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...About Your CD-ROM 8 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Documentation Comments 10 Product Registration 11 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 14 Summary of Each Other 27 Stacking Units 27 Front View Detail 15 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 16 100BASE-FX Ports 16 LEDs... 17 Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 19 Power Socket 19 Redundant Power System Socket 19 Console Port 19 Expansion Module Slots 19 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 24 Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-...
...About Your CD-ROM 8 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Documentation Comments 10 Product Registration 11 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 14 Summary of Each Other 27 Stacking Units 27 Front View Detail 15 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 16 100BASE-FX Ports 16 LEDs... 17 Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 19 Power Socket 19 Redundant Power System Socket 19 Console Port 19 Expansion Module Slots 19 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 24 Choosing a Suitable Site 24 Rack-...
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...30 Connecting a Redundant Power System 30 Using Power over Ethernet 31 Choosing the Correct Cables (Switch 4400, 4400 SE and 4400 PWR) 32 Choosing the Correct Cables (Switch 4400 FX) 33 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 36 IP Configuration 37 Preparing for... Management 38 Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 39 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 46 Using 3Com...
...30 Connecting a Redundant Power System 30 Using Power over Ethernet 31 Choosing the Correct Cables (Switch 4400, 4400 SE and 4400 PWR) 32 Choosing the Correct Cables (Switch 4400 FX) 33 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 36 IP Configuration 37 Preparing for... Management 38 Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 39 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 46 Using 3Com...
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... 71 Modem Cable 72 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 72 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) and Switch 4400 SE 75 Switch 4400 PWR (24-port) 77 Switch 4400 (48-port) 78 Switch 4400 FX 79 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 81 World Wide Web Site 81 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 82 3Com FTP Site 82 Support from Your Network Supplier 82 Support from...
... 71 Modem Cable 72 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 72 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) and Switch 4400 SE 75 Switch 4400 PWR (24-port) 77 Switch 4400 (48-port) 78 Switch 4400 FX 79 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 81 World Wide Web Site 81 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 82 3Com FTP Site 82 Support from Your Network Supplier 82 Support from...
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The guide is intended for use the following switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 (3C17203) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 (3C17204) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 PWR (3C17205) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 SE (3C17206) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 FX (3C17210) All procedures described in this guide, follow the instructions in your Switch 4400. Before You Start This section contains information about the current software release...
The guide is intended for use the following switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 (3C17203) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 (3C17204) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 PWR (3C17205) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 SE (3C17206) ■ SuperStack® Switch 4400 FX (3C17210) All procedures described in this guide, follow the instructions in your Switch 4400. Before You Start This section contains information about the current software release...
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... placeholders that are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that appear in bold. Example: To change... your password, use network management platform. ■ A number of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it appears on page 9 for the Switch 4400...
... placeholders that are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that appear in bold. Example: To change... your password, use network management platform. ■ A number of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it appears on page 9 for the Switch 4400...
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.... It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your network. Do not press...the place where it is supplied in HTML format on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the web interface and ...
.... It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your network. Do not press...the place where it is supplied in HTML format on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the web interface and ...
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... a splash screen will help make our documentation more useful to us. If your Switch. If the online documentation is to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that accompanies the Switch. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE These notes provide information about this document to a suitable ..., you may find useful, such as a whole to be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the CD-ROM to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following : 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Please e-mail comments about the current software...
... a splash screen will help make our documentation more useful to us. If your Switch. If the online documentation is to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that accompanies the Switch. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE These notes provide information about this document to a suitable ..., you may find useful, such as a whole to be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the CD-ROM to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following : 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Please e-mail comments about the current software...
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...be directed in the first instance to your SuperStack 3 Switch on the 3Com web site to receive up-to-date information on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA1720-3AAA06 SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Series Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please note... that we can only respond to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at this e-mail address. Product Registration Product Registration 11 ■...
...be directed in the first instance to your SuperStack 3 Switch on the 3Com web site to receive up-to-date information on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA1720-3AAA06 SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Series Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please note... that we can only respond to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at this e-mail address. Product Registration Product Registration 11 ■...
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Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ 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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ 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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
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...4 queues per port Power over Ethernet on each port by the Switch 4400. The Switch 4400 FX (3C17210) has 24 100BASE-FX MT-RJ ports. The Switch 4400 allows Cascade, Gigabit Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Fiber connections when expansion ...Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to any SuperStack® system as a single entity with a backbone to it. The Switch 4400 PWR (3C17205) supports Power over Ethernet Supported on the rear of 100 Mbps fiber-optic links. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400...
...4 queues per port Power over Ethernet on each port by the Switch 4400. The Switch 4400 FX (3C17210) has 24 100BASE-FX MT-RJ ports. The Switch 4400 allows Cascade, Gigabit Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Fiber connections when expansion ...Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to any SuperStack® system as a single entity with a backbone to it. The Switch 4400 PWR (3C17205) supports Power over Ethernet Supported on the rear of 100 Mbps fiber-optic links. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400...
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... to connect the unit to the 802.3af specification. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 4 Switch 4400 (48-port) - These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. The 4400 PWR will supply up to 15.4W of power through any of up to 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). front view WARNING: RJ...
... to connect the unit to the 802.3af specification. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 4 Switch 4400 (48-port) - These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. The 4400 PWR will supply up to 15.4W of power through any of up to 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). front view WARNING: RJ...
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...and has been automatically disabled. You can verify this by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to operate normally. Switch 4400 - If a port fails the Switch passes its Power On Self Test and continues to color. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on... page 56. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is a fault with the Power Supply...
...and has been automatically disabled. You can verify this by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to operate normally. Switch 4400 - If a port fails the Switch passes its Power On Self Test and continues to color. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on... page 56. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is a fault with the Power Supply...
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... 4 Hz Module LEDs Packet Refer to unit over Ethernet mode (3C17205 only) Packet Green Power is being delivered to the user documentation accompanying the module, if installed. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 LED Color Indicates Port LEDs - Green sequential When the Switch is stand-alone and not part of that a link is present...
... 4 Hz Module LEDs Packet Refer to unit over Ethernet mode (3C17205 only) Packet Green Power is being delivered to the user documentation accompanying the module, if installed. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 LED Color Indicates Port LEDs - Green sequential When the Switch is stand-alone and not part of that a link is present...
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...Utilization LEDs (3C17205 only) Green 4 LEDs showing total power being delivered as a percentage of maximum possible. Switch 4400 - Contact your Switch. Expansion Module Slots You can install a Cascade module to enable the Switch to support various forms of -band management. For example you can use these slots to a SuperStack 3 Advanced ... 30. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to install Expansion Modules. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on the Switch 4400 PWR (3C17205).
...Utilization LEDs (3C17205 only) Green 4 LEDs showing total power being delivered as a percentage of maximum possible. Switch 4400 - Contact your Switch. Expansion Module Slots You can install a Cascade module to enable the Switch to support various forms of -band management. For example you can use these slots to a SuperStack 3 Advanced ... 30. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to install Expansion Modules. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on the Switch 4400 PWR (3C17205).
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...Ethernet Enabled (3C17205 only) Flow Control ■ Enabled in half-duplex mode ■ Auto-negotiated in full-duplex mode Broadcast Storm Control Enabled Virtual LANs (VLANs) All ports belong to "best effort" for the Switch 4400: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP ... and must be manually set to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with a suitable tool. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Default Settings WARNING: When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is fitted by tightening all other traffic. ...
...Ethernet Enabled (3C17205 only) Flow Control ■ Enabled in half-duplex mode ■ Auto-negotiated in full-duplex mode Broadcast Storm Control Enabled Virtual LANs (VLANs) All ports belong to "best effort" for the Switch 4400: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP ... and must be manually set to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with a suitable tool. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Default Settings WARNING: When an Expansion Module is not installed, ensure the blanking plate is fitted by tightening all other traffic. ...
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If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to the Switch 4400 SE Enhanced Software Upgrade (3C17207). Default Settings 21 To make Webcache Support, Traffic Prioritization and Configuration Save and Restore available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE, upgrade the product to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router
If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to the Switch 4400 SE Enhanced Software Upgrade (3C17207). Default Settings 21 To make Webcache Support, Traffic Prioritization and Configuration Save and Restore available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE, upgrade the product to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router