400, the Switch 4400 unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. WARNING: Power Cord Set: This must be approved for the country where...
... unit must have a configuration for the flexible cord is used: U.S.A. WARNING: The appliance coupler (the connector to ensure compliance with SuperStack II or SuperStack 3 units that are narrower than the 4400, the Switch 4400 unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. WARNING: Power Cord Set: This must be approved for the country where...