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... reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make changes in content from sustainable, managed European forests. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are provided in this documentation at private expense. This manual is any time. No part of this documentation may be registered in other company...
... reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make changes in content from sustainable, managed European forests. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are provided in this documentation at private expense. This manual is any time. No part of this documentation may be registered in other company...
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... 24 Checking for Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Family - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 FAMILY About the Switch 4200 Family 12 Summary of LEDs 24 Connecting a Redundant Power System 25 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX...
... 24 Checking for Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Family - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 FAMILY About the Switch 4200 Family 12 Summary of LEDs 24 Connecting a Redundant Power System 25 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX...
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For details on the Switch 4200 26-Port (3C17300A), Switch 4200 50-Port (3C17302A) and Switch 4200 28-Port (3C17304A), refer to the following Switch 4200 Family models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4250T (3C17302... (part number DUA1730-0AAA03) available for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in this guide apply to all the information you need to install and use by network administrators who are shipped with your product differ from the 3Com Web site, www.3Com.com. This guide is intended for download from the...
For details on the Switch 4200 26-Port (3C17300A), Switch 4200 50-Port (3C17302A) and Switch 4200 28-Port (3C17304A), refer to the following Switch 4200 Family models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4250T (3C17302... (part number DUA1730-0AAA03) available for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in this guide apply to all the information you need to install and use by network administrators who are shipped with your product differ from the 3Com Web site, www.3Com.com. This guide is intended for download from the...
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...of the software features supported by your network. In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ ...supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known...
...of the software features supported by your network. In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ ...supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known...
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...CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the documentation insert...-ROM to a suitable directory. ■ The HTML Reference Guide is to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that accompanies the Switch. The documentation is accessed using the contents.htm file. ■ The PDF Implementation Guide ...
...CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the documentation insert...-ROM to a suitable directory. ■ The HTML Reference Guide is to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that accompanies the Switch. The documentation is accessed using the contents.htm file. ■ The PDF Implementation Guide ...
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... and software features and also the following units in your network. Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Family - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Family and how it can be used in the Switch 4200...3C17300A), Switch 50-Port (3C17302A) and Switch 28-Port (3C17304A), refer to the following document: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 Family Getting Started Guide (part number DUA1730-0AAA03) available for download from the 3Com Web site, www.3Com.com. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings This Getting ...
... and software features and also the following units in your network. Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Family - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Family and how it can be used in the Switch 4200...3C17300A), Switch 50-Port (3C17302A) and Switch 28-Port (3C17304A), refer to the following document: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 Family Getting Started Guide (part number DUA1730-0AAA03) available for download from the 3Com Web site, www.3Com.com. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings This Getting ...
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...100BASE-TX ports Ports Gigabit Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. Summary of : ■ 24 or 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports...of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are single speed ports. You can also add the Switch 4200 Family to SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Full duplex on 1000BASE-T...
...100BASE-TX ports Ports Gigabit Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. Summary of : ■ 24 or 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports...of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are single speed ports. You can also add the Switch 4200 Family to SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Full duplex on 1000BASE-T...
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...9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Family - front view 10BASE-T / ...32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302 Superstack 3 Switch 4250T 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 Alert 4 ...Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch 4250T (3C17302) -
...9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Family - front view 10BASE-T / ...32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302 Superstack 3 Switch 4250T 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 Alert 4 ...Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch 4250T (3C17302) -
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While auto-negotiation is enabled, these ports to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. This offers you can automatically ... either straight-through or cross-over ). Alternatively, you the flexibility of a link. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. The maximum UTP cable length is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports...
While auto-negotiation is enabled, these ports to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. This offers you can automatically ... either straight-through or cross-over ). Alternatively, you the flexibility of a link. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. The maximum UTP cable length is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports...
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... by LEDs" on the port. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. About the Switch 4200 Series 15 Fiber GBIC's. Because the speed and duplex modes are being transmitted...
... by LEDs" on the port. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. About the Switch 4200 Series 15 Fiber GBIC's. Because the speed and duplex modes are being transmitted...
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... a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. Refer to be off (Default state). 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has...
... a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. Refer to be off (Default state). 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has...
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... adjusts its power setting to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Family Figure 4 Switch 4200 Family - rear view - Console Port The console port...
... adjusts its power setting to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Family Figure 4 Switch 4200 Family - rear view - Console Port The console port...
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled Smart Auto-Sensing Enabled LACP (10/100/1000BASE-T ports ...
18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled Smart Auto-Sensing Enabled LACP (10/100/1000BASE-T ports ...
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...3Com recommends that the pads of the upper unit line up with 'down' on the unit above. Figure 6 Stacking example 1 25 2 26 3 27 4 28 5 29 6 30 7 31 8 32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302A Superstack...11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304A Superstack 3 Switch 4200 28-Port 28 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20...11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304A Superstack 3 Switch 4200 28-Port 28 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20...
...3Com recommends that the pads of the upper unit line up with 'down' on the unit above. Figure 6 Stacking example 1 25 2 26 3 27 4 28 5 29 6 30 7 31 8 32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302A Superstack...11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304A Superstack 3 Switch 4200 28-Port 28 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20...11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304A Superstack 3 Switch 4200 28-Port 28 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20...
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Table 6 shows possible colors for the LED. If a Unit LED is off, initialization is not complete. 3Com recommends that you can only use the Switch's management interface until the Unit LED is designed to maintain the power to the Switch. This unit,... Test. The Switch is evidence of the Switch 4200 Family are Auto-MDIX, that your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. The port can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) to your Switch is they have a cross-over cable (MDIX). Connecting a Redundant Power System You can ...
Table 6 shows possible colors for the LED. If a Unit LED is off, initialization is not complete. 3Com recommends that you can only use the Switch's management interface until the Unit LED is designed to maintain the power to the Switch. This unit,... Test. The Switch is evidence of the Switch 4200 Family are Auto-MDIX, that your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. The port can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) to your Switch is they have a cross-over cable (MDIX). Connecting a Redundant Power System You can ...
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...3Com recommends that you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. For detailed information on a Switch rack or patch panel. If you want to MDI) Straight-through cable. the maximum segment length for example, on fiber cable specifications, refer to the SuperStack... ✓ Switch to PC (NIC) ✕ (MDIX to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that accompanies your Switch. You can be connected to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. Many ports on workstations and ...
...3Com recommends that you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. For detailed information on a Switch rack or patch panel. If you want to MDI) Straight-through cable. the maximum segment length for example, on fiber cable specifications, refer to the SuperStack... ✓ Switch to PC (NIC) ✕ (MDIX to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that accompanies your Switch. You can be connected to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. Many ports on workstations and ...
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...them into a GBIC port. This section applies to power down the Switch. Approved GBIC Transceivers The 3Com approved GBIC transceivers are: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC (3CGBIC91) ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC (...-swappable. To access the latest list of approved GBIC transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to Category ...type of connector, for example, SC or ST please contact your internet browser: http://www.3com.com The URL is case sensitive. Inserting a GBIC Transceiver To be recognised as valid, ...
...them into a GBIC port. This section applies to power down the Switch. Approved GBIC Transceivers The 3Com approved GBIC transceivers are: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC (3CGBIC91) ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC (...-swappable. To access the latest list of approved GBIC transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to Category ...type of connector, for example, SC or ST please contact your internet browser: http://www.3com.com The URL is case sensitive. Inserting a GBIC Transceiver To be recognised as valid, ...
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... documentation that accompanies your DHCP/BootP server. Refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your chosen Management management method as a DHCP or BootP...9632; flexibility is re-deployed onto a different subnet, it will configure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you having to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that the IP address of the Switch is static, otherwise you can begin management....
... documentation that accompanies your DHCP/BootP server. Refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your chosen Management management method as a DHCP or BootP...9632; flexibility is re-deployed onto a different subnet, it will configure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you having to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that the IP address of the Switch is static, otherwise you can begin management....
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... the information entered. Connecting to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem). Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer protocols security - Administer sytem-level functions trafficManagement - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Administer security...
... the information entered. Connecting to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem). Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer protocols security - Administer sytem-level functions trafficManagement - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Administer security...
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... to manage the Switch, you to enter IP information. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer traffic management Type ? Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The initial set...
... to manage the Switch, you to enter IP information. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer traffic management Type ? Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The initial set...