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3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev. AA Published May 2007
3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev. AA Published May 2007
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...and Electronics Engineers, Inc. End of all operations. You agree not to recognized environmental standards. it is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be trademarks of -life electronic components. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS ... User Guide. Ensuring that comply with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in all waste conforms to : Establishing environmental ...
...and Electronics Engineers, Inc. End of all operations. You agree not to recognized environmental standards. it is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be trademarks of -life electronic components. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS ... User Guide. Ensuring that comply with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in all waste conforms to : Establishing environmental ...
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... a remote web browser. provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides information for using the Web interface including adding, editing, and deleting device configuration information. ■ Viewing Basic...
... a remote web browser. provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides information for using the Web interface including adding, editing, and deleting device configuration information. ■ Viewing Basic...
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Provides information for configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which provides a method for configuring Link Aggregation which combine user stations and network devices into a single virtual LAN segment, regardless of Service - VLANs are attached. ■ Configuring IP and MAC Address Information - Provides information for managing device diagnostics. Provides information for viewing RMON and interface statistics. ■ Managing Device Diagnostics - Provides information for managing network devices. ■ Configuring Quality of the physical LAN segment ...
Provides information for configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which provides a method for configuring Link Aggregation which combine user stations and network devices into a single virtual LAN segment, regardless of Service - VLANs are attached. ■ Configuring IP and MAC Address Information - Provides information for managing device diagnostics. Provides information for viewing RMON and interface statistics. ■ Managing Device Diagnostics - Provides information for managing network devices. ■ Configuring Quality of the physical LAN segment ...
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... application, system, or device. Caution Warning Information that are available in the release notes. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Information that describes important features or instructions...
... application, system, or device. Caution Warning Information that are available in the release notes. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Information that describes important features or instructions...
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...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 21... Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com...
...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 21... Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com...
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Modifying VLAN Settings 105 Modifying Port VLAN Settings 107 Removing VLANs 108 9 CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION Defining IP Addressing 109 Configuring ARP Settings 110 Configuring Address Tables 114 10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING Introduction 123 Defining IGMP Snooping 124 11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE Viewing Spanning Tree 127 Defining Spanning Tree 130 Modifying Spanning Tree 133 12 CONFIGURING SNMP Defining SNMP Communities 136 Removing SNMP Communities 138 Defining SNMP Traps 139 Removing SNMP Traps 140 13 CONFIGURING QUALITY OF SERVICE Viewing CoS ...
Modifying VLAN Settings 105 Modifying Port VLAN Settings 107 Removing VLANs 108 9 CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION Defining IP Addressing 109 Configuring ARP Settings 110 Configuring Address Tables 114 10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING Introduction 123 Defining IGMP Snooping 124 11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE Viewing Spanning Tree 127 Defining Spanning Tree 130 Modifying Spanning Tree 133 12 CONFIGURING SNMP Defining SNMP Communities 136 Removing SNMP Communities 138 Defining SNMP Traps 139 Removing SNMP Traps 140 13 CONFIGURING QUALITY OF SERVICE Viewing CoS ...
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... 16 VIEWING STATISTICS Viewing Port Statistics 172 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 175 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 178 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 181 3Com Network Director 182 3Com Network Access Manager 182 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 183 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 183 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards...
... 16 VIEWING STATISTICS Viewing Port Statistics 172 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 175 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 178 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 181 3Com Network Director 182 3Com Network Access Manager 182 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 183 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 183 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards...
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C PIN-OUTS Console Cable 189 Null Modem Cable 190 PC-AT Serial Cable 190 Modem Cable 190 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 191 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 192 Troubleshooting Solutions 192 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 195 CLI Commands 196 F GLOSSARY ...206 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 212 Solve Problems Online 212 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 212 Access Software Downloads 213 Contact Us 213 REGULATORY NOTICES
C PIN-OUTS Console Cable 189 Null Modem Cable 190 PC-AT Serial Cable 190 Modem Cable 190 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 191 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 192 Troubleshooting Solutions 192 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 195 CLI Commands 196 F GLOSSARY ...206 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 212 Solve Problems Online 212 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 212 Access Software Downloads 213 Contact Us 213 REGULATORY NOTICES
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1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■...
1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■...
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... control lists (ACLs) ■ Port-based mirroring Summary of receiving, but not sending pause frames. The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security...
... control lists (ACLs) ■ Port-based mirroring Summary of receiving, but not sending pause frames. The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security...
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... in any combination. Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure 2 shows the front panel of the Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port unit. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit.
... in any combination. Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure 2 shows the front panel of the Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port unit. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit.
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... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port and 24-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on self test (POST). The switch is not connected. Table 2 describes the meanings of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet... port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module...
... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port and 24-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on self test (POST). The switch is not connected. Table 2 describes the meanings of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet... port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module...
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...Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 ×...; 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 24 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports ...
...Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 ×...; 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 24 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports ...
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... and Regulatory Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di sicurezza. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Before you install or remove any components...
... and Regulatory Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di sicurezza. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Before you install or remove any components...
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...set of web pages that resides on page 195. This is known as managing the switch. Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port ■ ... the way it works, you have to access the management software that allow you to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your switch you can use one of the following methods: ■ Web Interface Management ■ SNMP Management In addition, you...
...set of web pages that resides on page 195. This is known as managing the switch. Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port ■ ... the way it works, you have to access the management software that allow you to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your switch you can use one of the following methods: ■ Web Interface Management ■ SNMP Management In addition, you...
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... its default state. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. In brief, you need to do to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 26. Figure 4 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch Connect over Network via web browser Refer to get...
... its default state. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. In brief, you need to do to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 26. Figure 4 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch Connect over Network via web browser Refer to get...
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...Command Line Interface. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. Yes No IP Information is automatically configured using the console port. See page 21 Connect to the ...console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 26 CAUTION: To protect your switch. Plug and Play Setup Is a DHCP server present? Connect to actively manage your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you ...
...Command Line Interface. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. Yes No IP Information is automatically configured using the console port. See page 21 Connect to the ...console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 26 CAUTION: To protect your switch. Plug and Play Setup Is a DHCP server present? Connect to actively manage your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you ...
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..., instead of the IP address ever changing, or If you use automatic IP configuration it is important that you can change it again. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ You do not have a DHCP server on the ...rear of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. You should use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your DHCP server. 20 CHAPTER 1: ...
..., instead of the IP address ever changing, or If you use automatic IP configuration it is important that you can change it again. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ You do not have a DHCP server on the ...rear of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. You should use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your DHCP server. 20 CHAPTER 1: ...
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... cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for your switch through the "Manually set the IP address, or to view the IP address that you configure the... switch IP information manually. This software allows you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 195. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 21 ■ Your DHCP server does not allow you...
... cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for your switch through the "Manually set the IP address, or to view the IP address that you configure the... switch IP information manually. This software allows you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 195. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 21 ■ Your DHCP server does not allow you...