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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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... 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 ...3-17 4 LOAD BALANCING Overview 4-1 How Does Load Balancing Work? 4-2 Using an External Switch 4-3 Performing Load Balancing 4-3 5 MANAGING THE PS HUB Introduction 5-1 Why Manage Your Stack? 5-2 How You Can Manage Your Stack 5-3 Command Line Interface 5-3 Web Interface 5-3 SNMP Network Management 5-4...
... 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 ...3-17 4 LOAD BALANCING Overview 4-1 How Does Load Balancing Work? 4-2 Using an External Switch 4-3 Performing Load Balancing 4-3 5 MANAGING THE PS HUB Introduction 5-1 Why Manage Your Stack? 5-2 How You Can Manage Your Stack 5-3 Command Line Interface 5-3 Web Interface 5-3 SNMP Network Management 5-4...
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... 7-20 Resilient Links 7-21 Add Resilient Link 7-23 Software Upgrade 7-24 Health Pages 7-25 Segment Graph 7-25 8 PROBLEM SOLVING Isolating a Problem 8-1 Solving Problems With the Hub 8-2 Solving Problems With the Command Line Interface 8-3 Solving Problems With the Web Interface 8-4 Solving Problems With an SNMP Network Management Application 8-5 vi
... 7-20 Resilient Links 7-21 Add Resilient Link 7-23 Software Upgrade 7-24 Health Pages 7-25 Segment Graph 7-25 8 PROBLEM SOLVING Isolating a Problem 8-1 Solving Problems With the Hub 8-2 Solving Problems With the Command Line Interface 8-3 Solving Problems With the Web Interface 8-4 Solving Problems With an SNMP Network Management Application 8-5 vi
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... for the flexible cord is , the connector to ensure compliance with European safety standards. Please read the following safety information thoroughly before installing the PS Hub. s The minimum specification for mating with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. s For Denmark: s The supply plug must be an earth-grounding type with section 107...
... for the flexible cord is , the connector to ensure compliance with European safety standards. Please read the following safety information thoroughly before installing the PS Hub. s The minimum specification for mating with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. s For Denmark: s The supply plug must be an earth-grounding type with section 107...
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...public telecommunications system. 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 the unit and is also operational under SELV. They cannot be achieved using the console port on the unit and an... approved modem. Only connect RJ45 data connectors to Earth (Ground). only: s The PS Hub is installed near to this unit should be powered by 230V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with shielded or unshielded jacks can be...
...public telecommunications system. 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 the unit and is also operational under SELV. They cannot be achieved using the console port on the unit and an... approved modem. Only connect RJ45 data connectors to Earth (Ground). only: s The PS Hub is installed near to this unit should be powered by 230V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with shielded or unshielded jacks can be...
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... user guide, and provides a summary of some of the information in this guide, follow the Release Notes. PS Hub 50 24-port Audience Description This guide is intended for users who have used 3Com's SuperStack II range of products, you may only want to know how the PS...set up and manage these SuperStack® II PS Hubs: s 3C16405 - For information on the Limited Warranty, refer to both the PS Hub 40 and PS Hub 50 generally, this guide. When referring to the "3Com Corporation Limited Warranty" at the back of hub. If you have networking experience. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction...
... user guide, and provides a summary of some of the information in this guide, follow the Release Notes. PS Hub 50 24-port Audience Description This guide is intended for users who have used 3Com's SuperStack II range of products, you may only want to know how the PS...set up and manage these SuperStack® II PS Hubs: s 3C16405 - For information on the Limited Warranty, refer to both the PS Hub 40 and PS Hub 50 generally, this guide. When referring to the "3Com Corporation Limited Warranty" at the back of hub. If you have networking experience. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction...
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... If you are used throughout this guide. Information note Important features or instructions Caution Warning Risk of system damage, loss of hubs Information on installing and using the serial web utility Appendix C Information on using the agent upgrade utility Appendix D Technical support ...Appendix E Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are looking for management Chapter 6 Information on using Quick Config Manager to manage the hub Appendix B or stack of data, or to ... Turn to personal safety. 2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE How to Use This Guide Conventions This ...
... If you are used throughout this guide. Information note Important features or instructions Caution Warning Risk of system damage, loss of hubs Information on installing and using the serial web utility Appendix C Information on using the agent upgrade utility Appendix D Technical support ...Appendix E Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are looking for management Chapter 6 Information on using Quick Config Manager to manage the hub Appendix B or stack of data, or to ... Turn to personal safety. 2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE How to Use This Guide Conventions This ...
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...Description and example of the PS Hub 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 create a network that can be combined to expand a larger, more established network. 1 ABOUT THE PS HUB Introduction This chapter contains ...
...Description and example of the PS Hub 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 create a network that can be combined to expand a larger, more established network. 1 ABOUT THE PS HUB Introduction This chapter contains ...
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... affecting stack performance. s Hot-swappable technology which allows hubs to be fitted with a 3Com 10Mbps or 100Mbps transceiver module. s The PS Hub 50 has one of hubs and network equipment. s +5 Lifetime Limited Warranty - You can stack up to 10 hubs (six if free standing), giving you to other types...s 12 or 24 shielded twisted pair ports for easy connection to the "3Com Corporation Limited Warranty" at the back of hub and port status. 1-2 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Features The PS Hub 40 and PS Hub 50 share many features: NOTE: These terms and features are described in this...
... affecting stack performance. s Hot-swappable technology which allows hubs to be fitted with a 3Com 10Mbps or 100Mbps transceiver module. s The PS Hub 50 has one of hubs and network equipment. s +5 Lifetime Limited Warranty - You can stack up to 10 hubs (six if free standing), giving you to other types...s 12 or 24 shielded twisted pair ports for easy connection to the "3Com Corporation Limited Warranty" at the back of hub and port status. 1-2 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Features The PS Hub 40 and PS Hub 50 share many features: NOTE: These terms and features are described in this...
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... for traps (messages) which can alert an SNMP network management station of any suitable web browser. s Support for the hub. Allows you to the same segment. It also analyses inter-segment traffic and moves frequently communicating ports to build up workgroups... by cascade cables. s Additional management software (supplied on the CD-ROM), including 3Com's Transcend® Quick Configuration Manager for quick configuration of your network. s Port switching - s A web interface for comprehensive management...
... for traps (messages) which can alert an SNMP network management station of any suitable web browser. s Support for the hub. Allows you to the same segment. It also analyses inter-segment traffic and moves frequently communicating ports to build up workgroups... by cascade cables. s Additional management software (supplied on the CD-ROM), including 3Com's Transcend® Quick Configuration Manager for quick configuration of your network. s Port switching - s A web interface for comprehensive management...
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...-in a number of ways. Figure 1-2 Building Up a Network When your network grows, you to start with one hub and add to it as shown in a stack with other PS Hubs. For information on connecting and using your network grows. For information on this feature, refer to expand further by adding... more PS Hubs. 1-4 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB How You Can Use the PS Hub The flexibility of the PS Hub allows it to be used in management and comes ready to use. Building Up a Network The PS...
...-in a number of ways. Figure 1-2 Building Up a Network When your network grows, you to start with one hub and add to it as shown in a stack with other PS Hubs. For information on connecting and using your network grows. For information on this feature, refer to expand further by adding... more PS Hubs. 1-4 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB How You Can Use the PS Hub The flexibility of the PS Hub allows it to be used in management and comes ready to use. Building Up a Network The PS...
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... them is no single point of failure; Figure 1-4 shows how PS Hubs can add PS Hubs to your existing network to expand the number of user connections. all hubs have management capability (should they become isolated). The hubs create more ports now, and allow for further growth in the stack.... DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-4 Expanding an Existing Network How You Can Use the PS Hub 1-5 Figure 1-3 Connecting to Other Stacks and Hubs Expanding an Existing Network You can be added to an existing network (the network is a stack of SuperStack® II...
... them is no single point of failure; Figure 1-4 shows how PS Hubs can add PS Hubs to your existing network to expand the number of user connections. all hubs have management capability (should they become isolated). The hubs create more ports now, and allow for further growth in the stack.... DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-4 Expanding an Existing Network How You Can Use the PS Hub 1-5 Figure 1-3 Connecting to Other Stacks and Hubs Expanding an Existing Network You can be added to an existing network (the network is a stack of SuperStack® II...
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...workgroups on the differences between the PS Hub 40 and the PS Hub 50, refer to a Higher Performance Network DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-5 Migrating to Chapter 2. s The PS Hub 50 has a transceiver module slot which can interconnect the segments in your PS Hub stack can extend the flexibility of ...segments (each running at 10Mbps), you can build up separate workgroups within a PS Hub stack. 1-6 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Migrating to Higher Performance The PS Hub is ideal for migrating your stack: s The PS Hub 50 has an internal switch (called a segment switch) which can be fitted with ...
...workgroups on the differences between the PS Hub 40 and the PS Hub 50, refer to a Higher Performance Network DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-5 Migrating to Chapter 2. s The PS Hub 50 has a transceiver module slot which can interconnect the segments in your PS Hub stack can extend the flexibility of ...segments (each running at 10Mbps), you can build up separate workgroups within a PS Hub stack. 1-6 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Migrating to Higher Performance The PS Hub is ideal for migrating your stack: s The PS Hub 50 has an internal switch (called a segment switch) which can be fitted with ...
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The rest of this by having four workgroups, as shown in a logical way, called workgroups. Workgroups 1-7 Workgroups An important feature of the PS Hub is easy for you to make changes to your network; The workgroups are similar to enable communication between workgroups. A good way to organize your network ... workgroup, or you can build up workgroups using your office, so it is that the communication is to neatly group your office consists of a PS Hub 50 to the structure of your PS Hub. What Are Workgroups? For example, if your users in Figure 1-6.
The rest of this by having four workgroups, as shown in a logical way, called workgroups. Workgroups 1-7 Workgroups An important feature of the PS Hub is easy for you to make changes to your network; The workgroups are similar to enable communication between workgroups. A good way to organize your network ... workgroup, or you can build up workgroups using your office, so it is that the communication is to neatly group your office consists of a PS Hub 50 to the structure of your PS Hub. What Are Workgroups? For example, if your users in Figure 1-6.
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...segments are separate internal repeaters, and can connect to the stack, as shown in Figure 1-7. DUA1640-5AAA02 You can switch the hub's ports to create your workgroups. These segments are four separate networks internal to or remain isolated from their associated cascaded segments, as... shown in Figure 1-8. 1-8 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Segments and Port Switching The PS Hub has four separate internal repeaters (called port switching). With the segments and port switching, you can use to any of...
...segments are separate internal repeaters, and can connect to the stack, as shown in Figure 1-7. DUA1640-5AAA02 You can switch the hub's ports to create your workgroups. These segments are four separate networks internal to or remain isolated from their associated cascaded segments, as... shown in Figure 1-8. 1-8 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Segments and Port Switching The PS Hub has four separate internal repeaters (called port switching). With the segments and port switching, you can use to any of...
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...cascaded segment, so they avoid congestion from the other segments. Each segment runs at 10Mbps, so four separate segments per hub provides a total of 40Mbps per hub. As users are moved between the segments by using management. s Configuration of the segments can create location and technology ... performed remotely - You can use the web interface or Quick Config Manager to configure load balancing. 1-10 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Figure 1-9 Workgroups Benefits of Segments and Port Switching The key to port switching is that traffic is distributed evenly across them. You simply...
...cascaded segment, so they avoid congestion from the other segments. Each segment runs at 10Mbps, so four separate segments per hub provides a total of 40Mbps per hub. As users are moved between the segments by using management. s Configuration of the segments can create location and technology ... performed remotely - You can use the web interface or Quick Config Manager to configure load balancing. 1-10 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Figure 1-9 Workgroups Benefits of Segments and Port Switching The key to port switching is that traffic is distributed evenly across them. You simply...
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Hub segments can be isolated from the cascaded segments, so that only workstations on the same hub segment can communicate with each other. DUA1640-5AAA02 s Port switching enables you to extend any existing workgroups you may have, across the whole network infrastructure, including shared Ethernet workgroups. Workgroups 1-11 s There is extra security -
Hub segments can be isolated from the cascaded segments, so that only workstations on the same hub segment can communicate with each other. DUA1640-5AAA02 s Port switching enables you to extend any existing workgroups you may have, across the whole network infrastructure, including shared Ethernet workgroups. Workgroups 1-11 s There is extra security -
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Table 1-1 shows how the users are grouped: Table 1-1 Groupings Hub Development Accounts Marketing Test Top Middle D, E, F, G H, I J K, L Bottom M, N, O P, Q Isolated A, B, C R, S, T Figure 1-10 shows how the required workgroups are created using a stack of three PS Hubs can easily create a network with the desired workgroups. Figure 1-10 Workgroup Example (see Table 1-1) DUA1640-5AAA02 1-12 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Workgroup Example This example shows how a stack of PS Hubs.
Table 1-1 shows how the users are grouped: Table 1-1 Groupings Hub Development Accounts Marketing Test Top Middle D, E, F, G H, I J K, L Bottom M, N, O P, Q Isolated A, B, C R, S, T Figure 1-10 shows how the required workgroups are created using a stack of three PS Hubs can easily create a network with the desired workgroups. Figure 1-10 Workgroup Example (see Table 1-1) DUA1640-5AAA02 1-12 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB Workgroup Example This example shows how a stack of PS Hubs.
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... (cascaded segment 3) U and V are easy to change Reconnect segment 1 to cascaded segment 1 Switch ports for R, S and T to segment 3 Switch new ports for U and V to workgroups Hub affected A, B and C become part of Top Development (cascaded segment 1) R, S and T become part of the physical connections, so it can be made . DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-11...
... (cascaded segment 3) U and V are easy to change Reconnect segment 1 to cascaded segment 1 Switch ports for R, S and T to segment 3 Switch new ports for U and V to workgroups Hub affected A, B and C become part of Top Development (cascaded segment 1) R, S and T become part of the physical connections, so it can be made . DUA1640-5AAA02 Figure 1-11...
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DUA1640-5AAA02 For information on load balancing, refer to "PS Hub 50" on page 2-2. For information on page 2-2. For information on the segment switch in the stack, so that your workstations can communicate across the segments. 1-14 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB If one of the PS Hubs in the example is a PS Hub 50, you can enable communication between the four cascaded segments in the PS Hub 50, refer to "Segment Switch" on the PS Hub 50, refer to Chapter 4.
DUA1640-5AAA02 For information on load balancing, refer to "PS Hub 50" on page 2-2. For information on page 2-2. For information on the segment switch in the stack, so that your workstations can communicate across the segments. 1-14 CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE PS HUB If one of the PS Hubs in the example is a PS Hub 50, you can enable communication between the four cascaded segments in the PS Hub 50, refer to "Segment Switch" on the PS Hub 50, refer to Chapter 4.