User Guide
Page 3
...features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for configuring port settings. Provides information for setting up and maintaining device settings. ■ Managing Device Security - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924... This section provides an overview to -navigate. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting ...
...features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for configuring port settings. Provides information for setting up and maintaining device settings. ■ Managing Device Security - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924... This section provides an overview to -navigate. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting ...
User Guide
Page 5
.... Caution Warning Information that describes important features or instructions. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that alerts you to this guide. 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...
.... Caution Warning Information that describes important features or instructions. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that alerts you to this guide. 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...
User Guide
Page 9
... 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 184 Environmental 184 Physical 184 Electrical 185 Switch Features 185
... 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 184 Environmental 184 Physical 184 Electrical 185 Switch Features 185
User Guide
Page 11
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 ■ System...
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 ■ System...
User Guide
Page 12
... supported. Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port 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 ■...
... supported. Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port 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 ■...
User Guide
Page 13
...Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 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. Front Panel Detail 13 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch... 2916 and 2924 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports ...
...Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 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. Front Panel Detail 13 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch... 2916 and 2924 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports ...
User Guide
Page 15
...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 ... Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 58 W 84 W 0 to 40 °C (32 to 113 °F) 10 to 90% noncondensing Additional specifications can be found in Appendix B "Device Specifications and Features".
...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 ... Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 58 W 84 W 0 to 40 °C (32 to 113 °F) 10 to 90% noncondensing Additional specifications can be found in Appendix B "Device Specifications and Features".
User Guide
Page 17
... the management software to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your switch you can help you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Setting Up for Management 17 Setting Up for basic operations of the features offered by your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works...
... the management software to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your switch you can help you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Setting Up for Management 17 Setting Up for basic operations of the features offered by your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works...
User Guide
Page 19
... and Management Flow Diagram Power Up the Switch. No How do you want to the label on page 27. See page 23 Feature Management How do you want to connect to the Switch? 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. See page 25 Refer...
... and Management Flow Diagram Power Up the Switch. No How do you want to the label on page 27. See page 23 Feature Management How do you want to connect to the Switch? 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. See page 25 Refer...
User Guide
Page 25
These features are enabled on your browser settings. You will only need to enable them if you have already set up the switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser. Prerequisites ■ Ensure you can set up web interface management over the network. Choosing... to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 17. ■ Ensure that the switch is connected to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on a browser by default....
These features are enabled on your browser settings. You will only need to enable them if you have already set up the switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser. Prerequisites ■ Ensure you can set up web interface management over the network. Choosing... to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 17. ■ Ensure that the switch is connected to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on a browser by default....
User Guide
Page 28
... Interface This section includes the following topics: ■ Multi-Session Web Connections ■ Accessing the 3Com Web Interface Multi-Session Web Connections The Multi-Session web connections feature enables 10 users to users for the switch. Access levels provide read or read/write permissions to be username: admin with read -only access. Login...
... Interface This section includes the following topics: ■ Multi-Session Web Connections ■ Accessing the 3Com Web Interface Multi-Session Web Connections The Multi-Session web connections feature enables 10 users to users for the switch. Access levels provide read or read/write permissions to be username: admin with read -only access. Login...
User Guide
Page 30
... home page. ■ Tree View - 30 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Figure 8 3Com Web Interface Home Page Understanding the 3Com Web Interface The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains the following views: ■ Tab View - The main branches expand to display the sub-features. ■ Port Indicators - Provides easy navigation through the configurable device...
... home page. ■ Tree View - 30 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Figure 8 3Com Web Interface Home Page Understanding the 3Com Web Interface The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains the following views: ■ Tab View - The main branches expand to display the sub-features. ■ Port Indicators - Provides easy navigation through the configurable device...
User Guide
Page 31
... their corresponding numbers: Table 6 Interface Components View 1 Tree View 2 Tab View 3 Web Interface Information Description Tree View provides easy navigation through the different device features. Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 31 Figure 9 Web Interface Components The following additional information: ■ Device Representation - Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting configuration parameters. Click...
... their corresponding numbers: Table 6 Interface Components View 1 Tree View 2 Tab View 3 Web Interface Information Description Tree View provides easy navigation through the different device features. Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 31 Figure 9 Web Interface Components The following additional information: ■ Device Representation - Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting configuration parameters. Click...
User Guide
Page 45
...Network administrators can define users, passwords, and access levels for configuring the switch. Access levels provide read or read /write access. The Multi-Session web feature is be created and access the switch concurrently. Two access levels exist on device and allows 10 users to users... for users using the System Access Interface. Provides the user with read /write permissions to be user name: admin with no Password. ■ Monitor access level - The factory default is enabled on the 3Com...
...Network administrators can define users, passwords, and access levels for configuring the switch. Access levels provide read or read /write access. The Multi-Session web feature is be created and access the switch concurrently. Two access levels exist on device and allows 10 users to users... for users using the System Access Interface. Provides the user with read /write permissions to be user name: admin with no Password. ■ Monitor access level - The factory default is enabled on the 3Com...
User Guide
Page 168
Displays the time at which the log was generated. ■ Severity - The monitor user has read-only access to this feature. To view Logging: 1 Click Administration > Logging > Display. Displays the log severity. ■ Description - The Logging Display Page opens: Figure 95 Logging Display Page The Logging ...
Displays the time at which the log was generated. ■ Severity - The monitor user has read-only access to this feature. To view Logging: 1 Click Administration > Logging > Display. Displays the log severity. ■ Description - The Logging Display Page opens: Figure 95 Logging Display Page The Logging ...
User Guide
Page 170
... - If the device is saved to the specified logging location. ■ Alert - Provides no messages. ■ Enable Syslogging - When a severity level is selected, all device features are down or not functioning properly, an emergency log message is down . ■ Critical - The highest warning level. A device error has occurred, for which a message...
... - If the device is saved to the specified logging location. ■ Alert - Provides no messages. ■ Enable Syslogging - When a severity level is selected, all device features are down or not functioning properly, an emergency log message is down . ■ Critical - The highest warning level. A device error has occurred, for which a message...
User Guide
Page 171
When a severity level is selected, all device features are set, and the device is updated. for example, all severity level choices above the selection are not functioning, while the rest of a device warning. ...
When a severity level is selected, all device features are set, and the device is updated. for example, all severity level choices above the selection are not functioning, while the rest of a device warning. ...
User Guide
Page 175
... as a diagnostic tool as well as a debugging feature. 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring This section contains information for viewing and configuring port and cable diagnostics, and includes the following topics: ■ Defining Port Mirroring ■ Removing Port Mirroring Port mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring. This section contains the following...
... as a diagnostic tool as well as a debugging feature. 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring This section contains information for viewing and configuring port and cable diagnostics, and includes the following topics: ■ Defining Port Mirroring ■ Removing Port Mirroring Port mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring. This section contains the following...
User Guide
Page 184
... A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3. rack-mounted using the supplied mounting kit B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards The 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus have been designed to +158 °F) Humidity 0-95% (non-condensing) Standard EN 60068 (IEC 68) Physical Width Depth Height Weight...
... A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3. rack-mounted using the supplied mounting kit B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards The 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus have been designed to +158 °F) Humidity 0-95% (non-condensing) Standard EN 60068 (IEC 68) Physical Width Depth Height Weight...
User Guide
Page 185
... to temporarily prevent the sender from overflowing. occupy the link so it is unavailable for additional traffic), to do the following features: Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Description The purpose of auto negotiation is used to take maximum advantage of...
... to temporarily prevent the sender from overflowing. occupy the link so it is unavailable for additional traffic), to do the following features: Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Description The purpose of auto negotiation is used to take maximum advantage of...