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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 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev.
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.... ■ Managing Device Security - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - Provides... interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network.
.... ■ Managing Device Security - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - Provides... interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network.
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... to potential personal injury. Caution Warning Information that are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. 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. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information...
... to potential personal injury. Caution Warning Information that are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. 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. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information...
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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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... 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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... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 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.
... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 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.
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... ports are capable of Table 1 summarizes the hardware features supported by the Switch 2916 Hardware Features and 2924. If fiber SFP transceivers are Gigabit Ethernet switching products that deliver flexible three-speed performance (10/100/1000) and advanced ... 1: GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 The Switch 2916 and Switch 2924 are used, Auto MDIX is not supported. 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: ...
... ports are capable of Table 1 summarizes the hardware features supported by the Switch 2916 Hardware Features and 2924. If fiber SFP transceivers are Gigabit Ethernet switching products that deliver flexible three-speed performance (10/100/1000) and advanced ... 1: GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 The Switch 2916 and Switch 2924 are used, Auto MDIX is not supported. 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: ...
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...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. Figure 2 Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 ...17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 Front Panel Detail 13 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2916 and 2924 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating ...
...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. Figure 2 Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 ...17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 Front Panel Detail 13 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2916 and 2924 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating ...
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...not recognized. 14 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). Table 2 Description on the LEDs of the LEDs. The switch is sending or receiving data. the LED flashes quickly when the port ... port is in full duplex mode. 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 Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...
...not recognized. 14 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). Table 2 Description on the LEDs of the LEDs. The switch is sending or receiving data. the LED flashes quickly when the port ... port is in full duplex mode. 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 Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...
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... (H×W×D) 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...
... (H×W×D) 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...
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... any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up your warranty. Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de securite. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. WARNING...
... any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up your warranty. Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de securite. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. WARNING...
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...you to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your switch you can use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the... Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your network. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. This is known as managing the switch. Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on...
...you to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your switch you can use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the... Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your network. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. This is known as managing the switch. Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on...
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... Figure 3 Web Interface Management over the Network Workstation Switch Connect over Network using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in the sections that follow. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. This section gives an overview of management...
... Figure 3 Web Interface Management over the Network Workstation Switch Connect over Network using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in the sections that follow. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. This section gives an overview of management...
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...information? See page 21 SNMP See page 26 Web Interface Connect over the network. See page 23 Feature Management How do you want to the Switch? How do you want to connect to manually Yes configure the IP information? See page 17 Command Line Interface (basic setup only) Connect using... DHCP See page 20 The switch uses its default IP information See page 20 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to the label on page 27. Connect to manage ...
...information? See page 21 SNMP See page 26 Web Interface Connect over the network. See page 23 Feature Management How do you want to the Switch? How do you want to connect to manually Yes configure the IP information? See page 17 Command Line Interface (basic setup only) Connect using... DHCP See page 20 The switch uses its default IP information See page 20 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to the label on page 27. Connect to manage ...
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... automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is needed. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will be difficult to manage. If you assign. Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information... itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you use automatic IP configuration it again. If you having to manually reconfigure the switch. Work through the "Viewing IP Information using the Console Port" on your DHCP server. You should use the automatic IP configuration method...
... automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is needed. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will be difficult to manage. If you assign. Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information... itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you use automatic IP configuration it again. If you having to manually reconfigure the switch. Work through the "Viewing IP Information using the Console Port" on your DHCP server. You should use the automatic IP configuration method...
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... port. For more reliable as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Prerequisites ■ A workstation with your switch through the Console port to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing. This software allows you configure the switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more information about the...
... port. For more reliable as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Prerequisites ■ A workstation with your switch through the Console port to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing. This software allows you configure the switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more information about the...
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... IP information using the console cable as shown in Figure 6. Manually set up the switch. The settings must be performed. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to boot. 22 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the command line interface. ■...
... IP information using the console cable as shown in Figure 6. Manually set up the switch. The settings must be performed. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to boot. 22 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the command line interface. ■...
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... login prompt, enter admin as your chosen management method. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute after the switch is the subnet mask of the switch.) 6 Enter the logout command to terminate the CLI session. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. The initial setup of... Managing a Switch" on correctly, Select menu option# is ready for the switch as follows: ipSetup xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and then press Enter. (Note: xxx.xxx....
... login prompt, enter admin as your chosen management method. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute after the switch is the subnet mask of the switch.) 6 Enter the logout command to terminate the CLI session. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. The initial setup of... Managing a Switch" on correctly, Select menu option# is ready for the switch as follows: ipSetup xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and then press Enter. (Note: xxx.xxx....
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24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to view a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 195. Select menu option# summary IP Method: default IP address: 169.254.99.51 Subnet ... set up of your chosen management method. For more information about the CLI, refer to set up your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of the display from the Summary command. See "Methods of allocated IP addresses. The following... do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the switch, you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17.
24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to view a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 195. Select menu option# summary IP Method: default IP address: 169.254.99.51 Subnet ... set up of your chosen management method. For more information about the CLI, refer to set up your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of the display from the Summary command. See "Methods of allocated IP addresses. The following... do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the switch, you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17.
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... are enabled on your browser settings. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one 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...This section describes how you have changed your browser. You will only need to enable them if you have already set up the switch with IP information as described in "Methods of the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 4 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms Browser...
... are enabled on your browser settings. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one 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...This section describes how you have changed your browser. You will only need to enable them if you have already set up the switch with IP information as described in "Methods of the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 4 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms Browser...