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CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION L'INFORMATION DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTE WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 1 How to Use This Guide 2 Conventions 2 1 ABOUT THE PS HUB Introduction 1-1 Features 1-2 How You Can Use the PS Hub 1-4 Building Up a Network 1-4 Expanding an Existing Network 1-5 Migrating to Higher Performance 1-6 Workgroups 1-7 What Are Workgroups? 1-7 Segments and Port Switching 1-8 Workgroup Example 1-11 2 HOW THE PS HUBS DIFFER Overview 2-1 PS Hub 40 2-2 PS Hub 50 2-2 Segment Switch 2-2 PS Hub 50 Transceiver Module Slot 2-6
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION L'INFORMATION DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTE WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 1 How to Use This Guide 2 Conventions 2 1 ABOUT THE PS HUB Introduction 1-1 Features 1-2 How You Can Use the PS Hub 1-4 Building Up a Network 1-4 Expanding an Existing Network 1-5 Migrating to Higher Performance 1-6 Workgroups 1-7 What Are Workgroups? 1-7 Segments and Port Switching 1-8 Workgroup Example 1-11 2 HOW THE PS HUBS DIFFER Overview 2-1 PS Hub 40 2-2 PS Hub 50 2-2 Segment Switch 2-2 PS Hub 50 Transceiver Module Slot 2-6
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3 USING THE PS HUB LEDs and Ports 3-1 Before You Start 3-4 What Other Equipment Is Needed? 3-4 Positioning the PS Hub 3-6 Using the Rubber Feet 3-6 Using the Labels 3-7 Rack and Wall Mounting 3-8 Rack Mounting 3-8 Wall Mounting 3-9 Connecting Workstations to Your Hub 3-11 Using Transceiver Modules 3-12 Connecting PS Hubs Together (Stacking) 3-12 About Cascade Cables 3-13 Using Cascade Cables 3-14 Using Hot Swap Cascade Units 3-15 Connecting Different Hubs and Stacks to Your Hub 3-16 Powering On the Units 3-17 Spot Checks 3-17 4 LOAD BALANCING Overview 4-1 How Does Load Balancing Work? 4-2 ...
3 USING THE PS HUB LEDs and Ports 3-1 Before You Start 3-4 What Other Equipment Is Needed? 3-4 Positioning the PS Hub 3-6 Using the Rubber Feet 3-6 Using the Labels 3-7 Rack and Wall Mounting 3-8 Rack Mounting 3-8 Wall Mounting 3-9 Connecting Workstations to Your Hub 3-11 Using Transceiver Modules 3-12 Connecting PS Hubs Together (Stacking) 3-12 About Cascade Cables 3-13 Using Cascade Cables 3-14 Using Hot Swap Cascade Units 3-15 Connecting Different Hubs and Stacks to Your Hub 3-16 Powering On the Units 3-17 Spot Checks 3-17 4 LOAD BALANCING Overview 4-1 How Does Load Balancing Work? 4-2 ...
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Quick Config Manager 5-13 Through the Console Port 5-13 Over the Network 5-14 5-12 6 USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE Accessing the CLI 6-2 Initial Access 6-2 Logging On 6-2 Logging Off 6-3 Using the CLI Menus 6-4 CLI Menu Structure 6-4 Navigating the Menus and Entering Commands 6-5 Quick Guide to the Commands 6-6 Commands 6-7 Changing the Password 6-7 Setting the IP Configuration 6-8 Viewing the Configuration 6-9 Resetting the Stack 6-10 Initializing the Stack 6-11 Configuring Another Unit in the Stack 6-11 Enabling and Disabling RMON Filter Capture 6-12 7 MANAGEMENT USING THE ...
Quick Config Manager 5-13 Through the Console Port 5-13 Over the Network 5-14 5-12 6 USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE Accessing the CLI 6-2 Initial Access 6-2 Logging On 6-2 Logging Off 6-3 Using the CLI Menus 6-4 CLI Menu Structure 6-4 Navigating the Menus and Entering Commands 6-5 Quick Guide to the Commands 6-6 Commands 6-7 Changing the Password 6-7 Setting the IP Configuration 6-8 Viewing the Configuration 6-9 Resetting the Stack 6-10 Initializing the Stack 6-11 Configuring Another Unit in the Stack 6-11 Enabling and Disabling RMON Filter Capture 6-12 7 MANAGEMENT USING THE ...
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Using the Web Interface 7-7 Unit View and Unit Pages 7-8 User Access Levels 7-9 Exiting the Web Interface 7-9 Online Help System and Documentation 7-9 Unit Pages 7-10 Unit View 7-10 Unit Status 7-11 Management Address 7-12 Port Setup 7-13 Console Port Configuration 7-14 Segment Configuration 7-15 Switch Configuration 7-16 Permanent Address Management 7-16 Management Settings Pages 7-17 Documentation 7-17 Getting Started 7-18 Password Setting 7-19 System Name 7-19 Configuration Pages 7-20 Initialize 7-20 Load Balancing 7-20 Reset 7-20 Resilient Links 7-21 Add Resilient Link 7-23 Software ...
Using the Web Interface 7-7 Unit View and Unit Pages 7-8 User Access Levels 7-9 Exiting the Web Interface 7-9 Online Help System and Documentation 7-9 Unit Pages 7-10 Unit View 7-10 Unit Status 7-11 Management Address 7-12 Port Setup 7-13 Console Port Configuration 7-14 Segment Configuration 7-15 Switch Configuration 7-16 Permanent Address Management 7-16 Management Settings Pages 7-17 Documentation 7-17 Getting Started 7-18 Password Setting 7-19 System Name 7-19 Configuration Pages 7-20 Initialize 7-20 Load Balancing 7-20 Reset 7-20 Resilient Links 7-21 Add Resilient Link 7-23 Software ...
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A DIMENSIONS, STANDARDS AND CABLING Dimensions and Operating Environment A-1 BABT Approval (for U.K. Users Only) A-1 Standards A-2 Cabling A-3 10BASE-T Cable A-3 Console Cable A-4 Modem Cable A-5 Cascade Connections A-6 Management Settings A-6 B MANAGEMENT USING QUICK CONFIG MANAGER Installing Quick Config Manager and the Load Balancing Tool B-2 Installation Requirements B-2 Installation Procedure B-3 Running Quick Config Manager B-4 Configuring Multiple Stacks B-4 Selecting Your Management Access Method (Windows '95 and Windows NT only) B-5 Quick Config Manager Window Map B-5 Accessing the ...
A DIMENSIONS, STANDARDS AND CABLING Dimensions and Operating Environment A-1 BABT Approval (for U.K. Users Only) A-1 Standards A-2 Cabling A-3 10BASE-T Cable A-3 Console Cable A-4 Modem Cable A-5 Cascade Connections A-6 Management Settings A-6 B MANAGEMENT USING QUICK CONFIG MANAGER Installing Quick Config Manager and the Load Balancing Tool B-2 Installation Requirements B-2 Installation Procedure B-3 Running Quick Config Manager B-4 Configuring Multiple Stacks B-4 Selecting Your Management Access Method (Windows '95 and Windows NT only) B-5 Quick Config Manager Window Map B-5 Accessing the ...
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... Web Utility C-4 D AGENT UPGRADE UTILITY Using the Upgrade Utility D-1 Solving Problems With the Agent Upgrade Utility D-3 E TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services E-1 World Wide Web Site E-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service E-1 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service E-2 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service E-3 Support from Your Network Supplier E-3 Support from...
... Web Utility C-4 D AGENT UPGRADE UTILITY Using the Upgrade Utility D-1 Solving Problems With the Agent Upgrade Utility D-3 E TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services E-1 World Wide Web Site E-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service E-1 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service E-2 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service E-3 Support from Your Network Supplier E-3 Support from...
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s Installation and removal of at least 10A. s For Denmark: s The supply plug must comply with European safety standards. Follow all instructions carefully. Please read the following safety information thoroughly before installing the PS Hub. and Canada: s The cord set must be carried out by qualified personnel only. s Connect the unit to an earthed power supply to the device itself and not the wall plug, must have a rated current capacity of the unit must be UL-approved and CSA certified. s The appliance coupler, that you must follow for your personal safety. IMPORTANT ...
s Installation and removal of at least 10A. s For Denmark: s The supply plug must comply with European safety standards. Follow all instructions carefully. Please read the following safety information thoroughly before installing the PS Hub. and Canada: s The cord set must be carried out by qualified personnel only. s Connect the unit to an earthed power supply to the device itself and not the wall plug, must have a rated current capacity of the unit must be UL-approved and CSA certified. s The appliance coupler, that you must follow for your personal safety. IMPORTANT ...
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... be powered from the unit. This can only disconnect the unit by Oftel General Approval, NS/G/12345/J/100003, for Redundant Power System (RPS): Only connect a 3Com Redundant Power System to these sockets. For details, follow the installation instructions in the manuals accompanying the Redundant Power System. s This unit operates under SELV...
... be powered from the unit. This can only disconnect the unit by Oftel General Approval, NS/G/12345/J/100003, for Redundant Power System (RPS): Only connect a 3Com Redundant Power System to these sockets. For details, follow the installation instructions in the manuals accompanying the Redundant Power System. s This unit operates under SELV...
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... this guide. refer to set up and manage these SuperStack® II PS Hubs: s 3C16405 - PS Hub 40 24-port s 3C16450 - A Quick Reference Guide accompanies this user guide...hub. PS Hub 50 24-port Audience Description This guide is intended for users who have used 3Com's SuperStack II range of products, you have networking experience. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction This guide ... and segments work, you are different; For information on the Limited Warranty, refer to the "3Com Corporation Limited Warranty" at the back of the information in this user guide. If there are...
... this guide. refer to set up and manage these SuperStack® II PS Hubs: s 3C16405 - PS Hub 40 24-port s 3C16450 - A Quick Reference Guide accompanies this user guide...hub. PS Hub 50 24-port Audience Description This guide is intended for users who have used 3Com's SuperStack II range of products, you have networking experience. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction This guide ... and segments work, you are different; For information on the Limited Warranty, refer to the "3Com Corporation Limited Warranty" at the back of the information in this user guide. If there are...
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Information note Important features or instructions Caution Warning Risk of system damage, loss of severe personal injury Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Alerts you can manage the hub and how to start your management session Chapter 5 Information on using the Command Line Interface to set up the hub for ... If you are looking for management Chapter 6 Information on using the web interface to manage the hub or Chapter 7 stack of hubs Information on solving any problems Chapter 8 The hub's dimensions, the standards it Appendix A Information on using Quick ...
Information note Important features or instructions Caution Warning Risk of system damage, loss of severe personal injury Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Alerts you can manage the hub and how to start your management session Chapter 5 Information on using the Command Line Interface to set up the hub for ... If you are looking for management Chapter 6 Information on using the web interface to manage the hub or Chapter 7 stack of hubs Information on solving any problems Chapter 8 The hub's dimensions, the standards it Appendix A Information on using Quick ...
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Conventions 3 Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Syntax The word 'syntax' means you can abbreviate commands by their labels, such as [Return] or [Esc]. Example: Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]. Example: To exit, enter the following syntax: password In this guide, you must supply a password string for values you must supply appear in the text. Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown in italicized Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place type where they are not case-sensitive. If you must type something, and ...
Conventions 3 Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Syntax The word 'syntax' means you can abbreviate commands by their labels, such as [Return] or [Esc]. Example: Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]. Example: To exit, enter the following syntax: password In this guide, you must supply a password string for values you must supply appear in the text. Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown in italicized Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place type where they are not case-sensitive. If you must type something, and ...
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... segmentation s How the PS Hub works The SuperStack® II PS Hub, as shown in Figure 1-1, is a flexible managed Ethernet repeater which is part of 3Com's SuperStack II PS Hub range, which incorporates many of the PS Hub s How the PS Hub can be used to build a small network or to...
... segmentation s How the PS Hub works The SuperStack® II PS Hub, as shown in Figure 1-1, is a flexible managed Ethernet repeater which is part of 3Com's SuperStack II PS Hub range, which incorporates many of the PS Hub s How the PS Hub can be used to build a small network or to...
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...ports, for easy connection to other types of media options: s The PS Hub 40 has two 10Mbps transceiver module slots that can be fitted with 3Com 10Mbps transceiver modules. You can be added and removed from a stack without affecting stack performance. s Hot-swappable technology which allows hubs to cross-over... one transceiver module slot that can stack up to 10 hubs (six if free standing), giving you to be fitted with a 3Com 10Mbps or 100Mbps transceiver module. 1-2 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Features The PS Hub 40 and PS Hub 50 share many features: NOTE: ...
...ports, for easy connection to other types of media options: s The PS Hub 40 has two 10Mbps transceiver module slots that can be fitted with 3Com 10Mbps transceiver modules. You can be added and removed from a stack without affecting stack performance. s Hot-swappable technology which allows hubs to cross-over... one transceiver module slot that can stack up to 10 hubs (six if free standing), giving you to be fitted with a 3Com 10Mbps or 100Mbps transceiver module. 1-2 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Features The PS Hub 40 and PS Hub 50 share many features: NOTE: ...
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... protocol. s Port switching - Allows you to use built-in management interfaces for configuration of your network. s Additional management software (supplied on the CD-ROM), including 3Com's Transcend® Quick Configuration Manager for management over the network: s A Command Line Interface for quick configuration of IP information for the hub. s An implementation of...
... protocol. s Port switching - Allows you to use built-in management interfaces for configuration of your network. s Additional management software (supplied on the CD-ROM), including 3Com's Transcend® Quick Configuration Manager for management over the network: s A Command Line Interface for quick configuration of IP information for the hub. s An implementation of...
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You can be used on its own built-in management and comes ready to use. The PS Hub can build up a new network. The PS Hub range is ideal for building up a network or expand a large, established network. Figure 1-2 Building Up a Network When your network grows, you to create workgroups within your network to expand further by adding more PS Hubs. The PS Hub also has an MDI/MDIX switch which allows you can connect your workstations and other network equipment to the PS Hub to build a small network, as your equipment, refer to Chapter 3. Building Up a Network The PS Hub is ...
You can be used on its own built-in management and comes ready to use. The PS Hub can build up a new network. The PS Hub range is ideal for building up a network or expand a large, established network. Figure 1-2 Building Up a Network When your network grows, you to create workgroups within your network to expand further by adding more PS Hubs. The PS Hub also has an MDI/MDIX switch which allows you can connect your workstations and other network equipment to the PS Hub to build a small network, as your equipment, refer to Chapter 3. Building Up a Network The PS Hub is ...
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Figure 1-4 shows how PS Hubs can add PS Hubs to your existing network to expand the number of user connections. The hubs create more ports now, and allow for further growth in the stack. DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-4 Expanding an Existing Network This provides fault tolerance because there is controlled. The PS Hubs are connected to a switch so that communication between them is no single point of failure; Each PS Hub has its own built-in management which is distributed throughout the PS Hubs in the future. all hubs have management capability (should they become isolated). ...
Figure 1-4 shows how PS Hubs can add PS Hubs to your existing network to expand the number of user connections. The hubs create more ports now, and allow for further growth in the stack. DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-4 Expanding an Existing Network This provides fault tolerance because there is controlled. The PS Hubs are connected to a switch so that communication between them is no single point of failure; Each PS Hub has its own built-in management which is distributed throughout the PS Hubs in the future. all hubs have management capability (should they become isolated). ...
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... network connection, for example 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX. s The PS Hub 50 has a transceiver module slot which can be fitted with a 10Mbps or 100Mbps 3Com transceiver module, providing you with the option of your existing network to a higher performance network. 1-6 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Migrating to Higher Performance The...
... network connection, for example 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX. s The PS Hub 50 has a transceiver module slot which can be fitted with a 10Mbps or 100Mbps 3Com transceiver module, providing you with the option of your existing network to a higher performance network. 1-6 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Migrating to Higher Performance The...
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The rest of this section describes how you can build up workgroups using your office consists of four departments, you can mirror this by having four workgroups, as shown in a logical way, called workgroups. Figure 1-6 Workgroups You can keep these workgroups separate from each workgroup, or you can use the switching functionality of a PS Hub 50 to enable communication between workgroups. DUA1640-5AAA02 For example, if your PS Hub. Workgroups 1-7 Workgroups An important feature of the PS Hub is contained within each other so that the communication is that you can create ...
The rest of this section describes how you can build up workgroups using your office consists of four departments, you can mirror this by having four workgroups, as shown in a logical way, called workgroups. Figure 1-6 Workgroups You can keep these workgroups separate from each workgroup, or you can use the switching functionality of a PS Hub 50 to enable communication between workgroups. DUA1640-5AAA02 For example, if your PS Hub. Workgroups 1-7 Workgroups An important feature of the PS Hub is contained within each other so that the communication is that you can create ...