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Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 24 Connecting a Redundant Power System 25 Choosing the Correct Cables 25 Choosing the correct Fiber cables 26 GBIC Operation 27 Approved GBIC Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32...IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46...
Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 24 Connecting a Redundant Power System 25 Choosing the Correct Cables 25 Choosing the correct Fiber cables 26 GBIC Operation 27 Approved GBIC Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32...IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46...
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..., no parity and 1 stop bit. Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in... the range 90-240 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced...
..., no parity and 1 stop bit. Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in... the range 90-240 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced...
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... ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to a network. Connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port - The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you connect the Switch to a front panel port of the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually...
... ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to a network. Connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port - The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you connect the Switch to a front panel port of the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually...
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...Methods of the information entered. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet Accessing the Command Line Interface via Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal using a console cable to make a direct connection to the Switch. 1 To start a Telnet session to open a login prompt. a Click Run. If you have logged on page 45. The...the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it has been configured to enter basic setup information for the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there is no response, wait for one minute then re-enter the default IP address. 3 At...
...Methods of the information entered. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet Accessing the Command Line Interface via Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal using a console cable to make a direct connection to the Switch. 1 To start a Telnet session to open a login prompt. a Click Run. If you have logged on page 45. The...the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it has been configured to enter basic setup information for the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there is no response, wait for one minute then re-enter the default IP address. 3 At...
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... of the serial ports (also known as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed...
... of the serial ports (also known as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed...
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...stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Setting Up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as shown in the example ...the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set to its console port. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 2 Open your user ...
...stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Setting Up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as shown in the example ...the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set to its console port. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 2 Open your user ...
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... 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The screen prompts you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. The initial set up of Managing a Switch" on page 45. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter...
... 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The screen prompts you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. The initial set up of Managing a Switch" on page 45. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter...
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... display the IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Console Port - Using 3Com Network You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using a console cable to communicate with the Switch via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. This software allows you can discover the IP information...
... display the IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Console Port - Using 3Com Network You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using a console cable to communicate with the Switch via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. This software allows you can discover the IP information...
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...1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - The settings should be set to the console port using a modem. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to match the default settings for more information....IP Information 43 ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - if you have connected the cable. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Switch. Figure 13 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on...
...1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - The settings should be set to the console port using a modem. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to match the default settings for more information....IP Information 43 ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - if you have connected the cable. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Switch. Figure 13 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on...
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... traffic management Type ? 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using an Ethernet cable. If there is not available, it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts,... Administer protocols security - Figure 14 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - As soon as a network connection is displayed as your Switch to its console port. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command ...
... traffic management Type ? 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using an Ethernet cable. If there is not available, it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts,... Administer protocols security - Figure 14 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - As soon as a network connection is displayed as your Switch to its console port. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command ...
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.... You can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. A summary of the following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you can use the command line interface via a console port Management connection (see...
.... You can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. A summary of the following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you can use the command line interface via a console port Management connection (see...
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... sockets, or to connect the unit to these data sockets. If your supplies are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to earth (ground). ...(Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to these sockets. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to the telecommunications system. They cannot.... The conditions are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be powered from the outlet. Only connect RJ-45...
... sockets, or to connect the unit to these data sockets. If your supplies are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to earth (ground). ...(Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to these sockets. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to the telecommunications system. They cannot.... The conditions are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be powered from the outlet. Only connect RJ-45...
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INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-ROM 10 ...registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online ...
INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-ROM 10 ...registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online ...
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...mounting 21 RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 web ... English 60 French 62 German 64 serial number of the Switch 22 serial port. 82 INDEX pin assignments modem cable 68 null modem cable 67 RJ45 68 RJ45 1000BASE-T 69 serial cable 67 pin-outs 67 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 console 17 GBIC ports 14 power socket 17 powering-up 48 ...
...mounting 21 RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 web ... English 60 French 62 German 64 serial number of the Switch 22 serial port. 82 INDEX pin assignments modem cable 68 null modem cable 67 RJ45 68 RJ45 1000BASE-T 69 serial cable 67 pin-outs 67 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 console 17 GBIC ports 14 power socket 17 powering-up 48 ...